You probably have seen the infomercial of the Gazelle Freestyle with Tony Little. I normally only have to laugh with most of these products especially when he is in it but I have to say the Gazelle Freestyle is really a nifty piece of equipment.
It is not really an elliptical but an exercise glider or air glider. They stripped of all the expensive and breakable parts you have on an elliptical and you are left with a sturdy, durable and cheap exercise machine.
One of the best features is the patented dual action split suspension and gives you a freestyle range of motion. It’s range of motion and rhythm is up to you unlike a real elliptical machine which has a fixed stride length. Through this free range of motion you can also train your flexibility.
I had a lot of fun using the Gazelle Freestyle for the reason that I had so much freedom in the way I could exercise. You can lean forward to work and tone your shoulders, chest and arms or lean backward to train your back, waist and arms. It gives you a total body workout and improves you cardiovascular system and gently stretch you hips, back and legs.
The Gazelle is made of a steel frame has extra width foot paddles, foamed handlebars and a thumb pulse monitor for tracking heart rate. It is a little heavy when you want to fold and store it but this makes it also very stable when you use it.
You can do a total of 10 different exercises and combine aerobic and resistance training in one simple low impact workout. Included is a personal training DVD with nobody less then Tony Little himself and an eating plan book.
You also can choose the Gazelle Freestyle Plus version which has power pistons that provide you with 3 resistance levels, 17 exercises and sturdy steel tubing.
Other Features Of The Gazelle Freestyle:
- Provides a low-impact workout
- Patented split suspension
- Foldable for easy storage
- Water bottle plus holder
- Console featuring: time elapsed, speed, distance, calories burned, heart rate
- For all ages and fitness levels
- Supports up to 300 pounds
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admin on June 19th 2008 in Elliptical Machine
Always wanted to do Pilates but did not want to go to one of those expensive studios? Now you can benefit from the sculpting and toning benefits of Pilates in your own home with the Pilates Power Gym. This total body machine is specially designed to give you an easy, intuitive and results-oriented workout with natural, organic movements.
You can train your whole body from calves to your back through padded handles, comfortable foot straps and changeable resistance cords. You can easily adjust the power gym to your fitness level. It also can be adjusted in 4 different heights to build up the level of intensity.
The Pilates Power Gym is a sturdy piece of equipment made from carbon steel and can hold up to 300 pounds. It has durable nylon ball-bearing pulleys and a comfortable padded glide board. The Power Gym is very compact and easy to store but that is also its greatest disadvantage because some people find the glide board to small and therefore can’t use it properly.
This Pilates home fitness machine will help you build muscle, burn fat, lose weight and sculpt & shape your total body. You will get a complete and professional workout with this fully assembled Pilates Power Gym and a 2-in-1 DVD with Pilates and strength training routines showing over 60 body shaping and muscle toning movements.
Other Features Of The Pilates Power Gym:
- 4 variable resistance cords
- Adjustable foot straps
- Weighs 61 pounds
- Healthy eating guide
- Comfortable foam pads
- 90-day warranty
- Dimensions 56 x 17.75 x 13 inches (W x H x D)
- Transportation Wheels
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admin on June 16th 2008 in Pilates Machine
This is an item for everyone who doesn’t have time to go to a gym a couple of times a week but still want to shape their abdominal muscles. With the Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt you can train your abs wherever you are. Yes you can even use it while at work or walking the dog. It is also helpful to use it while doing other exercises to intensify your workouts.
It works really simple, you just put on the belt and you are ready to go. Three pre-positioned, medical-grade GelPads are covering the ab muscles and external oblique muscles. The belt sends out electrical signals to certain nerve junctions and these nerves branch out to arrive at all the ab muscles (not only the ones under the pads) which cause them to contract naturally just like when you do an abdominal workout. It contracts your abs 150 times a minute.
The opinions are mixed whether the belt works or not but just as with every other ab machine or exercise, just doing some ab training is not enough to get well toned abs. The Slendertone Women’s And Men’s Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt really works and is the first product of its kind cleared by the FDA. It will make your abs stronger and firm but you also need to follow a healthy diet and some moderate exercise to lose that fat that is covering your abs. Just training you abdominal muscles is not enough.
In conclusion I would say if you don’t have much time on your hands give this abdominal training belt a try. Use the belt as a motivation to change you eating habit. No more sugar and eat low fat meals and put on the belt to take a walk in the evening then you will see a difference in 8 weeks.
Other Features Of The Slendertone Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt:
- Ergonomically designed for men and women
- Adjustable: 22 to 44-inch waist sizes for women and 27 to 47-inch for men
- Three GelPads
- Travel pouch
- Visual and audio prompts from the LCD display screen
- 7 programmes of toning intensity
- 2-year product warranty
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admin on June 12th 2008 in Ab Machine, Fitness Accessories
If you are looking to work your lower body muscles, including the buttocks, hips, thighs and calves then you should consider working out on a step machine. It really is a great cardio vascular workout to tighten up those areas where for most people it is not easy to lose fat. There are a lot of different step machines but I found that the Stairmaster 4600PT Stepper does its job the best.
First of all this has larger pedals than other step machines I tried. The pedals have a rubber design that prevents your feet from slipping. Even more important the pedal descent is precisely controlled by an electronically alternator and the pedals are geometrically designed to keep the pedal level horizontal, both prevent you from straining your muscles.
There are two different sets of handles, the side handrails which you would like to use when starting your workout and after you have found the perfect balance you can hold the easy-grip upper-body handles.
The LCD display has six workout programs to offer like quick start, fat burner, calorie burner, speed intervals, manual and heart rate zone trainer to accommodate a wide range of users. Because there are 20 resistance levels to choose from you can have either a high or lower intensity workout. If that is not enough you can do a nationally recognized fitness test and a custom firefighter fitness test. The polar-compatible wireless heart rate monitor meanwhile keeps track of your heart rate.
Other Features Of The StairMaster 4600PT Stepper:
- measures 32 by 69 by 41 inches (W x H x D)
- weighs 155 pounds
- maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds
- Step Range is 1″ to 14″
- reading rack
- water bottle holder
- accessory tray
- warranties: 15 years on the frame, 3 years on parts, and one year on labor and wear items
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admin on June 10th 2008 in Stair Steppers, StairMaster
Rowing is an excellent exercise for helping to build the muscles in your arms and back, it also burns a lot of calories . The only problem is how can you row if you’re in your house?
The answer can be found in the ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series, an exercise machine that simulates the motions of rowing on water. To do this it uses a polycarbonate water tank and a Hydro-Power Drive system.
The polycarbonate water tank is of particular interest with the ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series. Through it, you actually feel as if you are rowing for real, since it offers the same type of resistance you would get if you were on a lake. Additionally, the water makes the same type of sounds, further adding to the experience.
To determine how many calories you are losing, the ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series allows you to track your progress on an oversized display panel. You can also get other types of information, such as how long you have exercised, how many strokes you can do per minute, and the distance you have rowed. For heart rate, the ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series reads your pulse from a heart receiver.
With this rowing machine you can experience the feeling of the water’s natural adaptive resistance just like rowing on real water and together with the ergonomically designed handgrip it offers a comfortable workout.
More Features of the ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series:
- Accommodates weights of up to 350 pounds
- Can be stored upright, allowing you to save space
- Allows user to adjust the intensity of their workout
- Lifetime warranty on the frame
- Very comfortable to sit on
- Simple to adjust
- Uses pivoting footrests to accommodate for all heights
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admin on June 8th 2008 in Rowing Machine, WaterRower
I have waited a long time before I finally could test a new Sole treadmill model but I was lucky and could test the new Sole F63 Treadmill. I had heard and read a lot of good things about this model so I was anxious to start. I love the look, it screams use me.
So I did and I am very pleased with it. I like the upgrades Sole made which is mostly in its looks and it has larger support tubing making it even more stable and strong. Of course you still get the huge and powerful 2.5 horsepower motor that reaches speeds up to 10mph. Everything on the Sole Treadmill is durable. Take the 2 ply phenolic belt and Double Sided Deck which is coated on both sides allowing you to turn over the deck if one side gets worn-out.
Walking and running always feels good with its 20” x 55” running surface. With the easy speed control feature on the handrails you can quickly adjust your speed without having to use the up or down arrow and can be adjusted by 0.1 mph. You can also adjust the incline through the handrails to a max of 15%.
The console has a large blue LCD screen and gives you all the readouts you normally get. It has one special feature I really like; the track feature. You can see the track inside the screen of the console and it gives you an indication of how much distance you’ve covered. You also have access to six preset workouts, including cardio training and fat burning and for extra safety there is a large stop switch in case you need to stop immediately.
What more can I say, Sole did it again. This is one of the best Treadmills you can buy under $1000 simple as that.
Other Features Of The Sole F63 Treadmill:
- 2 cooling fans
- Maximum user weight of 300 lbs
- Foldable for easy storage
- Weights 245 pounds
- Speakers and MP3 Plug-in
- 2 1/2 inch rollers
- Warranty: 20 years on motor, 3 years on deck an lifetime on frame electronics/belt/rollers - 3 years, labor - 1 year
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Are you still using those thin yoga mats to do your exercises? I know how it hurts your bones and butt after a couple of crunches or Pilates exercises. But this in no longer necessary with the Everlast Folding Exercise Mat. This 1 5/8 inch thick floor mat will keep you comfortable while doing you exercises. It does not matter were you use it for; it can be used for yoga, pilates or for your ab workout at home. Its also great to play on for the kids or the mat can even be used for sleepovers, its that comfortable.
The exercise mat is extra thick yet very soft and most of all durable because of the nylon sewn with inverted seams. It can be easily cleaned due to its non-absorbent covering. You will love this mat with its sewn-on handles which allows for easy transport around the house or to the gym. With the simple fold-up design you can store the mat effortless after use in a closed or under your bed.
Other Features Of The Everlast Folding Exercise Mat:
- Size is 72 inch by 24 inch
- Color black
- Water proof
- Foldable
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admin on June 4th 2008 in Fitness Accessories
It does not matter how strong you are it really all comes down to grip. When you improve your grip you can excel in sports like tennis, golf, baseball, climbing, weight lifting and many more. Apparently improving the strength in your hands and fingers is very useful for guitar- and violin players as well.
Besides the fact of having a strong grip the forearm is also the most visible muscle in your body and nothing looks as good as well defined forearms. It even adds to your personality as a firm handshake really stands for something.
The best way to develop superior strength, endurance, and coordination in your hands is to challenge and develop each finger individually. Once you exercise with Gripmaster you’ll notice a difference almost immediately thanks to the spring-loaded piston technology.
There are 4 different models, black for strong hands (9-pounds per finger), red for above average hands (7-pounds per finger), blue for average hands (5-pounds per finger) and yellow for senior and children 12+(3-pounds per finger). The Gripmaster Hand Exerciser comes with an instruction folder that gives details for six different exercises.
Other Features Of The Gripmaster Hand Exerciser:
- Strengthen weaker fingers for superior hitting, throwing, and fielding
- 9 pounds of tension per finger
- Challenges each finger individually using patented spring-loaded finger piston technology
- Greatly improves hand, wrist, and forearm strength
- Includes complete exercise program
More Info:
Click Here To See The Gripmaster Hand Exerciser Black Heavy Tension On Amazon
Gripmaster Hand Exerciser Red, Medium Tension
Gripmaster Hand Exerciser Blue, Light Tension
Gripmaster Hand Exerciser Yellow, X-Light Tension
admin on June 3rd 2008 in Strength Equipment
I came across this multifunctional fitness machine made by Confidence that provides two cardiovascular exercises for a total body workout with low-impact. In fact it really is suitable for everyone regardless the fitness level.
As the name reveals this is an elliptical cross trainer and exercise bike in one. It is perfect if you want to work your legs, hips, arms, shoulders and buttocks all at once. And all that for a very appealing price.
It works quite simple, you can use it as an elliptical moving your feet in an elliptical motion like you are jogging or walking. Meanwhile your hands grasp the handles moving in conjunction with your legs. This way you work your total body and burn a lot of calories down the way.
Another nice feature is that if you don’t want to use the handlebars you can lock them in place so that you can just run or walk and because there is a saddle you can also sit down on it and use the machine as an exercise bike. The resistance is adjustable depending on how tough you want your workout to be. In the end with this fitness machine you burn 5 times more calories then when you just walk.
Although it is a very low priced machine it is nevertheless quite sturdy. For most people it is also important that it is lightweight and compact which makes it easy to store. There are some complains about the machine making some noise after some time but for this price I am not surprised. I don’t mind as long as it keeps working.
Other Features Of The 2 in 1 Elliptical Cross Trainer & Exercise Bike:
- Can be used sitting or standing
- Handlebars also lock in place when you want a “free running” workout
- Can stride forward or backward
- Lightweight and compact
- wheels away for easy storage
- Dimensions: Length-34″, Width-24″, Height-60″.
- Weight: 65 lbs
- Full factory warranty
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Here we have another nice invention of Fitness Quest the Leg Magic Exercise Machine. With this simple piece of exercise equipment you can train your legs and abs especially the problem areas of the inner and outer thighs. It also offers a low impact workout for all the people who have knee or ankle problems and can’t go out running or do other strenuous aerobic exercises.
The Leg Magic Exercise Machine is very simple to use, you just stand on the foot platforms and you are ready to start your exercise. If you are not in shape you need to know that the beginning will be very challenging but if you persist and add a couple of reps every day you will be doing great in a matter of weeks.
Because you have to stand up straight to keep your balance you will train your abs and strengthening your core muscles plus you will find that the Leg Magic Exercise Machine also gives you a good cardiovascular workout.
You also get a workout DVD which takes 13 minutes and shows a lot of other exercises for you entire body with or without using the Leg Magic. Also included is a nutrition guide which gives you some good ideas of what to eat. One thing I should mention is that the Leg Magic is not ideal for people of 5′4″ & under.
I would recommend this machine to everyone who is looking for a good lower body exercise together with an excellent aerobic workout. It is very light and easy to store or to take with you on a trip.
Other Features Of The Leg Magic Exercise Machine:
- Sturdy steel construction
- Easy to fold and store
- Step count computer
- Padded handgrips and textured non-slip pedals
- 1-year manufacturer’s warranty
More Info:
Click Here To See The Leg Magic Exercise Machine On Amazon