Reviews about Home Gyms & Weights

KinKin says "Total Gym can be used by anyone and at any fitness level." about Total Gym total gym

KinKin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:32:13 GMT

The Total Gym was not my first try at getting a home workout system. After trying several others I was about to give up the notion that their was something out there that could be used in my home. I needed something that could be small enough to fit into the space I had available in my home and something that could adapt to my fitness level needs as they changed. The Total Gym can give me a head to toe workout or I can just work the areas I feel need it most that day. You can set the resistance to build muscle or to simply tone the muscles that you already have. You can even use it to get a cardio workout which is not something people think of when they see a machine like that. It works on cables and your body weight acts as the resistance. As you increase the incline of the board it increases the percentage of resistance that you feel. There are several exercises for each muscle group so that you do not have to do the same repetitve workouts each time. It comes...

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myavonmary says "Full Body Workout in Minimal Time Tension adjusts along with you" about Cardio Glide Cardioglide

myavonmary — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:10:26 GMT

The CardioGlide was given to me as a Gift from a friend who was no longer uses or needed it. I found it to be a delightful addition to my already existing routing with my lightweight dumb bell and floor exercises.

While it is not as valuable as an elliptical machine, it is very easy on the knees shoulders back and other body parts, especially for us "over 50" crowd.

The ability to use over and under hand motions on the handlebars makes it equally attractive to men as well as woman - with 2 different positioning available for this movement. It also has similar features for the feet, an upper and lower level depending on the muscle groups in the legs you are working on.

It is completely self propelled, meaning there is no need for an electric outlet (cost effective!) and is lightweight enough to be carried around from room to room or up and down the stairs, single handedly and with ease. Other than a battery to keep track of time, distance, and reps it is totaly shock sustained.

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robohio86 says "6 Pack! Anyone Interested?" about Bowflex Nautilus

robohio86 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Hey guys! Everyone knows that gyms are the best way to go right? I mean they have all the equipment you need and plus the hot bodied men and women in the gym. I mean really it's easy just the membership fee, gas to get there (2-3 times a week if not more)change of clothing, more laundry, higher water bill. Doesn't sound so cheap after all does it.

Well have to ever considered a in home gym? They are wonderful. I am the owner of a Nautilus Home gym by Bowflex. My purchase was made over the phone the people at Nautilus will work with to make low payments on the Bowflex. You may say well thoes are expensive? Consider the wad of cash you'd save in just the gas alone not including the membership fee.

Any exercise imagined can be done on a Bowflex. Strength training, cardio, or just your simple stretch. I have been a proud owner of a Bowflex for years now. The six pack hasn't arrived yet but it is well on its way. Guys you won't miss the girls. Buy a bowflex, socialize at home...

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Happydogs says "Total Gym XLS has changed our lives!" about Total Gym Total Gym XLS

Happydogs — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:12:07 GMT

Total gym has been a life saver for my husband and I. We have had our total gym for about 2 years and it has absolutely changed our lives. The smooth gliding pulleys make it easy to do any of the exercises, but easy by far is not the whole picture. When you do reps of 15-20 and do 3 sets, you are tired, believe me! The strength and resistance training makes this a one of a kind machine. The different levels give you challenge, not to mention all the different exercises this one machine can do. When we ordered our machine, it came with a bunch of attachments as well as a deck of exorcising cards and cd's. The cards make it easy to pick what kind of workout you are going to do. You can change workouts everyday, or keep the same. They even have a childrens workout program included! We include our son in our workout routines all the time and he just loves it. We are all on our way to a better, more healthier future thanks to this machine.

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machinezway says "The Bowflex Home Gym does everything it says it can do and more!" about Bowflex The Bowflex Home Gym

machinezway — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:27:21 GMT

I bought the Bowflex Home Gym back in the middle of 2009. Once it arrived, it was fairly simple to setup, and even easier to use. My biggest piece of advice for any one thinking of getting one of these is to read the documentation. The instructions are well thought out and put together. They will eliminate all confusion. I followed the workout instructions and monitored my progress for 6 weeks. In six weeks I lost 22 pounds, over 9 inches from my waist, and I could actually walk,jog, or run without being out of breath! I was very concerned with my health and had been working so many hours for so long that I had started to notice that I couldnt do the things I used to do. I couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I would pass out from breathing so heavily. And I couldn't quit my job just to make time for a workout schedule or pay for a gym membership that I would never have time to use. My doctor is the one who suggested it to me. He said he used it and he was in very...

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shaggy123 says "i think the free weight bench press is the best machine you can " about Golds gym freeweights

shaggy123 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:21:46 GMT

when i go to the gym i usualyy use free weightd and the bench press is the most important machine you can use for your chest i believe. I also use dumbells when i do curls for my biceps and triceps. I know alot of the gyms these days have all kind of different kinds of machines you can use for any part of your body, but ive been working out since i was about 16 years old and ive tried alot of gyms over the years. I am 46 years old and most of the years ive been working out i have always used the free weights in stead of the different kinds of machines they have. When i wanna get my heart rate up i would rather walk at a real fast pace outside instead of using a treadmill, unless its raining or to cold outside to walk. I just always get better results using free weights in stead of using the weight machines the gyms have now days, also if you use free weights it can be alot cheaper than going to a gym, because you can buy you a set of weights for one price instead of paying a monthly fee...

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darin1989 says "Get your crunch on with the p90x" about P90X P90X DVD program

darin1989 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:47:50 GMT

p90x is probably the best thing that happened to me. People are writing reviews saying, its not like the informercials say, "good for couch potatos." and saying that if you are one, this is not good for you because it is too hard. Well i was a CP before and when I started this workout, yes it did kick my butt, only because i was not use to working out. The good thing is this 13 disc dvd set work out has a pause button, which Tony recomends using if you are having trouble. Pause it, take a breath, drink water, and get right back into it. He also shows you how to modify it. If you can't do a pushup, or if you cant do a pull up, he helps you out so you can do it all. This dvd set was hard but the results were fantastic. He also uses humor and advice at the begining to keep you motivated. Hightly recomended for those wanting to shed a few pounds and look great for the summer. It is only a 90 workout period as well. It also includes a great eating diet plan as well as a calendar so you can mark...

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ghenry says "Works just as seen on T.V., the Bowflex Home Gym." about Bowflex Bowflex home Gym

ghenry — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:43:23 GMT

It' better than free-weights. I can manuever in any way, including not having to take weights off or do any extra heavy lifting that may injure me or a partner I may have. I can better results faster and my physique is in the best shape of my life. I don't have to spend hours on the Bowflex Home Gym, just 30 minutes a day and I feel great afterwards. The costs to attend gyms in the community keep rising, but having my own gym at home just keeps the price and results phenomanal! I am 100% satisfied with the Bowflex Home Gym, and I wouldn't ask for any other exercise equiptment to get the results that I have achieved now.

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hockey4everandever says "Meets the strength training needs from beginers to experienced" about Hoist V 5

hockey4everandever — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:38:47 GMT

My family (which includes four teenage boys) was looking for a home gym that would take up minimal space, was easy to adjust from user to user, and that provided a variety of strength training routines for differing fitness levels. We made a great find in the Hoist V 5! It is a cable-type machine, as opposed to the rods on a Bowflex. It comes with a DVD and a wall chart of recommended exercises that provide a total body workout. The weights can be adjusted from a very light level for the beginning strength trainer to a significant amount of weight for the advanced lifter. The seat position is easily changed with one hand, as are the stacked weights. We also purchased the optional leg press attachment. The machine is fairly compact, although the leg press does require some additonal space. The only part of the machine that I have experienced some problems with is the overhead handles/bar attachments. It is necessary to take all the weight off the machine and pull down...

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BiffTannon says "Great workout, unlimited options." about Bio Force Bio Force

BiffTannon — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:04:58 GMT

So, what to say about the Bio Force . . . It is a great home gym for anyone who does not want to have a gym membership or free weights. I have always been an active person who enjoys sports and exercising (mostly). I have had free weights and there are definitely people who will swear free weights are the best for a number of reasons. The greatest advantage I see to the Bio Force is the ease and speed in transition from one exercise to another. I have not used my free weights much in the last five or more years, just because I have not had the time. We recently got a Bio Force because we could move very quickly from one exercise to another. I have also used a Bow Flex and personally prefer the feel of the Bio Force. The resistence feels pretty realistic (compared to free weights), whereas a Bow Flex felt less like free weights to me. The Bio Force has a ton of options for exercises and you can even create some of your own (such as mimicing chopping wood). It is a great...

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kerr says "The Total Gym is a great piece of equipment!" about Total Gym total gym

kerr — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:53:13 GMT

I purchased this from QVC and, I am very happy with the product. I first used a Total Gym during my physical therapy for a knee surgery. I am very impressed with how easy it is to do the exercises. There is a wealth of supporting information and exercises on the web. You can do almost every exercise on this machine that you can do in a gym without the monthly expense of a membership. The convenience is wonderful as well...no more driving to the gym, or trying to find time to go the gym or waiting at the gym for your favorite machines. My friend, who is an exercise fanatic, tried mine and purchased her own Total Gym the very next day. The biggest negative is that it is not as easy to setup as they make it appear on the commercial, but whatever is? I highly recommend this whether you are a newbie to working out or an avid healthy nut. Whether you are new to working out or an avid health nut, this is a great piece of equipment and well worth the investment.

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shius36 says "Bowflex should hire me for their commercial" about Bowflex Bowflex home Gym

shius36 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:39:11 GMT

Bowflex came out over a decade ago. Since then, numerous home gyms hit the scene yet Bowflex has stood their ground. They deserve any business they receive because they continually upgrade their systems as wellness awareness grows. The system is constructed more upright than wide which is ideal for reducing how space is required. Most of the attachments are already attached so repeated assemby and disassembly is not required. That is far more convenient than most others. The instruction booklet with suggested exercises is great. Most others I have researched require an additional purchase. This makes me feel Bowflex is genuinely concerned with fitness. I appreciate the language used in the book. Typically wellness companies use technical jargon that laymen wouldnt grasp but this book was so simple that I could see and feel the results sooner. Within a month, I dropped half inch off my waist, increased bicep girth by .5 inch and that was by using the machine 3x/week...

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kcitrus says "EXERCISE THE FUN WAY" about AB Coster AB circle pro

kcitrus — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:39:40 GMT

I purchased this machine back in the spring.I must tell you I have been surprised at the results on this workout program.The Ab Circle Pro really does what it says if you follow the program and keep doing the workouts on this machine.

When I first got it,I thought this thing couldn't do much,but I found out there are 3 levels of endurance.The circling motion really does burn your muscles and doing half circles makes it more intense.This machine does give you a good workout.

The machine is easy to assemble and you are up and going in no time.I do like it because it does not take a long time each day.about 15minutes or so.It comes with a dvd and a program outline to keep you on track,

The monitor shows the calories you burn and how long you workout.

You can remove th pin and exercise your legs.This is a good added bonus.

I am happy with my Ab Circle Pro and I do not mind using it like other machines I have owned.I can tell that my midsection is firmed up and tighter.My waist is smaller and...

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drxenon says "Excellent for a home gym..." about Body Solid G5S

drxenon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:54:29 GMT

This has been a great home gym for an "average home gym user". I'm not a work out buff and I don't work out 5 days a week. I believe there are other home gyms out there that would have worked well for me as well, and definitely ones that wouldn't have cost me as much money. However, I would trade my decision to purchase this one. I have a home gym that has withstood 3 years of use and has not had to have any maintenance performed on it yet.

I love the wide range of excercises I can do on this equipment and I love how quickly I can change from one to the other. It's a great trade off between safety, sturdiness, and ease of use. Sure, it's not free weights and it's not going to make me a super buff dude, but I knew that when I bought it. That wasn't the purpose. I was looking for a home gym that allowed me to work out at a decent enough level to keep fit without getting just stuck in a rut doing the same excercises over and over again.

The leg press on this is great as well. ...

