• Workout Equipment

    Portable Fitness With The Stamina InStride Electronic Mini Stepper

    October 22nd, 2017

    Product review of a mini stepper.

    If you want a workout that you can take with you anywhere, the Stamina InStride Electronic Stepper is the perfect solution. It’s small enough that it can fit in a gym bag, yet strong enough that it delivers a top workout. You can expect to work your calves, buttocks, thighs, and core, as well as boost cardio. A fitness monitor is built into the mini stepper, tracking your progress and helping you reach your goals. The mini stepper features a steel frame and wide, textured foot pedals that hold up to 250 pounds. It takes up less than 200 square inches of space, which means you can get a great workout from virtually anywhere.

    And, if you happen to travel on a regular basis, you can bring the mini stepper exerciser with you. The fitness monitor counts steps and monitors workout times, and the two hydraulic cylinders create stepping motions to boost cardio. Ratings from owners are generally positive, as the sturdy, portable features and great workouts are what keep this product a favorite. However, some reviewers say that there are several factors to watch out for. The overall design has some flaws, which has caused some reviewers to end up with broken cables, disks, and wires. In most cases, the mini stepper worked fine for the first few weeks, then went on to have broken parts. In general, the Stamina Electronic Mini Stepper, is a great way to get the productive workouts you deserve from a compact, portable machine that won’t break the bank!

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    The Well Designed Timex T5G971 Sports Wrist Heart Rate Monitor

    September 15th, 2017

    Product picture review of a wrist heart rate monitor.

    If you’re looking for a stylish watch that has heart rate monitoring features, the Timex Heart Rate Monitor Watch is the perfect buy. The sleek design can be worn by both men and women and features a chest strap heart rate monitor that allows users to keep within their target heart rate zone during workouts. The wrist heart rate monitor has function buttons that are accessible and easy to use, available with a durable resin strap and resin case. For peace of mind, the watch is water-resistant against rain and water splashes, with the option to replace batteries by the consumer. The watch is easy to operate, allowing users to continuously track their heart rate.

    Timex is a reputable brand, offering the best in terms of quality watches and heart rate monitors. There are other brands on the market, including Polar and Bowflex, which share similar customer reviews. However, most reviewers agree that for the cheaper price, the wrist heart rate monitor offers plenty of features and an extended 2 year battery life, making it a bargain. Online reviews love the design of the watch, as well as its easy-to-read display and fast response time. On the downside, some reviewers feel that the cardiosport watch is a bit overpriced and lacks in quality. However, many of these reviews are due to personal dislikes with the watch, not the durability of the product. Overall, this wrist watch heart rate monitor is an affordable way to track your heart rate, without jeopardizing the good taste of a watch.

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    Stamina Exercise Stepper Machine Provides A Safe Workout

    August 31st, 2017

    Product review of a stepper machine.

    If you like the thought of adding more exercise into your routine, but have issues finding time or money to frequent a gym, then this stepper machine might be the solution for you. From Stamina comes its InStride Electronic Stepper. The big draw of this unit is its size, making it easy to take virtually anywhere. This stepper machine measures twelve inches wide by sixteen inches long (that translates into 192 square inches) and weighs in at about twenty pounds. Use it throughout the house to squeeze in an effective workout, or toss in a bag to take it with you to the office for a bit of lunchtime exercise. Now let’s move on to the features.

    The stepper features two hydraulic cylinders and is meant to give a workout similar to commercial steppers. Battery-operated, this Stepper Machine counts each of your steps and also keeps track of the amount of time spent exercising and also displays this info on its LED screen. It is constructed of durable steel frame and also has wide, textured foot pedals for added stability. Squeaking noises from the unit seem to be a fairly common concern from consumers providing online reviews. Also, many consumers did report the unit breaking after a time of use. Even these users, however, did say the unit was very portable and really did provide a great workout. If your short on time, space and money, this stepper could be a good investment in your health.

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    Perfect Fitness Ab Carver Pro For Those Who Want A Stronger Midsection

    August 24th, 2017

    The Perfect Fitness Ab Carver Pro is made of carbon steel spring turbo-charges for abdominal and arm workouts. The Ab Carver has an ultra wide wheel to stabilize movement to carve left, right and center ab muscles along with rubber ergonomic grips for stability control. 3 Rules of Carving Quality Not Quantity – Proper form […]

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    Gymnastics Tumbling Exercise Folding Mats-Can they hold up to your little one?

    August 5th, 2017

    The Gymnastics Tumbling Exercise Folding Martial Arts Mats comes in either 1.5 or 2 inch thick mats in 24 different colors. The mats are great for tumbling, gymnastics, parkour, martial arts, yoga, pilates, general exercise, stretching, and more. They are made of high quality crosslink polyethylene foam and have four panels 4’x2′. The outside is […]

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    A Medicine Ball With Handles Can Replicate Sports Movements

    March 18th, 2017

    Small product picture of medicine ball with handles review.

    An increasingly popular trend among fitness buffs is the concept of tricking the body during a workout. The muscles of the body can sense when your workout efforts are becoming too routine, so providing constant variations to your workout is a great way to maximize your exercise routines. Those who rely upon their home gym for all their fitness efforts would do well to add the Body Solid Tools 12-Pound Dual Grip Medicine Ball to their equipment list. This medicine ball with handles from Body Solid Tools is a unique medicine ball with built-in grips or handles on either side of the ball for increased ease of use and movement.

    The dual grips on this 12 lb exercise medicine ball make it easier to workout the upper and lower body through a variety of challenging routines. Other medicine balls are available, but few offer the built-in dual grips that are included in the Body Solid Tools 12-Pound Dual Grip Medicine Ball. While the Body Solid Tools model is more expensive, the increased cost comes with benefits others do not possess. Only a few online reviewers have weighed in on the Body Solid Tools medicine ball, but they have all had positive experiences with their unit. For the most part a medicine ball is what it is, so customers have found little to complain about with their unit. The lone complaint registered involved the price of the unit with some believing it was a little too expensive given it is a simple medicine ball. A sports medicine ball is a great addition to any home gym because of the variety of exercises and increased challenges it provides. The Body Solid Tools 12-Pound Dual Grip Medicine Ball is a great option for beginners and experts alike.

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    Pure Fun Mini Trampoline Is Great For Low Impact Fitness Routines

    November 8th, 2016

    Small product picture of mini trampoline review.

    Trampolines are a great tool to keep around the house for both exercise and entertainment. Adults can get a great aerobic and cardio workout with the assistance of a trampoline, while children can reap those same benefits under the guise of just having fun jumping. A trampoline doesn’t have to be big and expensive to be fun either, in fact the Pure Fun 38-Inch Mini Trampoline is proof positive of that. The mini trampoline from Pure Fun is constructed with 32 heavy duty springs, providing support for weights up to 220 pounds. The light weight design and compact construction reaches in just 38 inches in diameter.

    This make the Pure Fun mini trampoline a great addition to any home that can be conveniently stored out of the way. There are a wide variety of trampolines available for purchase, ranging from small models designed more for exercise purposes to larger models for use recreationally outdoors. Choosing the superiority of any one model will be up to each individual customer and their specific needs. Only a small minority of online reviewers found faults with the Pure Fun 38-Inch Mini Trampoline. The vast majority were pleased with their purchase, giving it a five star rating. The problems for those who experienced issues were the same, broken springs. Given the infrequent occurrence it is likely these individual’s received faulty units. There are few more enjoyable ways to get a good cardio workout than jumping to a beat on a trampoline. Even better than a tool that provides one solid use, is a tool that offers two uses. The Pure Fun 38-Inch Mini Trampoline is great for exercise and fun for kids to use as well, making it a valuable addition to any home.

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    The Highly Rated Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Sports Watch

    September 2nd, 2016

    Small product picture of garmin forerunner 205 GPS review.

    Cardio enthusiasts have long been stuck with no alternative to a treadmill when they want to know the details of their latest run. Many devoted runners need to know more about their run than just how far they went and how long it took, but until the last few years this limited runners to using treadmills indoors. Tools like the Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch are freeing runners from the grip of treadmills, allowing them to run wherever they want in the great outdoors, while still learning all the details behind their run. The Forerunner 205 is a GPS receiver that has been slimmed down to wrist-watch size so it can be brought with athletes.

    The goal of the GPS sports watch is to provide users with data ranging from speed and distance, to pace. The Forerunner isn’t just for runners though as it can also provide valuable data to cyclists, wind-surfers, and cross-country skiers. Garmin is at the forefront of civilian GPS technology, though there are a few competitors with GPS sports watches on the market. Determining the model that is best for you will depend upon specific features of various models as well as the model which best fits your wrist. Although the vast majority of online reviewers gave the Garmin Forerunner jogging watch high marks, there were a number of reviewers that weren’t impressed. Among the biggest complaints were frequent lost satellite signals and an inability to hold a charge after just a few uses. If you need a new GPS watch or are in the market for your first one, this upgraded model from Garmin is a good choice for novice and experienced athletes alike.

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