6 Best Fan Exercise Bikes with Air Resistance
I used to wonder what gadgets top athletes use to keep themselves in shape. There is no question that these guys do a lot of weight training and other things to manage their fitness, but not everything they own is affordable enough to have at home. But one gadget that is affordable for most folks is an air exercise bike. Exercise bikes that come with air resistance are easier to maintain, and they do give you a good cardio workout as long as you are motivated enough to sit behind them. There aren’t too many of them around (as far as high quality ones are concerned), but there are enough to give you some options.
If you are looking for fan exercise bikes with air resistance, you should look no further than below:
Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike: it’s the classic Schwinn air bike that has been around for years. Comes with a 30 year warranty that may outlast you! The harder you pedal, the more difficult it gets. It’s a wonderful dual action bike that doesn’t need too much maintenance.
Schwinn Airdyne Evo Comp Exercise Bike: it’s a dual action exercise bike with wind resistance that works both legs and upper body. A great way to get fit right at home. It won’t come cheap though.
Stamina 4525 Air Fusion Recumbent Bike: I am not a fan of recumbent bikes, but this is a cool one that combines air resistance with tension control. It is good enough to give you a killer workout as long as you don’t mind these types of bikes.
6 Wireless Exercise Gadgets To Measure your Fitness
We are living in the wireless era. Wireless gadgets are all around us. Whether you are interested in wireless USB or other types of wireless technologies, there is just something attractive about not having to deal with wires. The fitness industry has been a bit slow in introducing wireless gadgets. But the industry is finally catching up. We are still not where we need to be as far as having the option to purchase wireless-capable exercise equipments, but the current crop of wireless gadgets on the market do get the job done. If you are looking for wireless fitness gadgets, here are 6 your shouldn’t miss:
Horizon Fitness WT751 Home Treadmill: your good old treadmill but with a twist. It comes with a wireless pedometer to better help you keep track of your exercise sessions.
Sigma ROX 8.0 Triple Wireless Computer: a complete wireless solution for those who want to keep track of your workout and measure their fitness factors such as heart-rate, speed, and …
Elite Crono Primo Fluid Elastogel Wireless Indoor Bicycle Trainer: a killer indoor bicycle trainer with fluid-filled technology system and comes with a wireless system to help you figure out where you are with your exercise and what you need to do.
Suunto Smart Belt Heart Rate Recorder: this may seem geeky, but it’s a wonderful kit for those who want to exercise scientifically. It helps you track your heart rate without too much fuss. Great for the pros. (more…)
5 Best Pilates Trainers For Your Home Gym
So you want to build the ultimate home gym? You get your exercise bike, your treadmill, your power stand, and your rower? Your home gym won’t be complete without a Pilates machine. It’s no secret that a lot of people pay a whole lot of money to health studios to get a chance to practice Pilates. Pilates is not your everyday exercise. It’s a system that makes you feel and look good at the same time. A lot of people are willing to pay lots of money to get their workout done in a studio, but if you have the place and budget for pilates, there is no reason not to try it at home.
If you too are looking to do Pilates at home, here are 5 cool Pilates worth checking out:
Stamina Pilates Premier XP Reformer: an affordable Pilates machine to get your workout done at home. Includes a personal workout DVD featuring Pilates expert Marjolein Brugman which I found very helpful.
Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro: Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro with 21 levels The Pilates Total Trainer System. And who wouldn’t like accessories such as a dual leg cuff, shoulder pads, power cords and a toe bar.
6 Best Ab Crunch Machines
We all want to develop our abs and build a stronger, more fit body. Doing crunches at home is one way to build muscle, burn calories, and exercise muscles that you usually don’t. But some of us don’t really have the right technique when we do crunches at home. It’s so easy to hurt your back if you don’t pay attention to what you are doing to your body. Some of us already have bad backs, so doing crunches on the floor may not even be the option. That’s where ab crunchers come in handy. These crunch machines let you work on your abs without hurting your back. If you are planning to work on that area of your body, ab crunches help you get it done in the most convenient fashion possible.
If you are looking to exercise your abs without hurting your back, here are top ab crunch training machines you should look at:
Ab Coaster Home Abdominal Trainer: an ab crunch machine with bottom-up design that is designed to fit in most homes. It’s quite unique as lets you work your abs from the bottom up. So it’s essentially working the opposite way of it should be working.
Steelflex Ab Crunch / Back Machine: has 6 levels of resistance to let you exercise your abs in the best fashion possible. Comes with dual resistance to exercise opposite muscles. (more…)
5 Affordable Home Fitness Gyms That Get You Fit
Not everyone is going to have time to go to a gym on a consistent basis. Some of us lead super busy lives, which means we have less time to spend on a commute to a fitness center. That’s why home gyms are so popular. They make it easy for people to get the exercise they need to stay fit at home without having to spend money on a gym subscription. There is no driving involved either. Top home gyms can cost you somewhere close to $1000, but there are more affordable options on the market that are less fancy but can still get you fit. You also want these gyms to fit inside your home as well, so size does matter.
If you are ready to take your fitness game to the next level with your own home gym, here are 5 affordable home gyms you should consider picking up:
Stamina Bio Flex 2200 Home Gym: similar to some of those high-end BowFlex home gyms, this unit is made for those who want to build strengths and build their abs. It has a compact design as well, so it fits in most homes while providing you with various upper and lower body workouts.
Weider Total Body Works 50000 Gym: a very compact yet effective exercise machine that supports over 100 body shaping workouts without costing you too much money and taking too much space either. It’s pretty basic, but it does wonders. (more…)
Top 5 Best Hand Strengtheners
Having a strong hand comes very handy if you are into sports that involve hitting or throwing. Even if you are not a pro athlete, there are benefits to having strong fingers and a stronger grip. That’s where hand strengtheners come in. They help you make your fingers strong and help you take your game to the next level. Besides, they help you keep your hands healthy for longer. In fact, here 5 hand strengtheners that can help you build a stronger hand:
Gripmaster Hand Exerciser: it provides 7 pounds of tension per finger. It strengthens your fingers and hands and make you ready for better hitting or throwing. It makes you wrist stronger as well. It’s a pretty balanced equipment to own.
Captains of Crush Hand Grippers: a great tool to take care of your injured hand or take your strength to the next level. It comes with 10 levels of strength and comes in various sizes to work with your hand.
Isokinetics Hand Exercise Squeeze Ball: squeeze balls can not only help you build more strength in your hands, but they are pretty easy on them as well. They are more useful for those who are trying to rebuild strength in their injured hands.
3 Powerful Climb Training Machines
So you want to get ready for a climbing competition? Maybe you haven’t gone hiking for a while and want to get your body in the right condition. Lifting weight is not going to exactly prepare you for a long climb. You have to do some cardio and resistance training to get yourself prepared. That’s why climb trainers come handy. While they don’t completely prepare you for long, intense hikes by their own, they do give you the better chance to stand adversity while climbing.
The more your work on your fitness with climb trainers, the more prepared you will be for intense physical conditions during your hike. With that in mind, here are 3 powerful machines that give you an edge over other hikers:
FreeMotion X3 Treadmill Incline Trainer: more than just a treadmill, this climber gives you a very intense workout and gets you ready for intense outdoors activities. Burns 3 times that calories at full incline and inclines up to 30 percent. (more…)
3 Cool Inversion Therapy Chairs
Inversion therapy is a great way to relax your back muscles, reduce stress on your back, and get the blood flowing through your body. Most people use top inversion tables to reduce their back pain and get started with their day on a more positive note. Inversion therapy chairs accomplish the same task but they are made differently. Instead of a table, you are dealing with a chair. They allow you to do everything you can do with a table, but they also give you the flexibility to do other exercises on your chair as well.
If you are looking for hybrid inversion tables to help you with your bad back, these 3 top inversion therapy chairs are worth a glimpse:
Marcy IVT 845 Inversion Therapy Chair: it’s a high quality inversion solution that stretches your back and increases blood circulation. Enables you to exercise your abs as well.
Health Mark IV18600 Pro Inversion Therapy Chair: enables you to reach 70% inversion. Has a safety belt as well. It’s solid and durable too. Great way to put yourself in ergonomically correct position.
Top 5 Best Back Alignment Devices For Your Bad Back
There are many of us who suffer from bad backs and have just come to accept it as a reality in life. Well, there is something you can do about your bad back. Not all bad backs are equal. Some are more complicated than others. But your back aches could be relieved if you try to realign your back. That’s where back alignment devices come in. They allow you to relax your back and realign your spine. Considering that the process could make the life easier for you in the long run, these devices are worth a look. They are certainly more affordable than top inversion tables and more portable as ewll.
If you are looking to align your back and reduce stress on it, here are 5 affordable spine alignment devices that could come in handy:
Lynx Portable Back Stretcher: if you don’t want to invest in a premium inversion table, this back stretcher comes in handy. It’s more flexible, a whole lot more affordable, and a great tool to realign your back and spine.
Spine-Worx Back Realignment Device: a very handy tool that realigns vertebrae to natural position and reduces pain and stress in your back. It will not replace a chiropractor, but it’s the next best thing considering that it’s portable and helps reduce your pain.
Trueback Non-powered Orthopedic Traction Device: if your bad back is keeping you from sleeping tight at night, this device could come in handy. It’s a very simple tool that reduces your back pain and stress. Athletes can get a lot of value from this device as well. (more…)
5 Handy Golf Swing Trainers for Beginners
Golf may not be the most intense sport out there, but it’s a whole lot of fun to play with others. I have talked about how people spend more time indoors watching TV and doing other things. Playing Golf gives you the excuse you need to get outdoors and give yourself a sense of nature. Not everyone’s going to be a master golfer, but there are things you can do to become more competitive playing with your friends. There are golf trainers out there on the market. As long as you are serious about getting better, there is no reason you can’t improve your Golf. One of the areas that most beginners have problems with is their swing technique. Swinging the right way can make a huge difference, but a lot of people don’t take the time to learn how to do it right. With the below swing trainers, you can improve your Golf and have more fun outdoors:
SKLZ Rick Smith Refiner Driver: it’s a cool adjustable hinged driver that lets you figure out what you are doing wrong with your swings. It gives you feedback with its hinges, so you know what you are doing wrong.
Momentus Strength Trainer with Training Grip: a cool golf trainer that builds strength and flexibility in the golf-specific muscles. So even if your technique is right, you can get stronger in areas you need to be to improve your swings. (more…)