The High Step Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this as a gift, so I don't know who they bought it from. I love the step. It's exactly what I need to exercise and doesn't take a lot of room. I can easily store it in our front coat closet. The DVD package came open and with sand in it. It was so scratched up I never used it. I would give the step 5 stars if it hadn't had come with a scratched up DVD.

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High Step for cardio and muscle endurance

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Bowflex® i-Trainer Fitness Software Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a Blaze.The book offers a workout in the back and there is an exercise card on the lat tower.These are fine if you want their standard 20/3 workout.I want more.I have an hour to fill 3 times a week and I want to hit my muscles from as many angles as possible to achieve muscular balance.I went through all 66 exercises in the book, listed their positions and muscles worked.Then organized them into groups and prioritized and...after a couple of hours I ordered this software.

It takes your vitals, conducts a small fitness exam (some pushups) and tells you that you are a beginner.You enter the amount of time you have available and it will generate a program based on its own algorithms that will come as close to your entered time without going over.It tends to generate only 1 set per exercise to begin with, unless it fills your workout and there is still time remaining.Then I sort it by seat position and grip positions to reduce switching during rest.

The software seems to cover all Bowflex machines, you just have to pick older machines by a different name.It breaks down each exercise better than the book and offers a full-range video for each.This has been great for me because the book shows starting position and finishing position, but leaves the movement form a mystery.It also offers videos from a PhD in UNLV who has been studying the effects of exercise for over 30 years, which have been very informative about the structure of muscles and the science behind exercise.

The only drawback I have is if you make any change whatsoever, it deletes the previous workout sessions you have entered.I can understand if you add or delete an exercise, since the program won't know what to do with the entered data on a nonexistant exercise.But even changing the recommended weights which have no effect on the tracking and results system will delete the previous data.So I save my previous workout sheets for a few weeks, and print the tracking data before making changes so I can reenter them.

Basically, either keep your money and do what the card says and track your own progress, or buy this and let the computer do most of the mundane work (you will still have to actually lift though).I prefer this.

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Bowflex i-Trainer Fitness Software... fully customizable workout software! Now you can have your own personal trainer 24 / 7 in your home with the Bowflex i-Trainer Software. This interactive software was designed specifically for use with your Bowflex Home Gym, guiding you through each exercise and recording your progress. More details: Evaluates your level of fitness; Helps you determine your strength-training goals; Demonstrates routines targeted to meet your goals; Tracks and assesses your progress; Teaches you tips that enhance your fitness results; System requirements: Windows 95, NT 4.0, (SP5 or later), 98, 2000, ME, XP; 64 MB RAM, 28.8 modem; 133 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent; 150+Mb available hardrive space; 65,000 color 16 / 24 / 32 bit video card; Sound card and speakers. Order yours today! Please Note: This item is shipped directly from the factory. Please allow an extra 2-4 weeks for delivery... sorry no express shipping available. We are unable to ship factory direct items to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico or APO or FPO addresses. Bowflex i-Trainer Fitness Software

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Mini Exercise Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay, I am a geek I admit it. I saw this at the local Brookstone store and had to have it. I saw the box cover showing a guy using a computer with this under the table. Burning calories and using the computer? What could be better? I tried out their floor model with one of their desks there. It actually worked pretty well, I decided to take it home and try.

Yes, I am able to use the computer and exercise at the same time. I use it in the morning before going to work. I can browse the web for about 30 minutes while I use the mini-bike. It really does work pretty well.

The design is good on this thing. It will tell you how fast your going as well as how many calories it thinks you have burned. The screen is setup so you can easily look down and see it. Its actually quite heavy, which is good, you don't tend to push it around. Everything seems to be constructed well, except for the straps that hold your feet onto the pedals. They are made out a flexable plastic. The floor model at Brookstone was already broke. If you are careful I am sure they are fine. I am sure someone tried to jam a pair of workboots or such into the floor model and destroyed it in the process.

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Our Mini Exercise Bike features a compact design that fits easily under a desk or table to provide an intense leg and abs workout at your home or office. Place the bike on a tabletop and use your hands to tone and strengthen arms and shoulders. Multi-function display measures speed, distance, elapsed time and estimated calories burned to optimize your workout. Resistance knob adjusts workout intensity. Comfortable pedals with foot straps and non-slip rubber foot pads. Rugged, weighted steel base for proper stability. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included). Get the benefits of a full workout while you read, watch TV or work with our Mini Exercise Bike. Order yours today!

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SAFE SIDE Towel - Pink Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this towel so that I wasn't wiping my face with the same side of the towel that I put on the seats of the weight machines at my gym. In that respect, it does the job, as I can easily see which side I should be using. The bamboo felt luxurious and soft at first, but after washing it (following the washing instructions), the material has gotten harder, although the lettering hasn't come off so that is a plus. The size is also just right. The color is more pale apricot than pink. All in all, it is what is says (a two-sided towel), but I wouldn't buy another one at that price.

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After acquiring an almost deadly staph infection at the gym, Matt Barker developed a patent-pending workout towel to protect exercisers from dangerous germs that are rampant in health clubs.The Athlete Outfitters Safe Side TowelTM provides a barrier between the athlete and gym equipment. Most MRSA infections occur in hospitals and in other healthcare settings but the number of community-associated cases is rising in the United States. MRSA can survive for hours and even days on the surface of gym equipment and other inanimate objects.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "using a barrier like clothing or towels between you and any surfaces you share with others (like gym equipment)...these are easy ways to decrease your risk of getting a staph or MRSA infection.The Safe Side towel, with itsPatent pending technology, indicates which side of your workout towel goes towards the gym and which side goes towards your face or bodyNow you have the opportunity to own the ultra luxurious workout towel used by celebrities and professional athletes. A premium brand, Safe Side TowelTM offers a superior product at a value price. Premium material with 70% bamboo and 30% cotton. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, eco-friendly, silky soft, super absorbent, and great for sensitive skin. Perfect workout towel size of approximately 30" by 14".

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CSI 16 ft. Double Dutch Jump Ropes with Adjustable Loop Handles Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter and her friends love these jump ropes.They have been trying to double-dutch but the beaded ropes at school hurt when they get hit.The lightweight cotton ropes were not heavy enough to swing - so I ordered these.They loved them!She said they are easy to swing and because they do not hurt when they hit you, the kids are not afraid to jump in.Jumping rope is such great excercise.It's funny to watch them jumping rope with the snow all around the playground.I would highly recommend this item.

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The CSI standard double dutch jump rope is two 16 feet long and made for team jump roping/ multiple person jump rope fun.This is a lightweight, top quality double dutch jump rope designed for multiple jumpers, durability, flexibility, speed, and fun. These jump ropes have loop handles that are adjustable for a better grip on the rope while spinning.For the 14' double dutch jump rope check out CSI 9598.

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Chalean Extreme - Workout DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)This workout is great because there is a different workout for each day of the week.The weight training portion is only about 35 minutes long each - done 3 times a week and the two cardio days are a killer - interval training and you know you are burning off alot of calories.I really love the countdown clock - for each exercise, there is a clock that shows how much time is left.I have lost some body fat already - only on week 2 - although I haven't been eating as well as I should - I can only imagine how much more I could be losing if I followed the eating plan as well.Chalene is fun, motivational, and really so comfortable to listen to.And I like the slow and heavy reps - even in the 2nd week, I feel sore after each workout (and I am already in pretty good shape from before as I am a runner).

Definitely worth the money - I actually cancelled my gym membership b/c with this, I am consistently working out, unlike not being able to go the gym or not having the motivation to go.

UPDATE: I am now on week 6 of this program and went from a 28% body fat to 24% within 6 weeks, and that is without "dieting."I lost about 4 inches from my waist, 1 inch from my hips, but only 4 pounds overall.This is exactly the kind of result that I wanted - lose body fat, look leaner and tighter, and not lose muscle mass.And I still look forward to working out every day.Chalene says in the beginning that there will come a time when I will look forward to my workouts.Well, I definitely do now.And this is from me, a busy mom of 3 little kids, who is near 40.

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Get ready to burn fat and get lean with ChaLEAN Extreme, the new extreme workout system that transformed everyone in the test group with 3 simple words: MUSCLE BURNS FATTM. It's a fact. The more lean muscle you have, the more fat you burn. You can burn up to 60% of your body fat in just 3 months and see visible results every 30 days!• Phases mentioned above, plus:
• MUSCLE BURNS FAT GUIDEBOOK with workout calendars to show you which workout to do each day and how much weight to lift. THIGH TONER BAND adds some extra "oomph" to your lower-body resistance training.
• BODY FAT TESTER to measure your body fat at each stage and help you see how much you'll lose month to month!
• FAT-BURNING FOOD GUIDE shows you what to eat in each phase to maximize fat burning. Chalene's personal
• EXTREME MOTIVATION AUDIO CD to pump you up! In the "HEALTHY EATS" and KITCHEN MAKEOVER DVD, Chalene shares her personal recipes and nutrition tips to help keep you and your family eating healthily.

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Kettlebell Butts & Guts - Brook Benten Review

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(More customer reviews)This workout is about 50 minutes long with warmup and cool-down. There are three chapters, two are mostly kettlebell swings and squats, of which the second one is a pretty challenging 15-minute non-stop moving section. During the introduction, Brook explains proper form and movements, and recommends 10 to 20 lbs for women and 15 to 30 lbs for men. I alternated between a 10 and 15 lb kbell and I was able to keep up (I work out 7 days a week), but with 20 lbs I would have struggled because of the pace. The emphasis is lower body, but the heartrate gets elevated as well. The cuing is good and the workout has a steady pace. The abs/core section felt very effective which is done on the mat with a kbell. The music during the kbell swings and squats is not worth mentioning, but it picks up for the abs section. I don't think it's as hard as advertised, but that is also dependend on the weight used. Overall, because of it's repetitiveness I took a star away, but it's a pretty good workout that tests your endurance and works your buns intensly. (I do think it's too high priced though).

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This is an extremely intense workout, designed for the fitness enthusiast seeking a higher level in human performance. Unlike many home videos, which focus exclusively on cardio or strength, Kettlebell: Butts & Guts trains power, cardio, strength, and delivers one enormous kick in the pants in all three categories. The 45-minute total workout will require building up to.

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