Articles about the Exercise & Fitness

These shorts offer exceptional confort and fit really well. They also reduce the sweating under heavy excercise by allowing optimal ventilation. Highly recommended.

I wanted a set of adjustable weights for physical therapy and strength training for my back, core, and legs. I am a lean female, and I knew that 10lb weight each on my legs were going to be over the top, but I figured it still would come in handy for leg lifts and what not, and for just walking around I can decrease the weights to just 2~6 lbs each leg.

I received the item today, and I must say, while I am impressed how sturdy they look, with adjustable velcro all the way around, it is HUGE. I look like I have gorilla feet, even when I remove 3 weights off from each. They look durable and long lasting, but the velcro is almost too strong to be taking it on and off frequently... in fact my thumb's sore from tring to rip the velcro off.

I think my husband (160~170 lbs martial arts buff) would be happy to make better use of this, but I might need to order something a bit smaller and formfitting for everyday use.

I read online about the shoddy contruction of the Perfect Pullup but that was after I ordered it. It came today. It was well packed, not just thrown in a box like some people claim. The quality of the device is real good. They've upgraded the brackets and screws to 8 total. It seems they've upgraded the handles. They seem to be a lot sturdier than other people described. I love doing the Australian pull-ups and the chest rows. I recommend this product to any one.

Bought this watch back in May to use at the pool on the weekends, but loved the alarm and started wearing it at night (then switched back to the dress watch for work). Unfortunately, it fogged up with water, the digital numbers started fading and the alarm no longer works. Oh well, for the price, I guess a few months' work is OK. I am going to buy another one rather than send it back to TIMEX......... It appears that you have to pay $7.00 S/H which makes me just want to throw this out and order a new one (or two).

They fit well, and make sure that it's your muscles that fail, not your grip. Seem to breathe easy, and are definitely comfortable. Make sure you know your size, and remember that weight-lifting gloves are made tight.

I love this watch. I was looking at $300-400 Citizen and Seiko watches when I remembered the movie "Stranger Than Fiction". The only down side is the watch is a little heavy and the analog hands are not meshed with the digital time. You have to set them separately.

Pros: Does exactly what it says, monitors heart rate, set your own zone and monitors time in that zone, estimates calaries based on your weight, total time excercising (or from when you start monitoring your heart rate until you turn off the monitoring). Strap is easy to adjust and easy to put on. User replaceable batteries. Bought 2 batteries at Walgreens for about $6.

Cons: Does not keep a history of workouts, you of course could write down the information. After the workout the infomation is no longer maintained. I seem to have to make the chest strap very tight or it looses the connection to the watch at higher rates (160+). Even with the strap tight it will sometimes loose the wireless connection until I hold the watch next to the front of the strap.

I probably would not purchase again due to the problem with loosing the signal.

I have used both a Gymbody and now the System Abs. There is no question these products do not remove fat from your body. If you've got a set of love handles or a full blown spare tire, this product does not get rid of it. What it does is help you tone your abs. From my own experience, I know it's true [as the surgeon who installed a PEG feeding tube into my stomach told my wife: "Your husband has the stomach muscles of a 20-year-old." I am 53]. Does it replace situps and crunches and exercise wheels? No. But it sure makes those things more effective. But here's my question: why is it cheaper to buy the replacement gel pads by the single-pack, as opposed to the three-pack? Not by much mind you, but still cheaper [as of 10.26.08].

I enjoy using my Polar heart rate monitor. It is the first heart rate monitor I have ever purchased as I needed it for a college class. It is simple and easy to use. I wish it did have an alarm on it, but I guess I would have had to pay more for a heart rate monitor with an alarm.