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Money57 says "If you use the Total Gym, it will tone your body!" about Total Gym Total Gym XL

Money57 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:39:43 GMT

When my gym membership came due two years ago, it went up to $40.00 per month. I attended aerobic/yoga/pilates classes three nights per week. I thought this was quite an increase from $25.00 per week. One Saturday morning, while channel surfing, I saw an informercial about a Total Gym. The one they were advertising was over $1,000, which I could not afford. I looked up Total Gym on the Internet and found one for $299.00 plus shipping and handling. When I did the math, I realized I could pay for this in less than a year of going to the gym. But would I use it once I had it at home? I have a treadmill which I use three times a week, so I thought I would use a Total Gym. And I do! I was amazed at how fast I progessed to the 3rd level. My arms and waist line were toned in just a few weeks of using it 3 days a week. I alternate the treadmill with the Total Gym. I am maintaining and toning my body on level 4 at this time. What I like about it is that you use your...

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blair69 says "great for a workout" about Impex fitness products impex

blair69 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:03:22 GMT

Me and my husband just recently purchased a chevy lumina. We found it online on craigs list and we bought it from this college student looking to make some extra money. the chevy lumina cost us $ 700.00 and it is a 1999 model. Even though the car is very old it is still in satisfactory working condition, it is dependable and it is a very good means for transportation. The lumina is very reliable as i guess all chevrolet cars are. I would definitly recommend a chevrolet to any one who is in need of a reliable means of transportation. The lumina is cheap and perfect as a first car for ...

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shagar69 says "Fantastic!" about Bowflex Select Tech Weights

shagar69 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:02:22 GMT

I ordered the Bow Flex Select Tech weights and received them within 5 business days. The weights are VERY easy to use and select the weight needed for the excersise. I used to have 3 different weight sets and would have to stop and choose which ones for my next excercise. Now all I have to do is place them in the cradle, rotate to the correct weight and LIFT! This is phenomenoul for circuit training and fluctuating between the upper and lower bodies. I'm not a big fan of the grips. I had to go and buy gloves as the weights by themselves were giving me callouses. Several of my friends have given mine a try and enjoy them as well. I definatley think they are worth the price and the extra space is nice to have as well. I've definatley lifted more efficiancy with these weights and have been able to do more in less time without having to switch back and forth with my old conventional weights.

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ouellette1700 says "Actually works your abs" about AB Coster AB circle pro

ouellette1700 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:49:25 GMT

As most things you see on the tv, you think it is just a gimic. I bought my ab circle pro off of ebay and didnt think that you could use it in a lot of ways. I thought that you could just go from side to side. I liked the video that was included in it. It showed that when you seperate the bar from the knee pads that you could work your legs and also your butt. I would do 25 of each exercise provided each day and some of them, where you hold the palms of your hands up, you can definately feel it in your abs. I dont think that it works your whole complete abs, but it does work thr top part of your abs, I did notice some of a difference. I dont think that its true that you can loose 10 inches or so in 2 weeks, that is false information especially when they say you do this 3 times a week for 3 minutes at a time, There is no way anyone can get flat abs in that much time.

Within a month of having this, I used it about 4 times a week and both knee pads had split down the middle. I contacted...

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jayala004 says "This is a great piece to add to any home gym" about Perfect Fitness Perfect Pull Up

jayala004 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:51:16 GMT

I just purchased the Perfect Pull Up System. It is a great piece that I added to my home gym. I am able to do just what it says...a perfect pull up. The drawback for this system is you do have to screw four holes into each side of a door jam. You can take the bar down so it is not up all the time however, you still have the brackets that are screwed into the door jam there but I definately think it is worth it. Not only can you do pull ups with this system but it does offer other exercises to do where you can move the bar down at an angle or hanging down and do pull ups while laying down to work out other muscle areas. I have only had this piece a short time but I really get a good workout from this and can feel it in my muscles. Right now it is my favorite equipment piece. I highly recommend it to anyone to add to their home gym it is a great piece and definately sells at a reasonable price.

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Neeboy says "i like it" about Bowflex bowflex

Neeboy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:37:59 GMT

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