As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
Today I am going to write a short article about the Cardio Twister. The article today is going to be short for two reasons. The first reason being that there just isn’t a whole lot to write about on this piece of equipment…but more on that in a moment. The second being that I am just plain tired today. The Cardio Twister is another one of those pieces of “As Seen on TV” exercise equipment that makes promises to users based on its revolutionary design.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:

Cardio Twister

As “As Seen on TV items” go, this equipment is fairly standard. The creator has come up with a unique way to get people motivated to start exercising. The workout is low-impact on your joints and internal organs…which I like. One of the other things that is appealing about the product is that it appears to be simple enough for the basic user to pick it up quickly. The movements are fairly straight forward, and should be easy to follow.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
As I see it, this piece of equipment has some pretty strong selling points. It is small, it is easy to use, and it is inexpensive. Having said that, I do not own one of these so I can not speak to the quality of workmanship or materials that go into it. If it is made decently, I think it would be a great place for someone who is just getting back into the exercise game to begin. Keep in mind that this as seen on TV exercise equipment operates that same way as everything else…you have to use it to receive any benefit. Additionally, your success in losing weight and toning muscle is directly related to your lifestyle. Don’t think that you can eat chips and ice cream for breakfast every day and still meet your weight-loss goals. It ain’t going to happen.

Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

As Seen on TV Exercise

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
So today I went out to research a product I recently saw on TV. The name of the product is the Bender Ball, and it is one of those typical as seen on TV items that you are accustomed to seeing on late-night TV. My wife has used exercise balls before and initially this one appeared to be just a smaller variation of the large-size I’m used to seeing. After spending several minutes on the product’s website it appears that the smaller size of the ball serves a very distinct purpose.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:

The Bender Ball

As I stated above, one of the very first things to catch my eye when seeing this piece of equipment for the first time was its size. Unlike most of the exercise balls I’m used to seeing this one was small and resembled a kickball your children would use during recess at school. This is one of the things that made this as seen on TV exercise equipment standout. If you spend any time at all watching late-night TV you are aware that there are numerous as seen on TV items being pedaled across the airwaves. Most of them have a unique angle they are peddling but few of them are as simple as this apparatus that resembles a kickball. Additionally, per the information on the company’s site, this piece of exercise equipment is a mere $10 plus shipping and handling. That definitely caught my attention.

The product site goes into specific detail regarding the reasons for the size of this particular TV exercise equipment. The premise is that this ball, with its smaller size, the designed to fit precisely into the small of ones back to help increase the effectiveness of the abdominal workouts. The ball also has a specially designed surface that allows it to give on the workout surface without slipping out from the small of your back in the middle of your exercise sets. The equipment makers purport that due to the small form factor of the ball it provides additional extension through the abdominal muscles and lower back to offer a greater range of motion when performing a stomach exercises.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
If you’ve spent any time reading through the articles on this site you know that I am a big fan of two principles – the first being cost and the second being size. The Bender Ball exceeds my expectations in both of these categories. While I haven’t used the equipment, I feel comfortable saying that for $10 one really can’t go wrong. The motion concepts behind this piece of as seen on TV exercise equipment are solid given that using the ball in the small of your back will in fact isolate your abdominal muscles while performing exercises such as crunches. Having spent 20 years training gymnasts I would also agree that this $10 ball will provide you with a greater abdominal workout than simply doing the exercises on the floor.

Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

TV Exercise Equipment

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
Most of the time on this site I spend my time reviewing various home gym machines that incorporate fairly traditional exercise activities. Today’s article focuses on an exercise apparatus that does, in fact use traditional exercise movements, but is a slightly unorthodox manner. The home gym equipment under scrutiny today is the Urban Rebounder.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:

Urban Rebounder

The equipment is dubbed the Rebounder because it makes use of a small trampoline bed to provide the bulk of the workout for users. The aim of the equipment is to provide users with a variable type of aerobic workout based on their own, personal fitness level. This is appealing for several reasons. The one that immediately comes to my mind is that fact that you can control the intensity of the workout, and the impact that it has on your body. The gentle nature of the trampoline bed allows you to perform many repetitions of various motions and exercises while minimizing the impact to your joints and organs. On the opposite end of the spectrum, this type of home exercise fitness equipment allows you to increase the intensity and frequencies of your workouts without having to purchase additional equipment…a big plus. During my many years of training competitive gymnasts we used these types of mini-tramps to condition and train our gymnasts very effectively.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
If you can’t tell, I like these types of home gym machines…simply because of the broad applications and usability they have for a broad range of people. Additionally, this type of equipment will grow with you as your fitness level increases, and it doesn’t have to coast you an extra penny whe you are ready to kick it up to the next level. Think about it, with most of the other types of weight training equipment, or home gym, you need to purchase additional weights or accessories to move up to the next level of workout complexity. The Urban Rebounder has it all, right from the start. Additionally, having used this type of equipment before for gymnastics conditioning, I agree with them that this is a pretty fun way to get into shape…and very effective.

If you decide to check out this non-traditional workout equipment, come back and tell us what you think about it. Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

TV Exercise Equipment

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview: Most of the time on this blog, I focus on equipment that is an actual home gym fitness machine. For today’s article I decided to change things up a little and review a piece of equipment that is actually a videogame. I am a big fan of technology, and I think that uses like fitness are an exceptional way to get your geek time in a healthy way. After you read the product review if you think you are interested in the software you can find it over at Jillian’s site. They have put together an interface for ordering, and they provide some additional demos of the software and how they can be used.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010

The name of the product is Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010; it comes from both the Wii and the Nintendo DS. The basic premise of these exercise fitness games is that you, the user, are dropped onto an island with Jillian to undergo fitness training with her. The user interface differs on whether you are using software on the Wii or on the DS. By using the different accessories that come with the Wii software contractor motions into movements and provides an on screen reference image to give you guidance as you perform the exercises. Additionally, the product allows you to build out a routine for up to six months and then track your progress against your routine. One of the added benefits of the software is that you get the in your face motivation style that Jillian is known for.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review: I like anything that gets people up and gives them moving. Personally I think that Americans spend too much time sedentary. This application encourages users to use the videogame machines they would typically use for mind-numbing activities to actually take advantage of the user-interface and begin to condition their bodies. While Jillian’s motivational techniques may seem over-the-top at times it gets you up and encouraged…then I guess it works. I also think this is an excellent use of videogame machines, and it could possibly be the next wave in personal fitness training. Additionally, the form factor of the software (which is incredibly small) meets one of my criteria goals for home exercise fitness equipment… that it is small, portable, and easy to store.

If you have a Wii sitting around the house and swore to yourself, or purchasing it because of the exercise programs that are available on a highly encourage you to spend a couple of dollars and give this software a shot you may find that you like it. If you decide that it is not for you, you can always sell it on eBay and buy another first person shooter game. Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

As Seen on TV Items

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
Many times exercise routines become just that…boring routines. It is very easy to become bored with your standard, run of the mill, exercise regimens when you use the same old weight training, elliptical, and treadmill equipment. It is for this reason that I am a strong believer in having several home gym machines to utilize in your daily workout routines. The gazelle is one of those pieces of equipment that has the ability to change your exercise up and provide you with variety in your daily routines.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:

The Gazelle

Claims of the equipment, which areas of the body it is designed to work on, customer testimonials
The Gazelle is different than your standard home exercise fitness equipment because it provides several different type of workout simultaneously. This single piece of equipment provides an excellent aerobic workout that is similar to that of skiing, running, and aerobic dancing…all without increasing the stress on your joints. Here is a little snippet of information from the Gazelle-products.com website about their machine:

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
One of my big likes when it comes to home gym machines is their easy of portability/storage. Based on the user reviews for this product, that may be a challenge for this particular piece of home exercise fitness equipment. The prices that I saw start around $400 dollars for this gym machine. You may be able to find cheaper if you dig around the Internet a little bit. If you can handle the cost, and are not a workout animal, you may want to give this piece of equipment a shot, you may like it.

Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

TV Exercise Equipment

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
Ok, time for another review of a small home gym machine. This time, we will be reviewing the Air Climber. You may have seen this product because it is one of those as seen on TV items that can show up on infomercials late at night. Basically this equipment’s claim to fame is that it is small, compact and should provide the user with a decent workout.

The Air Climber

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:
The Air Climber is in fact fairly small, which again is good for those of you who do not have a lot of space for home gym fitness equipment. It basically makes use of two air powered pedals that one steps on… similar to a climbing machine that you would find a in a gym. Additionally this piece of equipment comes with a workout DVD, wherein the instructors put you through your paces and get your heart racing. The equipment starts at about $120 depending on where you purchase it from. The information I found on the Internet says, that it can support a full-size adult, but some users report having problems with it supporting more than 140 pounds. Additionally, there have been some complaints about problems with the air ballasts that provide support for the pedals staying inflated during workouts. Again these are issues raised by some consumers but are probably not indicative of all users.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
If you’ve spent any time reading this site, you know that I’m a big fan of small home exercise fitness equipment. I think it is important to be able to have your own home gym machines close by so that you can maximize your time and get your workouts in where your schedule allows. I am not so sure about the effectiveness of this piece of equipment though. I have never used it, but I fail to see why a simple aerobic exercise regimen or even the use of a simple step aerobic apparatus would not suffice. Again, I haven’t used this equipment, but I think that a workout derived from using this equipment would be the same as doing aerobics in your living room. Just my two cents.

If you are familiar with this piece of equipment or have used it in the past, please consider telling me about your experience with it and whether you feel it was a good investment of money and time. Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

Exercise Equipment As Seen on TV

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
If you’ve ever had trouble tightening the muscles on the inside and outside of your legs, I have found the piece of exercise equipment that you need… the Fitness Quest Leg Magic Ultra. This very small piece of equipment will make an excellent addition to your home gym fitness equipment and will provide you with an incredible lower body workout. I have seen advertisements for this piece of equipment all over the Internet, but I didn’t realize how beneficial this equipment could be until the gymnastics center where my daughter works out purchased one. Whoever created this piece of equipment has come up with a winner… in my humble opinion.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:

The Leg Magic Ultra

This piece of equipment is very simple in design; it is constructed of two bowed metal tracks and a single pole that stands up in front of the user. There are 2 foot-pads that rest on top of the metal tracks and glide out to the left and the right and then back into center. The motion is very simple for the user in that it is a simple pushing of your feet out and bringing them back to center motion. However, the intensity of the workout is extreme. Most individuals do not work the muscles on the inner thigh or the outer thigh for that matter, and it is these two muscle groups that this piece of equipment focuses on. Not only does this equipment strengthen one’s legs, but it also serves to tighten their core. These types of great, very simple, as seen on TV items, make it very easy for consumers to create their own home gym.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
I looked at what individuals who had bought this piece of home gym fitness equipment had to say and almost all of the people who left comments on the site I visited gave this piece of equipment five out of five stars. Another reason I think this piece of equipment is so popular, aside from its simplicity, is that it is only approximately $80 depending on where you purchase it. That is incredibly reasonable for a home gym machine. One of the other characteristics that I like about this particular piece of exercise equipment is that it is very small. The one at the gymnastics center sits on a wall between two sets of uneven bars. Its size makes it perfect for those of you that may have space limitations for your home gym.

If you decide to purchase the Fitness Quest Leg Magic Ultra please consider coming back, and providing us with your feedback. Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

Exercise Equipment As Seen on TV

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
One of the hot workout items that I am seeing pushed all over TV and in stores is the Red XL exercise machine. If you have seen the As Seen on TV infomercials about this product, you are sure to have seen the glowing reviews and testimonies of users that have been completely satisfied with this product. This seems to be one the recent sweethearts of the As Seen on TV exercise equipment crowd, so I decided it needed some looking into. My readers deserve an honest review, and feedback on what other users felt. So, here it goes.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:
So, as usual I went out on the net to try and track down the equipment site to see what claims they made about the product and review their sales pitch. The product is actually very straight forward. It is basically a chair with handles that swivels. While it is swiveling, you can increase the amount of tension you are using to, in effect, increase the intensity of the workout. I had a hard time finding the site, which tells me they have poor SEO…but that is another story. When I did finally dig up the site, the front page very nicely shows that they offer three models of the Red: XL, Deluxe Exerciser (DX), and Professional Health Club Max. The differences in the platform are what you would expect; the XL is the basic Yugo model. It provides the minimum functionality of this particular TV exercise equipment and no more. The next two models step up the functionality and features associated with the product, both cost considerably more than the base model – as one would expect.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
In addition to digging up the company web site, I also did my customary research of user comments and reviews, and let me tell you they were not good. The bad reviews from users largely outweighed the positive ones. One of the huge challenges the consumer is always faced with is finding decent products out there in the land of exercise TV. This appears to be one of those cases. Most users purchased the basic model expecting it to work fine. Most of the reviews I read complained about that fact that the swivel mechanism was poorly made and broke frequently. Additionally, these users were unhappy with the equality of the workout video that came with the equipment. My guess is that most of these folks bought the low end entry model. While a consumer should be able to expect that the equipment will last past the first use, their experiences may have been better had they purchased one of the more expensive models.

I think I would use caution when buying this product, and if you decided it is something you would like to have I would definitely go for one of the upgraded models. If you have purchased or do purchase one of these pieces of exercise equipment, please comeback and tell us what you think.

Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

Exercise Equipment As Seen on TV

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Overview:
Most of us have heard of the famed Gold’s Gym at one time or another. It is the place where all of the serious muscle heads used to go and get their workout on. These facilities are everywhere. I am not talking about only in the states either. I have been to Manila in the Philippines twice and they have a sizeable facility there in the Makati Business District. Given the widespread popularity of the gym, it should come as no surprise that there is a market for Golds Gym equipment in the market place. Consumers are always looking for something to help make their workout easier and less painful…this equipment will not fall into this category. Instead, this equipment is designed for those people that want to make their muscles scream.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Product overview:
The equipment that Gold’s Gym has allowed to be licensed for distribution under their name is not limited to a cheesy set of dumbbells, or some crazy ab exercise equipment. There is a multitude of Golds gym exercise equipment that you can purchase, and most of it is for the individual that is serious about their workout. They have the Gold’s Gym Power Flex, the Gold’s Gym Olympic Series weight bench, the Gold’s Gym anti-burst exercise ball, and the list goes on and on. Odds are if you need a piece of exercise equipment, they have it available.

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment – Turin’s Review:
Some of the equipment I have reviewed on this site is cheesy. Some of the As Seen on TV exercise equipment that you will come across is just junk. The Gold’s Gym Equipment does not fall into this category. They have been careful to ensure the quality of these products, and I believe it will serve them well in the long run. If you are looking for workout equipment to support a serious workout session, I believe that most of what they have to offer will serve you well.

Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment

The best person to make that decision is you. You know your current physical condition, you know your limitations, you know your budget. It is appealing to jump right into this whole exercise business and hold fast to the bill of goods they are trying to sell you. Buy this product and it will make you skinny, buy this exercise equipment and it will make you thin.

The reality of the situation is that no one makes you thin but you. It doesn’t make any difference how many gyms you have, or which super diet you are on. You have to be motivated to take the next step. You have to be motivated to step away from the ice cream. You have to be motivated at 0500 in the morning to get on the treadmill. It is all up to you.

There are lots of people in cyberspace that have wrestled with the same issues, and there is much encouragement to be had, but at the end of the day, all of the As Seen on TV exercise equipment in the world won’t make you lose and keep off the unwanted pounds…only you can do that. Find an exercise routine that works for you, if you find some piece of As Seen on TV exercise equipment that will help you…great. Just know that your future lies squarely in your hands…and no one else’s.

Cheers and good luck on your exercise goals!

As Seen on TV Exercise Equipment