Is the SkiErg for beginners?

[hundalharman01]

I am an obese individual looking to get thin. I have been consistently been doing Low Intensity Steady State exercises (including cycling and rowing) for about 45 minutes a day for the last 6 months.

I like my rowing machine a lot and am thinking of acquiring a SkiErg as well. However, the SkiErg would be an expensive purchase for me. Before I take the plunge, I have a few questions.

My questions are:
- Is the SkiErg for beginners like me?
- Is the SkiErg good for weight loss?
- Should I prefer an airbike over the SkiErg for now?

[jamesg]

Using machines always involves learning how, tho' maybe cycling is easier to get right than facsimile rowing or cross country skiing.

[hjs]

I am an obese individual looking to get thin. I have been consistently been doing Low Intensity Steady State exercises (including cycling and rowing) for about 45 minutes a day for the last 6 months.

I like my rowing machine a lot and am thinking of acquiring a SkiErg as well. However, the SkiErg would be an expensive purchase for me. Before I take the plunge, I have a few questions.

My questions are:
- Is the SkiErg for beginners like me?
- Is the SkiErg good for weight loss?
- Should I prefer an airbike over the SkiErg for now?

The ski erg is certainly not difficult to use. I would say easier than the rower.
It will give a much more overall workout than a bike. You are on your feet, you use your upperbody well.
For weightloss there are no magic machines. So yes I can help, but by far nmr one will always be diet.