Friday, 8 January 2016

Comparing ProForm Pro 2000 versus ProForm Pro 2500 Treadmill, What's the Difference?

The ProForm Pro 2000 and ProForm Pro 2500 Treadmills combine cutting-edge technology with high-quality construction to bring you powerful and reliable treadmills with lots of high-end features.

Both the ProForm Pro 2000 and 2500 utilize a powerful Mach Z Commercial Pro motor for ultra smooth and quiet operation, with the Pro 2000 having a 3.25 chp and the Pro 2500 having a 3.5 chp motor.

Both the ProForm Pro 2000 and 2500 treadmills offer speeds of 0-12 mph and 0-15% incline as well as -3-0% decline with Quick Controls to adjust the speed and incline at the touch of a button.
 
ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill, review features compared with Pro 2500
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ProForm Pro 2500 Treadmill, review features compared with Pro 2000
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Impact on your joints is reduced with these treadmills cushioned decks.  The ProForm Pro 2000 features a ProShox lite Cushioning Deck, while the ProForm 2500 features a FS2 Full Surface Suspension Cushioning system.

The ProForm Pro 2000 features an extra wide belt size, being 22” wide and 60” long.  The belt on the ProFrom Pro 2500 is the same length as the 2000 treadmill at 60” long but slightly narrower at 20” wide.  The Pro 2000’s belt is only 1-ply compared to the Pro 2500’s belt which is 2-ply.  The rollers on the 2 treadmills also differ, with the ProForm Pro 2000 utilizing 2.5” Precision machined and balanced non-flex rear roller, while the ProForm Pro 2500’s roller size is slightly larger at 3”.


ProForm Pro 2000's console, image
ProForm Pro 2000's console
ProForm Pro 2500's console, image
ProForm Pro 2500's console



The ProForm Pro 2000 and 2500 treadmills both come with easy-to-use consoles but offer different features to each other.  The ProForm Pro 2000 offers 24 preset workouts while the ProForm Pro 2500 offers more variety with 30 built-in workouts.  The LCD screens on both treadmills differ, with the Pro 2000 having an 8” backlit display while the Pro 2500 has a 7” full color touch screen.  Workouts stats are displayed on both the treadmills’ screens to keep you motivated as you exercise, including time, distance, speed, calories burned, pulse, and incline.

Additional features on both these ProForm Pro treadmills include: a built-in fan to keep you cool; a sound system with input for your iPod/MP3 so you can listen to your favorite music as you exercise; integrated tablet holder; pulse hand-grip sensors in the handlebars (the ProForm Pro 2500 also comes with a wireless chest pulse strap).

For additional workout options, the ProForm Pro 2500 features built-in iFit Live technology, enabling you to:  simulate trails and routes from around the world with Google Maps; follow unique weight loss programs; compete with other iFit members in races; track activities, and more!  The ProForm Pro 2000 does not have iFit Live built-in but is iFit Live compatible (requiring the purchase of an optional module).

Both the ProForm Pro 2000 and 2500 feature a space-saving design with an EasyLift Assist fold-up deck and transportation wheels for portability.
ProForm Pro 2500 Treadmill, EasyLift Assist fold-up deck, image
ProForm Pro 2500,
EasyLift Assist fold-up deck

ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill, EasyLift Assist fold-up deck, image
ProForm Pro 2000,
EasyLift Assist fold-up deck






Let’s take a close look at the features and differences in detail between the ProForm Pro 2000 versus Pro 2500 to help you decide on which is the right treadmill for you:


Saturday, 2 January 2016

Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450i versus 450 Elliptical Machines Compared

Get fit in the comfort of your own home with the Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450i or 450 Elliptical Machines.

Both the Gold Gym 450i and 450 Stride Trainers offer 14 workout apps designed by certified personal trainers, together with 14 digital resistance levels to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging. Both elliptical machines feature a 17” stride length and have a silent magnetic resistance system that delivers a smooth and quiet workout.
    
Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450i Elliptical Machine, features compared with 450
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Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450 Elliptical Machine, features compared with 450i
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With dual moving/static handlebars, you can choose to work both your upper and lower body at the same time or hold onto the static handlebars and just work the lower body.

The Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450i is the up-graded model over the 450 and is enabled with iFit Bluetooth Smart technology which the 450 doesn’t have.  An iFit membership will enable you to have access to an expanding fitness library for even more workout options and you can even exercise following routes powered by Google Maps!  iFit will also automatically track your workout stats.

Although the Gold Gym 450 doesn’t have iFit compatibility, it does offer an exclusive on-board 8-week weight loss program that works by controlling the resistance of your workouts.


Gold Gym 450i console
Gold Gym 450i console
Gold Gym 450 console
Gold Gym 450 console



Apart from the difference between iFit enabled or not, the Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450i and 450 are essentially the same machine.  Both elliptical trainers come with a large LCD screen with a target pacer that tracks your speed, time, distance, and calories burned.  Your heart-rate can also be measured via the grip pulse heart-rate monitors integrated into the handlebars.

Both the Gold Gym 450i and 450 elliptical trainers come with an integrated tablet holder so you can read or watch a movie as you exercise.  Both machines also feature a high-quality sound system which is MP3/iPod compatible so you can listen to your favorite music as you workout.

Additional features on both the Gold Gym 450i and 450 elliptical trainers include a CoolAire fan to keep you cool and a water bottle holder so you can keep hydrated as you exercise.





Let’s take a close look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Gold Gym Stride Trainer 450i and 450 to help you decide on which is the right elliptical trainer for you:


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: