Inspire FT1 Functional Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)Ths exercise equipment is better than I expected. My wife & I went to exercise equipment stores & saw the Precor unit for $2995.00 & it did not have the pivoting accesories rack or the exercise book. We both love this equipment.

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Offering users complete freedom of movement in any direction or plane while they perform weight-resistance exercises, the Inspire FT-1 functional trainer is ideal for athletes interested in sport-specific exercise movements or casual users looking to strengthen their overall bodies and lose weight. The FT-1 supports a variety of exercises, including seated, kneeling, and freestanding versions. Each is designed to work out one or several muscle groups, with many of the freestanding exercises incorporating core, secondary, and stabilizing muscles. This not only creates a more efficient workout routine, but also supports you in your daily activities, as a strong core improves your posture and makes you feel great.
The FT-1--which is built around a high/low pulley system that adjusts to more than 30 height positions--includes a variety of bar and handle accessories to help you work your biceps, back, chest, triceps, shoulders, abs, legs, and more. The accessories include a 48-inch revolving lat bar, an aluminum easy curl bar, strap handles with revolving grips, and an ankle strap, all storable in the machine's rotating accessory holder. The FT-1 also offers a dual 215-pound commercial weight stack that allows you to work each side of the body independently. And thanks to the heavy-duty oval and tubular steel frame, which is finished with an electrostatic powder coating, the machine is guaranteed to hold up to heavy use.
The FT-1--which comes with an instructional flip chart that details more than 30 different exercises--measures 53 by 83 by 46 inches (W x H x D) by itself and 53 by 83 by 82 inches with a bench (sold separately). The Inspire FT-1 carries a lifetime warranty.

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Champion Barbell 65 lbs. Rubber Encased Solid Hex Dumbells Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried finding these types of dumbells anywhere else (Dick's sporting goods, Sports Authority, etc), however, the heaviest that these places carried was 55 lbs (if they even had them in stock at all). It would have been nice to pay less, however, this was the ONLY place on the web I could find them.
As for the weights, they pretty much operate how you would expect weights to work. The benefit to the rubber coated weights is that they don't "clank" when they hit the ground, and they don't mark up the tile floor either. They are more expensive than the all-metal weights, but for me it was worth the extra cost. The ergonomic handles on these weights are also nice. I would have rated them 5 stars if they were a little less expensive and if the handles had some rubber coating as well (like the lighter ones I was able to purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods).

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The permanently attached cast iron heads of the Champion Barbell Rubber Encased Solid Hex Dumbbell are encased in maintenance free virgin rubber. This dumbbell features an ergonomically designed solid steel handle for comfort and safety. Furthermore, the knurled handles of these exceptional dumbbells are chrome plated- they will not peel or chip!

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Body Solid GDIB46LP Olympic Bench Package, Includes GDIB46L, GPCA1, and GLRA81 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought a BodySmith weightbench 20 years ago and loved it until my son moved out and took it with him. After shopping for a new bench for a year I finally bought the Body Solid with the three attachments. It is everything I loved about the BodySmith but better. It is still the heavy steel construction, heavy duty bolts, etc. but with better desgned seat rail and better padding but the same straignforward useability for day in and day out workouts. Unless you are into really heavy lifting, this will last you a lifetime. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012M3EQ2/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title


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Body Solid PowerCenter Combo Package includes GDIB46L PLUS the GPCA1 Preacher Curl Bench PLUS the GLRA81 Lat Pull Down and Seated Row Station. Make this the ULTIMATE POWERCENTER PACKAGE.

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Body Solid Cam Series Leg Extension & Curl Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I give this four stars cuz you have to take time to adjust it to workout both sides of yor legs (quads, hamstings). And its a bit wobbly. But you just add standard weights and you get a decent weight workout without the trip 2 the gym. The machine cost like $350, not bad. If you want perfection in your workout equipment this machine is not for you, but if you dont mind, than you'll be satisfied.

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Model: GLCE365Body-Solid Seated Leg Extension & Supine Curl Leg extensions and leg curls are high priority exercises with trainers, bodybuilders, and coaches. These exercises define the front and back ofthe leg. They strengthen the knees, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes. They also serve to protect the knee and joints from stress and injury. Body-Solid Leg Extension & Curl Machines are engineered with the userin mind. They adjust to fit your body comfortably and position you foroptimum exercise posture. Full commercial warranty. Weight plate post is 1" dia. Olympic Adapter Sleeve, weight plates, andcollars optional.The Back Pad is fully adjustable for any size user, the recumbent DuraFirmTM back pad with hold-down grips can be set to 3 upright positions and 2 supinated positions for traditional leg curls.

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Precor Adjustable Multi-Angle Bench Review

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I'm familiar with home, institutional and commercial gym equipment. I currently have a Precor commercial grade treadmill, elliptical and recumbent bike. I have considered Precor's commercial products to be one of the best commercial fitness equipment manufacturers in the market. I recently ordered and received from Amazon a Precor home gym adjustable multi-angle bench. I bought this product based on my past Precor experience and I wanted a bench that was lighter duty so it is easier to handle in a home gym environment. What a disappointment when I took this piece of junk out of the box. Cheap is the best way to describe the quality of the product. I would be better off lift weights using an ironing board to lie on. I was preparing to purchase a Precor Functional Trainer for my next piece of home equipment but after this experience I will look for another manufacture that can design and build a decent home gym product.

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Add variety to your workout routine with this Precor adjustable multi-angle bench. Designed to complement the Precor S3.23 functional trainer, the bench features six different angles of adjustment, letting you customize your workouts to focus on your upper and lower body or core. The bench is also comfortable and supportive, with dark brown vinyl upholstery that sits over contour foam padding. And moving the bench couldn't be easier thanks to the bottom transport wheels and user-friendly handles. Made of powder-coated steel for durability, the bench measures 25 by 17 by 53 inches (W x H x D) when flat and weighs 55 pounds. It carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, 10 years on parts and wear items, and one year on labor.

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Troy's VTX Premium Grade Olympic 300 lb. Weight Set GOSS-300V Review

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(More customer reviews)I was amazed in the quality of this weight system it is worth the money and was delivered in less than 4 days right when I needed it. If I didn't miss the delivery man would have been delivered in 2-3days ( make sure someone is home when its shipped to sign for pkg. the painting on the weight looks to be very durable and couldn't have asked for more HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product.

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Whether you prefer to work out in your living room or garage, this Troy VTX Olympic weight set makes it easy. The set comes with a single 7-foot Olympic chrome bar and several weight plates, include two 45-pound plates, two 35-pound plates, two 25-pound plates, two 10-pound plates, four 5-pound plates, and two 2.5-pound plates. Add in the weight of the chrome bar (45 pounds) and you have up to 300 pounds of total weight--enough for almost every home strength exercise, from bench press to squats. The set, which also comes with one set of Olympic spring collars, is great for high school weight rooms or the home gym owner who wants a premium set. The weight set carries a full one-year warranty against defects.

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Body-Solid StrengthTech EXM 2500S Home Gym Review

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(More customer reviews)Wow, if you can make it through the assembly, this is a fantastic choice of home gym. I live a long distance to my closest gym and the gas to get there was getting way too expensive. After doing tons of research, I did a leap of faith and ordered the Body Solid EXM 2500 and I am thrilled! It almost completely replaces the upper and lower body workout that I have been doing at the town gym. I can do two different tricep moves, a lat pull down, pec exercise, seated row, two types chest press,leg extension and tons more. It doesn't do cable cross overs with both arms at the same time, but hey, I do them one at a time. One thing I do miss is a leg press which comes as an option from other sources selling this machine. The bad news is that Body Solid does not make this model anymore and do not have leg presses to sell separately. There are still some of the 2500s still available and I suggest you grab one fast. Now for assembly... I knew it would take several hours (like 6 ) and it did but the whole process would have been faster if they would have text instructions as well as drawings. I'm not a dumb person but it was frustrating. I had read another person's suggestion of not tightening the pulleys until running the cable through and that was absolutely true. It's things like that they could tell you in the drawings and don't. But now that it's done and I'm back on my workout routine, I am loving it. Between gas and gyms fees, I will have paid it off in a year!

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A Consumer Magazine's #1 Home Gym! It doesn't take an expert to know why fitness and reporting magazines alike rave about this versatile fitness machine. Simple design, maximum performance and a minimum price were the blueprints used to develop the EXM2500S. Loaded with 210 lbs. of cast iron resistance, the EXM2500S can perform your most demanding strength training routines. Muscular growth and definition are rapidly achieved throughout each of the precision built, biomechanically designed stations.Includes: Full Size Workout Poster, Lat Bar, Straight Bar, Utility Strap, Ab/Triceps StrapBody-Solid Brand Gym Features: * Main Frame Construction- Heavy duty 2"x4" 12-gauge high tensile strength steel provides ultimate strength, function and durability * Thick DuraFirm Pads- With lumbar support, provides the ultimate comfort and prevents lower back strain * Cable Design- No cable change design! 2,200 lb. tension strength, military spec, steel aircraft cables with nylon sheath provide durability and low maintenance. All stations are always ready to use * Powder Coat Finish- Tough, durable, electrostatically applied finish ensures against scratching, chipping and peeling * Body-Solid In Home Lifetime Warranty- Everything is covered foreverSpecifications: * Chest Press- horizontal and vertical grip * Pectoral Fly / Rear Delt Station * Leg Extension, Standing Leg Curl * Upper Pulley- Lat Pull Down, Cable Crossover, Ab Crunch, Tricep Extension, Tricep Pressdown * Lower Pulley-Deltoid Raise, Seated Row, Shrug, Bent-over Row, Standing Curl, Leg Adduction * 210 lb. alloy steel weight stack- (20) 10lb. plates + carriage * 83" High x 51" Wide x 83" Deep

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Phoenix 99226 Power Pro Olympic Bench Review

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(More customer reviews)For the price this low-end home gym is generally able to do the things I wanted a cheap home gym to do. However, there are a few issues you need to consider before buying it. The biggest issue is ergonometric - this unit is not designed to be used by anyone over perhaps 5'10" or 5'11". I'm 6'1" and this creates problems for me. I have to find work-arounds to use a unit designed for people smaller than me. The problem is that form is very important when doing the exercises (when you don't pay attention to form, you either reduce the effectiveness of the exercise or risk injury) and finding work-arounds sometimes compromises your form during the exercise.
There are also a few quality issues but these were not entirely unexpected considering the price of the unit. It would have been nice if the bench padding were a little better but its adequate. The two most annoying quality issues involve the plate bars (the bars that hold the weights). This first issue was with the plate bar on the lat tower (cable) unit. It wasn't level. This means the weights keep trying to fall off one side as you put them on. The second issue is also with the plate bars. The unit is designed to accommodate standard plates (small holes in the middle) or Olympic plates (big holes in the middle). A "sleeve" is included with the unit that slips over the standard size plate bar that enables one to use Olympic plates (big holes). However the outer diameter of the sleeve is slightly smaller than standard Olympic size so an Olympic size spring collar (to hold the weights on the bar) is too big and doesn't work. I went down to Home Depot and bought wood clamps to hold the plates in place. Kind of a pain but functional (just another work-around). If you buy this unit you probably want to go with standard plates (small hole) rather than Olympic plates (big hole).
So I put this at 4 stars because for this price you really can't expect too much and it generally delivers what I expected a cheap home gym unit to do - with the one caveat: persons over 5'10" should try to find a home gym designed for taller people. Since only 5% of the US population is over 6 feet tall manufacturers tend to design for smaller people. If you're tall, good luck on that search.
Follow-up note. At this time of the writing above this unit was sold by several vendors on Amazon so its worth comparing the pricing. When I say above that this unit is OK "for the price" means the price I paid for it not the price necessarily listed here now. At the current price (on 7/7/07) I would only list it as 2 stars but could not see how to change the star rating.

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Tired of heading to the gym for weight workouts? Turn to the Power Pro Olympic bench from Phoenix Health & Fitness, a full Olympic-size bench that offers incline, decline, and flat bench positions. The Power Pro is not a "cheater" by any definition, with uprights that measure 42 inches apart on the inside for serious stability. The bench is also extremely versatile, with deluxe lat tower and arm curl attachments, along with a leg lift station with its own curl bar. As a result, you can work out virtually any muscle group in the comfort of your own home. And thanks to the heavy-duty 3-inch steel uprights and main frame, you needn't worry about the bench buckling to the pressure any time soon. In fact, the Power Pro is tested to the following weight limits: 300 pounds for the bench, 400 pounds for the uprights, and 150 pounds for the leg lift and lat tower (the bench isn't recommended or guaranteed for use over these limits). Other details include a built-in squat rack in the rear, three Olympic weight plate adapters and spring clips, and adjustable uprights that conform to multiple uses. The Power Pro, which measures 88 by 83 by 60 inches (W x H x D), also carries a 90-day warranty on labor and a one-year warranty on the frame.
Specifications:
Heavy duty, 3.0 inch steel uprights and main frame
Full Olympic size; uprights are 42" apart on inside dimensions
Adjustable uprights and seat back includes decline position
Deluxe Lat Tower and Arm Curl included
Leg Lift with Curl Bar attachment
Built-in squat rack in rear
Built-in storage stands for Preacher Curl and Lat Tower
Three Olympic weight plate adapters and spring clips included
Dimensions: 88" L x 60" W x 83" H (mounted on bench)

About Phoenix Health & Fitness Established in 1998 as a wholesale distributor of fitness equipment, Phoenix Health & Fitness offers a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. Working with a state-of-the-art computer system, the company can offer "just in time" delivery and other critical services while living up to its standards of reliability, consistency, honesty, and urgency. Phoenix Health & Fitness develops many of its new concepts and products in conjunction with its sister company, Reflex Design, and enjoys a reputation for delivering quality products in a timely manner.

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Giant Preacher Curl Bench Review

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(More customer reviews)Happy with the product, well make and comfortable to use, with good adjustment to fix any user....

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The most versatile preacher curl bench ever developed! Achieve great results with this compact yet affordable unit.

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Inspire M2 Multi-Gym Review

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(More customer reviews)Overview:
Considering the versatility of different exercises this machine can perform, it is quite compact. The unit is well-constructed and forgiving of abuse. With the adjustable press/row arms and three cable pulley attachments, there's not much that you can't do with this machine. The 150# weight stack is plenty for 95% of the users that will consider purchasing it. For reference, I can bench press about 300#, and I still found quite a challenge benching the entire stack on this machine. For the more elite lifters, consider getting the 200# upgrade. If that's still too light, you should be shopping for a power rack instead of a home gym.
Pros:
Three pulley attachment positions will let you do almost any (isolateral) cable exercise you'd do on a normal cable crossover machine.
Adjustable press/row arm and seat positions allow the full range of pressing from flat bench press to overhead shoulder press, as well as seated rows.
"Dumbbell grips" (for lack of a better term) allow for quasi-simulation of dumbbells for presses and flyes.
Quick spring-type (vice screw-type) seat/back pad adjustments make for a faster transition between exercises.
Cons:
"Dumbbell grips" are too long to use for rowing exercises, unless you sit farther back on the seat. (Solution: wrap the straps around the handles a few times to shorten them.)
Carabiners are too small for quick changes with the lat pulldown and EZ-curl bars. (Solution: purchase a larger one at the hardware store.)
Due to the compact size, the weight stack has only about 3 feet of travel before it hits the top of the stack, which impacts wide range-of-motion exercises (like cable pullovers). (Solution: adjust body position to reduce the distance the weight has to travel.)
Cable handles don't rotate very nicely. (Solution: go purchase a couple of D-rings and ropes if you prefer those.)
The seat can't be used as a bench for free-weight training. (Solution: if you also own free-weights, go get a real bench.)
Summary:
I normally recommend free-weights over machines, but since winning this unit on a game show, it's been my primary source of resistance training. I'm an intermediate-level lifter, and find that the convenience and speed of the M2 offer more benefits than hitting the gym. The exercise chart for this unit doesn't do justice to the variety of exercises you can perform, and you can do many more with a few additional purchases and some creativity.


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It comes Hybrid Gym. It has a space saving design for limited space and ceiling height. It also has a adjustable press arm allows both fixed and cable movement presses. It has 50 perecnt resistance at the mid and low pulleys for functional training exercises. Full Color Wall Chart and Workouts on our Website to help in getting the most out of your gym.

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Inspire M3 Multi-Gym Review

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(More customer reviews)great product! great seller! answered all of my questions in a prompt and professional manner. thank you all american gyms.

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The rockstar of home gymsThis award winning Inspire Fitness Gym features a commercial quality abdominal crunch station built right into its head pad. A seated leg curl station for shaping glutes and strengthening hamstring muscles. As well as a patented dual back pad tilt for superior fit and comfort. Visually inspiring and compact enough to fit on a 4'x 6' mat.The Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym is constructed of commercial 11 gauge steel, nylon pulleys, 2000lb. tensile strength cables, and precision ball bearings in its press arm pivot. It also comes standard with a 210lb weight stack for even the most serious lifters.At Inspire Fitness we will never submit to fashion over function. However, we\'ve decided that there is nothing wrong with having both.

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Hex Dumbbells 55-100 Pound Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Never consider price over your safety when purchasing gym equipment.
1. Painted cast iron for durability.
2. Scale weighed dumbbells for accuracy. These were extremely close to the actual weight.
3. Price for USA Sports is awesome. My 5-50 lb set was 499.00!!
4. This set comes in a big box full of small boxes. There is a lot of refuse( or recyclables) to deal with.
For a basic looking set, these are excellent. I recommend them to any user level.

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Hex Dumbbells are produced from the highest quality iron casting available. Hexagonal shape prevents rolling. Our best seller! This set inlcudes a pair each of 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100lb. dumbbells.

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Body Solid FID46 Flat Incline Decline Bench Review

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(More customer reviews)Pro's:
- really solid bench, is quite heavy and sturdy
- wheels allow relatively easy mobility
- 8 adjustable positions from decline, to flat, to almost upright
- leg extension with handles that can allow you to lay on your stomach to work your hamstrings
- good for sit-ups, especially from the decline position
- padding is quite thick and solid, yet comfortable
- the back pad is almost 3 ft. so ample space
- all the screws, nuts, bolts, washers are clearly labeled and separated to make for an organized assembly
Cons:
- the pads were a hassle to fit, the screws weren't drilled in the exact place so some adjustments were necessary
- this thing is massive, definitely not a space saver
- sits up pretty high off the ground (I'm 5'10 and in the lower positions my feet barely touch the ground, I end up resting them on the U-bar)
- in the flat position, there's a 3-inch gap between the seat and back pads, it takes some wiggling to find a comfortable position which is not so easy when you're holding heavier weight over your chest
- bench can not go into a perfect 90-degree angle, it's more like 100 at "upright"
I was looking for one bench to do decline, flat, and upright. It's not completely upright, which isn't such a big deal but having it not be so comfortable flat is a disappointment. Having the leg extension though makes up for the shortcoming as it makes the bench more versatile. Having the back pad so long though makes it difficult to do tricep extensions sitting upright. However doing them while sitting on a ball is better for you anyway. Paid $200 with free shipping off Amazon.

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Perfect for all types of barbell and dumbbell exercises, the Body Solid FID46 bench works great in power racks, Smith machines, and a host of other workout systems. The bench is outfitted with a heavy-gauge, 3-inch, round-stock-steel mainframe that's tough and durable, along with nine-position, 2.75-inch seat and back pads that will never bottom out. As a result, you can adjust the bench to several different foolproof positions, including flat, incline, and decline. The removable leg developer, meanwhile, makes it a breeze to work out your quads or hamstrings while sitting on the bench, with a pair of cushioned hand grips adding stability. And thanks to the bottom wheels, you can easily move the bench from the living room to the garage. Other details include upholstered 4-by-8-inch rollers and oversized brash bushings for friction-free movement and a weight capacity of more than 1,000 pounds. The bench, which measures 28 by 31 by 75 inches (W x H x D), carries a lifetime warranty.

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Body Solid GCAB360 CAM Series Ab / Back Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)Overall the experience was good. The Ab/Back Machine arrived within the shipping date window. Shipping was free, that was nice & Amazon's price was better then direct purchase from the company. Set up procedure could be challenging for some as a parts list and exploded view of how the parts were assembled was all that was provided. I'm mechanically inclined & did not have any problems & machine was set up in about 3 hours. I would have liked an operator's manual as I'm sure there are features that I have yet to master. Both myself and my 16 yr old son like the machine and use it serveal times a week. I also have a Body Solid leg press machine which I have owned for 15 years. Both the ab and the leg machine are good values.

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Body Solid Ab & Back Machine This unique dual function machine allows you to exercise two major muscle groups, the stomach and back, for one great low price. The innovative plate load design is based on health club single station machines. We even incorporated 2 x 4 mainframe steel from our commercial grade line of equipment for institutional quality. The full range cam design has an easy to use pop pin that allows an additional 26 adjustments to increase and control your range of motion. Break through technology lets you tighten abdominal muscles, strengthen your lower back and increase flexibility. Weight plate post is 1" in diameter. Shown with optional OAS14 Olympic Adapter Sleeve. Olympic Adapter Sleeve, weight plates and collar optional.

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Powertec P-CLS Compact Leg Sled Review

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(More customer reviews)Product arrived promptly, no problems. For a home version of a leg press machine this design is perfect. Compact and functional. Small problem with one of the rails fitting, but with a little convincing, everything fit. Could use better directions.

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Build strong legs with the most effective, compact leg press anywhere. The P-CSR leg sled incorporates a built-in mechanical stop mechanism that lets you start and stop at your desired height, along with a comfortable, adjustable back pad that cradles you in place while providing the ultimate back support. The extra-large footplate, meanwhile, lets you position your feet in multiple spots depending on the exercise. And thanks to the rubber-coated wheels, the sled offers a smooth and quiet operation. Also bundled with a calf block, the P-CSR measures 44 by 38 by 60 inches (W x H x D), offers a weight capacity of 1,000 pounds, and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, two years on component parts (such as bearings and spring pins), and one year on pads and grips. All plates are sold separately.
Specifications:
Model: P-CSR
Length: 60 inches
Width: 44 inches
Height: 38 inches
Product Weight: 190 pounds
Weight Capacity: 1,000 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - lifetime, component parts - two years, pads and grips - one year

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Precor AMT100i Experience Series Adaptive Motion Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)I took the plunge and bought this trainer for my home gym. I have tried numerous machines and found that most ellipticals have a few drawbacks. They are great for reducing impact, compared to a treadmill, but usually constrain movement to a fixed motion. Other than being able to vary the stride length a couple of inches on a few models, they all have exactly the same motion, over and over. It was difficult to find one that fit my gait, and at the same time be suitable for my wife who is only 5 feet tall. Actually impossible would be a better description.
This machine is unique, and should be in its own class of truly variable elliptical training. The stride can be ANYTHING you make it; from stepping to full running gait to a pedaling stride. It even allows a backward pedal stride if you want to really mix up the routine. The machine doesn't control the gait. YOU do, and you can vary it any time without touching any electronic controls. You'll need to try it to really understand.
We have over 20 machines in the home gym including a nice treadmill and stationary bike, but we just about need a sign up sheet for using the AMT in my house! We all like this machine. The price was steep, but this machine will get a lot of use, and the value we get from improved fitness is priceless. A cheaper machine that is more difficult to use was an option, but in the long run a more expensive machine that will actually get used is the better option.
The quality of the design and fabrication of the machine is excellent, and it should last for many, many years with only my family using it.
Very highly recommended!
A follow up after one full year of use: Every member of my family uses this elliptical trainer, so it has seen about 15-20 hours/week of use. It has been 100% reliable, and other than occasional cleaning has needed no maintenance. We remain completely satisfied with this elliptical trainer, and it remains our best investment in cardio training. The variable stride/gait of this machine allows virtually any user to get the most from this machine, and will allow you to work around soreness if necessary.

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As versatile as the human body, the AMT100i from Precor allows you to instantly choose and change your stride motion and speed without pushing control buttons on the display, or waiting for the machine to respond. The commercial-oriented AMT meets your most demanding workout needs and provides a challenging alternative to any exerciser looking for variety and the chance to experience freedom of movement.

Adaptive motion: By allowing you to alter your motion at the slightest whim of your imagination, no two workouts have to feel the same. This keeps your mind engaged and your body torn between wanting to experiment with new movements and needing a second to catch your breath.
Stride Dial: Evolve each of your workouts with the knowledge that every time you observe the AMT's stride dial you'll be getting a crash course in learning about the muscles of your body and how they respond to different movements
Contralateral arm movement for natural motion: Arm and leg movements are coordinated, reflecting the way you naturally move through life.
Dual-plane resistance refines workload: A patented system that applies resistance to both horizontal and vertical planes of motion, adding yet another dimension for you to customize your workout.
0- to 27-inch stride length provides unlimited variation: Choose your movement and change it as often as your heart and mind desire. Adaptive motion helps create new possibilities and rewards.
Stride Dial tracks muscle engagement: Monitoring your motion in real-time, you get instant feedback on how your muscles respond to different movements.
Dual action provides both upper and lower body workout: Arms are engaged with pushing and pulling motion to provide the ultimate in total body engagement.
Bio-feedback center with SmartRate provides dedicated feedback on heart rate and calories. SmartRate shows your heart rate in relation to the target zone for weight loss and cardio training.
Numeric keypad makes data entry and Cardio Theater control easy
Tap Control provides satisfying tactile and audible click so you feel confident and safe operating the product
Heart rate monitoring and compatibility with heart rate telemetry reading using an optional chest strap
Accessory holders for water bottle, portable music, reading material and more
Two-step powder-coating process applies rust-resistant undercoat and cosmetic topcoat to steel frame
QuickStart lets you begin workout with the push of a single button
Enjoy integrated entertainment: An optional Cardio Theater personal viewing screen can be integrated into the console, providing you with entertainment options while keeping you moving in the correct biomechanic position.

Specifications:
Maximum stride length: 27 inches
Minimum stride length: Climber motion (0 inches)
Pedal dimensions: 14.5 x 7.5 inches
Height of foot at highest position: 18.5 inches
Height of pedal at lowest position (step up): 5.5 inches
Maximum pause time: 30 seconds
Maximum workout time: 240 minutes
Maximum user weight: 350 pounds
Resistance levels: 1 to 20
Programs: Fat burner, heart rate control, interval, manual
Dimensions: 74 x 28 x 69 inches (L x W x H)
Weight: 445 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - seven years, display face assembly - five years, parts - two years, labor - one year
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Marcy Diamond Elite Smith System with Linear Bearings Review

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(More customer reviews)In case you are not aware, muscles react 30% better to free weights then they do to machine weights. The problem for many people, is getting that free weight motion safely if you have to workout alone. This Smith Machine concept tackles that nicely.
I researched for weeks what would be the best free weight (or similar) home gym, at the lowest price possible, and as safely as possible without a spotter, but without sacrificing quality. This Marcy smith system won the toss. There were a few other possible runner-ups (like the Body Solid Series 7 Smith Machine at $2800, or the PowerTec Multisystem Leverage Gym at $1500). Both had their pros (quality) and cons (size/price), but in the end when I compared everything this Marcy gym won hands down. The Linear Bearings used in it dramatically increase the quality factor, and while some reviews said they were not "Thompson" bearings, I find them to be of very good quality and extremely smooth (besides, how "brand name" do you really need little steel ball bearings to be anyways).
Anyhow, there are a few things to note about this gym:
PROS:

GREAT price at only $982 on Amazon w/ free shipping (and it arrived in a week)
EVERY major exercise you can think of. I pulled out my exercise routine I followed when I was a member of Bally's Gym, and I was able to do every single exercise on my list. I am still amazed at everything this gym has!
THE SIZE of it is even more compact than I thought. The frame is only about 5 feet wide by 5 feet long (but keep in mind that the smith bar extends about 7 feet across, and the bench sticks out about 2 feet longer than the frame itself).
LOOKS - it is probably the most stylish smith gym I have seen in blue and white (coincidentally, our walls are the same color blue, so that was a bonus)
CONS:
You need to buy separate olympic weights. This is not actually a CON, since most of these free weight gyms require the same, but you can tack on a few hundred more for those (I found the best deal at Sears for 300 lbs + the bar at only $275)
The instructions - although they are fairly easy to read, they are aboslutely horrible for matching parts. NOTHING, not a single solitary part (and there are about 100) have labels. You have to actually hunt through the boxes to match the right piece with the right step and diagram you are on to make sure you have the right match. What were they thinking here? The good news is that ech part is pretty much one of a kind, so you shouldn't have too much trouble matching the piece, it's just finding it amongst 100 pieces that is the trouble. They could have made this much easier. The build time as stated in several reviews online said 5-8 hours, and yes it took me all 8 hours simply because of the hide and seek of matching parts. Proper labeling could have easily cut this down to 6 hours at a maximum.
Lastly, two of the frame pieces were bent when they got here (although no visible damage to the boxes). I had to hammer one piece back to it's correct shape, and the other had an elongated hole in it for a bolt to fit through, but because it was bent so much I had to drill about a 1/4" more space to accomomidate the bolt.
All in all, I would absolutely buy this again, as long as you don't mind an 8 hour build time and the "possiblity" of a little extra handy work.
My logic with this product was to buy it for $982, buy the Bowflex SelectTech dumbells (see my 2009 model review of those on Amazon) as well, buy the free weights, and buy an extra EZ curl bar but still stay under $2000. I did exactly that, while at the same time maintaing the ability to keep free weight quality and encompass all necessary exercises.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, AND WE ARE 100% SATISFIED!

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The Marcy Diamond Elite Smith System features ultra smooth linear bearings combined with machined steel guide rods that assure a super smooth movement. The 2" x 2 3/4" heavy duty tubular steel frame features a 7-degree slant designed to accommodate the natural upper and lower body movements. Other key features include: Durable Powder coated finish. 3 3/4" nylon pulleys with sealed ball bearings.2000 lbs tensile strength aircraft cable. Commercial grade pop pins adjustment. Chrome striker plates and commercial grade bar and safety catches. 6 Olympic plate storage pegs. Full compliment of accessories. The unit includes a quality multi-function bench with preacher curl and leg developer. Get the most out of your workout with the Marcy Diamond Elite Smith System.

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