How imperative is having 5 risers for xtrain?

[Queenofthemountains]

Hi all,
I only have 2 risers for each side- can I still do the x - train workouts effectively?

 

[fej327]

I only have 2 risers and for cardio it works fine - I wear a heart rate monitor and I have no problem staying in my fat burning zone. For anything else like concentration curls I sit on my ball for more height - hope this helps!

 

[bonjonbart]

I think you'll be fine. I only had 2 risers for 5 or 6l years before I finally purchased more and had no trouble with cardio or any weight training exercise done on a bench. I used my ball or my coffee table for any standing or sitting exercises that required more height. You'll still get a great workout.

 

[horsing around]

I have 3 for each side and took 1 off for some of the exercise in Cardio Leg Blast. I was feel quite challenged with just the two.

For concentration curls, I have the smaller top, so I stack 5 or 6 risers for the height.

I think you'll be fine with the ones you have.

Lisa

 

[ebonynicole]

Agreed, I have enough risers but like for Cardio leg Blast I only use 2. I'm a little scared to use more than that as I fear I may not jump high enough. I think you will be fine as well with 2 risers per side.

 

[rainaries]

I only have 2 also, and agree that is challenging enough for me, i've been searching yard sales for extra risers because I think they are too expensive.

 

[horsing around]

Try e-bay! I always find bargains on there which often have free shipping.

Lisa

 

[jcpolsky]

Try Craig's list, too.