Monday 28 December 2015

Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer, Review

Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer, with magnetic resistance & belt drive, lightweight aluminum flywheel, 24 resistance/gear levels, moving handlebars, 4-way adjustable seat
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The Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer (TBT) is designed to give you a total body workout, combining cycling action with moving handlebars.

Solidly built for commercial use, the Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer utilizes the same smooth quiet magnetic resistance and belt-drive system as Keiser’s popular M3 spin bike.

The Keiser M3 TBT utilizes a lightweight aluminum flywheel and offers a great range of resistance levels/gears (up to 24 tension levels) suitable for beginners up to advanced users.

The Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer enables you to work your upper and lower body together, or you can isolate your upper or lower body movement by just cycling or just using the moving handlebars and resting your feet on the foot-rests.

The Keiser M3 TBT features a large comfortable saddle which is 4-way adjustable, i.e. up/down and fore/aft, for a custom fit.

The Keiser M3 TBT comes with dual-sided pedals:  standard on one side and SPD on the other side.

A gravity-based water bottle holder is also included so you can keep hydrated as you exercise.

The Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer also comes with an easy-to-use M-Series Computer (battery powered) which displays your workout stats such as time, distance, RPM, watts, odometer, resistance (gear) level.  The monitor is also compatible with an optional wireless Polar heart-rate monitor.

The Keiser M3 TBT is constructed from durable steel and aluminum, and is a fairly compact size with a footprint of 48” long, 29” wide, and 52” high.  It also has built-in front transportation wheels should you need to re-locate it.




Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications in detail of the Keiser M3 Total Body Trainer to help you decide if it’s the right exercise bike for you:


Tuesday 22 December 2015

Comparing Sole SB900 versus Sole SB700 Spin Bikes, What's the Difference?

The Sole SB900 and Sole SB700 are both solidly built spin bikes suitable for home or light commercial use.

Spin bikes mimic the feel of real outdoor cycling, making them ideal for cycling enthusiasts and athletes who want to train indoors without the worry of outside traffic or bad weather!

Both the Sole SB900 and SB700 spin bikes are built with quality components and utilize a heavy-duty 48 lb flywheel for consistent momentum.

The Sole SB900 is the updated model over the SB700, with the main difference between the two spin bikes being with the type of resistance/braking system they utilize.  Both utilize a belt drive system, but the Sole SB900 combines that with an ECB magnetic resistance system while the Sole SB700 uses a friction-resistance system with a Kevlar pad.  The magnetic resistance system of the Sole SB900 gives a quieter smoother performance over the Kevlar system.
 

Both the Sole SB900 and SB700 feature an easy-to-use turn-dial-knob to adjust the resistance (incremental) and also feature an emergency push-down brake.

LCD console display shows RPM, time, speed, distance, calories burned, compatible with wireless chest heart-rate strap
LCD console display
The Sole SB900 and SB700 feature 4-way adjustable seat and handlebars that can be adjusted up/down and fore/aft for a custom fit.

The pedals that come with these Sole spin bikes differ, with the SB700 supplied with toe-cage pedals with straps, and the SB900 supplied with dual-sided pedals with one side for SPD shoes and the other side for toe-cage straps.

Both the Sole SB900 and SB700 come with an integrated LCD console that displays your workout stats as you exercise, including RPM, time, speed, distance, and calories burned.  The console is also compatible with an optional wireless chest heart-rate strap.





Useful tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Sole SB900 and SB700 to help you decide on which is the best spin bike for you:


Wednesday 16 December 2015

Power Plate my7 Advanced Vibration Plate, Review

Power Plate my7 Advanced Vibration Plate with Dual Sync Twin Motor System, PrecisionWave, proMotion technology
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Get in shape quickly and easily with the Power Plate my7.

The Power Plate my7 is an advanced whole body vibration machine to take your health and fitness to the next level.

This impressive machine utilizes state-of-the-art technology including a Dual Sync Twin Motor System that maintains precise balance at any frequency and amplitude level, a PrecisionWave high-fidelity harmonic vibration system, and proMOTION dynamic Vectran cables that transfer the vibrations directly to the targeted muscles (with 7-position tension adjustment).

Power Plate my7 10" interactive LCD color touch-screen
Power Plate my7
10" interactive LCD color touch-screen
The Power Plate my7 comes with an easy-to-use 10” interactive touch-screen (sweat-resistant), providing amazing versatility with access to over 250 pre-set programs and over 1,000 individual exercises with coaching tips to guide you.  With so many workout options, the my7 is suitable for people of all fitness levels, whether you’re a beginner looking to lose weight or a more experienced athlete training for a marathon.

