Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - Trainer

... I think that most men will find this gripper to be a decent challenge. Being a beginner, I didn't want to jump straight to the number 1 quite yet. I think I made the right choice . Once I move up, I can use this set as my warm up grippers. I think I will out grow these quickly though. ...
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Perfect Pullup

... Great concept, phenominal design, horrible craftmanship and cheap materials. Initially i was impressed with the design and overall look of the equipment. It wasnt until i began assembly that i noticed the pieces did not fit and the material it was constructed from, was by far the cheapest i have ever encountered. The alluminum arms were flimsy and easily bent out of shape. The tubing, which was intended to be inserted together was of inaccurate diameter, and had to be forced together. This potentially easy project turned into a nightmare. Think twice, and good luck. ...
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Gripmaster Pro Golf, Tennis, Musician, Strength Trainer

... I lift weights at the gym and after using the Gripmaster Pro (11 lbs per finger) for several months the 110 lb dumbbells no longer begin to slip from my hand at the end of a set of repetitions. The product is well made and durable. I keep it by my desk and use it during conference calls, maybe an hour total each day. I can crush and hold my grip on everything but my pinky, my pinky only gets about 3/4 of the way down. I'd upgrade to a 15 lb or 18 lb per finger version if one were available. ...
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Everlast for Her Thigh Toner

... I got this because I figured there is probably no cheaper workout machine, lol. It is easy to use and my hubby said he could see results after only a week. ...
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Ironman Gravity 4000 Inversion Table

... I am not mechanically inclined, but was able to put this product together fairly easily by myself even though at times the instructions weren't as clear as they could have been. The little feet go in a certain direction to fit securely on the floor. It is a bit of a struggle to place the body of the piece up on the handle section by yourself and you have to pry the sides some to get the handles to slip into the slots. Had to work with the strap a little to get it looped correctly. Once assembled I had to make the length of the bed about 4 inches longer then my height to keep my head from going back too fast. I like the foot clasps. They feel secure and comfortable and easy to lock and unlock. The back rest was uncomfortable for me, but that may be because I have a lot of damage in my
spine. I just purchased this item and I'm hoping it will help stretch my spine and provide some relief for my sciatica pain. You do have to go very slow to begin with to prevent dizziness. I have not yet inverted completely and plan to first see if partial inversion will give me the stretch that I want. Overall I think this is a great quality product and I give it five stars. ...
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Isokinetics Pedal Exerciser - Assembled

... This does work, but the foot pads do not keep it from sliding unless you put a carpet or some kind of mat under it. It slides all over on lino or wood floors. It also has a glitch which causes jerking unless you go at a fast rate. I would have sent it back if it weren't for postage already paid and what it would cost to send it back. I would just break even with a refund. I will continue to use it; give it a chance to smooth out and always have a mat under it, but as I said, I am glad I got it on sale. I would not consider it worth the usual price. ...
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Slendertone Women's System Abs Toning Belt

... Very satisfying. If used on a regular basis, I'm sure results are evident in few weeks time. Of course with diet and exercise. Thanks a lot. ...
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Slendertone Flex Go Abdominal Toning System

... I won't pretend to know whether this device can "tone" your abdominal muscles as claimed. The best I can offer, based on my own experience, is that I personally have never noticed such a result and would not be overly quick to dismiss the efficacy of sit-ups and other strenuous exercises that target the abs. But my primary interest in the device was for the temporary blockage of pain, or the undeniable symptomatic relief that this device and similar ones, such as TENS units and EMS machines, are capable of providing. The Slendertone is quite effective for this purpose, but it is also one of the stronger electromagnetic jolts that I've experienced from such a device. The instructions indicate the number of sessions per week as well as the recommended duration for each session. Take them seriously; in fact, it would not be a bad idea to cut back on the the sessions and their intensity until you've had a chance to observe how your skin reacts to the electromagnetic pulse. This is the first time that, following the use of such a belt, I've noticed burns--three large-sized red marks where the conduction pads meet the skin, painless but nevertheless plainly visible 5-6 days later.

