Showing posts with label cardio workout videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cardio workout videos. Show all posts

Ultimate Body Press Ab Wheels (Black)

Ultimate Body Press Ab WheelsDefinitely a worthwhile training tool. The members love them. Not recommended for a beginner just getting into shape or someone with back issues. You need core strength to work properly. If you''re a mid range to advanced athlete, I highly recommend this for you.

Good piece of equipment built to last and you can do much more moves than single wheel ab wheels . Very positive experience buying this equipment

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Work great, solid quality. Would personally recommend to friends. If these don''t put a tone on your core, nothing will.

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This is very similar to regular abs wheel but much harder. I can do few reps with abs wheel but these wheels wiped the floor with me.

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They work. It''s that simple. Nothing fancy. I can''t imagine they will break within the next 10 years. Nice to be able to have your hands go in opposite directions. Can''t do that with a traditional ab wheel.

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Hydro-Tone Water Weight Dumbells - Teal - Pair

Hydro-Tone Water Weight Dumbells - Teal - PairThese weigh about four pounds each when filled with water. They are a nice addition to our foam weights, as the exercise is

lifting rather than pushing down with the foam weights.

The bar bells work good in the pool. They create a lot of resistance to help build up arm strength.

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Speedo Women''s SD50535BX UV Sensor Polyurethane Watch

Speedo Women''s SD50535BX UV Sensor Polyurethane WatchThis is definitely a great water-proof watch. It''s a little bulky for a women''s watch, but it''s great for a lifeguard like me! It comes off really easily (and sometimes unintentionally) which is great if you are working with a kid and you need to take it off quickly, but not so good otherwise.

StairMaster SM916 StepMill

StairMaster SM916 StepMillI do not own this machine as it is WAY beyond my budget. However, I use this model 3-4 times a week at a local Bally''s Exercise Club, and I absolutely became addicted to this machine. It is by far the best workout I have ever gotten in a gym setting with a single machine.

The stair stepper is about 6 feet tall and requires a lot of head room. Therefore, it is not a machine for a home gym with low ceilings! The control panel allows you to set a custom program or use a variety of standard programs. Read-outs give steps per minute, total miles, total floors, total calories, and METS. The panel is easy to use. There are two cup holders adjacent to the panel for water/liquids. You need the water because within 3-4 minutes sweat beads start popping out, and within 10 minutes your shirt will be wet. Of course, it all depends on how fast you want to go. The machine will go very slow, or when cranked up, will cause you to literally run up the moving stairs. You can adjust the step speed on the go up or down easily. The machine is quite stable with no wobble. There are two of these machines at the gym, and I frequently found one or the other was "down" for repair. I do not know how this reflects for the individual owner, as a gym machine gets used far more than a home unit would.

This is a top-notch cardio workout. Your heart has to work hard to move upwards against gravity, so you will burn maximal calories as you literally climb the hill of (endless) steps before you. Each step is about 10 inches. Climbing stairs works the quads and calf muscles exclusively, and these burn mega-calories! The side hand rails are extremely useful, as one uses them for balance and to lean on to work the upper body a bit. Ideally, the posture should be upright, but inevitably, I found myself leaning forward with weight on my forearms as the workout progressed.

There is a definite risk of injury using this machine. One could fall off backwards or trip and fall on the stairs. The shut off lanyand is mandatory when using the machine for safety.

The biggest drawback to ownership is the huge price tag. I''d have this machine if I was wealthy, but for the time being, I will use the one at the gym. Saving my pennies ... maybe when I am 80 years old I''ll have enough to get a used one.

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I do not own one of these but I so would if I could justify the living space it would take up and the cost. I use it at the local gym every night and it has so much calorie burning power. The downside is you can''t just mentally turn off during the workout, you have to know your steps and pace or toes get squashed...

These stairmaster machines are super tall also, would require more than an 8'' ceiling because you''d hit your head no doubt. LOVE LOVE LOVE this machine!

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I can''t conceive of spending this much money on a cardio machine for home use, but I use this product at the gym and love it. In addition to manual settings, it has several pre-programmed regimens. For each regimen, you can choose an amount of time and a difficulty level from 1 to 20. The interface is user-friendly and flexible, and has all the displays one would expect calories, distance (in miles and floors), steps per minute, etc.

If you''re considering purchasing this machine for your individual use or for your family, my recommendation would be to join a gym that has it, as it is really too expensive to justify a purchase for an individual. I go to 24-Hour and all their locations have these.

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I to cannot afford the home unit but have been using this for the last 20 years at the gym.

Nothing save running on the treadmill at brisk gait gives the cardio a rev like this machine!!! without the stress to the joints.

Work on show biggest loser and they use this machine when running is not viable option. One day when i hit the lotto i''ll get one.

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Calf Length Sexy Cocktail Party Dress

New York Black Medium Calf Length Sexy Cocktail Party Dress by KD dance, Fashionable & Discreetly Sexy & Elegant, Stretch Knit Soft, Cozy & Warm Made In NYC USAI absolutely love this dress. I have 2 ankle length, 1 in white, 1 in black & 1 calf length in black. These dresses are super sexy. Nothing but compliments whenever I wear either one. They are definately head turners. I plan on ordering an ankle length dress in red and a mini with the leggings. These dresses are hot!! Well made & worth the price.

This is a very simple but sexy off the shoulder dress. It is a very tight fit will show off you figure. I really love it.

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This dress was perfect for a dinner and it felt great. The only problem was the more I walked, the more I had to adjust the dress.

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Model-5o1c7.16 Pc of Gym323® 226lbs of Extreme Resistance Band Set

Model-5o1c7.16 Pc of Gym323® 226lbs of Extreme Resistance Band Set for Men And Women with D.L.TDVD And O-8 Shaped included.I bought these to start interval trianing. I did a lot of reasearch on which ones to buy since there are a ton out there. This set was priced better than most others and also included the round and "figure 8" bands that other sets did not have. VERY high quality. I am a big guy (6''0" 285''bs.) and used to power lift and this set is way more than enough for me. In fact, I primarily use the black and red bands combined and that is it. Oh, it is awesome that you can combine them for more and more resistance. You can''t do that with a lot of other sets. Compact and easy to store out of the way.

As a starter set, this is excellent. I started using these because since I stopped being able to go to the gym, I lost muscle. Once i started to use this however, I did regain some muscle mass and it provided for a quick and efficient work out the I enjoyed along with P90X. Some of the bands however do not feel as if they were calibrated with the proper wait but some band matching solved the problem. Overall a good set to maintain yourself in shape.

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I compared a lot of the options on-line and ordered this one. Very happy with the product. Two sets of handles, very convenient. More would be even better.

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My wife bought one and she really likes to do workout with it. She is very aggressive in her workout and I thought it would eventually break but it didn''t. I would defiantly recommending this brand. It shows what you buy is what you get!

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Used it once and one of the tubes already started to tear. Sent it back right away. Door anchor had a pretty small "stop", not sure if I would trust it.

Brushed Yoga Capri

(5108-BK-X) Brushed Yoga Capri by Fit CoutureHave a daily yoga practice so I need as many yoga pants as I can get. These are my most favorite. Not only are they extremely comfortable they are very flattering too and get softer with each wash and best of all they dry very quickly (I do bikram yoga).

So comfortable, so soft! While they are yoga pants, I primarily use them for spinning and jogging. I couldn''t stop wearing them once I bought them, I need to buy a second pair! I''m glad I splurged on these plants. I was considering cheaper alternatives but these were totally worth it. I especially love the wide waist band -it keeps the pants up, but without jutting into your waist (read: love handles). I love the extra confidence I feel while wearing these pants because they look and feel great; they give me something to look forward to about working out!

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Olympic Plate and Bar Holder

Olympic Plate and Bar HolderI turned my Inside Home into a little bit of a gym with a York squat rack and a Powertec Bench. This was the only model I could find that would accommodate my two dumbell bars, my curl bar and my Long straight bar-all being Olympic type. And my Plates also fit on it nicely. Note that there is plenty of space between it''s arms so plates don''t touch eachother. Once it is assembled it stands 55" tall and with my long straight Olympic bar in it, up to the top of the bar standing on end, it reaches 85" tall. The hardware that comes with it was 6 bolts 12 washers and 6 airplane style nuts. No instructions needed or provided. Two of the 6 bolts are slightly shorter than the other 4. The two short Bolts Bolt the tree section to base in the middle. I like it because it gives me someplace to keep my plates other than the stack on the floor, and the bars safely out of the way when not in use. Plus it looks cool.

I also notice that the product discription here does not state this unit''s weight capacity,however the welds on it and finish on the tube metal are done nicely and this rack will not be a problem for holding all the weight I will be using. Maybe this means it has not been stress tested weight wise "?"...it does have mass to it and it is not dorky. That I can say.

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Casio Midsize W212HB-8AV Digital Sport Watch

Casio Midsize W212HB-8AV Digital Sport WatchI''ve had it for roughly about 2 months now and it hasn''t failed me yet. It is quite different from the usual watches I have, have been switched from the usual areas (light is on the top right corner, not in the usual left corner which the adjust button now occupies). It took some getting used to, but became very handy with the 5 alarms built-in. The only drawback from the alarm system is that it rings no long than 1 minute.

I got this in the mail and I was immediately able to program it. It is very simple to use and it seems to be very durable. I would definitely consider purchasing this watch if you want a good and reliable watch for little money

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This watch was a pleasant surprise. Since it was reasonably priced I wasn''t sure I would be satisified. The watch came as described and is just what my husband had been looking for.

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Isometric Exercise Trainer

Isometric Exercise TrainerA compact unit that measures your effort when pulling or pushing on the handles ..fantastic! But all the movements in the exercise video are wrong-headed: Isometrics involve NO movement, and the extraneous movements they recommend while pulling or pushing on the handles:1/Is NOT being measured, thus isn''t progressive. 2/Distracts you from your full effort where it counts, the basic pull or push, which IS being measured. 23 exercises? No, really it''s essentially TWO exercises, but it''s two really GREAT exercises, which will work the entire upper body. Put all your effort into 1 max-effort push and 1 max-effort pull, with the hands about 8 inches in front of the chest, and as strange as it may seem , you can get a full upper body workout..

Has anybody had trouble with the Battery compartment, and losing the connection. Had to send mine back, and deceided not to re-order. Just couldn''t get the the IGRIP to work. Tried everything with the terminals, different batteries, no luck. I was wondering if this is an isolated case. Was realy impressed with the workmanship, and dissapointed, but will wait til, this little safu is corrected. Mine came with directions, regarding the terminals.

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I needed to get a quick workout in because of a busy schedule. I bought this as a supplement to my regular workout. It works so well that I have now included it as part of my regular workout routine. This is a great quality product at a great price! I highly recommend it to people of all strength levels. After just a couple days of use, I could already feel the results. Overall great product!!!

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It is a pity that the I-Grip is not as well known as the

Bullworker or other similar isometric devices.

I, by accident, ran into your Web site, and

that was the manner I found out about the I-Grip.

I am very happy that I bought it!

The 200 pounds exertion limit of this device is more

than enough for the great majority of male human beings.

The only set back that I see in it, is that there is not

much that you can do to strengthen, isometricaly,

your legs.

For the upper body conditioning I give the I-grip an A+.

Overall, I rate it with a B+.

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This is a great little product for improving arm strength through isometrics. Isometrics is putting your body in a static contraction of the muscles. You either press or pull on the handles and hold the position for the time that you set. So I set it for 10 seconds and either push my arms together or pull them apart and hold the contraction. As you''re doing this exercise which you can do in various positions, the unit shows the force you''re exerting instanteously. It goes up to 200 lbs. But I''ve never exceeded 70 lbs in a ten second set. All you do is hit the power button, wait about three seconds, and then set the timer. It automatically sets to six seconds, and then you hold the timer for the length of contraction you want. So I set it for ten seconds. When you complete your set, it instantly goes back to 0 seconds. And you''re ready to begin the next set either in the same position or a different position, pushing or pulling, your choice. The computer is quick so you don''t have to wait more than a few seconds to begin again. It shows you your maximum force after the set.

Well, it''s fun, easy to use, works to your level, but gives you motivation to push or pull harder as you see the numbers vary. The only improvement might be a sound for the timer clicking away. Otherwise, you''re guessing when the set is over. There is a visible counter and it''s easy to read, bright, and angles inward to see better, but I would have liked a beeping timer or perhaps a voice counting down the seconds. That would have been a great improvement. Then it''s like having a trainer. Imagine if the trainer also counted down, but motivated you to work harder, too.

"Five seconds to go....now pull harder...3, 2, 1...GREAT JOB!" Or maybe you can customize the motivation comments. There''s a lot of possible improvement for the next version.

It''s a great little product, light, easy to use, and obviously will challenge most people forever. I don''t think I''ll ever hit 200 lbs, the maximum force it can measure. Or you can increase the duration of the contraction. But believe me, 10 seconds takes longer than you think. For the price, you can''t beat it.

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Proform 560 Crosstrainer Treadmill

Proform 560 Crosstrainer TreadmillI just put my Proform 560 together and so far it is a very good treadmill.

It is definitely quiet and runs smoothly. You can walk and run on it and it does not make a lot of rambling as much as other cheaper treadmills. My workout was for 30 mins with no problems. The programs to operate are really self-explanatory and manageable. I was very nervous about damages and missing parts, but all of the equipment was in the box and functioning appropriately. As for assembling the treadmill, everything was very easy. It took me and my father a little over 1hr to get everything completed. Actually the belt and the monitor was already together when we pulled it out of the box; the treadmill folds up which is how it came out of the box. I''m glad I can fold it to take up less space. So the only thing we had to do was place the handles on and the smaller accessories that were to be attached to the treadmill. Overall, I made a very good choice on this machine, plus I did get it for a very reasonable price at Academy for only 499.00. This so far is a definite keeper.

Worked well while it lasted. No problems with motor, incline, and belt. However, the deck broke after two years of constant use, and I weigh far less than their max weight. I had hoped to get more than two years of use out of it...

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Pearl Izumi Men''s Run Select Thermal Tight

Pearl Izumi Men''s Run Select Thermal Tight,Black,SmallThere have been a lot of comments regarding the sizing of these tights, so I thought I''d add one more for reference. I''m right between a small and medium usually, 30inch waist 30 inch inseam (same size for 30+ years), 155 lbs. My wife ordered me a Large for Christmas after reading some of the reviews. I found them too big and ordered a medium. For the medium the length is definitely long enough (in fact I''m pretty sure they would fit a 31 inch inseam as others have claimed they don''t, I have a bit of gathered material on the legs). That said the tights are snug, especially as they taper to the ankle, they have zips but they are tough (not impossible) to zip closed. Because of the material they don''t stretch as much as normal tights. In that way they are less comfortable and less forgiving as far as sizing. I also think the cut could be a bit better, at least for my build. I often feel myself pulling different sections up or into a more comfortable configuration. They are plenty warm, I''ve worn them on my ride to work down to 25 degrees with no issues.

With regard to the large size, although they weren''t nearly as snug they were also too baggy, they were much longer from the waist to the inseam area. I don''t know what the sizing says they should be for a large but they didn''t seem significantly longer in the leg however when compared to the mediums. I would say my size is close to the limit for a medium (you could probably get away with another inch in the length, inch in the waste and 5 more pounds but that''s about it), if you are any bigger I would purchase the large.

the quality of these is good. unfortunately they run ridiculously small. I even checked the sizing chart on Pearl izumi website and ordered a large, which is the size I wear in their padded cycling short tights. I''m going to have to send them back for an XL. Hope they fit, the large was so small i could barely get them on even w the ankle unzipped. I''m 6''2" and go about 195lbs and have a 33 or 34" waist w a 34" inseam. I''m not trying to promote other products, but Bontrager makes a full length thermal bib that is very nice and warm for about $110. Unfortunately amazon doesn''t seem to carry hardly anything made by Bontrager.

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The sizing charts for this product are not accurate. I have a 31" inseam, and typically wear a medium when it comes to bike shorts. According to the charts for this product on Amazon, a medium should have been sufficient. When I received the product, I received a medium, but they were obviously too small, and clearly labeled on the tag as a 28" inseam. I exchanged them for a large, which was also labeled as a 28" inseam on the tag, but fit beautifully. Good product that works as advertised. Perfect for cool days.

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This is the first pair of biking tights I''ve bought, but I have taken them out several times now in weather ranging from 28 degrees to 48 and haven''t felt cold in the least (at least on my legs). The fit seems really good but I can''t compare unfortunately. The sizing matched my regular pants size really nicely. If it weren''t for these I''d have stopped riding as soon as the temperature dropped.

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Many here suggest these as great for cycling. Be aware that these tights do not have padding in the saddle area like typical biking shorts. So if you have a padded saddle, no worries, but these are not the tights you would take on a 30+ mile bike ride. Besides that, great fit, quality construction, and prompt, correct ordering in the purchase process.

Saranac b-grl Women''s Performance T-Shirt

Saranac b-grl Women''s Performance T-ShirtI bought this to wear for yoga. While the style is nice, I find the neckline too high for my liking. And I wish the rounded bottom were more rounded, like a baseball jersey, but it appears more like a straight edged bottom. The length is good though, covering the top of my pants pretty well during the stretches.

Gaiam Covered Resistance Cord Kit

Gaiam Covered Resistance Cord KitI am not an athletic or coordinated person, but realize that daily exercise is good for me. I''ve been doing cardio workouts for a few years now thanks to finding Leslie Sansone DVDs. However, as much as I know I need to also incorporate weights/resistance training, I''ve struggled to find something I like enough to do regularly, despite trying many different DVDs and various equipment. This kit has solved that problem for me. The covered resistance cord with padded handles is very comfortable to use. The included DVD contains three 20 minute workouts (front body, back body and core body), with an option to combine all three for one longer workout. The directions are simple enough to follow and the exercises are challenging, although not so hard to do that I give up; some of them I''ve not seen before. The instructor is friendly and encouraging without being annoying; two background exercisers help to demonstrate modifications. The production values are very good and the outdoor backdrop is beautiful. I find the 20 minute segments to be the perfect length to tack onto a 30 or 45 minute cardio workout a few times a week. I''m very pleased with both the resistance cord and the DVD.

I loved this one, it is like all of Tanja''s workouts, filmed outside and she is inspiring as always. She laughs and makes you feels great.

There are three parts, front body, back body, core.

There were some interesting new core moves, incorporating the cord, that I liked.

Also, you can easily take this dvd and cord with you, when you are out of town or on vacation (I will!).

And you can''t beat the price of this set, $15 for the dvd AND the resistance cord!

Let Tanja get you moving.

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I love working with a resistance cord.... especially with the Tanja Djelevic DVD. She gives a fantastic, easy to understand, slow, controlled work-out. I feel the burn even though I am fit and now work out 5+ days a week. But it is still doable even for beginners as I started with this a year ago. I get compliments on the definition I now have in my arms. Family and friends have noticed a big difference. I have other Gaiam work-out kits with Tanja. This one is definitely one of my favorites in my routine. I use it several times a week. Other work-outs can be so confusing or move to fast for me to keep up with. But Tanja has a great way of explaining it, demonstrating it and making it easy to do. Great find!

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The DVD is Great. Tanja is pleasant to listen to, clear with her instructions, and a great workout. The band however is not the resistance it is advertised as. I would say it is more like a Light to Medium band. So, I actually purchased the "Heavy" band in this product line in hopes it would do the trick. Sad to say, this "Medium" band had more resistance. Crazy huh? Other than the resistance accuracy issues, the handles are very comfortable. I don''t like the feeling of the latex yanking on my arms so I love that the entire band is covered... which is really what prompted me to purchase this band in the first place. So I''m not quite sure if ALL the bands are like the ones I got, or if I just got a goof. Either way. Nice DVD, Nice Band, Wrong Resistance.

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I am a beginner to working out and purchased this product hoping the light resistance band would come with a DVD aimed for beginners. It''s really an intermediate level workout (kicked my out of shape butt pretty early on) and looks like it''s probably the same one they ship with the set of all three cords. Because I wasn''t able to do all of the routine, I am going to keep this on the shelf for a little while til I''m ready to move on from some of my other beginner level DVDs. It''s not a bad product, I can''t do it because of me, not because of it! I like how the instructor counts down so you know how many reps you have left in each move. It''s easier to keep going if you know it''s ending soon. The instructor and her helpers all have stupid fake smiles plastered on their faces the whole time, which I actually find irritating. Show me how to do the moves, don''t pretend there''s nothing in the world you''d rather be doing than firming up those abs!

5133 Black Headwrap

5133 Black HeadwrapThis "thing" made in China is not worth even a $1. Very low quality! Save your money and look for something else.

Crappy!!!! I could have done better with less money at wal mart. Wanted this for riding, but it''s flimsy and low quality. Ripped when just trying it on.

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It''s light weight cotton & dries quickly, but other than that it serves it''s purpose. Some wraps have extra lining in the

forehead section these do not.

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Most doo rags have short tails and do not stay tied, but this one is big enough for my fat head and has enough tail to get a great tie. I lost mine when it was in my back pocket, after puting on my rain gear and riding in the rain, so I bought another one.

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What i got does NOT look like the photo, nor what was described, this is for a brother not a biker dude! Junk!

Tennessee Volunteers Vols UT Ladies Stainless Steel Dress Watch

Tennessee Volunteers Vols UT Ladies Stainless Steel Dress WatchI am a huge Lady Vols fan and I love the watch. However, it''s advertised as a scratch resistant crystal which is FALSE! The crystal scratched the first time I wore it! Now three months later it''s all scratched up! And to make things even worse the rotating bezel isn''t stainless steel! It is turning a copper color where the "fake" steel color is rubbing off! The band may be stainless but the rotating bezel is not. The cost to ship it back and have those two things replaced would probably cost as much as the watch itself!

I love the watch and the Lady Vols logo but disappointed in the manufacturing.

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Aerobic Step

Aerobic StepI have seen this product twice the price. It is well made and easy to use. I love the ability to leave it close and if I have a free moment, I start to exercise. Very convienient.

I bought this step for exercise after knee replacement. Is perfect for this purpose because it can be set for two heights, both lower than a normal step. You can progress as your knee heals and allows more flexibility. I looked at a lot of steps and this one was definately the most economical one and it is very sturdy. I even use it to more safely get on my exercise bike, which was hard to get on because of having to set the seat so high. Anyone who has had a knee replacement would understand the importance of making all exercise easier and safe and sturdy. It has lots of uses, even ease in stepping over the edge of a bathtub, also a problem for a knee replacement.

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my daughter is 9 and wanted dumbbells they fit her hands great no too scratchy

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Half-Fold Rebounder Mini-Trampoline: Lifetime All Parts Warranty - Folding Portable Jogging / Fitness Small Tramp Excercise Equipment

Half-Fold Rebounder Mini-Trampoline: Lifetime All Parts Warranty - Folding Portable Jogging / Fitness Small Tramp Excercise EquipmentI bought this unit over a year ago, and despite using it 3-4 times a week it looks and works like new. The only thing I''ve done is to squirt the coils with WD-40 twice, other than that it''s maintenance free. I still enjoy using it on a regular basis.

Update June 2008: I''ve moved to Hawaii and this was one of the few things I brought with me. Still use it 4-5 days a week and it is as rock solid as the day I bought it. I remain very pleased with the quality and workmanship. The physical benefits of rebounding are immense, and the fact that it''s fun to do doesn''t hurt either!

Update May 2010: Solid as a rock, still love bouncing on this baby while I check my email before work. I seriously can not remember the last time I had a cold, it was many many years ago. I used to have 2-4 flu/cold episodes per year.

Most who consider purchasing a rebounder do so as an indoor alternative to jogging. When I saw the cheap version on sale on a tv infomercial, I began to investigate what was commercially available. It became apparent that the best buys were made by Needak and the ReboundAIR people. I read the reviews and chose the ReboundAIR by a narrow margin. It was not cheap nor did I expect it to be. It was a sturdy piece, well crafted, with a reasonably wide bounce diameter. As I began to bounce, I noticed that I could not perform wild acrobatics like Tom Hanks from BIG. As long as I was careful not to bounce too high or too energetically, I could obtain a moderate, light-impact aerobic workout. My heart rate increased just as if I had jogged, and I had fun since I could watch tv at the same time. I also did not have to worry about slamming my head on my ceiling. Overall, you do get what you pay for and in this case, the cost equalled an acceptably high quality.

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I bought my ReboundAir for my joints. I use it consistently, 20-30 minutes 3x weekly for over a year, because it''s fun and energizing. I lift weights for muscle and bone strength. I use my trampoline to energize and for bone strength also. Walking, bending and climbing stairs is easier. NASA has approved this form of exercise for their astronauts. ReboundAir is the best mini trampoline on the market.The quality is excellent. Cheaper rebounders can cause injury so don''t buy the $99 ones at the sports store. If you are new to working out, check with your doctor. I am now 50 and plan to continue using my ReboundAir hopefully forever.

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I am a nutritional therapist and many of my clients come in with digestive and elimination issues. In addition to getting them back to traditional foods (see the book, ''Nourishing Traditions'' and www.westonaprice.org), I also encourage them to use the ReboundAIR daily. I have had great success with my clients who do this. In addition to being a great workout, a good rebounder stimulates the entire lymph system leading to proper elimation of toxins and waste. I originally bought an inexpensive rebounder from a sporting goods store and it was loudly squeaky and flimsy. Every jump felt like it might eventually collapse the thing. I then tried the ReboundAIR and was amazed at the difference. This is a very sturdy, substantial rebounder and jumping on it is such fun. The company is wonderful to work with and I like that there is a lifetime guarantee on all the components. I have not had any clients who didn''t love it. Highly recommended.

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This is an obviously well-made rebounder. My kids bounce on it like crazy and I bounce very gently. It has held up very well. The folks at Reboundair are also very nice if you have a question.

Stamina 15-0125 InStride Folding Cycle

Stamina 15-0125 InStride Folding CycleI bought this to move my legs while I''m on the computer or watching TV. Although setting it up is easy (one screw) the final product is not worth the money, in my opinion.

The grips do not stay in place on the cycle nor do they grip to the floor (hard or carpeted).

The foot loops are plastic and feel cheap and poorly constructed they did not secure my feet.

There is a resistance knob, but it is difficult to turn and only has two settings free and easy or slightly more difficult. When pedaling, it is hard to achieve and even flow, instead it feels choppy (probably from the poor resistance).

The little black timer counts seconds but nothing else and is difficult to reset (though easy to pause).

This product would probably be better suited for hand pedaling as a way to get your heart rate up when other exercise is too difficult or dangerous, but for someone who just wants a little more movement during a sedentary job the 40.00 would be better spent else where.

It''s good for what it is supposed to do, in the sense, it will provide you a way to exercise your legs, not the best possible way you want to, but it will provide you a way.

My only beef with this bike is that, it''s kind of a jerky motion when you are pedalling it. The reason for the jerky motion is the lack of a FLYWHEEL, tadaa.. But we cant expect a whole lot for the price ... and hence the title for this review.

Goods: Small, Folds, Light, variable resistance

Bads: Jerky motion, tends to move away unless you sit on a very high chair.

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I was looking at exercise bikes but there were a number of drawbacks. The bikes would have taken up my whole living room. They would be too heavy for me to move. And they were quite expensive, esp. the recumbent ones I liked. I saw this online and decided to give it a shot. I was expecting a flimsy piece of junk but was very pleasantly surprised. It''s quite sturdy. The folding feature allows it to be stored under your couch when company comes. I read a few reviews that said these cycles make noise but I have not noticed that at all. I have also not encountered the slipping that some people mentioned. I use the cycle on a rug, not on a bare floor, which may make a difference. I have diabetes and a heart condition and it''s important for me to get some exercise. This is a good choice for me. Sitting on a kitchen chair proved uncomfortable due to the fact that I am short. I found a living room chair that was just the right height. So far, I have used it every day. It''s very easy to use it while watching TV at night. One segment of a show is about 13 minutes, so you do not even have to use the timer. I would absolutely recommend this to someone like myself.

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Good: Very Afforable. Small footprint. Ideal for adding some activity to gaming or tv watching...

Bad: Design is friction-based...this is very bad if you''re like me in thinking that a ~60minute set would be the ideal time to exercise with it. The friction creates LOTS of heat, and yes there is a warning label on the unit about this but it creates so much heat by 20minutes that the pedal bars are hot enough to burn your legs if they come in contact with it. It is likely that I use it at a higher intensity level than other might, and this is good for smoothness of motion but really bad for friction and heat! I do find myself having to pause quite often, as others here have mentioned, to adjust the positioning of the unit due to gradual deviation of the unit on the floor...

I think it''s a decent device that could really be made better. I just wish it didn''t get so pipin'' hot after only ~20min''s continuous use.

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I''m very satisified with this product. I''ve tried exercise bikes and the seats are always to small, with this I can select my own chair. I''ve used it now close to a month and have really brought my sugar levels down and lost a few lbs. So so far so good. Would I recommend it to a friend or buy another, You Bet!

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Lifeline USA Vertical Jumper

Lifeline Vertical Jumper-Red 60 lb ResistanceVertical Jumper (VJ) Review

Pros:

"Safely" provides added resistance to different jumping exercises helping to develop greater strength and power when jumping.

Used properly it can definitely be a helpful addition to your personal jump program.

Mixed Feelings

Does not feel like the advertised weight resustance. After being completely inactive for over a year to the point that I felt weak carrying my own body weight (st 200#), I was able to strap on the VJ on the first day and do more than 10 explosive jump squats with supposedly 360 pounds (r6 bands) of VJ resistance. (Not a chance!) The 360# feels more like what I would expect 200 pounds (at most) of added resistance to feel like. You barely feel any resistance at the 90 degree angle (parallel to the floor). Most of the resistance is felt in the final 15-20% of the upright position. If you consider yourself to be of average strength then the #240 (r4 bands) version will likely not offer enough resistance. Within a month of using the r6 (360#) version I already have a need to add dumbbells to provide enough resistance to keep the max reps at +-10 when performing explosive\jump squats. No question that the VJ is much better\safer than having to load a barbell on your back with 200 to 300 plus pounds and trying to perform explosive jump squats!

Cons

In their FAQ page, Lifeline recommends to replace the bands every year both for safety reasons and because the bands lose their resistance over time. However, Lifeline does not sell replacement bands for the VJ so you have to purchase an entirely new VJ at that time. The belt and foot straps account for about 80+ percent of the bulk of this product and even though they may still have much life in them beyond the life of the bands, they currently become trash when the bands need replacement as you have to purchase an entirely new set. Over time this means more money spent and more waste generated over time compared to offering replacement bands such as they do for their other products. I suspect this is also the case for their Portable Jumper.

The VJ comes with a small brochure providing very brief exercise descriptions. No instructions were provided on how to safely\correctly strap on\off the VJ which you need to play around with to figure out. While figuring this out does not require a rocket scientist, basic instructions are still expected for a product that can potentially cause injury if not used properly.

I would have rated this product 4 stars and these cons would not have been such negatives had Lifeline cared to respond to email requests for both usage instructions and for replacement bands.

This thing is damn crazy! I play a lot of basketball and I''m always looking for ways to increase my vertical so this was kind of a no brainer for me. Doing plyometrics with the vertical jumper on is intense! I''ve gained another three inches in a month using this thing during my workouts! If you want to get the edge in your game, then get this!

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