There are probably better hand grips but this one is good.The padding helps you keep your grip if you start to sweat.And the resistance is adequate.
These dumbells arrived on time and in good shape.They are exactly what we were looking for: comfotable and durable so far.
I'm very pleased with my Hula chair. It does everything it claimed to do, and it is helping with my pain from a spinal stenosis (pinched nerve) due to arthritis. The Hula chair is a well-designed, efficient device that makes exercise very easy.
The Ab Slings are better than I expected. They are heavy duty commercial grade slings better than some I have seen in a lot of gyms. I love them. Amazon was great as well. Product was ordered and delivered with no problems I was using the Ab slings within a week of placing my order.
First unit was DOA but Polar replaced within days.has been accurate and easy to use.
After buying two leather belts from a local sporting goods store (and having both of them break because of a defect). I decided it was time to get a serious belt. 
I live on the 3rd floor of an apartement building and have wooden floors. I wanted a mat, to save my floors as well as muffle up the sounds and vibrations, so I can feel free to use my treadmill at any hour. This mat may be fine for my floors, as any other mat would be, but it doesn't muffle any sounds. I listened from a floor below, and the sounds are as bad as before.
The overall construction is not bad, however, two key pieces are of lower quality than they should be.The seat and arm rest, which support all your effort/weight, are made out of wood.
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This is a toy for children. Do not take this thing seriously. Do not purchase this if you are serious about finding out how far you have walked. On the good side, ah... nothing.
It broke almost immediately and they refused to do anything about it, since I called a couple days after the one month return time was over.
This machine is not worth the price.I was expecting much, much better performance than it delievers.It is definitely not characteristic of how a $[...] exercise machine should operate.The action is harsh and very unsmooth.Friction is apparent to the point where I had to wait for the handle attachment to "catch-up" with my hands.I have used $[...] weight machines that operated more smoothly.I contacted the manufacturer, Body Flex Sports, and emailed them many pictures and vidoes to see if I had assembled something incorrectly.I was told that I had assembled it correctly, but that the machine "is what it is" and there was nothing they could or would do.Very disappointing and frustrating.I would not recommend this machine to anyone.The only positive thing about this whole transaction has been Amazom[...].The unit was originally shipped to the wrong address, and was missing parts but all in all Amazon has come through and made it right.
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Wow, this dvd is not for the faint of heart.It's tough and challenging and even I who is pretty fit, found it tough going.Slowly but surely it's getting a little easier, but you may find it intimidating at first and yet you should really try and stick to it because it's worth the results that will follow.
The problem with this DVD is that you can't follow the workout at all. The instructors have horrible cuing - much of the time they don't at all. The couple of times that I tried the workout I got no exercise because I had to keep stopping to figure out what they were doing so I ended up going on runs afterwards. I was compeltely left in the dust. I don't do step classes regularly, however, I *am* familar with the basic step moves and I've taken enough classes over the last 10 years that I haven't been lost in that I think I should have been able to catch on to any reasonable video. Just to be sure I asked my sister - who *teaches* step aerobics to try it out and tell me what she thinks. She agreed that it had nothing to do with my experience level. My sister got lost also. These insructors seem like they would have a lot to offer if they could just keep the audience on the same page with them. If you buy this, you need to be prepared to spend a very significant amount of time learning it before you can actually get a workout in.
The wrist weights fit well, feel comfortable, have an adjustable velcro strap.Great product!
Lama Surya Das presents a very profound lesson for anyone who has studied in depth yoga, meditation, etc. It is not a traditional "How to Book."The sublties that he weaves throughout the dialogue require attention and concentration.His lightness does "Awaken the Buddhist Heart" and the hearts of all who have done spiritual work.I thought these came in pairs. Received only one. Maybe it was my mistake, but frustrating. Otherwise, a very nice product.
Product was exactly what I expected!Good communication with seller.
VersaSteps are fun to train with.My clients are literally on their toes when I use these in their sessions.They are exceptional and extremely challenging.When used frequently, you will experience and develop your ability to balance and focus.The end result....a stronger, more flexible body.
How exciting to be the very first person to review this remarkable CD.