Just one other tip for new users who persist with the belt for an extended period of time. The pads are apt to dry out, lose their effectiveness, and require replacement every week or two. Although it's tempting to reuse the pads and save a few bucks by simply applying fresh conductive gel to the rubberized areas that meet the skin (tubes of the gel are readily available through Amazon and other dealers), the wrong formulation could prove to be under or over-conductive for the electrical current transmitted by this particular product. Since the Slendertone is sold on the basis of cosmetic considerations, and obviously is popular with women (Amazon's sales numbers for the two gender-specific belts suggest females comprise the larger market for the device), the aforementioned information should be taken especially seriously by that particular audience. ...
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Valeo WV40 40-Pound Weighted Vest

... 40lbs is a lot heavier than expected. Its distributed well and weighs down on your traps like a frameless backpack but that's no big deal. I use it for push ups (with bars and stairs), pull ups, and dips. I wear a tshirt underneath and its comfortable and cool enough. Stairs are good but running on a treadmill can bounce the vest a little and I don't feel like wearing a sweatshirt. My treadmill at max incline at 3 mph for 20 minutes puts a good burn on the calves. It was easy to put the sandbags in and all the straps adjust easily and stay put. As long as this vest continues to hold up, I'm very happy. Really mixes things up. ...
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Gripmaster Pro Hand Strengthening System, Medium Tension (7 Pounds per Finger)

... I did not get a good workout out of it but thats why they made higher level ones...

great for releaving strees. ...
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Apex Roman/Hyper Extension Bench

... I went through an intensive neck and back routine at my dr. office. Once this was done, I was tasked with purchasing a Roman Chair for my home routine. The Apex Roman Chair by far has the best reviews on the Internet. The free shipping is a great value.

The directions were excellent on putting it together, however I had to purchase 2 of the aircraft nuts because mine were defective. The unit is slightly wobbly, but still worth keeping.

Now that I have put this together, I have to figure out how to do my exercises properly. I recommend this Roman Chair to anyone. ...
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Rubber Coated Hex Dumbbell Set

... We own three sizes of this dumbbell, 8, 15, and 25 pound.

Pro:
+ Good looking
+ Seems well manufactured
+ Sturdy
+ Hex shape won't let them roll around
+ Weights permanently affixed to the bar so won't rattle
+ Coated weights are temperature nuetral when they make contact with skin, which will be nice in the winter

Con:
- Coated with an oil when arrived, definitely will need to be cleaned (the oil got into/aggravated my eye)
- Bar is a "bell" shape, so center is fatter than ends, for the bigger weight my hand tends to slip off the center and my hand ends up right against the rubber end

Bottom line: recommended, bought an additional size after purchasing and using the weights I originally ordered. ...
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GoFit Chin-Up Bar

... This bar failed where the long bar meets the end circles that are welded to the bar - one of those metal pieces bent. I weigh 165 pounds. I had my knees pulled up at the time so when I fell, my head went through a sheetrock wall facing the doorway and I landed on my lower back - I even smashed my ankle. I am in terrible pain - my head is bleeding. EXTREMELY UNSAFE!!! ...
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Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1

... This bench is a nice solid bench, but...

1) The plastic covers on the bottom end of the adjustment bar don't stay on. One of mine fell off after a couple days, only then to be eaten by the dog. No big deal, I took the other one off and it works fine, but a rubber end or glue would have fixed that problem.

2) The bigger issue for me is the front feet (the bar that stablizes the front of the bench). Maybe it's my personal preference, but that bar sits right where my natural "drop the dumbells" motion ends. It's just a personal preference of mine, after being used to gym benches without the front wide foot.

3) The bench is easily adjustable, but the one decline setting is not really much of a decline.

4) The gap between the back and butt pads seems a bit excessive. If you keep the foot bar on, your backside inconveniently sits right in the pad gap, not exactly comfortable.

5) I will add a positive, the head cushion is separate from the back cushion, so when the time comes where the cushions start cracking (usually the head starts first), it looks like all you would have to do is replace the head cushion.

Again, these are just my personal thoughts on the bench as a long time gym member, and my first go-round with setting up my home gym. Next time around I'll pay closer attention to these things. ...
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Aquatic Exercise Dumbells/Hand Bars - Sold in Pairs - 3 Resistance Levels

... They're nice. They're not too bulky or long and fit nicely in your hands. My guess is that the "Medium" size provides about 5-10 lbs of resistance, depending on the depth of the water. I'm very happy with them. ...
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Valeo AW5 5-Pound Adjustable Ankle / Wrist Weights

... LOVE this product!! You can remove or add the weights as you please. It's not uncomfortable, but it does have some comfort issues. But nothing too much to handle. Still able to wear it with no problem ...
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Isokinetics Hand Exercise Squeeze Ball - Round - 5 Resistance Levels

... I purchased this product since I have been chewing my fingernails for years. I figured if I had something to keep my hands busy, I wouldn't chew anymore. The Isokinetics Hand Exerciser Squeeze Ball worked really well for me this way.
Pros:
+Cheap - if you were to find one of these in a physical therapy store, I guarantee they'd be expensive. Thanks Amazon!
+Extra firm - it seems I will never have enough hand strength for this ball not to work.
+Bouncy - if you get tired of squeezing it, it can serve as a fairly impressive bouncy ball too!
+Easy cleaning - Soap and water are all you need if you're going to clean it.

Cons:
-Bouncy - Although this is a good thing, it's bad too. If you happen to drop this ball, expect to chase after it. For this point, the egg shaped might work better since it would stop bouncing more quickly.
-Black - because it's color is so dark, make sure you know where it is. A few times it's bounced away from me and been a struggle to find since it blends in to dark carpet. ...
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Ironman Gravity 2000 Inversion Table

... Have degenerative arthritis in lower back. Asked doctor about using traction. He agreed. Bought Ironman Gravity 2000 Inversion Table. Using it twice a day and really feel it is doing wonders for my back.
(Worst part was trying to put it together using directions written in Japanese & interpreted in Chinese! LOL) ...
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Valeo WW2 2-Pound Wrist Weights

... I have small; tiny wrists so the weights fit fine and they are a great enhancement to my daily workout. In fact I wear then almost everyday all day long except when I am sleeping. ...
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Gripmaster Hand Exerciser Yellow, X-Light Tension (3-Pounds per Finger)

... I decided to order these after I was starting to get used to my red 7 lbs. set and wanted more tension. I use these everyday for a nerve problem I have and to keep my fingers in shape for bass playing. They are a great product and well made. If you are starting out, these may be a bit much. You might want to start with their medium tension set. They are a great stress reliever too. The shipping was fast on both my orders and they have a web site for more info and exercise ideas. ...
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GoFit 10-Pound Yellow Kettlebell with Vinyl Coating, Iron Core Training DVD and Exercise Booklet

... I just purchased this kettle bell with video. I found the price to be better than Target. Not only a good price but I received it within days of my order.

I really like using the bell for weight training at home and we'll probably buy a heavier weight next. There is a video that is included with basic exercises but I would like to buy some additional kettle bell work out videos as well. They reference additional videos for purchase in this product.

It's a great workout and lots of fun! ...
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Teeter Hang Ups EP-950 Inversion Therapy Table

... I've been using this for about 3 weeks. My lower back began feeling better after just a couple days. I dreaded bending over at all because my lower left back would get a painful kink in it that was hard to stretch out or get rid of. Now I can do all sorts of things that would have set the pain off and not worry. I look forward to using the Teeter everyday because it helps so much. As far as quality, it is OUTSTANDING!!! Very well built. I'm 6'2" and 275 lbs. It feels very solid and I feel very safe with it. My wife and son enjoy it as well and it helps them feel better also. ...
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Creative Fitness Door Gym

... One of the descriptive lines for this item states "Breaks down and stores in case for easy travel". Maybe my box was missing something, but this product does not include a storage case and would certainly not be easy to travel with. I travel for business every week with only a carry on bag, and to me, if something is designed to be travel friendly, that would mean that the bar has to fit within a normal carry-on bag. This bar is fixed in width at about 32", making it too large for any carry-on bag. I found another similar product online that has a two piece bar that clips together, which is actually designed for travel.

Otherwise, the product appears to be well made and would probably serve its purpose well for a non-traveling individual. However, I say this without having actually tried the product as it did not fit my doorways, even though they have 3.5" trim.

In summary, I would only recommend if you have standard doorways with smaller trim and do not intend to use the bar to travel with. ...
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Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer with Flex Master Attachment

... This product is awesome for doing your abs, it supports your neck so you do not have any neck pain. I used to have a hard time doing abs, now it is fun and easy!!! ...
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Slendertone Men's Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt

... After faithfully using the Slendertone Women's Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt for nine months, my wife gave birth to a robot.

We've now spent thousands of dollars on lithium batteries and stainless steel cleaner in an effort to keep our little bundle of joy healthy and shiny. Sure, my wife's abdominals look like a xylophone, but was it really worth it? I think not.

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Weider 200 Power Tower

... Well built and stable for an average person. It does take up a lot of room, but was impressed with the engineering that went into the product. Great for chinups and pullups and shoulder raises. Hard to get that kind of toning with pushups, so great compliment to weights, and ground exercises. All natural exerciser, so great for toning. ...
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Teeter Hang Ups Gravity Boots

... These boots are far too small for many tall men or for those with some weight or muscles in the lower leg.

The product should be marked " small to medium ". ...
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 / 1090 Dumbbell Stand

... I am not sure what happened to the instruction for many peoiple below, but our rack arrived within 2 days (I love Amazon Prime) and I built it last night in less than 30 minutes.

Instructions were idiot simple (which is good for me!) very clear, and all items were neatly packaged and labled (Right and Left).

I used a 9/16 ratchet and the supplied allen wrnech and had everything buttoned up very quickly and easily.

I have to be honest, I continue to be blown away by the quality and construction of Bowflex equipment. We now have a paid of dumbells, and a Selectech Bench and I have been amazed at how solid and good looking everything is.

I am a reasonably serious weekend warrior, and at 275 pounds, I am not gentle on anything (treadmill, eliptical, benches). I am CERTAIN the Bowflex items we have added in the past few months will last a lifetime. ...
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Valeo Adjustable Ankle/Wrist Weight

... They are great. The Velcro straps around the wrist or ankle are industrial strength and extra long and hold securely. The D-rings keeps the straps in place. The Velcro holding the removable weights is equally strong. At two-pound each, the weights are about two-inch thick. For ankles, they are just fine. For wrists, they are bulky. But ten-pound weights ARE bulky. (The TKO 22AS has 1-pound each weights but its straps are not getting good reviews.)

On my skinny arms, the Velcro straps do not go around tightly the wrists. The weights slosh to and fro on my forearms. (They never fall off.) But I doubt that during vigorous activity, any strap can keep ten-pound of weight in place. In addition, strapping that much weight while exercising, they are not comfortable to wear and sometimes I experience painful pressure on my arms. But the pain goes away once I rotate the weights around my wrists. That is one benefit of having skinny arms.

I wear wear 8-pound per arm now and play Wii tennis in them. In the beginning I had a hard time doing my over-the-head serve. Now I have improved much. So they are working. I really think the shortcomings I mentioned above are the inherit nature of heavy wrist weights. But if you find a pair that works better, let me know. ...
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Perfect Pushup Mobile Unit

... Perfect Pushup Mobile Unit is everything it was supposed to be--lightweight and compact. Doing ten pushups with the product is alot more challenging than doing ten pushups the traditional way. ...
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