Power Plate my7, sit or stand for a variety of exercises
Power Plate my7, sit or stand
for a variety of exercises
The Power Plate my7 has timer settings of 0-9 minutes in 15 second increments, and operates on a frequency range of 30Hz-40Hz with variable frequency increments of 5Hz.  It offers low or high amplitude with a G-factor of 1-6 with intelligent manual control options.

With the Power Plate my7’s console, you can create your own user profile, save your favorite workouts and track your progress.  The my7 provides access to the 7-Series online fitness website where you can connect with other fitness users, track and share your progress.

The my7’s console utilizes Windows CE 6.0 Professional operating system.  Upgrades and additional content can be easily accessed through a local internet connection or a USB stick.

Additional features of the Power Plate my7 include a lower control panel for convenient operation while performing lower-positioned exercises, a USB port, headphone jack, audio 2 x 2W.



Power Plate my7, with proMOTION dynamic Vectran cables, transfer vibrations directly to targeted muscles
Power Plate my7, with
proMOTION dynamic Vectran cables

Helpful tip:  Just a 10 minute workout on a Vibration Platform Plate Machines is said to be equivalent to up to 60 minutes of traditional exercise.


Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the Power Plate my7 to help you decide if it’s the right Vibration Platform Machine for you:


Thursday 10 December 2015

Comparing Lifecore Assault versus Schwinn AD Pro, Commercial Air Fan Bikes Reviewed

The commercial-grade Lifecore Assault and Schwinn AD Pro are impressive air fan bikes built with quality components for long-lasting durability.

The Lifecore Assault and Schwinn AD Pro air bikes are built to withstand intensive use at home or in a commercial gym setting.

 

The AD Pro is Schwinn’s latest addition to their Airdyne Range and follows the success of the Schwinn AD6 and AD2 bikes.  Retailing online at a similar price to the Schwinn AD Pro, the Lifecore Assault Air Bike has been around for a number of years and stood the test of time, proving itself to be a high quality durable machine.

Utilizing wind resistance, the Schwinn AD Pro and Lifecore Assault air bikes effectively offer unlimited resistance working on the basis that the resistance is increased as you pedal faster.  In addition, Air/fan bikes have moving handlebars so you can work your upper body at the same time as your lower body, effectively giving you a total body workout.

Both the Schwinn AD Pro and Lifecore Assault air bikes come with their own workout console that offers a variety of programs and displays your workout stats so you can keep track of your progress.  (See table below for more details.)

Take a close look at the pictures of these 2 air bikes and you’ll see that there is a difference in the overall design of the bikes, particularly with the design of the handlebars.  Schwinn has gone for a different approach with their AD Pro’s handlebar design, offering a multi-position design that allows you to place your hands either vertically or horizontally.  This unique design enables a variety of workout options, but you may prefer the feel of Lifecore Assault’s traditional styled handlebars.

Both the Schwinn AD Pro and Lifecore Assault offer adjustable seats that can be adjusted up/down and fore/aft for a custom fit.

Lifecore Fitness Assault Air Bike, commercial air fan exercise bike
Lifecore Assault



Let’s take a look at the features and specifications compared between the Lifecore Assault and the Schwinn AD Pro to help you decide on which is the best air/fan exercise bike for you:


Monday 7 December 2015

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine, Review

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine, with 8 levels of adjustable resistance
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Suitable for all fitness levels, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine is ideal for working-out in the comfort of your own home.

Rowing utilizes all the major muscle groups of the body, strengthening and toning your entire body in a low-impact way.

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Rowing Machine features a newly improved magnetic tension system for smoother and quieter operation.  The SF-RW5515 offers 8 levels of adjustable resistance so you can start off at your own pace and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to keep yourself challenged.

Sunny SF-RW5515, LCD console
Sunny SF-RW5515, LCD console

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515’s resistance is easy to adjust via the simple turn-knob located underneath the large LCD display which shows your workout stats to keep you motivated as you exercise.  Workout stats displayed include time, row count, total count, calories burned, and scan.

Sunny SF-RW5515, folding frame
Sunny SF-RW5515, folding frame


The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 is solidly built with a heavy-duty steel frame for long-lasting durability.  It features non-slip grip handlebars, a fully-padded seat for comfort and large anti-slip foot pedals with straps for safety.

The rowing machine’s folding frame design helps to save space when not in use and it comes with built-in transportation wheels for easy portability and storage.



Useful tip:  Just a 30 minute rowing workout could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.


Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 to help you decide if it’s the right indoor rowing machine for you:


Friday 4 December 2015

Comparing WaterRower S1 versus WaterRower M1 Commercial Rowing Machines, What's the Difference?

