Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Ripcords Resistance Training Exercise Bands | Portable 6-Pack Black Sniper Edition

Exercise bands are an affordable alternative to traditional strength training. If you’re just getting into shape or don’t like free weights, they’re worth considering.

This set from Ripcords includes 6 color-coded bands ranging from 3 to 60 pounds of resistance. The Black Sniper is at the top end of the …

Bosu Balance Trainer Stability Exercise Ball | Cardio & Core Consumer Version

The Bosu Balance Trainer develops strength, flexibility and muscle tone while improving posture and relieving stress. It also engages and strengthens the mind. Bosu is an acronym literally meaning “Both Sides Utilized” referring to the mind and body.

Balance training targets the body’s core — the muscles that reside in …

Valeo 40-Pound Adjustable Weighted Vest | WV40 Progressive Strength & Cardio Training

The Valeo WV40 40-Pound Weighted Vest offers a versatile new method to help vary your workouts. This innovative strength training accessory increases cardio conditioning and muscle tone by adding distributed weight across your upper body.

Excellent for walking, running and hiking, the vest can also be used for injury rehab …

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver/Heart Rate Monitor Watch | Running, Multi-Sport Fitness Tracking

This extraordinary device will help you train smarter and more effectively and may change how you think about exercise.
The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a wrist-mounted GPS receiver, but first and foremost it’s a training tool.

The 305 delivers real-time information and alerts on an unprecedented range of data, including multiple …

Smooth Fitness CE 7.4 Elliptical | Full Body Home Cardio Cross Trainer

Smooth Fitness is an online-only equipment manufacturer. No middle man means lower prices,  but can also carry inherent risks to the consumer. More on that below.

At 83″ x 27″ x 67″ the CE 7.4 Elliptical Trainer is a huge piece of equipment. We suggest measuring your room space before …

Lifecore Fitness LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike | Magnetic Resistance & Compact Design

Lifecore Fitness is relatively new to the exercise equipment market but has made quite an impression during their short run. The Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Bike is a step down from the award winning LC-900 model, reviewed here. Priced at aboout 30% less, it’s built around the same …

Fitness News: Exercise After Age 30 May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

Women who exercise for more than one hour per week after the age of 30 may reduce their chances of developing breast cancer, according to a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting in Seattle.

The study of 4.296 woman indicates that odds do not …

Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym | Small Footprint SpiraFlex Linear Resistance Fitness

This is our first look at the Bowflex Revolution series. The FT is the most affordable Revolution model but does not include a bench unless purchased separately.

This may be perceived as a positive or a negative, depending on your needs. Some believe a built-in bench on a home gym …

EA Sports Active | Cardio Exercise, Resistance Training & Fun Fitness for the Nintendo Wii

Last month we briefly mentioned the release of EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii. Now, after sensational critical and customer reception during its first few weeks on the market, here’s a more in-depth review.

Developed in collaboration with Bob Greene, known for his Best Life Program and …