Friday, 29 December 2017

BOWFLEX MY17 PR1000 100661 HOME GYM, Review

Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym, with 5-210 lbs of progressive power rod resistance, built-in rowing station, horizontal bench press, triple function handgrips for lat pull downs, 4" upholstered rollers for leg extensions and leg curls
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Tone and strengthen all the major muscles groups of the body with the Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym.

The Bowflex MY17 PR1000 Home Gym offers over 30 full body exercises including exercises for your abs, chest, back, shoulders, arms, and lower body.  (See chart below for a list of sample exercises you can perform with this home gym.)

The Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym is sturdily constructed and utilizes unique patented Power Rods to provide resistance that feels as good as free weights but eliminates the inertia or risk of injury that’s typically associated with free weights.

Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym, image, picture
The Bowflex MY17 PR1000 offers between 5 and 210 lbs (up to 105 lbs on each side) of progressive power rod resistance.

The versatile Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym is packed with features to keep your workouts varied including a built-in rowing station for cardio rows, horizontal bench press, triple function handgrips for lat pull-downs, multi-use handgrips, and 4” upholstered roller cushions for leg extension and leg curl exercises.

The Bowflex MY17 PR1000’s bench folds to save space when not in use and supports a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym, image, picture
The Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 Home Gym comes with an integrated media rack that can hold your tablet or the user’s manual to view exercises.

The included owner’s manual displays all exercises you can perform and explains which muscles they work.

For additional workout options, the Bowflex MY17 PR1000 Home Gym is compatible with an optional EZ curl bar (not included) that can be attached to the lat tower.

See details in the table below for dimensions and remember to allow additional space around the home gym for working out (roughly 100” of side to side space is required to allow for power rod expansion).




Let's take a look at the features and specifications in more detail that the Bowflex MY17 PR1000 100661 has to offer to help you decide if it's the best home gym for you:


Friday, 22 December 2017

Comparing ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro versus ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer, What's the Difference?

Uniquely designed, the ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro and Cardio HIIT Trainer are a cross between a stair stepper and an elliptical trainer and offer a much more effective and intensive workout compared to a standard elliptical.

The ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro and Cardio HIIT Trainer have a smaller footprint than an elliptical trainer so take up less space and feature a higher vertical climbing path to work more leg/lower body muscles in combination with moving handlebars that work your arms/upper body.

10" vertical climbing path & 5" horizontal elliptical path on ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro & Cardio HIIT Trainer
10" vertical climbing path &
5" horizontal elliptical path
Both the ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro and Cardio HIIT Trainer feature oversized cushioned foot pedals with a 10” vertical climbing path and 5” horizontal elliptical path, while the moving handlebars feature multi-position grips to work more upper body muscles.

Both Cardio HIIT Trainers utilize a silent magnetic resistance system (SMR) which provides smooth and quiet operation.

The ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro is the premium machine over the ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer and utilizes a heavier inertia-enhanced flywheel (30 lbs compared to 28 lbs), more resistance levels (26 compared to 24) and more preset workout programs (34 compared to 32).

The ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro also comes with a better console that has a 10” full-color HD Smart touch-screen display while the standard Cardio HIIT Trainer console features a 7” blue-backlit LED display.  Both consoles display motivating workout stats as you exercise including time, speed, distance, intensity, calories burned and heart-rate.


ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro 10" full-color HD Smart touch-screen display, image
ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro
10" full-color HD Smart touch-screen display
ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer 7" blue-backlit LED display, image
ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer
7" blue-backlit LED display



To help you stay within your target heart-rate zone, the ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainers both feature EKG pulse grip heart-rate monitors but the Pro version also includes a Bluetooth Smart chest strap.

Preset workouts included on the Cardio HIIT Trainers include programs for calorie goals, intensity, speed and incline.  The consoles on both machines are also Bluetooth Smart and iFit compatible (subscription required) so you can access a wealth of additional workout programs online as well as Google Maps training routes from around the world.

Additional features included on both the ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro and standard ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer include audio system (dual speakers with MP3/iPod compatibility), CoolAire workout cooling fan, tablet holder, and water bottle holder.

The Pro version is the heavier machine overall, but both Cardio HIIT Trainers are sturdily constructed with a commercial-grade steel frame and support a user weight capacity of up to 350 lbs.  Both machines come with oversized leveling feet for added stability and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

Both machines come with a manufacturer’s warranty for peace of mind (note the difference in warranty and other specifications in the tables below).





Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer Pro versus ProForm Cardio HIIT Trainer to help you decide on which is the best machine for you:


Monday, 18 December 2017

Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym, Multi-Gym, Review

Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym, Multi-Gym, with 210 lb weight stack, 2000 lb tensile strength cables, nylon pulleys, precision ball bearings in press arm pivot & bench press pivot points, abdominal crunch station, iso-lateral press & lat stations, leg curl station, orthopedic bench
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The highly-functional Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym, Multi-Gym, is sturdily built with commercial-quality components and offers plenty of options to keep your strength training workouts varied so you can tone and strengthen all the major muscle groups of the body including your abs, chest, back, shoulders, arms and legs.

The Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym is constructed with commercial 11 gauge steel and features a 210 lb weight stack, 2000 lb tensile strength cables, nylon pulleys, and precision ball bearings in its press arm pivot and bench press pivot points for durability and smooth fluid motion.

Features of the Inspire Fitness M3 Multi Gym include a commercial-quality abdominal crunch station built into the head pad, iso-lateral press and lat stations, press arms, strap handles with revolving grips, a seated leg extension / curl station, ankle strap, and bench.

The Inspire Fitness M3’s bench features orthopedic seat pads and a patented dual back pad with tilt adjustability.  The seat pads and the mesh weight stack shrouds are available in a choice of colors:  black, burgundy, blue or tan.

See the chart below for a list of strength training exercises you can perform with the Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym or alternatively you can use the Inspire Fitness workout app (compatible with your own Android or iOS device) for more workout ideas.  To extend your workout capabilities, optional extras (not included) are available that are compatible with the Inspire Fitness M3 Multi Gym including a leg press and abdominal bar.

For peace of mind, the Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym comes with a Lifetime limited warranty for residential use or a 10 year light-commercial warranty.


Fitness tip:  Body weight resistance training has a large impact on your metabolism, with your body continuing to burn calories for hours after you’ve completed your workout.




Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications that the Inspire Fitness M3 has to offer to help you decide if it’s the best home gym for you:


Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym, Multi-Gym, Review

Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym, Multi-Gym, with 160 lb commercial weight stack
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Tone and strengthen all the major muscle groups with the Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym!

The Inspire Fitness M2 offers the capabilities of a multi-weight stack gym but in a compact single-stack forward design.

Build-wise, the Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym’s frame is sturdily constructed with heavy duty 2” by 4” oval and 3” round commercial 11 gauge tubular steel.

The Inspire Fitness M2 features a 160 lb commercial weight stack with solid guide rods and center drilled weights.  Precision ball bearings are used in the bench press pivot points and the press arm pivot, while other pivot points have Oil Impregnated Brass Bushings, allowing for smooth and fluid motion throughout.

The Inspire Fitness M2’s cables are 2000 lb tensile strength and the pulleys (upper, middle and lower) are made from nylon (not plastic like some home gyms) for longer-lasting durability.

Features of the Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym include a 48” revolving lat bar, strap handles with revolving grips, press row handles, leg extension / revolving curl bar, ankle strap, and bench.  The bench features orthopedic seat pads, allowing for a more comfortable workout.

The seat pads and mesh weight stack shroud are available in a choice of colors:  black, blue, burgundy or tan.

You can perform a wide variety of strength training workouts with the Inspire Fitness M3 Home Gym including exercises for your abs, chest, back, shoulders, arms, and legs (see exercise chart below for a sample of basic exercises).

For additional exercises, optional extras are available that are compatible with the M2 such as leg press, 200 lb weight stack and abdominal bar (not included).

For peace of mind, the Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym comes with a Lifetime limited warranty for residential use or a 10 year light-commercial warranty.

Fitness tip:  Body weight resistance training has a large impact on your metabolism, with your body continuing to burn calories for hours after you’ve completed your workout.


Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications that the Inspire Fitness M2 has to offer to help you decide if it’s the best home gym for you:


Saturday, 9 December 2017

Nautilus T618 vs T616 vs T614 Treadmills, Comparison Review

The Nautilus T618, T616 and T614 Treadmills are all well-built treadmills with lots of features to keep your workouts varied and challenging.

The Nautilus T618 is the higher-end treadmill over the T616 and T614.  Part of Nautilus’ Performance Range, the T618 is designed to withstand high-intensity training, making it suitable for the more serious athlete.
 
Nautilus T616 Treadmill, review features compared with T618 and T614
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The T616 sits in the middle of Nautilus’ treadmill range, while the T614 is Nautilus’ entry-level treadmill which actually ranks way higher compared to many other entry-level treadmills on the market today.


Being the top-of-the-range treadmill, the T618 offers numerous premium features and upgraded design over the T616 and T614, including a more powerful motor at 3.5 chp, better deck cushioning system, larger 2.75” crowned rollers, higher maximum user weight capacity of 350 lbs, better console with STN display (best in the fitness industry with a wider viewing angle and better visual colors), In-Reach remote controls in the handlebars, towel rail and accessory bar.  (See full features and specifications compared in the tables below.)

Nautilus T616 console, image
Nautilus T616 console

Nautilus T618 console with STN display, image
Nautilus T618 console 
with STN display




Compared to the T614, the Nautilus T618 and T616 both offer more programs (26 compared to 22), more incline range (0-15% compared to 0-12%), a longer running surface (60” compared to 55”) and more user profiles (4 compared to 2).

Nautilus T614 console, image
Nautilus T614 console
The T618 and T616 also both offer Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps.  Although the T614 does not have Bluetooth connectivity, it does have a USB port with which you can transfer data.

The Nautilus T618, T616 and T614 Treadmills all offer a speed range between 0 and 12 mph.  Motivating stats displayed on the dual blue-backlit screens on all consoles include time, speed, distance, calories burned and heart-rate.  All 3 treadmills offer both contact pulse and telemetry-enabled heart-rate monitoring.

Additional premium features on all 3 Nautilus Treadmills include a sound system (acoustic chambered speakers with MP3 input), USB port, media shelf, 3-speed cooling fan, dual water bottle holder, transport wheels and SoftDrop folding deck.






Let’s take a look at the main differences and similarities in features between the Nautilus T618 versus T616 versus T614 to help you decide on which is the best treadmill for you:


Monday, 4 December 2017

Comparing Bowflex Max Trainer M5 versus M3 Cardio Machine, What's the Difference?

Reap the health and fitness benefits of HIIT training with the Bowflex Max Trainer M5 and M3 Cardio Machines.

Compared to exercising with a standard elliptical trainer, the Bowflex Max Trainer M5 and M3 can burn up to 2.5 times more calories for the same amount of time, utilize more muscle groups for a more effective workout and help to improve your stamina, strength, endurance and overall cardio health.
 
Bowflex Max Trainer M5 Cardio Machine, review features compared with Max Trainer M3
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Both the Bowflex Max Trainer M5 and M3 feature the Max Trainer’s renowned Max 14 Min Interval program that’s designed to give you all the cardio benefits of a much longer workout, producing better results in a shorter amount of time – perfect for busy people!
Bowflex Max Trainer M5 monitor with blue backlit display, image
Bowflex Max Trainer M5 monitor
with blue backlit display
Bowflex Max Trainer M3 monitor with standard display, image
Bowflex Max Trainer M3 monitor
with standard display



The Bowflex Max Trainer M5 is the higher-end model over the M3 and as such offers more programs (9 compared to 2) and resistance levels (16 compared to 8) as well as Bluetooth connectivity for online fitness tracking which the M3 does not have.  In addition, the Max Trainer M5 has several upgrades in design such as a backlit LCD/LED monitor (as opposed to non-backlit on the M3) and improved ergonomic handlebars and foot-pedals.  (See full features, specifications and program variety detailed in the tables below.)

Max Trainer M5's up-graded pedals, image
Max Trainer M5's up-graded pedals
Max Trainer M3's standard pedals, image
Max Trainer M3's standard pedals



Both the Bowflex Max Trainer M5 and M3 Cardio Machines offer 2 user profiles, target zone and burn rate indicators, media shelf, water bottle holder and front-mounted transport wheels.  Both Max Trainer machines offer heart-rate monitoring but the M5 offers both contact and telemetry heart-rate monitoring whereas the M3 only has telemetry (heart-rate chest strap included with both machines).





Let’s take a look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Bowflex Max Trainer M5 versus Max Trainer M3 to help you decide on which is the best cardio machine for you: