Do you still remember how much fun it was to jump rope? Solo jumping or with two other kids spinning the rope, you could do this for hours. Too bad those childhood days are gone. However it still is a superb form of exercise if you are looking for a way to keep fit and have fun at the same time.
The biggest reason many of us no longer rope jump is that you need plenty of practice before you master it enough and stop tripping on the rope every ten seconds.
That’s why the Jumpsnap is such a great idea. You no longer have to bother with that annoying rope and it will enhance your workout with extra exercises you can’t do with a traditional jump rope.
The jumpsnap has a build in LCD display to count your jumps, how many calories you burned, timer, target mode and more. Another nice feature is the small weights that can be inserted into the handles. You can put 1 to 3 weights into the handles to build strong well shaped arms. Included are 2 workout DVD’s to help you get the most out of the rope less jump rope and a great workout.
Now you can reap all the benefits of rope jumping including: aerobic conditioning, muscle endurance, agility, timing, and rhythm. The only thing you need is a small space around you and a smooth surface.
Other Features Of The JumpSnap The Ropeless Jump Rope:
- 2 Ergonomically designed handles
- 3 small insertable weights for each handle of 2.5 oz each
- 8-minute beginner and 12-minute intermediate workout DVD
- 16-minute JumpSnap Jam Session DVD
- Portable and perfect for travelers
- Mesh travel bag
- 2 AAA Batteries
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admin on April 23rd 2008 in Aerobics
Exercising you core muscle groups just got easier with the iGallop Core and Abs Exerciser. You just have to sit and let the machine rock you while you keep your balance.
I found it hard and challenging if the accompanying DVD is followed. This invention is no joke if you are serious about toning the butt, abs, hips and thighs.
The iGallop makes it easy to exercise even if you are tired to go through the exercises on the DVD - just sit, balance and watch TV.
Some people say it feels like horse back riding. With its zero impact tri axial action the body automatically responds to multidirectional movements to maintain balance. It’s easy and fun to use and the kids love it too.
You can choose out of three levels of speed and intensity including Trot, Gallop and Race. A fourth program switches between the three speeds at random intervals
It is also kind of relaxing when I just sit on the iGallop Core and Abs Exerciser and “gallop”. It doesn’t take a lot of room and don’t weight as much, so that’s another big plus.
The iGallop is built to last-and its attractive fashionable design looks good in any room of your home.
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admin on April 21st 2008 in Ab Machine, Balance Trainer
Push ups have always been a favorite of mine because it’s so easy to do. Wherever you are you always can do some sets of push ups.
Although it’s easy you also reach a plateau very quick and you don’t really gain more mass.
This all changes when you use the strength builder pushup system because it is designed and engineered to allow you to do a push-up in a more controlled fashion.
Placing the handles in the various numbered positions on the board targets different combinations of muscles — triceps, anterior/posterior deltoids, inner and outer pectorals, as well as forearms and abs thus giving you a balanced muscle development.
The Strength Builder really rips your arms and chest to shreds and makes your muscles burn like never before from the powerful workout the changeable grip options provide. You can feel the muscles being isolated more effectively and dramatically see the results.
Many people saw 25-50% increases in their pushups scores in only 2 weeks going from 50 to 75 pushups in many cases. They also gained a reasonable amount of lean body mass.
Since the strength builder is slightly lifted off the floor, it enables you to get a better stretch and upper body flex while performing a push-up.
It is best not to use it every day since your muscles need to rest to get bigger and stronger, a few times a week would be most beneficial.
It’s also a very sturdy piece of equipment with its nylon reinforcement of the placement guides and solid metal handles with professional EPDM rubber cushioned hand grips. You also get an easy to use full color handle positioning workout poster.
This is the best product I have ever used for increasing arm strength, building chest mass and triceps work.
Features Of The Strength Builder Pushup System:
- Builds powerful upper body and core strength
- Tones and defines upper body - including ABS
- Promotes balance and stability
- Increases wrist strength for added power
- Helps to eliminate dangerous wrist strain
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admin on April 18th 2008 in Strength Equipment
Stepping your way to better fitness is a good thing! The Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper can help get you there. This is an inexpensive, quality entry into a world of bulky overpriced models.
One thing that people crave these days is space. The SpaceMate folds compactly down and is great for those who don’t want to dedicate a whole room to their exercise life.
The SpaceMate gets high marks for its battery operated monitoring system and the hydraulic cylinders. These cylinders provide a fluid stepping motion that can really help you get in shape fast. The SpaceMate is designed to burn calories and tone the entire lower half of your body.
There were some complaints among users that the SpaceMate doesn’t stand the test of time, but most are more than happy with the cost of the machine versus the output they get from it.
This is a hands-down leader in effective and inexpensive stepping exercises.
Other Features Of The Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper:
- Independent Stepping Action
- Two Adjustable Hydraulic Cylinders
- Foam Covered Handlebars
- Multi Function Monitor
- Easy Folding for Storage
- Rubber Floor Protectors
- Sturdy Steel Frame
- 10-Year Warranty Against Defects
- 90 Day Warranty Against Parts
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admin on April 17th 2008 in Stair Steppers
Free weights can be used for a variety of exercises for the entire body, you’re able to move the body through natural motions as well as through a variety of planes allowing you to mimic movements you do in real life like squatting, lifting things over your head and rotating the body.
To be honest you can train your total body with just a couple of dumbbells, a bar and a set of weights. Together with an Olympic bench you never have to go to a gym again.
The Regular 160 Lb. Weight Set with Threaded Bar & 2 Dumbbell Bars includes all the basics you need for a solid workout with its 6-ft durable chrome bar, dumbbell handles, weight plates and collars.
Use a rubber mat to protect the floor and you are ready to build that lean muscular body you always wanted.
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Rowing machines give an excellent low impact all around workout that almost anyone can do. The new rowing machines simulate the rowing motion very well and they help your body ergonomically.
The Kadett provides the very best, most complete workout available in a compact standard rowing machine. Its outrigger design almost exactly replicates the natural elliptical arc and closely simulates the actual process of rowing on water.
With its comfortably ergonomic seat with smooth running rollers which are mounted on a rail you are able to row for an extensive time without hurting your butt. I also like that this rower is quiet in action so you can watch some TV and don’t bother anyone.
The Kettler Kadett Outrigger Style Rower comes with a nice heart monitor you strap on your chest. There is also a separate ear lobe heart monitor that hard wires straight into the computer if you prefer that.
You will love working out on this rowing machine because one can virtually feel all of the major muscle groups working, especially the legs (hamstrings & quads), abdominals, upper back muscles and deltoids. It provides a great overall body and aerobic workout.
When you start to get in shape you can easily change the resistance from 1-12 by merely turning a dial. The training computer provides info on time measurement, number of strokes, speed of strokes, distance covered, and more.
For those of you with limited space the Kettler Kadett folds up quite easily for easy storage and has an anti-slip base that protects the floor.
The build quality of the Kettler Kadett is superb and precise, as one would expect from a fairly expensive German piece of equipment.
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admin on April 15th 2008 in Rowing Machine
Tony Horton is a very well known fitness expert. He has come out with his P90X, and like with many “infomercial” products some people are skeptical. Thankfully, this product is getting great reviews and actually DOES live up to the hype.
If you decide to order this package you’ll find 12 different workouts. This is a great way to make sure that you get fit in about three months. It is amazing but true if you’re ready for discipline.
The system works with a process that Tony Horton has dubbed as “muscle confusion.” One of the biggest problems that people find with their exercise routines is that everything plateaus. It can seem that no matter how hard you work there is no way for you to get any fitter. By introducing new exercises all the time, Tony will help you get past that plateau.
One problem that reviewers did find was that this set is not for those inexperienced with exercise. It did require a good deal of fitness already to get started. If it’s been a long time since you’ve exercised then P90X Extreme Home Fitness with Tony Horton might not be for you.
Once you do work your way up to this point it will be money well spent. People are experiencing truly great results.
Other Features Of The P90X Extreme Home Fitness:
- 12 Different Workouts (chest and back, Plyometrics, shoulders and arms, yoga, legs and back, Kenpo X, X Stretch, Core Synergistics, Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Cardio X, Ab Ripper X.
- 3 phase nutrition plan
- Fitness guide
- How to Bring it video
- Calendar
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admin on April 14th 2008 in Aerobics, Fitness Books & DVD's
This is the top of the line elliptical from smooth and comes pretty close to club level quality. The design looks awesome with its thick tubular frame.
The CE 7.4 can accommodate people weighting up to 350 lbs and is very sturdy, stable and quiet even while in heavy use. This elliptical machine will stands its ground even when used by a skilled athlete.
The commercial-type, LED dot matrix displays on their consoles are state of the art and provide superior visibility during your workouts. The read outs are for RPM, your speed, calories and total calories burned, heart rate and target heart rate, time and resistance level.
You can program nine user profiles, nine challenging preset programs and sixteen resistance levels for forward and reverse motion. Believe me you will never get bored on this machine.
The ergonomic, pivoting foot pedals move and adjust to the motion of your feet making the elliptical experience even smoother and with less impact on your joints.
With its 21″ stride length you get a full range motion and the evenly balanced movement will build up your legs, glutes and hips. Together with the upper body handles this elliptical creates a dual action with a unique 3:1 lower body to upper body resistance for a total and balanced workout.
The Smooth CE 7.4 elliptical trainer also comes with a wireless heart rate monitor and what is most important you get lifetime frame and electromagnetic brake warranty.
Other Features Of The Smooth CE 7.4 Elliptical Trainer:
- Eddy Current Brake
- Heavy Gauge 5″ Oval Steel Frame
- 4-Window LED Dot-Matrix Display
- Tilt and Go Wheels
- Weight Capacity - 350 lbs
- Warranty - Lifetime frame and electromagnetic brake, 3 year parts and electronics, 1 year labor
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The Stamina Ab/ Hyper Bench is a machine designed to help you strengthen your ab and lower back muscles. Many people use this piece of equipment to do crunches, standing hyper-extension and some even use it as support for doing bicep curls.
This product is very sturdy and well worth the money as the bench does not rock or tip during exercise. Its especially good for people with lower back problems. By starting off slowly but consistently the hyper bench will help everyone build up their lower back muscles.
Some reviewers did say that the bench is a bit shorter than they would prefer. This is a problem if you’re a very tall person. The problem doesn’t pop up often, but some people might need to seek another solution.
A great plus with the Stamina Ab/ Hyper Bench is that you can store it easily. Unlike bulky fitness equipment, this is one product that doesn’t always need to be on display in your living room.
Other Features Of The Stamina Ab/ Hyper Bench:
- 2” Steel and Under Carriage Construction
- Adjustable Support Pad
- Pivoting Ankle Pads
- Extended Assist Hand Grips
- Non-Slip Frame Caps
- Easy Folding
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admin on April 11th 2008 in Ab Machine
One of the biggest problems with home exercise equipment these days is that it can be so hard to find a complete solution. It’s almost as if you have to buy equipment for your arms, then something else for your legs, and on and on.
Well, that is actually the very problem that Total Gym 1700 Club solves! It will help you gain strength, tone and tighten sagging areas, and increase flexibility.
It has a glide board and attachments that are meant to make sure you can target every muscle in your body. You don’t have to set any programs, buttons or put in pins to get your weight resistance
This versatile machine even manages to incorporate Pilates into the mix. There is a Pilates bar that helps you increase your balance and flexibility.
The Total Gym 1700 Club is a well-built machine that many reviewers are happy with. In fact, one couple even went so far as to say that it felt like a prelude to an amusement park ride to exercise!
It folds compactly so you can store it easily. It’s fun and you won’t get bored using it. There is also a one-year warranty on the parts and the frame.
Other Features Of The Total Gym 1700 Club:
- Pilates Bar
- Dip Bars
- Press Up Bars
- Exercise Mats
- Glider board
- Wide Stability Tower
- Height Adjustment
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admin on April 3rd 2008 in Home Gym, Strength Equipment