http://www.viewpoints.com/Misc-Exercise-Equipment Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:27:26 GMT Reviews about Misc. Exercise Equipment http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-66d15 This ball is cute and my dog loves it. It does work for your abs. However It is in no way worth the hassle of trying to get your money back which they steal from you by automatically signing you up for their monthly dvd program. MONTHLY DVDS???? To learn new ways to exercise with a little rubber ball??????? — If you do get sucked in and buy it be sure to return your unwanted shipments after requesting a proof of refusal from fed ex and be sure to check back with the company to be sure they are processing your refund. I changed my debit card as well so they couldnt make any more charges. —... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:27:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-66d15 rolyrub 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Isokinetics-Pedal-exerciser-review-12321 Isokinetics Inc. has an uncanny ability to bring to you the same quality products others sell, but at a lot lower price. They also have top notch customer service. This standard pedal exerciser is like many others you can find across the web for up to $50. The Isokinetics model is imported directly from the manufacturer and Isokinetcis Inc. passes the savings on to you. It's that simple. This is the same high quality product other sell for a lot... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:53:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Isokinetics-Pedal-exerciser-review-12321 bmesc 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Body-Trends-16-quot-Wobble-Board-review-89120 Quick View: I am always trying different types of gadgets and exercise equipment to mix things up. I bought the Body Trends 16" Wobble Board because wobble boards are great for balance and for core work and this one was inexpensive. I like it.  It takes up very little room, it's a challenge, and it works my core constantly. — — About the Body Trends 16" Wobble Board — — Wobble boards are generally round disc-like plastic or wood with a "ball" underneath that makes them totally unstable. This one is plastic with many little bumps on it to keep you from slipping off the board. It has a round hard ball like thing under it which makes it wobble. And it REALLY wobbles. To stay upright and on the board, you have to concentrate and shift your body slightly from left to right and front to back. These little shifts work your whole core because that is the area that keeps you stable. By using a wobble board, you can tighten and strengthen you abs by just standing... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:55:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Body-Trends-16-quot-Wobble-Board-review-89120 PattyTherre 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Walkvest-Walkvest-review-f99f1 I purchased the Walkvest about 6 months ago.  It is a vest that slips over your clothing and clasps shut.  There are small pockets all the way around it that hold .5 lb weights (included).  It comes with two pounds of weights but more can be added and it holds a maximum of four pounds.  You insert the desired amount of weight in the pockets and off you go for your walk.  It is super confortable (even in the dead of summer) and to date, I've lost 18 lbs simply by wearing this when I walk.  I has reflective strips on it so drivers can see you (although I have not used it at night). — This is a fantastic product...it was even featured on Oprah! —... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:24:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Walkvest-Walkvest-review-f99f1 kkoontz418 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Golds-Gym-Exercise-Bar-for-Chin-Ups-Push-Ups-and-Sit-Ups-review-27134 Okay, getting the Gold's Gym Exercise Bar purchased and installed has been a weeklong ordeal.  First, I noticed it in the sporting goods department at Wal-Mart while looking for something else.  It cost $11.93--I thought that was a pretty good deal.  However, I wasn't "shopping around" so I have no idea what the going rate would be.  — When I got the box home I thought it would take me all of 10-15 minutes to install it.  Keep in mind: I'm a single lady yet pretty handy with power tools.  Well, I opened the box and much to my chagrin it appeared to have way too many parts for what I thought was going to be an easy feat.  I followed the instructions to a tee.  I got the brackets installed with great ease.  The difficulty came in trying to drop the exercise bar into the brackets.  The instructions said that once the bar was lined up within the brackets it would drop inside the casing and lock itself in place.  Well,... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:21:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Golds-Gym-Exercise-Bar-for-Chin-Ups-Push-Ups-and-Sit-Ups-review-27134 GigiandAdonai 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Beachbody-10-Minute-Trainer-by-Tony-Horton-review-cc603 Quick View: Lately, I'm all about exercise but there are days when I don't want to move let alone workout for 45 minutes to an hour. There are also times when I want to workout but I just don't have the extra hour to do it. Those are the times that Beachbody 10 Minute Trainer by Tony Horton comes in handy. But don't think this program is easy. It isn't AT ALL. But if you have 10 minutes, you can get an amazing workout and have no excuses for doing nothing because you were too busy. — — About Beachbody 10 Minute Trainer by Tony Horton — — This program comes with a DVD with five 10 minute workouts on it - lower body, full body, abs, cardio, and yoga. It also comes with a good resistance band with handles (You choose whether you want medium or heavy resistance.), a waist belt for the cardio workout, a door attachment for the cardio work, and a bunch of stuff I never even looked at like a workout calender, nutrition tips, etc. — — Tony Horton... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:48:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Beachbody-10-Minute-Trainer-by-Tony-Horton-review-cc603 PattyTherre 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Everlast-Standard-Duo-Exercise-Wheel-review-b1761 The Everlast Standard Duo Exercise Wheel is difficult and awkward to operate and you must have plenty of space on a hard surface floor to use it.  It does not glide very well and I end up being frustrated and giving up on it.  The only upside is that it is relatively inexpensive but why pay anything for something that is only going to sit in the... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:12:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Everlast-Standard-Duo-Exercise-Wheel-review-b1761 kkoontz 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Thera-Band-Latex-Exercise-Band-Pack-Light-1-Thin-1-Medium-1Heavy-review-28a23 The Thera-Band Latex Exercise Band Pack is a great value and a great way to excercise anywhere.  I keep some in my desk drawer at work and take them out when I need to destress for a few minutes, I pack a few in my suitcase when I travel so there can be no excuse for me not excercising, and I always keep a few near the television set that way I can work out while still having down time.  These bands are so vertile there are really hundreds of ways to use them, stretching them with both arms, an arm and a foot, tied to a door knob (on a closed door, of course!), and many other options.  They are great for working on almost every part of your body and can provide a cheap, easy solution to... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:58:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Thera-Band-Latex-Exercise-Band-Pack-Light-1-Thin-1-Medium-1Heavy-review-28a23 kkoontz 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hip-Hop-Abs-vs-Core-Rhythms-Which-Workout-Program-Flattens-Abs-Better-review-64633 If you have read any of my reviews, you will see that I am an exercise DVD fanatic. I am always trying the latest workouts and love variety. My abs have always been my trouble spot. No matter how thin I have been, I never have had flat, toned abs. Having two nearly nine pound kids and abdominal surgery didn't help my plight any and being apple shaped is an inherited trait.Because of a neck injury, I can't do the usual crunches and other floor work so I have been searching for good standing abs workouts and have found two that I feel are exceptional. Shaun T's Hip Hops Abs program and Core Rhythms' program both tone the abs while giving you a great cardio workout. — But which one is best for you? Let's take a look at them both. — You can go with this...or you can go with that...Cost — The starter Hip Hop Abs DVD package including three different workouts and a learning DVD is $59.95. You also get a free workout DVD to keep even if you return the kit and you get a few... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:26:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hip-Hop-Abs-vs-Core-Rhythms-Which-Workout-Program-Flattens-Abs-Better-review-64633 PattyTherre 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gaiam-Yoga-Burn-Kit-review-22b58 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! The workout is the same but the difference is who is actually doing it and whether you get the gloves with the kit. — Having said that, let's talk about these special weighted yoga gloves. They are one size and that size is small. They pull on with finger sheaths and have a row of pockets around the wrist area. They come with 12 one quarter pound weights which you can insert into the gloves... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:36:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gaiam-Yoga-Burn-Kit-review-22b58 PattyTherre 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-921b3 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 return auth. number and advised would be credited back to credit card! It was NEVER opened at all! My credit card status showed only $25.96 was credited and called them and was told $15 and change was a shipping charge that they KEPT! That was never disclosed during conversation for return! ..........ALL IM SAYING IS NEVER EVER ORDER ANYTHING BY PHONE UNLESS YOU SPEAK TO A LIVE PERSON THAT HAS A... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:41:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-921b3 DELERIOUSCHIC 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-f6364       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 product and it's not very time consuming.  I will continue using the bender ball because it is working great for me. —... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:40:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-f6364 Tishamay 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ledragomma-The-Original-Pezzi-GymnastikBall-review-cfa73 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 in a variety of colors. You'll find a yellow ball which is 42cm; an orange ball which is 53cm and is considered one to be used for small people or children; a green ball which is for people under 6 feet tall; a red ball for people about 6 feet tall. This one is 75 cm; and a blue ball for people over 6 feet tall. This one is 85 cm. You'll pay from $19.00 to $47.00. The Pezzi comes with a... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:54:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ledragomma-The-Original-Pezzi-GymnastikBall-review-cfa73 Jo 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-ace03 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.... Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:19:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-ace03 merippedoff 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jack-Zatorskis-Push-Up-Pro-review-d8b42 To the PointI bought Jack Zatorski's Push Up Pro for my husband for Father's Day. I thought it might be fun for him on days he can't go to the gym. Push ups are challenging (to say the least) for me but I thought of myself as well! When I asked him how much he would pay for the Push Up Pro he said $12.00. In fact I paid $20.00 in a drugstore, which isn't a lot of money but I am not recommending these rotating push up grips. — A Closer View — The Push Up Pro is said to work more muscles and reduce strain on the joints. As a retired personal trainer and one who takes classes it's common practice to use weights if you have problems with your wrists. I hold onto the weights which cushion my wrists and take pressure off of them when I do push ups. Jack Zatorski decided that making these plastic 7 1/4 inch in diameter Grips rotate not only to relieve the strain but because they rotate work more muscle groups according to the booklet. — — My Experience — I... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:08:29 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jack-Zatorskis-Push-Up-Pro-review-d8b42 Jo 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sports-Hoop-Acu-Hoop-3-lb-weight-review-4d5e2 Quick View: Hooping is back! But this isn't your kid's hula hoop! These weighted, thickly padded hoops present areal challenge, not so much in actually keeping the hoop in motion, but in breathing and hooping at the same time. This is a REAL workout and anyone who scoffs at it should try it before they snicker! — — About the Sports-Hoop Acu Hoop - 3 lb. weight — — These hoops come in different weights and sizes. I chose mine based on my weight, height, and the fact that I wanted a faster paced workout rather than a slower one. That is why I bought the three pound weighted hoop. — — This hoop comes in multicolored pieces which snap together to make one big padded hoop. REALLY big. I didn't realize how big the hoop was going to be. I have to hoop in the yard! — — Once you assemble it, it can always be taken apart for storage or travel. Although the whole hoop only weighs 3.3 pounds, when you have that thing busting against your ribs,... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:10:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sports-Hoop-Acu-Hoop-3-lb-weight-review-4d5e2 PattyTherre 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-f37c4 First of all, it takes them more than a month and a half to ship the product to you. When the product does arrive, it comes with a straw to inflate the ball that is too small for the inflation hole so it is next to impossible to completely inflate the ball. The ball also does not hold shape when you use it - it becomes more of an oval than a sphere. — Worst of all, they continue to send you products and charge your account without your permission. I called to let them know they do not have permission to charge my account, and a month later they charged me again! I finally had to speak to a supervisor in order to get a refund, but it is not even a full refund since they will not refund $12 of shipping and handling for a DVD I never ordered. — Please tell everyone you know not to purchase from bender ball! The product quality and customer service is TERRIBLE! —... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:19:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-f37c4 ggggunit 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Polar-F11-Heartrate-Monitor-Pink-Fizz-review-a8c61 Quick View: I am a frequent exerciser and I never know if I am in the fat burning zone. Although I am about as technically savvy as a monkey, I decided to get a high end heart rate monitor and hope I could learn how to use it. The Polar F11 Heart rate Monitor in Pink Fizz has a ton of features but is really very easy to use. I am quite happy with my choice! — — About the Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor - Pink Fizz — — This heart rate monitor is made for women with its pink color and smaller face. They have F11's for men that work the same way but are black or gray and larger for larger wrists. — — This monitor comes with the heart rate monitor watch as well as a comfortable chest strap that picks up your heart beat and sends the result to the watch face. — — This monitor does everything but exercise for you! It has a ton of features. It does a fitness test for you to see where you stand when you start out using the monitor. I came out... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:23:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Polar-F11-Heartrate-Monitor-Pink-Fizz-review-a8c61 PattyTherre 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Trikke-T-12-3-Point-Carving-Vehicle-review-52f53 Trikke Model "T-12" The most fun that you can have with your clothes on... —      Now that I have your attention - Have you been looking for a device that is low impact, and lets you cover more ground than you can by walking and is Fun? The Trikke may be that item that will fill all of your requirements for Aerobic Conditioning in the great outdoors. —      Described as a 3 Wheeled chambering vehicle, this device has three (3) wheels on the ground at all times. It is powered by your body movements. Give your self some time to learn how to ride your Trikke and you will amaze yourself every time that you get on the Trikke. —      So the question that always comes up: "How do you make it Move?". The technical answer is that is works on the principal of "The Conservation of Angular Momentum". In practical terms, each time you move the handle bars from side to side, the trailing wheel advances forward. As you... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:26:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Trikke-T-12-3-Point-Carving-Vehicle-review-52f53 jjbkent 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-25db7 Don't order online!!!  If you do they will automatically charge you for items each month and send them to you.  They will claim that you saw this online.  They will ask you questions about ordering other items and eventhough you so "no" to all questions, you will still get this.  You have to really be forceful to get you money credited or they will keep it for a month.  How dare they!  I see know all companies have... Fri, 23 May 2008 15:43:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bender-Ball-review-25db7 ewe 1