Exercise Equipment Reviews

Bowflex Tredclimber

The bowflex Tredclimber gives a great overall workout.

walking and running, strength training

JUL

24

2008

Not only does the Bowflex TredClimber work the large muscles in the thighs and buttocks, it also gives a good aerobic work out. You have the option to use it only as a treadmill or as a stepper/treadmill. The speed goes up to 4.0 which doesn't allow for running but if you walk with hand weights, you will really receive a tough aerobic workout. It fits in a small space, comes with emergency release clip, cup holders on the control panel, easy to read display. You can also adjust the stepper force by turning numbered rings. A very well made piece of… read full review »

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LornaDuck
Baltimore, MD

Tony Little Gazelle

Good idea but the squeak could drive you crazy.

wants to exercise, TV or Ipod helpful

JUL

23

2008

The Tony Little Gazelle is a fair-quality elliptical trainer. The digital piece shows time, amount travelled, and calories burned. The unit easily folds for storage but is still a bit large so an ample-sized space needs to be available. Use is easy and a nice alternative when jogging is impractical or undesirable. The drawback with the Tony Little Gazelle is that it sqeaks loudly when being used. At first, it was quiet; but, after only a small amount of use, the noise started. Neither machine oil nor white lithium grease was able to solve the problem. The oil was too thin for the… read full review »

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wordbuilder
Tucumcari, NM

AB Lounge 2 Abdominal Excerciser

AB Lounge 2 Abdominal Excerciser - THE BEST

strength training

JUL

23

2008

I've always wanted the AB Lounge 2 Abdominal Excerciser for my home. I keep checking each week to see if the prince will come down during a… read full review »

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s56haron
Aurora, IL

Everlast for Her 3-Pound Easy Grip Weights

Cute and pink but do women REALLY need their own weights?

an at home exerciser, a daily exerciser, the owner of dozens of exercise gadgets, into trying new things, very concerned with staying fit

JUL

21

2008

Quick View: I generally lift heavier weights but I have a few very fast-paced cardio workouts that incorporate light weights into the routine. My heavy weights were simply TOO heavy for me to do the workouts and not screw up my form. I decided three pound weights would be perfect. Instead of just buying simple weights, I went for girly pink ones. These are fine but really, I would be just as happy with unisex, no frills weights.About Everlast for Her 3-Pound Easy Grip Weights — These come in various weights and are sold separately. I didn't realize at first that I needed to buy two.… read full review »

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PattyTherre
The heart of , NY

Fitness Quest Tony Little's Gazelle Freestyle Elite

God save your money

regular elliptical user, into yoga/pilates, strength training

JUL

19

2008

I ordered this and I never should have. It didn't even last a year. It made so much noise I would have to craknk the vloume to the tv up to 40. Wlak outside save your… read full review »

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melissa35
Waterville, ME

Smooth Fitness Smooth 9.45 Tv Treadmill

TV Treadmill: watch without being a couch potato

walking and running, Daily exerciser, very happy with this product

JUL

19

2008

I'm a tv baby. The tv is on in my apartment all the time. Half the time I'm not even watching, just keeping it on for background noise. That's what happens when you grow up in a noisy house with lots of family, and end up having no kids. — I'm also working on getting healthier, and the fact that they've installed a gym right in my apartment building makes this all the easier. All I have to do is take the elevator down tot he lobby and the gym is right there. Luckily, the folks who set up the gym really thought it through. Instead of installing one tv, permanently tuned to MSNBC (as is… read full review »

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Telpher
San Francisco, CA

Fitness Quest Tony Little's Gazelle Freestyle Elite

The gazelle works, but not as well as elliptical machines.

walking and running, into yoga/pilates, strength training

JUL

17

2008

A friend gave me the gazelle a few months ago. The first time I used it I was a little disappointed. It does give you a workout, but the motion takes a while to get used to. It does give you a workout, but does not work as well as an elliptical machine. If you are trying to choose between the two, I would definitely go for the elliptical machine. I feel like the Gazelle is better then nothing, but an elliptical machine gives you a much better… read full review »

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sivie
North Liberty, IA

Gaiam Yoga Burn Kit

A wonderful yoga workout with really uncomfortable gloves...

an at home exerciser, into trying new things, a weekend warrior, the owner of dozens of exercise gadgets, very concerned with staying fit, a daily exerciser

JUL

16

2008

Quick View: I am not a die hard yoga practitioner by any means but I was intrigued by this kit. It includes a DVD and weighted gloves for a slow, effective upper body yoga workout. — About The Gaiam Yoga Burn Kit — First, I have to say there are a few versions of this kit. The one I have includes weighted gloves and a DVD that is 40 minutes in length led by Rodney Yee with a woman doing all the actual movements. Another kit has just the woman with Rodney voicing over the workout and the gloves. And yet another has just a 60 minute workout with Rodney Yee and no gloves!… read full review »

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PattyTherre
The heart of , NY

Vision Fitness T9450 Simple Fold-up Treadmill

very good buy for the money and features

Daily exerciser

JUL

16

2008

After reviewing many treadmills I finally settled on Vision Fitness T9450 and have been happy so far. Like the easy setup and if i need to move it i can do so quickly. Programs are ample and heart rate monitor works with my polar that i was using before. Soft impact tread is good on joints. Unit is pretty quiet and easy to operate, fells solid. Have been using daily for 2 months. I believe unit is a good buy for average user based on price and features compared to other… read full review »

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qualseeker
Pawleys Island, SC

The Bender Ball

BENDERBALL....A MONEY MAKING GIMMICK!!!!!!!

into yoga/pilates

JUL

14

2008

I ran across the tv commercial for this product advertising $19.99 with freebies added and thought it would be worth it only to realize when calling it was ONLY a automated system getting you to buy other products such as videos,vitamins and monthly memberships etc. I immediately hung up as i was highly aggravated and assumed that would automatically cancel my order, well i thought WRONG! About 4 weeks later it showed up at my door as i had not thought once about it since the day of ordering and noticed that they charged my credit card $55 and some change. I immediately called and was given a… read full review »

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DELERIOUSCHIC
Fort Mill, SC

The Bender Ball

I think the bender ball is a great product.

walking and running, an at home exerciser

JUL

14

2008

I really enjoy using the bender ball because its quick and to the point. I have read other reviews and I dont think they are giving the product a fair chance, because they cant get pass the problems they had with purchasing the item. I personally had no problems purchasing the bender ball. I find the bender ball very helpfull and easy. The bender ball is so quick and to the point I use it 7 days a week when my baby goes to sleep or before I goto work, that's how easy it is. I would recommend the bender ball because I think its a great… read full review »

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Tishamay
Utica, MI

Ledragomma The Original "Pezzi" GymnastikBall

Can you stand on one leg on the "Pezzi" GymnastikBall?

doing aerobics, a user of fitness rooms in hotels, a Stability Ball lover, strength training, a former personal trainer, fitness buff

JUL

13

2008

To the Point — — I used the Original Pezzi GymnastikBall at a fitness room in a hotel in which we were staying. I use Stability Balls at the gym quite frequently and really like the versatility of what they offer. — — In generaly Stability Balls are used as a way to improve balance and muscle tone. Almost every exercise that can be done on a machine or a mat can be done on the Gymnastick Ball and in many cases makes the exercise safer. — — A Closer View — — The Original Pezzi Gynmastik Ball is latex free and like other Stability Balls comes… read full review »

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Jo
Plymouth, MA

NordicTrack 1500c Treadmill

The Nordik Treadmill saved my health and fitness!

Daily exerciser

JUL

12

2008

I love this Nordik treadmill! It calculates the calories you burn, and tells you your speed and incline at which you are running/walking. I do not know what I would do without it! Especially in this summer heat! I do not know what I would do without it-- it saved my fitness level, for… read full review »

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jillypiepancakes
Saint Louis, MO

The Bender Ball

terrible customer service

an at home exerciser

JUL

12

2008

I have had the run around too, ordered one charged for two, no refund , and was assured on the phone i would not be getting more products every month, received one ball, not two and the invoice said i was on the continuing program and would receive next shipment in a month? what ??? I am seriously considering getting an attorney for a class action suit to get money back and stop this madness that is seems everone else is getting also.. Bender Ball is a rip off company and the better business bureau will be notified of this.… read full review »

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merippedoff
De Graff, OH

NordicTrack 1500c Treadmill

I'm tired of returning it!

JUL

7

2008

This machine is a good concept, and they had good intentions. Unfortunately, the product was not tested properly because there are several problems with it. I had to return two of them before I finally got one that works even half way decently. However, the incline is VERY limited. The buttons' paint comes of after about 3 months. The buttons stop working after about 6 months. This is NOT a good investment! The only reason you would want to buy this treadmill is if you plan to use it once a month and not more than that! And even then, I wouldn't recommend it because it will only last you a… read full review »

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bwilliams
Galveston, TX

Bowflex Tredclimber

Tony Little Gazelle

AB Lounge 2 Abdominal Excerciser

Everlast for Her 3-Pound Easy Grip Weights

Fitness Quest Tony Little's Gazelle Freestyle Elite

Smooth Fitness Smooth 9.45 Tv Treadmill

Fitness Quest Tony Little's Gazelle Freestyle Elite

Gaiam Yoga Burn Kit

Vision Fitness T9450 Simple Fold-up Treadmill

The Bender Ball

The Bender Ball

Ledragomma The Original "Pezzi" GymnastikBall

NordicTrack 1500c Treadmill

The Bender Ball

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