The product arrived earlier than I expected, which was a plus. During the installation process, I noticed the manufacturing defect on the bottom parallel support beam (the one that connects the vertical legs). As a result, the stand is a little crooked. It's not balanced and wobbles a bit so I had to jam a piece of cardboard under it to keep the it stable. The pull-up bar is a hollow tube and feels flimsy while I'm exercising. I'm not a big guy and weigh only 160 pounds. At times, I get the uneasy feeling that the pull-up bar will bend and snap off.The rubber grips keep slipping off while doing pull-ups so I removed them and wrapped the bar with tape. Don't try performing pull-ups too fast or else this stand will tip over. This equipment stands 85 inches tall and is 24.5 inches wide. The dip handles feel sturdy, but again, try not to do it too fast or else it will tip. For the price, you can find other better equipments. I decided to get this one because the dimensions fit my home gym. I didn't pay full retail price for it since I had a gift card, still, I was expecting better quality. 
I know this item is made by a small company so I was reluctant to post a negative review.However, I'm doing so to be fair to other people who want to order.
I use my Nodic Track Pro a lot and was bummed when the drive roller went bad.I ordered a replacement and it was easy to install and I was quickly back on track.(The other drive roller went soon after and I did the same thing for it.)
With a rating of 1, it's way over rated.Cheap, plastic a mere toy.Our drummer picked one up and trashed in less than a week. Products of this (low) quality only make suspect ANY item for sale on an info-mercial.I was pleasently surprised that I was able to pull it up on Amazon and give it a proper burial.Save your money, hit the floor and give a batch of crunches a go.
I bought two of these at the same time and found that the roller attachment doesn't move as smoothly as I had hoped because is rubs against its plastic casing at times.Having three attachment options (roller, trigger point ball, and back scratcher) is nice, but in all honesty I don't use the back scratcher much.The trigger point ball is good for kneeding knotted up muscles or sore areas, while the roller is good for massaging a larger area.I have no problems recommending this item to family and friends.
This has proved to be a great belt for the water, the blocks are moveable so you can space them around your waist. This helps the belt from riding up, Have tried other belts and think this is the best.
This is a very good product. It would be nice if there were sizes for those pitchers with longer arms. The one we have doesn't go over enough of the elbow because of the length of the arm. If it's one size fits all it need to take into account longer arm lengths.
This is my first encounter with Christi- and I am really not pleased with the dvd.I have taken aerobics classes before and this dvd moves way too fast and she does not explain what you should be doing with your body.There is a feature on the dvd to move through the combinations slower with the instructor, however all she does is count off by 8's; not give you a description of what you should be doing.
Bought this for my son, he loves it. It has held up well, He fools around with it often with his brothers. It has made them all alittle stronger when thrown at you, it feels much heavier than 30lbs.
For those seeking something "different" in their workouts, this product does give you that.But I found it very limiting, especially at 5 lbs.A 5 lb. medicine ball is great for many explosive type exercises, but with handles it just does not give you the same effect.For example, in doing "lunges", it's just not taxing enough unless you begin to do a high amount of repetitions...okay for endurance but not overall strength.A short bar with weight plates locked in the middle gives you the same with the advantage of adding weight if desired...same if placed at one end of a dumbbell bar for the wrist exercises.
This is a great quality Tricep bar for anyone looking to add another excercise to their arm workout routine.
If you want a REAL Makiwara, MAKE ONE~! For example, Just wrap a thick phone book with a Duct tape would make an excellent Makiwara.
You need to understand step calls follow cues with no lead time, but an excellent workout!
Okay, let's be honest---- who really "needs" one of these?Hmmm... maybe a surfer that is landlocked or a skateboarder that is serious about toning the muscles they really need.
I've had the book for several years and it's a great reference guide for overall women's health. Whenever i want a quick guide research it through this book first. I've loaned it out so many times..... GREAT Book!!!
This is the unpadded and much less expensive version of walking belts for the Healthrider S500i. The one I bought is working fine. Instructions for installation were included, as was additonal lubricant. 
I am an avid stepper and I found the step workouts on these dvds to be way too difficult for any normal person.Christi gives you the option to follow herself as she does the more complex moves or you can follow her fellow steppers, but the camera view is mainly on Christi so it is difficult to see the other steppers and her queing is not easy to follow.I would not recommend this dvd.
I have seen this exact same item elsewhere for only $6. These are ridiculously overpriced.
Bought these gloves as a gift for a friend who was having some issues moving up to heavier free weights.She wanted to take her workout to a highter level, but had some discomfort with grip and feeling of "stretched skin on her hands" (as she described it. Day after giving her the gloves, she emailed me about how much better her workouts were with them.
I've been doing IMAX2, LoMax, IMAX3 and other workouts for several years; I was looking for something to spice up my step routines. Nekea was the solution! This workout is so much fun to the point of being addictive for me. As others have said, Nekea has a great personality; she is very genuine and encouraging. Some of the "quick feet" steps were a little difficult the first time around, but I am catching on. This is a great addition to the collection of the intermediate or advanced stepper. I appreciate the fact that the cardio lasts for nearly an hour. Also, the stretching and abs section is wonderful. I REALLY love this entire workout.
I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser who is always looking for non-traditional core workouts, so when I heard that Tracey Staehle - who has a reputation for producing innovative workouts for advanced exercisers - was producing a new DVD utlising a variety of equipment, I was very excited. I have Tracey's earlier core workout, Tracey Staehle's Core Strength & Conditioning DVD, 45 minutes of very tough core work using a stability ball, so I was expecting something of similar intensity. What I got, however, was 50 minutes of core work I can barely feel. I would rate "Core Blast" as suitable for beginners or low-intermediates at best.
Cardio Sweatfest, led by relative fitness newcomer Tracey Staehle, is actually comprised of two workouts, a 60-minute kickboxing routine and a 36-minute Hi-Lo section.Either of the two workouts can be selected from the main menu; this will lead you to submenus which include several premixes for each workout.
Pros:The repetition will allow you to catch on.The exercisers all move in synch.
The product was incorrectly listed as a "3 pack", which is why I bought it, and then was told by HerbsPro, the shipper, that they would charge me a $25 restocking fee if I returned the item, despite the incorrect listing.It would have been a great deal if 3 sticky mats had actually been included, but the price is entirely too high for such a thin mat.
The good points about this DVD is that it has a lot of features.There is the main workout, a cool down, a bunch of extra excercises, and even a "combination platters" section that combinesdifferent parts of the main workout with the other excercises.There is also the "choreography 101" and "movemaster" sections that are supposed to help you learn the steps.
After some reasonable use, the thumbholes start to tear out.They are extremely comfortable though, and provide good support.Also, if you don't allow them to air out between uses, they get really funky and stinky.
It's basically a pneumatic tube...like a bicycle tire pump. You're supposed to hold it horizontally and either push the pump in, or pull it out...either in front of your chest, or behind your back. In other words, (a) you can do only a couple of exercises with it, (b) you don't get much range of motion so it's not a good workout even for the exercises you can do, (c) it feels like and is as much fun to use as a tire pump. 
I like these a lot. I bought them for my laundry room and they have been a breeze. I didn't have any problem with a smell. They smelled like rubber, but it wasn't strong and it didn't last. 
The ball is nice. I've only been using it a couple days, as the pump that comes with it (which is one reason I bought this ball over others that didn't come with a pump) is a cheap little plastic thing that split once, and after I taped it, then broke apart completely. I had to rig up a bicycle pump. Long, tiring process. Buy this ball if you want, fine, but not because it come with a pump. That would be a disappointment.
Impressed by the quality of the rubber mat; the ends were cut cleanly and evenly. I used it in my car to reduce road noise, which it does a great job of. The only complaint is the strong rubber smell which is slowly going away after two days of being installed. When you consider the free shipping it's a pretty good deal too.
I am replacing a copy of this tape since my original went to college with my daughter.I had back problems for years and doing the exercise on this tape helped me tremendously.I have never reached a point where I can do the whole thing but I put it on and do 10-15 minutes every other day.There is an abs section and a back section but they both strenthen both sets of muscles to some degree.This is not a flashy tape but it is well made, the instructor is easy to follow, explains the moves clearly and has a pleasant style.I would like to see this come out in a DVD format.