Puma Time Faas 200 Grey Runner

Exactly what I was looking for...everyday watch and a watch to use to track my running. Large numbers that are easy to see. Other than the length of the band, I''m not sure why this is a men''s watch, as the colors are more like a women''s watch, but I''m not complaining. I love it!

I really like this watch! I was a little fearful that it would look too masculine since it says it''s a men''s watch, but there is enough pink around the face to give it a girlie feel. The color combination is really nice, however the neon green tabs that hold down the buckle become a bit discolored with wear (not a big deal). Overall, I''m very pleased with my purchase.

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Gaiam Coreplus Reformer

I bought this with the hope that it would mimic Refromer exercises without having to pay $2,000-$3,000 for and actual reformer. What the band does is make classic pilates exercises easier, rather than adding much resistance. If you are a beginner, it is a good place to start, but if you are already expereined with Pilates mat work you will get a better workout by doing the mat series alone.

I saw the article previewing this in Pilates Style magazine and anxiously awaited its arrival in the market. But the exercises are nothing more than doing Pilates with a strong C curve and rubber tubing. I was hoping this would be a great workout and it is a great idea to create a "portable" reformer, but it is nothing different or innovative! Try any band/tubing workout out there. They are just as effective.

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I just got the CPR and used it immediately. It made Pilates much easier and much more effective. My wife also used it and found the DvD easy to follow.

Mari''s workout was fun and challenging. We certainly felt the effects in our core but also in our arms and legs. This is a great workout and I highly recommend it.

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This routine works every part of your body and it definately takes Pilates to a new level. Pilates is very good for toning and stretching the muscles and this reformer adds more challenge to the routine which makes it more fun. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that I find myself getting my feet caught in the cords during the changes to the next exercise and that is kind of frustrating. We aren''t all graceful dancers so sometimes I have to stop the dvd to get situated for the next exercise. I expect that over time I''ll get better at it but I''d rather be focused on practicing my Pilates moves and not have to stop to get my cords right. I''ll keep working on it though because I like the way the Reformer challenges the muscles.

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The CorePlus Reformer is quite challenging, even for those proficient in Pilates. The DVD workout is helpful, but it was a bit difficult trying to watch the DVD while performing the exercises. The grips seemed to slide around somewhat, which was distracting and made it sometimes difficult to execute the exercises correctly. I would definitely recommend it but would caution beginners to go easy.

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Accelerator Run Watch

I''m a recreational runner. This 2010 Accelerator has some unique features. First, without using GPS, it will rather accurately measures your distance and speed -and without the little thingie attached to your shoe! Doing a few 5K and 10K runs, it''s accurate with 5-10/100ths of a mile. In fact, the watch has a walk setting and a run setting, and you can do both, and it will still record very close to the correct distance.

The screens are rather intuitivejust press the Esc/Light button to get to any screen, then cycle through the screens with the two buttons on the right. Finally, you select what you want with the Mode button. What you cannot figure out, just call the 800 number and an employee will quickly and cheerfully talk you through what you need.

If you just walk for fitness, or like to go out running in new terrain, and want to know your distance (and your speed + lots of other information), for the price, this watch cannot be beat.

I spend hours agonizing over what watch to purchase, and eventually went with this one because it had the best reviews. However, most of them still didn''t tell me what I was wanting to know. Is this a good watch for someone training for a serious run? The answer I have found to be yes. A lot of people talked about it being too complicated, but I disagree. It is like an new piece of equipmentstudy the manual and follow it. You''ll be fine. Mess around with it until you feel comfortable navigating through the screens. Once you have calibrated it (to do this you do need to map out a running/walking route of .40 miles, the watch does not automatically stop once you have reached this distance. It is crucial that you are precise because this is how the watch tracks your distance from then on.) It is wonderful because you get to customize your display for while you are running/walking. Mine shows my calories burned, distance, and time into the exercise. There are several other options as well. I have found it to be pretty accurate distance wise. It is not designed to be worn for an all day pedometerit functions best when used during workouts. Can be worn just as a watch, and has a sleep mode for when you no longer need it to conserve battery. Overall a very good purchase for the money. Great watch for runners.

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This watch is perfect for what I wanted/needed it for. I took up running and I needed a way to tell how many miles I had gone and also my time. I love too that I can see how many calories I have burned, and even can use it just as a basic pedometer. I don''t think I calibrated it correctly though, so I may need to refigure that, the directions on how to calibrate it were quite vague. All in all i think it''s a great watch for many people!

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I wanted a very basic watch to track lap times for my exercise runs and 10Ks. I was intrigued by the watch''s accelerometer to measure distance. But mostly, I wanted something simple with a very clear display. I''ve had the watch for a little over a month and so far, it''s just average. The display is REALLY hard to read when you''re running since it''s a bubble instead of a flat screen. And it''s plastic so it can fog up. Not really happy about that. And the menu is very non-intuitive so you have to do more button pushes than normal just to move between the Time and Chrono features. All in all, I regret not buying a simpler Timex Ironman but I''m ok with this watch for the price ($48)

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i needed a sports watch to track my distance and time. this watch is easy to use and the numbers are big enough to see just by glancing at my wrist. i am very happy with it.

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Garmin Forerunner 910XT GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Triathlon Bundle)

• Forerunner 910 XT Triathlon bundle contains Forerunner 910XT Speed/cadence sensor Quick-release kit Premium heart rate monitor Bike mountsExpander strap cCharging clip USB ANT Stick AC adapterManuals
• Vibration alerts: set alerts for pace, distance and heart rate
• Firstbeat advanced heart rate-based calorie computation
• Virtual Racer - race previous bests or activities uploaded to Garmin Connectaccounts for varying speeds and realtimeconditions
• Wireless uploads to Garmin Connect to analyze store and share workouts GarminConnect.com Plus ANT+ wireless technology wirelessly connect to heart rate monitor GSC 10 speed/cadence bike sensor or ANT+enabled power meters

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As of 02/12/2012---Detailed Analysis

Ok. I will try to make this review as detailed as I can for the limited amount of time that I have had the watch. So here it goes!

-From what I can tell, most people are only having luck being able to buy the watch from small running stores. Everyone that I know of that is buying online is EXTREMELY backordered. However, I have heard from DCRainmaker.com that Garmin is putting together a bigger team to meet the outstanding demand from this watch and will hopefully be on a standard production time frame by the time the Tri season really starts.

----My previous experiences with Garmin watches are as follows:

''I own a Forerunner 110 (and now the 910xt). My father owns a Forerunner 305. My mother owns a Forerunner 405. Their neighbor owns the Forerunner 310xt. As I am a college student, I have had to personally set up both of my parents'' watches due to the tech being kind of over their heads so I have quite a bit of experience with those watches. I have only very shortly messed with the 310xt.

''In my opinion, the 910xt is far superior to any of these watches. The 305 is definitely bulkier and doesn''t sit on the wrist nearly as comfortably. Furthermore, it is only water RESISTANT and not waterproof like the 910xt. The 405 that my mother has, as many of you already know, is basically a huge flop on Garmin''s side due to the finicky touch bezel so the 910xt well outranks that watch on a plethora of accounts. The 310xt is the closest in comparison obviously as it is waterproof like the 910xt but it lacks any of the true swimming capabilities that is making the 910xt such a hit. It is also a tad bit bulkier on the wrist and has bright orange accents. I don''t mind orange at all as I am in the Auburn University Doctor of Pharmacy program! However, the black color of the 910xt definitely looks very sleek and will go well with anything. I have already had quite a few compliments from my friends on how nice the watch looks.

----Now about the 910xt specifically:

==the watch turns on and off very quickly and gives you a battery logo on the shutdown to show you how much battery is left which is a nice feature.

==My ONLY gripe with the watch so far is that some of the buttons on the sides of the watch (not the start or lap buttons) can be a little difficult to press at times. It just takes a little more effort to press them in than it took on my previous fr110. Maybe this is a good feature to prevent accidental button pushes? I don''t know. But I have noticed it taking SLIGHTLY more effort to press the buttons in. However, I will state that it is STILL possible to press the side buttons during a run (to change screens perhaps) without having to put forth too much effort and sacrifice any type of energy during the run.

==the screen is very easy to navigate once you understand it. You do have to change the sport mode to alter the settings for that sport. For example, if you want to change your bike data fields, you first need to hold mode to change sport modes and THEN go to the settings menu to be able to access the bike settings. Other than that, everything is pretty straight forward.

==The watch itself is spectacular. As far as I have been able to stress the watch, I have not come up with any type of software problem. That is not to say that there are not any in the system somewhere, but I have not had the opportunity to use every single feature of the watch (as there are ENDLESS features) and thus have not found one yet. I don''t want to jinx it already but thus far it seems like Garmin did an outstanding job of getting this watch out there without any major flaws.

==I have used the interval capability of the watch and that worked flawlessly for me. I went to the track after having made up a workout on Garmin connect to upload onto the watch. However, once I arrived at the track I realized that I never actually sent the workout to the device! I was pissed. BUT, I went into the menu of the watch and was able to recreate my ENTIRE interval workout in less than 1 minute. It was awesome. The function worked very well for creating interval workouts. It asks how many times you want to repeat the interval and how far the interval should be (it also gives the option for time rather than distance for the interval as well). Then it asks about the rest period and whether it should be distance or time also. Furthermore, it lets you specify your "targets" for each interval such as Heart Rate, Pace, etc. I did not use the feature this time around so cannot comment on that specifically.

===The screen of the watch is more inset than on the 310xt which is a nice feature to minimize scratching on the screen.

Now for the interval workout, if you decide to have a warm up or cool down, you must hit lap at the end of your workout to start the actual interval sequence and it starts immediately when you hit lap. My interval was set up as a quarter mile on the track. As you get close to your marker, the watch actually gives you warning beeps that you are about to switch into your rest period. It typically beeped 5 times before one final (different) beep and vibration signaled the end of the lap. It did the same for the rest periods as well (mine were 200m recovery jogs). The one thing that I did not expect, however, is that the watch backlight comes on each time you finished one interval/rest period. This REALLY came in handy as I was running at night on a track with only one light fixture.

As a side note, there was one extra feature that I found to be QUITE handy that night on the track. The watch has a special feature during running mode only (and only once a workout has begun) that allows you to "tap" the screen of the watch twice to turn on the backlight. I say "tap" because in actuality you kind of have to slap your wrist. Not to say that you are really hitting your watch or that it''s difficult to activate the backlight, moreso just that a simple "tap" doesn''t quite do the trick. This feature was far superior to the idea of trying to hit the enter button on the side of the watch whilst running to turn on the backlight.

----Swimming Capabilities:

==for the most part, I haven''t been able to try out most of the features of the swim portion of the watch. I did one short swim workout just to see exactly how it all worked and to assure it was functioning smoothly. The watch, again, did exactly as promised. I set up my watch to a 25m pool and proceeded to swim laps. During a flip turn I tried glancing at the watch for distance but it wasn''t the easiest thing in the world. Definitely something that im going to have to practice. However, I did notice that if you look at the watch during a flip turn, you will actually only see your distance MINUS the last 25m. This is because the watch does not register the last lap until the entire flip turn/streamline process is over. In other words, if you are doing a long workout and don''t want to stop to look at the watch and try to glance at it during a flip-turn, if you have JUST completed the 1000m mark at that wall then when you look at your watch during the flip-turn it will only say 975m rather than the actual 1000m. This is not a glitch in the watch. It is just how the algorithm works for computing your laps and distance.

For any of you wondering, I did press a few of the buttons under the water such as the front start/stop and lap/reset buttons without any problems. I know sometimes it seems counterintuitive to press buttons on something while underwater for fear of letting in any water but I have not had any problems with it and the watch continued to work great.

Another side note on the swimming capability is that I realized that the strokes per lap feature actually only calculates the one arm stroke calculations. Basically if it says that you averaged 11 strokes per lap, then that means that it''s really around 22 if you count each arm as a stroke. Just thought I would throw that in there.

----Size:

==yes the watch is big. Much bigger than my previous forerunner 110. However, it is still without a doubt smaller than the 305 and 310xt. In fact, with the quick release kit installed on the watch whilst hooked up to the wrist strap, the 910xt is still about .05 inches shallower than the 310xt as is. The watch will probably still give most triathletes a problem when removing a wetsuit with sleeves but as mine is sleeveless I can''t say for sure but it does give me a few problems with just a standard jacket removal.

---Quick release kit:

==BUY IT. one of the smartest things that you can buy to accompany this watch is the quick release kit. The kit functions beautifully between bike and wrist. The 90 degree turn is very easy. I have noticed on my kit that the watch goes in and removes easier from the bike mount than the wrist mount actually. This is a pro and a con. I like that it''s stiffer on the wrist to avoid it being accidentally dislodged if it is hit during a triathlon mass start but it also adds some extra stress onto the wrist strap screws. When you twist it off, you have to twist pretty hard and it seems like this would eventually wear down the wrist strap pin and screws. However, I am talking more like years rather than mere months so honestly not too much to worry about.

==another plus of the quick release kit, however, is the ability to just pop the watch off before taking off a jacket or wetsuit. It is easy enough to pop off right after the swim and hold in your hand while taking off the wetsuit and popping it back on after that sleeve is done.

----Heart Rate Monitor

==upgrading from the old plastic hr monitor, this strap is great. Very comfortable and stays in place well. Tightens down quite a bit for even very petite persons as well (I tried it on my girlfriend who has problems fitting into the plastic one). It should be noted that Garmin has supplied the NEW version of the Premium HR strap that was just released this past summer. Yes, there are TWO premium hr straps, the earlier version having problems with spikes in data and such. So far, I have not had any problems with spikes in the data and the strap works very well!

Final Consensus:

Overall this is a spectacular watch with unlimited features. Any true triathlete or ultradistance runner (for the 20hr battery life and barometric altimeter) really has no other choice but to get this watch as an all-inclusive feature watch. It has everything you could possible need and want.

And again, I will state that so far I have not found any problems or software quirks in the watch and I have been messing with the history, data fields, workouts, etc continuously to make it the way I want it. This watch is nothing short of spectacular.

If I happen to discover any particularly cool features in the future then I will come back here and update this review. I will also update if I ever find a glitch in the system of any type. So until I update this review, you can safely assume that I have yet to find any glitch or problems with the watch. I am adamant about keeping updated.

I know this is long but I hope it helps you decide in whether this watch is really worth it to you. Any other information can be found by going to Garmin''s website and downloading the owner''s manual and reading it. It gives you all the features and how to execute them. And like I said, they all work (so far).

Good luck in your training and races this year and many years to come with this watch!!

::::UPDATE INFO as of 02/23/2012::::

-just to keep with being updated like i promised, garmin has just issued a software update today (2/23/12) to fix the following issues:

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

Improved calculation of instantaneous pace.

Fixed occasional watch freeze issue during pool swim.

Fixed potential dropout of speed/cadence data when using speed/cadence sensor and particular power meters when GPS off.

Fixed occasional problem of multisport activities containing pool swim not uploading to Garmin Connect.

Made improvement to reduce elevation spikes at beginning of activities.

-I have not personally experienced any of these particular problems in my watch but the update is still a welcome sight to see Garmin working hard to keep their software running smoothly!

also, just to let you know how the update process went:

---everything ran very smoothly without me having to intervene.

---once the ant agent sent the update to the watch, it did take between 5 and 10 mins for the watch to fully download the update so for those of you wishing to do this before your next workout, I would reconsider.

---however, once it was downloaded onto the watch, the actual software update on the watch took only a minute or two

---no personal data was changed/deleted during the update that I have been able to find which is definitely a positive as I know other 310xt owners have had this problem with previous software updates

NOTE: if you are still having problems with instant pace not being smooth after this update as others have mentioned, @Doug Bishop (another reviewer here on Amazon) mentioned that changing the data recording from "Smart Recording" to "Every Second" has helped him! Worth a shot for those of you out there who are still having problems with instantaneous pace! Furthermore, "Every Second" recording gives a more accurate data curve anyway. If it works for you then kudos to @Doug!

:::Feature Update and Problems Update as of 04/03/2012:::

--not much has changed with the watch since my last update

--however, I have noticed a few times that the screen on the watch has fogged up just a slight bit when it was cooler outside. I havent noticed the problem during really hot days at all but rather cooler days with direct sunlight. I have researched this problem and it does NOT denote a waterproofing issue in the watch but rather a failed attempt at putting the device together in a humid-less environment like it should have been causing minimal amounts of humidity to get trapped under the screen. Garmin does state this on their FAQs page regarding all of their watches.

--Also, I have had 1 instance in which I was cycling down a hill at approx 30mph and the watch randomly went into Auto Pause and then immediately Auto Resume right afterward. it didnt really affect the data since it happened so quickly but i just thought that i''d mention it. (as a side note i DO have my watch set to Auto Pause when stopped so more than likely this will not happen if this feature is disabled)

--the other point to this update on my review is to point out a feature of the watch that I have noticed after my workouts that Garmin does not mention on the product page or in the Owner''s Manual but that i find very nice and handy!

---->the watch has a feature called "Recovery Heart Rate" that comes up about a minute or two after a workout is STOPPED. When you are done with a workout, if you just leave the watch alone after pressing the Start/Stop button then in about 1 or 2 minutes(not sure which as i''ve never actually timed the delay) after pushing the button the watch will beep again and a screen with a "Recovery Heart Rate [BPM]" denotation will appear. Next to this message it will give you your exact heart rate when it beeped (i.e. 147bpm) and the change in beats per minute that occurred when you stopped the activity. For example, you might see: "Recovery Heart Rate [147]--[30bpm]" Basically what this screen is telling you is that from the moment you pressed stop on the activity, the watch has been counting down to approximately 60 seconds later and states your current heart rate and the change in heart rate that you have experienced (effectively showing you how in shape you are or how hard your workout was because a wider recovery parameter (i.e. 60bpm rather than 30bpm) denotes higher fitness). In other words, when you stopped the activity, your heart rate was at 177 bpm (not sure if this number is the exact number EXACTLY WHEN you press stop or if it is the Average heart rate from the activity) and in 60 seconds it fell to 147bpm.

--the trick to being able to utilize this feature is to NOT save/reset your activity immediately when you are done as this will void the algorithm to calculate the recovery heart rate but rather just leave the watch alone for a minute or two

--I just thought I would share this information because (as far as I have been able to look) Garmin does not mention this feature in any of their manuals nor on their product page but I think that this feature is really quite useful and should be shared!

Software UPDATE Version 2.40 to 2.50 Information:

Latest release date: June 11, 2012

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Fixed several problems causing shutdowns during biking and running activities.

Corrected several instantaneous pace calculation issues.

Major modifications and additions to Bike Power functionality:

1. Improved support for power based workouts.

2. Added new power metrics (Training Stress Score (TSS), Intensity Factor (IF), Normalized Power (NP), kJ).

3. Automatically modify power zones when functional threshold power (FTP) changes.

4. Improvements to power sensor calibration process.

5. Added support for left right power balance.

6. Added support for 3, 10, and 30s power smoothing.

Improved accuracy of distance calculations for pool swim.

Rest times are no longer included in the average pace calculation for pool swim.

Distance alerts for pool swim will now occur during the last length before completing the configured distance.

Swim distance alert will now reset after pressing lap button.

Corrected issues displaying history for open water swims.

Improved calorie calculations during swim mode.

Corrected issue with barometer calibration improving initial elevation readings.

Corrected issue where sudden changes in the elevation could be observed on the watch.

Fixed problem with auto-scroll that could potentially cause a device malfunction.

Added ability for the user to enter ANT+ IDs for all sensor types.

Added sensor details page for all ANT+ sensors.

Prevented HR alerts from occurring when user was in the correct zone.

Improved accuracy of battery charge information.

Improved foreign language translations.

--As you can see there are a NUMBER of updates this time around! I''m excited that some of my little quirks that I''ve had with the watch (particularly with swimming calculations in a pool) are now finally addressed! Can''t wait to try out the fixed distance alerts!

--The update took nearly 20 minutes to download onto the watch from the ANT agent but once it downloaded it only took about 2 minutes to install with no problems!

In all honesty, this is the main reason that I bought this watch to begin with: it has built-in ALL of the hardware that is required for it to be the watch of all watches. Only minor software updates across time are needed to make this watch flawless and I plan on having this watch for quite some time. Glad to see Garmin on top of their game with this software update!

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I sold my 310XT knowing this watch would be great. I heard a lot of people state they would wait for the next gen. That isn''t how it works as the hardware isn''t'' really changed there''s just a firmware update offered to fix any bugs. I''ve used this watch for the swim, bike, and run multiple times now and have to say that it''s well worth the money. First, the swim.... The information it gives you is insanely accurate. I found the fact that it knows when you''re taking a rest and when your working is great along with the fact it gives the lengths, stroke count, efficiency rating and much more. All great stuff that isn''t really offered on a GPS unit. As it is winter I have yet to use it in open water. The only downside that I can see in the water is that if you''re doing kick sets without using your arms it doesn''t count it as I think that the gyroscope or whatever they use recognizes the motion of your arms. Maybe there will be a fix for this, maybe not. Either way that''s not a big deal. The bike is about the same features it''s always had and it all works great. The problem is the run. For me on the run the most important things are the pace, hr, distance, time, and cadence. The time, distance, and hr all work great. However, the pace is horrible. It''s all over the place. For whatever reason Garmin didn''t put the normal smoothing in so it reads 4:50 per mile then 10:15 per mile 2 seconds later. It jumps all over like this constantly and is quite annoying. You can put it on average and that works fine but that doesn''t give a up to the minute readout and doesn''t help very much especially the longer you get into your run. The footpod helps but you have to calibrate and then remember to always put it on your shoe which is annoying. Plus the footpod is super slow in updating your cadence and that''s a down side too.

All in all I would still recommend the watch even as is. The swim information alone makes it worth it. I would like to see a firmware update fix the foot pod issues and the pace issues but other than that this which is about as solid as it comes.

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About me:

Ultra runner. Put in lots of miles both on roads and trails. I don''t use the watch for swimming or cycling so I will make no comments regarding those features. I have owned the first generation Forerunner, a 205, 305, a Globalsat G-Sport 625M, and a Timex Run Trainer GPS.

The Good:

As a runner who routinely does runs which last in excess of 8 hours, I need a GPS watch with plenty of battery life. The 910XT claims 20 hours with GPS turned on; although I never fully drained the watch, I can vouch for it having a solid battery. Also, the backlight on the device is extremely bright--brighter than any other GPS watch. The form factor is an improvement over previous generation Forerunners. Built-in altimeter.

The Acceptable:

The customizable fields remain virtually unchanged from previous Forerunner models--not a problem for me, but don''t expect revolutionary new features in your data fields for running. The unit has a vibration feature--this is beneficial since the "audible" alarm feature quit working consistently within a few months of using the device (like both the 205 & 305 were prone to do). Still uses ANT+ for syncing; would have liked to see a WiFi and Bluetooth solution as well.

The Bad:

The Garmin Forerunner 910XT almost assuredly contains flawed hardware; Garmin pushed the release date back by months (missing the Christmas season) and then rolled it out only in limited quantities admitting that there was a hardware "issue" although they never would state what it was. From the moment it was released users (myself included) began to experience a consistent set of problems with the device, yet Garmin refused to engage users on their forums or provide info on the status of firmware updates. It took them approximately 3.5 months to release the latest firmware (2.50) but they failed to fix the most serious problems--and those are some of the most fundamental for the device. I highly recommend anyone considering buying this device to read the 910XT forums at the Garmin site for the most up to date information regarding user experience. Since I don''t cycle or swim, I will not comment in-depth on those issues, however I will note that countless cyclists have reported that the device shuts itself off when using the bike mount. As a runner, I have personally encountered a few problems, two of which I consider very serious. First, the "instant pace" feature has never worked well on the 910XT; the latest firmware update has addressed this problem somewhat, but it is still not fixed. This is inexcusable since it has worked in every other generation of the Forerunner series. More importantly, however, is that the unit will turn itself off if you are running a "course" uploaded to the device. As mentioned previously, the unit also shuts itself off at times whilst cycling. Garmin was alerted to this problem by scores of customers from the first week the device was released; the newest firmware fails to fix it leaving me to conclude that there is a hardware/design flaw that cannot be overcome with firmware. Also, the mapping feature included as part of the course is seriously flawed (whereas it had worked perfectly well in previous generations); the redraw/refresh rate of the maps is horribly slow; the maps will often disappear from the screen whilst running as well.

Other Thoughts:

Anyone considering purchasing the 910XT is most likely a serious athlete well acquainted with Garmin''s Forerunner line. Although the Forerunner line has been highly regarded, the 910XT shows signs that the hardware isn''t up to par with the myriad tasks it is trying to accomplish. If tons of users are reporting that the 910XT shuts itself off in mid-workout (both cycling and running) and after 3.5 months of waiting for firmware updates the issue still isn''t fixed, you have to really be dense to believe that it''s a minor problem.

I highly suspect that Garmin will release an "improved" version of this watch (much like they did with the 405CX line)that fixes many of the problems (with new hardware). Until then, my advice is to purchase the 310XT as a suitable substitute or just wait. And whatever you do, check the Garmin forums for updated issues prior to committing to buy this device--the 910XT isn''t a gamble worth taking with your hard earned money.

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Have been using the watch for a week now, found that the Chicago Garmin store had a few in stock (they always sell out when they get them, so call ahead).

Have owned the 305, 310, and now the 910. I used the 310 for triathlons, actually found the 310 was pretty good with the latest update for mapping a swim. That said, the 910 rocks! Here''s what I''ve found useful so far with it:

* Size is not just significantly smaller than the 305 and 310, it really has some measure of style as well. Also, it just feels like a solid watch and I think the black looks excellent.

* The watch band is much easier to use than the 310. There are a larger number of slots to use to fasten the band, so it feels like it fits better to me. They also provide a watchband extension if you need to wear it over some sort of bulky garment.

* Can''t tell on battery life yet, but over the week of regular workouts as well as leaving it on overnight only depleted 23% of the battery.

* For swimming, the watch is amazing! It counts laps/intervals/strokes/distance per stroke/SWOLF score/efficiency (normalized value to make various types of swim workouts comparable)/stroke type with what for me has been complete accuracy. I had the Finis Swimsense watch and ended up returning it due to fogging and hard to read screen. The Garmin screen is easy to read, either out of or in the water. For swimming, it has both a lap pool and open water setting.

* It as a barometric altimeter built-in, so does elevation correction as well.

* A number of other software enhancements are nice: Virtual racer/training effect/run-walk setting.

* I use a Garmin Footpod and Speed/Cadence sensor as well.

* Immediately paired up with the Ant receiver I already had plugged into my computer, simple to set that up.

I''m quite pleased with the watch and so far it looks like they''ve done a very good job with the initial version of software. I was impressed by the software updates they did with the 310, so be interested to see what they do with the 910.

Excellent watch, highly recommended.

Tom

As many have already written this watch has software issues. It does not display pace accurately. There''s absolutely NO EXCUSE for Garmin releasing a training watch that doesn''t know a person''s pace. That''s the sole reason this is getting a one star rating. On top of this, it is a simple software fix that they have still failed to make.

There is a simple work around: don''t display pace and instead display lap pace. Lap pace has no issues and accurately describes your current pace. All the other pace features also work. Lap pace, ave pace, last lap pace are all accurate. The fact that everything else works fine shows to me it is just a software issue that Garmin could pretty easily fix if they bothered to spend 10 minutes on the issue. I probably would have given it four stars without this issue.

Why I really, really like this watch:

I bought this to supplement/replace my 405CX

The display is bigger and better. You can display four metrics at a time across four screens so 16 metrics. The font is BOLD and easy to see even in tough conditions. While working out, you can hit the down or up arrow to more quickly get the screen you want to see. Also, even at its smallest, the font is bold and readable even to old eyes that don''t see up close so well. The font describing each display is too small for my eyes to see when I have contacts in. So, I need to memorize which spot displays what. Still, this is sooo much better than the 405CX. On that watch, I can only see the big middle display with my contacts in.

The watch vibrates alerts. This is awesome!! I hate watches beeping at me and in loud conditions I would miss the beeps. I much prefer the vibration and I just turn off the audio alerts altogether. Also, the watch now alerts you (via beep or vibrate or both or none your choice) when it has a GPS lock. The 405 never did this. Awesome improvement.

The battery lasts forever. Well probably not forever but you can use it for an entire day with GPS. The manual claims 22 hrs I''ve yet to use it up when I started fully charged. The 405 claimed 8 hrs but it was really more like 6. Also, the 910 can be turned off so you can NOT waste the battery during travel time to your work out starting point.

It shows your recovery heart rate about one minute after you push ''stop'' if you don''t do the reset count downtime. Someone else mentioned that here. It a wonderful feature and not mentioned at all in the promotional material or users manual.

No touch bezel. The touch bezel in the 405 and 510 is a miserable feature. It has a life of its own in humid conditions which pretty much describes most of the heavily populated USA during most of the months of the year folks train a lot outside. The 910 completely relies on pushing buttons so now it only does things when you WANT the watch to do something. Also, the start/stop/lap/reset buttons are on the face of the watch. Everything else is on the sides. This keeps me from accidently hitting the wrong button when I don''t mean to.

GPS programming seems smarter than the 405 / 510. With the 405 or 510 if you stop your movement and forget to hit stop on the watch it will keep adding distance. (For example, you can sit on a bench for a 15 minute break and it will add 0.5 miles to your distance.) I think this is because of GPS not knowing your exact location so it keeps seeing you as 10-20 feet from the last place it thought you were and keeps adding this up even though you are not moving. The 910 seems to do a lot less of this. It''s still adds a bit of distance but over a 15 minute break it might be 0.05 miles instead of 0.5 miles.

Other things to note:

This watch is NOT smaller than other Garmin watches but it does stick out from your wrist less but to make up for that it is wider and taller. My guess is that it weighs pretty much the same. If you have a tiny wrist like mine, it can actually be a bit too big for your wrist. I got the cloth strap this makes that issue much better.

I have not used it for swimming and I don''t think I''m going to. It''s not worth the risk if there is even a chance of screen fogging.

The manual not very useful. It doesn''t show all the features. It is close to unintelligible. If I hadn''t already had the 405 and was sorta familiar with how Garmin watches were organized, I''m not sure if I could have figured this out. Garmin''s online help is no better.

Hint for female users: I skipped the heart rate monitor that came with the watch and instead got the original plastic hr monitor. I take off the strap and just place the main plastic part inside to top of my bra. It works great this way and is much more comfortable than having a strap wrapped around me and much easier to get in and out of and you don''t have to find a private place to do it. I''m not sure if this will work for all women but it might be worth trying if you hate have a bra, HR monitor strap, plus shirt all binding around you like I do.

ETA 04-Jun-2012

I have found that lap pace isn''t accurate either. Very disappointing. My latest work around is to reduce by lap distance to 0.25 miles. Last lap pace is accurate so by setting my laps as a very short distance, I''m getting constant feedback on my pace. Still, I think for a serious training regime, this wouldn''t work. It''s close enough for me.

(When I say not accurate, I mean not remotely accurate. It will show my pace as 10 minutes slower than I am going and it will stay that way for a full lap. Only when the lap is complete it then shows total time for the lap correctly. It''s not 5 minutes fast for half the time and 5 minutes slow for half the time. It''s just off all the time and usually shows me as going at a pace 5-10 minutes slower than I am actually moving.)

On the a positive: another feature I''m really, really liking is the ability to manually scroll through the metric screens. I now set the screens to not scroll at all. I just use the up and down button and they get me to any screen I need. It''s very nice for when all I care about is say, my heart rate. I just leave it on my HR screen but if I happen want to know my distance, then I can scroll to that screen and then back to my HR screen.

I''m also really, really still loving the giant display numbers. I can read these in any conditions. Rain, darkness, poor light, as I''m moving fast and don''t have time to hold my hand still, etc.

ETA 09-Sep-2012

Garmin''s support website has a post from 16-Aug-2012 that claims to have fixed the pace issue with a firmware update. I''m downloading it now. I''m planning an 11 mile hike today. I will post again if this fixes the issue.

See Garmin''s site > tech support > search on 910 > search on ''pace issues.'' Sorry, amazon removed the url.

BTW I''m still using the 910 over the 405 despite the pace issue. The display and button functionality/placement of the 910 is just so superior to the 405 that it''s worth the pace problems. I took my lap distance down to 0.10 miles so I get near continuous feedback on my pace that way.

Update 10-Sep-2012

The pace issue does seemed to be fixed!!! Or least, highly improved. The pace keeps nice and steady. It takes a few seconds of a changed pace for the watch to pick up on it which seems totally reasonable. Clearly there needs to be a lot of smoothing for the math equations seeing as GPS accuracy is only 15-20 feet and it only takes a reading every few seconds. Downloading the update is odd and I wasn''t 100% sure it took but it does seem to have. My watch now displays my version as 2.6.

Upping my stars to five.

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Ab Roller Evolution

Unlike the previous reviewer, I purchased my Ab Roller from Walmart for a mere $30. It was easy to assemble and was ready to use in less than 5 minutes after opening it. Its design helps facilitate crunches without putting strain on the neck. While it''s not the most luxurious of models with this type of design, it gets the job done. I recommend using it on the floor with a yoga mat under it. I have been doing 50 to 70 crunches, 5 times per week since purchasing it on Dec. 26 2011. In addition, I work out 20 min a day using 10 min Carb Burner workout. I also watch what eat. I''ve lost 1 1/2 " from my waist and my abs are getting definition. It sure beats the inconvenience of going to the gym and doing crunches on their machines! Again, not as cushy but definitely gives results if you use it faithfully.

Maximum user weight 225 lbs According to the manual.Im pretty sure thats just for the push up/Dip feature.I am personally a big boy, 6'' 3" & closer to 300lbs and I can still fit in it as an ab roller.It can hold my weight on the push up/Dip feature but i try not to use it just because i know im over the maximum weight according to the manual. As long as you can fit in it im sure you will be able to get a good ab workout. Easy to assemble. Got mine at Target for $30. I believe they can also be found at walmart or K-Mart for about the same price.

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All of these ab rollers are pretty similar, and get the job done. However, this is the only one I''ve used that has the worst neck rest I''ve ever seen! I would never even think to look at the shape of the neck rest because I''ve never had a problem. But this one is like a round stone. Extremely uncomfortable. Trying to position it just right so it didn''t hurt while trying to do the exercise was more work than it was worth. I''m surprised the other users didn''t have (or note) this problem. The rest of it is fine, decent construction. But I had to return mine and get one with a full size FLAT CUSHIONED headrest.

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First of all, don''t buy it here. iI you have to buy it, it''s way cheaper somewhere else. This was the only place I could find to write a review. My husband bought this because it looked pretty easy to use and straightforward, and it is, but it hurts more than it works. The guy in the video it comes with has a completely different device than what you get. The bars that you are holding on to are flat and covered with thin foam. Putting all your weight on these cuts into your hands! My husband tried wrapping towels around the bars, but it didn''t help. So I just skipped the arm and chest workouts and went to the actual ab workout...not anything special...it does help to keep good form, however I feel I can''t crunch up as much as I can without it. It''s a little wobbly so I was constantly fixing and realigning the device.

All I all, I really felt like it was making my workout way harder, painful, and strenuous than it needed to be. Really push-ups and sit-ups are waaay better than this thing.

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The product does what it''s supposed to do, but it''s not for anyone over 6''-2".

Read the instructions and do the stretches they recommend, especially the neck stretches.

This thing is more difficult than it looks, and hurts bad if you don''t stretch first.

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TITLE Freddie Roach Boxing DVD Set

Fundamentals Of Boxing/Advanced Punching Techniques were both good but it seems that he talked more than showed. I''m a Freddie Roach fan! He could combined both of these DVDs. 3 stars for the techniques explaned would be 5 if didn''t talk so much.

Punching Bag Training is 5 stars. Anyone wanting to learn how to hit the Heavy Bag,work the Double End and Speed bag, this is a very good DVD. He even covers some advanced technniques. I guess I expected more from a championship trainer.

For any of you truly wanting to learn boxing...anything about

the sport and the correct way to learn/box....Freddie is your

IDEAL teacher....and trainer. Well worth every cent!! He''s

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Good product but was expecting something a lot more professional. Seems a bit on the ameteur side of video production and directing.

Freddie is a fantastic coach, but I was looking for a lot more combinations and winning startegies.

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I would have given this a 5 star rating but the information in it is too basic and the first 5 min are nearly the exac same in every video

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XMark Fitness 4-Station Home Gym (16-Piece Set)

I bought from another company STUPID ME!! I had to wait over a month for this to be delivered... DID i mention the 500.ss shipping charge...When it did arrive 1/2 the boxes were broken and pieces were in different areas...ANd I was NEVER able to contact the company that sold it...I had to write emails and leave messages that never were respoded to {BUY AMAZON}

Putting this equipment together you NEED! at least 3 to 4 people {engineer degree would be helpful} IF you want to get it done in one day.Then the cables are not marked and it is a slight guessing game how to get them all to work, After 1 week of constant working on it,,,I do have a full time job. It came together...IT is not the Best equipment I have work out on but short of commercial grade this is not bad. OH BY the way the height is at least 2 inches taller than stated,,,{New hole on my celling}

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KettleWorx Ultra 10 - Kettlebell Fitness KIT

My feelings are very mixed about this product. The editing is absolutely TERRIBLE and his form isn''t great. I have to keep my own count of reps because they are very inconsistent. Although it is a six week program, it does not appear to be increasing in intensity; each week contains a slightly different remix of the same exercises. On the other hand...I am finishing up my sixth week and I still look forward to my sessions. So the fact that I am sticking with it speaks favorably about it.

I have started the KW program over a year ago with my friend who already owned the videos. We took the videos to the gym where we had access to more bells.

I saw results in just a few short weeks. I lost 25 pounds and a lot of inches.

This program is what you make of it. The video isn''t super great, but, you once you learn the routine of each disc you can generally add in a few extra reps for the ones that aren''t counted.

I bought this for my home so that I could start working out again. I was so excited to start up again. I know that this program works, which is why I did make the purchase.

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If you really commit yourself to the program and commit yourself to a healthy eating plan this program will work wonders for you. I am seeing great results :-).

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This must be doing something. I''m pretty active but these short workouts are really making my muscles sore. I think the idea of calisthenics with resistance is a very good one.

But I agree about the editing. These vids are cheesy, with poor transitions, and uneven rep counts (he might have you do 3 reps on one side and 5 on the other). If he has you repeat an exercise in a new set, they just copy and paste the video from before. Mari and ShawnT take pains to make a connection with the audience and a flow through the workout. Not so much here.

Edit (August 2012): My wife and I are still using these videos. We have each progressed through 3 higher bell sizes. It''s a very effective workout in a short time. The workaround for the uneven rep counts is to alternate sides. What I mean by this is, in set 1, you do what Ryan says (for example, start the one-armed press on the RH side). In set 2, switch it up. (Start on the LH side). Also, despite what Ryan says about back pain, some of these DO hurt my 50-year-old back. I just don''t do those, and do something else instead.

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Gliding Triple Threat: Buns, Arms and Abs with Master Trainer Shannon Fable(2008)

I am really fond of Shannon Fable, I enjoyed her "Balletone" workouts, and now she has showed me another way to work hard my lower body by using the gliding discs.

I strongly recommend this dvd, I assure you will feel you legs toned after a few times, because I already do.

Froom your description I thought I was getting the video and the pads you place on your feet.

I only recieved the video. It really brings no value without the footpads

Going to return

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Cathe Friedrich''s Hardcore Series 3 DVD Set

I began using these workouts because I wanted a change of pace. BOY did I ever get it! After using weights on these exercises I was so sore I could barely move for a week, once I adjusted the weight load (took several days to work that out), I felt more invigorated than I had in YEARS! I highly recommend these videos is you are wanting to add muscle without going to the GYM. I love her sense of humor! She says exactly what I''m thinking most of the time, unlike most of the video instructors who smile, and never break a sweat! You see her sweat, you hear breathing hard, so you know she is working out as hard as you are! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

Great workouts, just as I would have hoped from Cathe! These workouts live up to the challenging standard that I expect from Cathe''s videos! I especially love the additional premix options to fit in a workout given different amounts of available time to complete them. Very weight focused without ridiculous coreography to take away from minutes spent performing value-adding moves. LOVE THESE!!

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In my opinion, Cathe Friedrich is the best video fitness trainer. Her video series cover mostly all the types of exercises a person should learn for fitness. You can find Upper body weight training, lower body, core,step aerobics, cardio boxing, stretching, and yoga. The equipment she uses can be found on amazon and it is usually more affordable than buying cardio machines or home gyms.

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The Gym Style workout was exactly what I was looking for. I workout almost daily and see a personal trainer once a week. I needed a workout to push me hard and keep me challenged. Cathe delivers.

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Wonderful set of DVDs to get you going. Great options to create your own workout and time adjustable.

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Danskin Women''s Cotton Stretch V-Neck Shell Top

Great looking workout shirt! It fits perfect....however does not look great if you have flabby arms, which I used to. This was my reward for all the hard work n getting that flab turned into muscle!

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UFC Official MMA/Sports Black Grey Urban Street Camo Fight Shorts

I love doing MMA style workouts and these are perfect for doing high kicks and other various things. The fabric is flexible, plus these look great. I also wear them on the beach for maximum badassery.

this item is great exactly what i was looking for if your into mma get these shorts their great for working out and for wearing outside

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Simtec Fun Slides Carpet Skates (Silver)

I am not sure why these slides didn''t work for one reviewer, but it might have been her carpet. We have three different kinds of carpet at our house: Patterned berber, flat berber, and plush carpet. Surprisingly, the FunSlides worked much better on the plush carpet. I figured the flat berber would work best, but nope. The slides still slid around on berber, and berber is actually a good carpet for a non-skating child to start on. But... the fluffy, fuzzy, plush carpet works best. Also, the heavier the child, the better the slide (to a point--an obese child might end up smashing down the carpet too much for them to work).

We were snowed in for a long time here. The kids had fun indoors with this product. I used them and they really worked my thighs--I could really feel it.

Now, these don''t feel like regular skates, so if you are expecting that, you''ll be disappointed. It feels like socks on a just-waxed floor, or close to it. If you don''t like them, you''re not out of much money. Or you can buy the track to skate on and skip the carpet altogether.

Great way to get the kids working up a sweat indoors. My son got a pair and then we had to get another pair for his younger brother so they could skate together. We also bought a sets as birthday gifts for some friends that are really into hockey and they LOVE them. Great unique item.

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My girls loved these. I actually bought 3 pairs just so their dad could play with them. They were a hit Christmas morning!

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Bought these for an in-office "Winter Olympics" event. We had grown adults running around the carpeted floor, sliding around in events. For example, The Luge: one associate sits in a rolling chair while another, with the skates on, tries to push the chair down a straight hallway. Very hilarious to watch since the skates afford very little push initially. Looks like someone is running in place until they finally get moving.

These would probably be real good for kids if you have plenty of carpet. If they are safe kiddos, they will have lots of fun.

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Great for gliding disks for exercise. Seems durable, slides great on my carpet, and economical. Stays on my feet without strapping tightly. Lightweight for traveling. Good for body-weight exercises, helps with balance and flexibility, and makes lunges more fun. Good deal all around.

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GoFit 20-Pound Blue Kettlebell with Vinyl Coating, Training DVD and Exercise Booklet

Quite a few people give their own personal experience when getting these bells so you do need to pay attention to what weight accurately fits your strength. It is interesting to hear others experiences. In a book, one might read a male who is of average strength can start out with 36 pounds! I must be really weak, I sometimes need to use my 15 lb. kettlebell but the 20 pounder is what I prefer and I can see possibly moving up from that in time. The whole thing is a good exercise for the entire body and one''s agility.

Find the right weight. I agree, it really can be a portable gym to work on where ever you are. The booklet likewise is helpful to get you started on basics. I''m not sure how brands compare but the gofit KBs are sturdy with the fine vinyl coating which I''d think are good on carpet.

I own several of these now in various sizes. I initially purchased mostly the GoFit brand, but lately I''ve been buying the First Place kettlebells by Peform Better. I still use my GoFit 20-pounder for high-rep snatches, core pullovers, and russian twists. (I will gradually increase my weight for the snatch.) The kettlebell is my favorite exercise tool. I can''t get enough of the routines. I primarily do swings, presses and high pulls as well as several other exercises with my 12 kg (26 pounds), 16 kg (35 pounds), and 20 kg (44 pounds) kettlebells. They are so much fun!!! Also, you cannot beat the results. I''ve lost 11.5 pounds this year and at least seven percent of my body fat. (I started using kettlebells in January 2009.) I''m working on cleaning up my diet more so I can look and feel even better.

I''m glad I discovered these in my early 40''s. I will use them for the rest of my life.

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Everything that you have been promised in exercise equipment in one small package. Don''t let the simplicity of this item mislead you. The Kettlebell really does work the full body. Not only in the obvious way of lifting and swinging but working muscles other devices don''t get as close to. The benefits are: an increase in core and limb strength, flexibility and a full aerobic workout. And you only need one!

The offset design of the kettlebell requires use of smaller supporting muscles that stablize the limbs and body. Try it and you''ll feel the difference immediately. You''ll also develop a real respect for what it does and the effort it gets from you.

The accompanying DVD is very clear and professionally produced. It''s all you need to get a good start. Again, don''t be misled, the 34 min. running time works you through every step of the beginning exercises that will keep you working for a couple weeks to get proficient. By then you will have noticed increased muscle tone, stamina and strength.

A word about quality. I''ve compared makes and this is the best. The smooth metal handle is easy on your hands and a perfect size grip. The dipped vinyl covering is attactively colored and easy on the floor, furniture, kids, whatever. It''s almost decorator styled. Cool!

This is a great value for your body and wallet.

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This arrived very quickly and was just what I expected . I like the video that came with it and plan to use it nightly

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Just learning kettlebells and needed a 20-lb kettlebell. It arrived it promptly and in brand new condition. Love exercising with it.

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4 Piece Interlocking Mat Black

This is exactly what I was looking for to cover the floor in my workout area of the basement. The tiles seemed a bit slippery initially so I washed with water and lemon pinesol. Now it seems to be better, although I am still cautious doing plyometrics on the surface.

These are heavy duty mats. Way better quality than you would find at Lowe''s or Home Depot. They go together nice and are a pleasure to walk on. Great mats. Quality you will not find other places.

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Icebreaker Women''s Siren Hipkini Underwear

These are very nice wool underwear. They are light (much lighter weight than the Ibex Balance Briefs) but feel they would be perfect for summer. The sizing is true to size and material is soft. Overall very impressed.

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Smooth Fitness 6.75 Folding Treadmill

I got a lemon right out of the box. I got the same speed errors that Pausanius had on his 7.35 model. Paying for it brand new, I called Smooth asking for a replacement. No matter how hard I tried, they refused and eventually agreed to send out a technician. Two weeks later, a Smooth technician showed up and said he would order a new motherboard. No part arrived after a month. I sent them several emails and BCC''ed myself for future references, no email reponse from Smooth! I called and was put on hold for 30 minutes. Eventually, a support guy answered the phone. He said there was a mistake so he had to reorder the part (???) after putting me on hold several more times. The part finally arrived after another two weeks and a Smooth technician came to install it. The speed errors are gone but the belt now squeaks and skips anytime I run over 5.0 mph. It squeaks so bad that it feels like the whole running deck is falling apart. I wish I had bought the treadmill at some store so now I could drop the "300 lb lemon" right in front of the store.

Thrilled with my purchase. Like other reviewers, it came down to this make and model or the Sole f80. i did a lot (A LOT) of research between the two and finally decided on the Smooth. What sold me was the warranty, the Runners World Recommendation, the countless other positive reviews for this machine and all of their models, and the price. i really didn''t want to spend over $1000 for a treadmill, but I didn''t want a treadmill i would have to replace in 5 years either. the longer running belt is a perk, wasn''t used to all the space at first but now i can kind of spread out without worry of slipping too far back. the speakers are alright, they''re decent enough. Fan is of good speed, controls for incline and speed respond quickly, screen is big and easy to read. Very basic screen which is perfect for me. Comes with heart rate sensor, which my husband uses and likes because he can make a custom workout based on heart rate. I havent used any of the preset programs, i like to fiddle with the speed and inclines on my own right now, but i am looking forward to trying them out in the future. very sturdy machine, hardly any bounce or movement at all, even when my 6 foot 200 pound husband is hoofing it on 7.5. Really absorbs the impact. I have run on incline of 10 and performed great. Husband put it together himself in about hour, taking his time. Instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. need 2 people to move it at delivery time, but quite manageable to put together by oneself once in place. I think what sold me on this machine was reading that, if one is a serious runner (or strives to be), not to purchase a treadmill because of the bells and whistles but on the solidness of the machine itself. This model has a powerful motor which is needed for those on the taller or heavier size and for those who plan to use machine frequently. Warranty cant be beat, makes buying a treadmill from an online company feel a little bit more secure. This treadmill is quite large, it''s actually huge, but it does fold up and has a slow let down so you don''t have to bend to bring deck down. Even when folded, it takes up a lot of space but thats the extra long deck. I think it''s worth it. Especially if you are in the 6 foot range or have a long stride. Check out runners world for unbiased comments on this machine. I have been running about 12-15 miles a week now and have had machine for about 2 months and i love it. Would recommend and would buy again, only sooner! I would buy from Smooth website, and google some promo codes or coupons... I got a great deal in addition to free shipping and no tax so give it a try.

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Revieved shipment at 4:30 PM, was running by 5:45!!!!

I was able to assemble this with the "disposable" tools included...didnt even have to open my toolbox. Quite literally 4 bolts, 4 screws and clipping a few wire harnesses together. The only challenging part was moving the unit into place, as the freight guys would only bring it in uust inside my door. I suggest two people to move it. Very doable!!! Runs like a dream. Unit is very quiet as the name implies, quite smooth. Programs are cool.... Very straight forward operation. I am quite pleased. If you are not tech/tool savvy, take your time and make sure all wire harnesses are connected to their proper mates. The directions are very easy. MANY of the screws listed on the parts list are already on the machine and in place, so dont freak out because they''re not in the bag! Thats all I can think of. OH, this unit is recommended by Runner''s World mag, and it is a goooood recommendation!

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The Smooth 6.75 is a decent treadmill. It has a strong motor, easy setup and fairly easy to use interface. My biggest disappointment is that 1) does not have 1 touch speed settings above 6 mph nor does it have it below 3 mph. 2) You can not set the speed prior to engaging the motor and 3 sec countdown. 3) incline and fan does not reset after hitting the reset button. 4) Running bed is a bit stiff and the belt is shedding for some reason (not sure if it is rubbing up against something). and 5) Chest strap heart rate monitor is not accurate. It often says my starting pulse is 120+ beats vs the hand grip pulse 65 beats.

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I like this treadmill however, it makes quite a bit of noise while you are running on it and I find this very distracting. It seems like there is no solution to this problem as everything I have tried has failed. I give Smooth Fitness customer service 5 stars. Their staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

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KICKBOXING TURBO JAM WEIGHTED GLOVES

I have been using kickboxing weighted gloves for a long time and wanted a "heavier" weighted glove to increase my workout. I had reviewed multiple gloves and thought this one would be perfect. For a beginner, the gloves are great. They fit snug, are compact and a great color(you will never misplace them)....BUT as advertised the gloves are NOT 1.75 each, they are a total of 1.75. I even went so far as to look at total weight shipped and it stated that it was 4lbs......obviously, they meant the men''s are 4lbs. So, please only buy if you are a woman, with small hands, and looking for around a lb each glove......otherwise you need to be sure to double check the weight per glove.

Love the gloves. Wear them for Zumba. I do with the weight would have been listed.. they are only 1 lb together. I will be looking for something heavier. Good quality and easy transaction.

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I love that these fit perfect as my other pairs I got from Turbo Jam were too big... But these fit perfect and love the hot pink color!

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I like them because they are small and fit snuggly on your hand. Commenting on one of the customer''s review, I did read somewhere that the total weight for both gloves is 1.75lbs. Don''t remember if it was on this seller''s description or someone else''s description. It gives you the right amount of extra workout for your arms. I also love the color! They are pretty bright, but love that. The one thing I don''t like is that you have to get used to your hands sweating a little bit. They are made of neoprene, so if the weather is warm, the back of your hands will sweat and feel a little uncomfortable. But as I use them more and more, you get used to them and you don''t even notice that you are sweating. Overall, I like them very much!

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The piloxing gloves (ordered size small, came in size small/medium) have a little more hand coverage than some other types, but nice, comfortable fit overall.

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Mini Stepper: Step Exercise Equipment

Effective workout raises the heartrate and strengthens the lower body. Requires little indoor storage space. Upper body is free to read while exercising. After 6 months the cable snapped, however the company, Gaiam promptly replaced it at no cost to me.

I decided to write this review because most of the other reviews on this product fail to include one very important bit of information: you CANNOT adjust the tension on the pedals. You can adjust how high or low the pedals go, but not the tension with which they move. For me, that was a very big disappointment and a serious problem. The tension on the pedals is set to very easy. While this may seem great to some, it actually makes the workout much more difficult when you have no time at all to "rest" between steps. A high tension setting allows the user to take it slower and rest a tiny bit between steps--obviously the makers of this mini-stepper didn''t realize that. The easy tension setting also makes it more difficult to balance on the machine. When I ordered this, I really didn''t think balance would be a problem, but it is. I have to lean on my dresser while I use it, and that''s just a pain in the butt. The resistance bands don''t help much in the way of balancing, but they do have quite a bit of tension on them and could give you a pretty good arm workout. My ultimate recommendation is: don''t go with mini-steppers. There''s a reason exercise retailers don''t carry them. You need a good machine that allows you to adjust all the parameters of your workout. What you gain in space efficiency with this mini-stepper you lose in workout quality.

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The Gaiam mini stepper with resistance cords is a great product. It can fit in a small space because I hate clutter. I can also take it with me when I visit the grandchildren. It was really worth the money.

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I bought this mini stepper at another store for $49.00 and started working out

right away. I do my exercises in the morning for about one hour.

This thing will make you sweat.

I can see the results after just one week! It is really working!

I bought the sauna suit to help me to get rid of some water weight,

and hope it''ll help me to get back in the shape sooner.

I''d recommend this product to people who want to loose 10-20lb.

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This is just what I was looking for. It allows me to "walk" at home without having a huge, cumbersome piece of equipment. It is well constructed and I enjoy using it.

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Heavy Grips - Singles - 6 Strength Levels

Five stars for quality and appearance. Good knurling. This is a very attractive and seemingly well built gripper. At "100#" though this is pretty weak. I have never trained my grip before and have popped my knuckles all my life. As most men go, my hands are not that strong for shaking and crushing. If you are interested in grip training than the odds are that you''ve done a fair amount of exercise otherwise and if that''s the case, you can rep this thing outside of its range of usefulness. It is much easier than the workforce or pony brand spring clamp from home depot which are obviously not designed for grip training.

After buying this, getting it in the mail and seeing my wife close it a few times (she is no strong woman) I ordered the next three in line. At this point I have nearly enough invested in them to have bought the whole 1000-350 set outright with shipping. I that seems like too much money to spend and you are serious about starting grip training then SAVE UP! Regardless of what you may have read, these are good grippers. You can get six of these shipped for th price of three IM CoC gripppers and if hand strength is what you''re after (not "I closed the #..." bragging rights) then buy the set. While you''re waiting to accumulate the dough, do some finger curls, pinch holds and roller work to prepare yourself for the crush training to come.

One last thing, if you''re looking for a single gripper and have never handled one before (a real one I mean) then it will be impossible to gauge your perfect starting gripper. I would suggest that if you are a man who dealifts, does pull-ups or any other heavy back exercise w/o wraps then the 200# would be the one to get. It may be too tough to close at first for some, but shouldn''t take long. Do partials and negatives until you can. It''s better to get a gripper that''s a little too hard then one that''s too easy. The 100# is too easy. Don''t waste your time with anything less than the 200# unless you buy the set, then the 100 and 150 become EXCELLENT training tools to warm up and acclimate your hands to the loads that they will be responsible for crushing.

I hope that this helped someone and appologize for the length.

Last Christmas I made the mistake of getting the 200 lb one as my starter. I had no idea what these were like and how much resistance they really gave and I didn''t want to get something I could easily do so I figured 200 would be a good bet. I was wrong. 200 was too much for me to start.

So I ordered the 150, and it is great. I do not recommend starting with the 100 if you are a guy. The 150 provides a good amount of resistance as a good starting gripper. But if I it was any less it would feel pretty weak. Since the difference between the 150 and the 200 feel VERY significant, I can''t imagine how lame the 100 would be for a guy to start out with, as 150 feels just right.

Obviously, you won''t get much use out of these things once you progress past them as they are non-adjustable, which is why it is important to make sure to get enough resistance. If you are someone who happens to know they have GOOD, ABOVE AVERAGE grip, then get the 200. Me-I believe I have average to SLIGHTLY above average, and therefore the 150 works just perfect. The 200 was just too much to start with. I just got the 150 a week ago and figure I''ll be ready for the 200 in about a month and a half or so.

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I had been training with IronMind''s CoC #2 (rated 195lb) for a while, and, while being able to do 20 reps, I still was not able to close their #3 (rated 280lb). (This was before they came up with the 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5) I needed a "Stepping stone" and bought the Heavy Grips Hand Gripper -rated at 250 lbs. To my disappointment, it was actually easier to close than the CoC #2!

The reaon: due to inferior materials and/or assembly, the handles of the HG bend inwards with respect to the spring, and their lower ends touch sooner than they do on the CoC (the deformation is quite visible).

I returned it, and they gave me my money back no questions asked, so I have to say good customer service.

This line of grippers is a little cheaper than the CoC they imitate, and they certainly provide a great value. I prefer the CoC, but if you''re less of a fanatic :) or if you want to save 25% the HG are OK. I would subtract at least 60lb from their rating, though. Like I said, the HG 250 is weaker than the Coc 195.

Also, the pattern on the handles is a little less abrasive than the one on the CoC ... this can be good or bad. I say it''s bad, since it slips more (even with chalk!), but some people may appreciate it being easier on their palms.

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This is the best heavy grip series I''ve used.

I''m a college weightlifter and tennis player. My coach from both teams have strongly recoomended them to me. I''m really happy now, I can crush your hand right away.

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250 is a bit much even if your a novice body builder with strong hands. START AT 200 UNLESS YOU CAN BENCH 280+. Now I need to purchase a smaller weight to make full use of exercise. Great product though, If it doesnt break. But it has a lifetime warranty for that.

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