Built with sleek modern steel frames instead of WaterRower’s traditional wooden frames, the WaterRower S1 and M1 are built to withstand intensive use and are ideal for commercial gym settings as well as home use.

The WaterRower S1 and WaterRower M1 offer the same functionality as WaterRower’s renowned wood-built machines, with their unique “water flywheel” that simulates the feel of real water rowing for an authentic workout.  Resistance on the WaterRowers is self-regulated, working on the premise that the faster you paddle, the more you increase the drag/resistance.     
WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine, review compared with S1 and M1 LoRise
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The WaterRower M1 is available in 2 different models with either a standard (M1 LoRise) or elevated seated position (M1 HiRise) whereas the S1 is only available in the standard low position.  The seat on each of these WaterRower models sits on dual rails with 4 corner wheels for added stability.

Look closely at the pictures of the WaterRower S1 and M1 and you’ll see that there’s a difference in the style of the frame design, with the S1 having a brushed stainless steel construction and the M1 having a coated tubular steel frame design.

There’s a slight difference in the overall weight between each of these rowing machines, with the S1 being the lightest (approx. 125 lbs with water), the M1 HiRise being the heaviest (approx. 157 lbs with water) and the M1 LoRise weighing somewhere in-between the other 2 (at around 148 lbs with water).

Series 4 Performance Monitor
Series 4 Performance Monitor
The WaterRower S1 and M1 models all require very little maintenance thanks to their professional quality design.  The “water flywheel” consists of 2 paddles that sit in an enclosed water tank so there’s no build-up of dust.  There’s no oiling required either thanks to the WaterRower’s smooth nylon strapping (no chain!) and pulley-free bungee cord.  The steel frame is rust-resistant and easy to keep clean.

The WaterRower S1 and M1 models are sturdily built, offering a user weight capacity of up to 1,000 lbs.

Store WaterRower upright
Store upright
All of these WaterRowers come with a Series 4 Performance Monitor with quick selection buttons and navigations buttons and displays your workout stats over 6 information and program windows.  Workout stats displayed include:  stroke rate, intensity, duration, distance, zone bar, and heart-rate (compatible with optional heart-rate chest strap/receiver).

The WaterRower S1 and M1 rowing machines can all be stored upright to save space when not in use.





Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the WaterRower S1 and M1 to help you decide on which is the right indoor rowing machine for you:


Tuesday 1 December 2015

Comparing WaterRower M1 LoRise versus M1 HiRise Rowing Machine, What's the Difference?

The WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise Rowing Machines incorporate the same functionality as WaterRower’s original hand-made wooden machines but are constructed with a coated tubular steel frame more suited to a commercial gym setting.

As the names suggest, the main difference between the WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise comes down to the height of the seat.  The M1 HiRise features elevated legs, offering a higher seated position at 20” above the floor compared to the M1 LoRise’s 12” seated position.  The M1 HiRise’s elevated position makes it easier to mount and dismount and is ideal for athletes recovering from injury or mature users.


WaterRower M1 HiRise elevated legs, with higher seated position at 20" above the floor
WaterRower M1 HiRise elevated legs
There’s a slightly higher price tag with the WaterRower M1 HiRise machine, which retails online at around $100 more than the M1 LoRise.  This is a relatively small price to pay for the added benefit of the higher seat.

Apart from the difference in overall height, the WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise are essentially the same machine, offering smooth self-regulated resistance with its “water flywheel” that mimics the feel of real water rowing.  Simply paddle faster to increase the drag for more resistance!

The seat on both these WaterRowers sits on dual rails with 4 corner wheels for increased stability, and offers a user weight capacity of up to 1000 lbs.

Series 4 Performance Monitor
Series 4 Performance Monitor
There’s very little maintenance with the WaterRower M1.  No oiling is necessary thanks to the M1’s smooth nylon strapping (no chain!) and a pulley-free bungee cord.  The water tank is fully enclosed so you won’t get any build up of dust in the water.  The steel frame is easy to clean and is rust-resistant.

Both the WaterRower M1 LoRise and HiRise rowing machines come with a Series 4 Performance Monitor, enabling you to keep track of your workout stats such as time, distance, intensity, stroke rate, zone bar and heart-rate (chest-strap & receiver available separately).  The Series 4 Monitor is easy to use with 6 Quick Selection Buttons and 3 Navigation Buttons.  Information is displayed across 6 information and program windows.

Both M1 WaterRowers can be flipped upright for easy storage and to save space when not in use.





Useful tip:  Exercising on a Rowing Machine for just 30 minutes could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.


Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise to help you decide on which is the right indoor rowing machine for you: