Falling for fitness gadgets
During one restless night last month, I decided to move to the couch to see if the TV would put me to sleep. Instead, I found myself watching some late night infomercial, and in my exhausted stupor I caught myself thinking, "Wow. That really might be something I need." Thankfully, I fell asleep before I could do anything about it.
Have you bought exercise equipment that either doesn't do what it claims to do or just sits in your corner as an unused showpiece? I'm sure you aren't alone. Ever since Suzanne Somers showed up on TV screens with her Thigh Master, it seems like manufacturers have been putting out one device after another.
Consumer Reports recently reviewed many of the more popular exercise devices. In nearly every case, CR found that simpler exercises (like walking, free weights, mat work, etc.) were at least if not more efficient than using the device. It's a good reminder that fitness need not be complicated or expensive.
Have you bought exercise equipment that either doesn't do what it claims to do or just sits in your corner as an unused showpiece? I'm sure you aren't alone. Ever since Suzanne Somers showed up on TV screens with her Thigh Master, it seems like manufacturers have been putting out one device after another.
Consumer Reports recently reviewed many of the more popular exercise devices. In nearly every case, CR found that simpler exercises (like walking, free weights, mat work, etc.) were at least if not more efficient than using the device. It's a good reminder that fitness need not be complicated or expensive.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-26-2008 @ 11:32AM
Richard said...
I tested and reviewed a few products that you have probably seen on TV and have found them to be very effective, especially the Perfect Pushup and the Perfect Pushup Travel Edition. You can read my reviews here: http://ezinearticles.com/?Lose-Weight-and-Get-in-Shape-Home-Fitness-Equipment-Suggestions-that-Challenge-the-Everyday-Myths&id=831320
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2-26-2008 @ 6:22PM
BB said...
Perfect push-up stands are great I do a lot of push ups ( p90x) and they really help my wrists and shoulders , I don't consider them a gimmick , just a better way to do a classic exercise
2-27-2008 @ 4:12AM
kay said...
Even Rocky in Rocky 3 movie won against Drago when Drago the Russianwas using all the technology available and Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) was just training in the snow, isn't it the best evidence? ;-)
http://www.officialhealthtips.com/FITNESS-TIPS/WHAT-ARE-THE-BEST-FITNESS-GADGETS-AVAILABLE
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2-28-2008 @ 6:20PM
Richard said...
But Rocky had one huge advantage over Drago... he had "the eye of the tiger".