Velocity Programmable Magnetic Rower Exercise Machine
- 12 programs: Manual, 6 pre-set, THR user 1-4
- Functions: time, count, stroke/min, distance, calories, watt & pulse
- Large LCD display monitor
- Drum Magnetic Control Resistance
- Measures 80.31″ x 20.08″ x 25.2″
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Velocity Programmable Magnetic Rower Exercise Machine
M1 LoRise Rowing Machine
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The WaterRower M1 LoRise is a full commercial model with a lower level entry point %28300mm%2F12%22%29 than the M1 HiRise%2E The frame is constructed from a fabricated tubular steel%2E%0D%0A… More >>
20th Anniversary Special Edition Custom Ski Machine
April 19, 2012 by admin
Filed under Step Machines
- Original PSI Anniversary Dark Oak Finish
- Extended front frame fixed position sure footing
- Textured Crinkle Black Matte Finish
- Tight Upright tube with screw down bolt support
- FREE PERFORMANCE MONITOR INCLUDED !
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Includes NordicFitnessTrack’s famous 1 Year Bumper to Bumper Warranty and Smooth & Quiet Performance Guarantee ! “Better than New” Skiers with keen attention to detail – Original Ski Machines is our passion and it’s all we do ! Do not be deceived ! No One Else Does What we Do ! Our Skiers are a BARGAIN when compared to cheap – knock off version being sold as new today. We do not sell the cheap skiers – only ORIGINAL NordicTrack Ski Machines. Call us Anytime – 24 Ho… More >>
20th Anniversary Special Edition Custom Ski Machine
Titan Water Rower Water-based Rowing Exercise Machine
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FDF-TITAN-C-12 The Titan water rower makes ingenious use of the unique physical properties of water. Just as a wave can be anything from a gentle ripple to a raging ocean surf, so too, the Titan water rower instantly adapts from a light warm-up to a fierce workout. That’s because with water the harder you exercise, the tougher it gets. The Titan water rower has been developed in collaboration with professional rowers to deliver the feel, sight and sound of real on-… More >>
Titan Water Rower Water-based Rowing Exercise Machine
Free Weights VS Machine exercise
March 24, 2012 by admin
Filed under Arm Exercises
Article by Rodney Stokes
Something you need to keep in mind and never forget is that when you exercise, you are training for life. You still may spend an hour a day in the gym, although that will still leave another 23 hoursor so for your muscles to function without using any fancy equipment.
Whenever you do any type of exercise, the movement of your body during the exercise is known as the range of motion. The more difficult the range of motion is, the more effective the exercise will be, because your body has to work twice as hard to perform the movement.
Take for the instance the classic dumbbell bicep curl. If you aren’t familiar with the exercise, it is performed by standing up straight with your palms facing forward, and a pair of dumbbells held down by your sides. You’ll contract your biceps to bring the dumbbells up to your shoulder height, then repeat the exercise as many times as you wish.
Using that same movement for exercise on a bicep curl machine, you should sit down, brace your upper arms on a pad, grasp 2 handles that are in front of you, then perform the same movement as above to move the handles in an upward motion.
Now, looking at the muscle contractions in this exercise, you are contracting essentially your biceps if you are using the curl machine, and that is pretty much all you are doing. When you use the machine you are sitting down, which will limit just how much your shoulders give. The machine has several muscles used in this exercise limited to the biceps, as well as the muscles in your forearms and fingers.
Most of the time, when using machine weights, you will always be limited as to what type of exercise you can perform. You must always follow a strict procedure, which is pretty much the same with free weights. Unlike free weights, machine weights offer a certain degree of resistance.
One of the best thing about free weights is the fact that you move a little chuck around to select the weight you want to use. Instead of dragging it over to your exercise area, you simply select it on the machine. When you are tired during a workout, this can be a blessing.
A lot of people argue in the fact that free weights are the best for your body. While this is normally true, many people out there feel that machine weights are the best. There are pros and cons with both machines, although free weights have been around a lot longer and have been proven time after time to achieve dramatic results.
Body builders for example, have used free weights over the years to build very impressive bodies. If you ask most of them about machine weights, they would probably laugh at you and tell you that you need to quit joking around.
In a nutshell, free weights will use more of your muscles than the machines do, which makes them more effective overall. This doesn’t mean that the machines are a waste of use, as they offer some great advantages. In some cases, it is best to stabilize the muscles that are being used in a movement, which is where machines are the best to use.
The decision on which to use for you should be based on what you hope to achieve with lifting weights and where you plan to use the equipment,such as home or at a gym. Both systems are great for your body, although the free weights are best to use if you want the best possible workout, and always ensure that your muscles are getting the right workouts they need.
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Keeping your arms straight, move weights up and down in front of you. Learn how to do this exercise with free weights in this fitness video from a Pilates instructor. Expert: Jeri Ryan Bio: Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine
- Commercial-grade rowing machine with both air and magnetic resistance systems
- Combines “on the water” feel of air resistance with strength and smoothness of magnetic resistance
- Comfortable ergo seat with underside seat rollers for exceptional gliding
- Oversized, easy-to-read LCD display panel with 16 resistance levels
- 280-pound capacity; measures 96 x 31 x 19 inches (W x H x D); weighs 100 pounds
Product Description
The Professional grade construction and design of the Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rower is based on stringent European manufacturing regulations for exercise equipment. The design of the Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rower and makes use of both air and magnetic resistance. By combining these 2 resistance systems, you are able to enjoy the on the water feeling of the air resistance and the strength & smoothness of the linear magnetic resistance … More >>
Proteus PAR-5500 Commercial Club Series Rowing Machine
BodyCraft VR100 Rowing Machine
- Sturdy rowing machine with 6 resistance levels (1 air resistance and 5 air and magnetic resistance)
- Contoured ergonomic seat glides along precision-bearing rollers to ensure smooth performance
- Aircraft-grade aluminum and steel frame; 44 inches of travel from pedals to accommodate different heights
- Adjustable (height and angle) console tracks your time, distance, strokes, calories burned, and heart rate
- Folds up for easy storage; measures 17 x 22 x 68 inches (W x H x D); lifetime frame warranty
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The Bodycraft Fitness VR100 Rower Exercise Machine gives you all of the well-known cardiovascular benefits of a rowing workout and features a realistic rowing motion. The multifunctional fitness monitor keeps you motivated and on track to reach your fitness goals showing speed, distance, time, stroke count, and calories burned during your workout. The Bodycraft Fitness VR100 Rower Exercise Machine mimics the smooth motion of rowing on the water. The padded seat glid… More >>
BodyCraft VR100 Rowing Machine
Captiva – Elliptical Trainer Machine
February 19, 2012 by admin
Filed under Elliptical Trainers
- Variable Motion Elliptical Technology changes the reversible path and length of stride from 18″ to 32″ deepening the height and intensity
- Patented counter-rotational Core motion * Sure-FitTM self-pivoting pedals
- Built in “ramp-less” incline
- IPod docking station and built in Hi Fidelity speakers
- Vivid multicolor LCD display * PolarTM heart rate control
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The Captiva Variable Motion Elliptical (VME) allows users to change the motion of their elliptical stride on the fly. Go from an 18″ easy motion to a large 32″ hurdling type motion or anywhere in between. The Captiva is great for interval training and is perfect for every member of the family, regardless of their height, age or physical condition. The innovation does not stop there. Yowza’s patented counter-rotational Core motion targets the muscles of internal… More >>
Captiva – Elliptical Trainer Machine
H2O Fitness Seattle Wooden Rower WRX-1000 Water Rowing Machine
- Wooden rowing machine that combines best of aerobic and anaerobic exercise
- Made of premium hand-selected, kiln-dried European beech wood
- Hydro-Power drive system mimics “on the water” feel of genuine rowing
- Easy-to-read oversized display with built-in heart rate receiver
- Stores upright and out of the way; lifetime warranty on beech wood frame
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The Seattle Wooden Rower has been designed and engineered to set new standards for form & function in the Fitness Industry. It is ideal for any space and application, including healthcare facilities, health clubs & home use. We start with hand selected kiln-dried European beech wood. All of the wood we use is the same premium grade quality used by high-end furniture manufacturers. The Seattle Wooden Rower employs an innovative Hydro-Power Drive system that mimics th… More >>
H2O Fitness Seattle Wooden Rower WRX-1000 Water Rowing Machine
Crazy Abs Machine: A Modern Piece of Ab Equipment
February 13, 2012 by admin
Filed under Abdominal Exercises
Article by Wilma Lojewski
“Crazy Abs Abdominal Exercise Home Gym – As Seen on Youtube”, so or similar is a modern piece of abdominal exercise equipment presented in commercials. It is simple but nicely designed. A higher stand on one side and a lower on the other side, connected by a tubular arc. A handlebar for different grip positions is on the upper side. Movable knee pads are on the lower side. Users kneel on those pads, grab the handlebar and are ready for a funny ab workout, well supported by the crazy abs machine.
For the exercises, people pull the knees toward the chest and then back. That works the abs as well as arms, shoulders and back. Slow performing is more intense than quick performing. An upright training position makes it possible to look TV during the workout. The handle bar can be turned to the side to work the obliques. With this feature, plus different grip positions, a user can work different muscle groups.
The main benefit is the supported workout. There is no pressure on the back and neck. The exercises against body weight and gravity are highly effective. Only power towers with a vertical knee raise station have these advantages in a similarly supported way. The workout position on the crazy abs machine seems even more comfortable. Another benefit is the portability. The crazy abs home gym measures 48 x 40 x 25 inches, is not bulky and weighs about 45 pounds. Almost everybody can easily carry it to the preferred place for workout. The greatest benefits are the long-term results. More and stronger muscles improve the overall health and fitness immensly. That includes a higher BMR and healthier bones. We usually do not recognize those benefits, before we reach a certain age in excellent condition caused by regular ab workout.
The customer’s echo in reviews on the crazy abs machine is positive. Most people like it and report successful abdominal exercise at home. A little criticism points to the obliques training. Some users say, although the handlebar can be turned, there would not be enough twist to work the side abs very well. This could be according to the body length. Users can improve the twist a little by crossing the outer hand over the inner hand on the turned handlebar.
Customers who want to buy the crazy abs abdominal exercise home gym should know about that little drawback. It is nothing, compared with the benefits of this funny ab workout machine. The main workout is highly praised by most of the users. That includes 50plus people, even with back problems or arthritis. Last but not least the little ab machine is affordable priced and easy to assemble.
There is a large bunch of classic abdominal exercise equipment available, from small ab wheels to big ab workout machines. Sometimes a modern device enters the market. The crazy abs abdominal exercise home gym is one of them. The workout is well supported and relatively easy. Almost everybody can use the crazy abs machine, whereas people with health problems better double check with the doctor. As for the rest, such abdominal exercise at home is good for everybody.
Click here and get to know more about the crazy abs machine. Abdominal exercise tips, as well as comprehensive abs equipment information, are on Wilma Lojewski’s website.
