Marcy Diamond 200 Pound Stack Home Gym

Marcy Diamond 200 Pound Stack Home Gym

By Goodtobeagator

Shipping:
We ordered this from Amazon who sent it to a warehouse 2 hours from us. It wasn't delivered to our door until the following week. So don't count on the delivery date being the same date it arrives at your home. On to the gym. I've got a short list of goods and bads...

Goods:
The range of movement during workouts is nice
Workouts feel challenging
There is more weight than my wife or I can lift
The gym feels sturdy (other than the seat being a LITTLE loose, but it's adjustable so I'm not sure that can be helped)
*UPDATE 1/18/12* We're really liking all the different workouts we can do. Pulls, pushes, lifts, etc. Good variety.

Bads:
- The seat, while adjustable, doesn't adjust as much as we'd like. It leans forward at various angles or can be straight up and down.
- The lower cable (floor level) is good for leg lifts but the "shiver bar" is useless. I don't think I'll be doing curls or any biceps with this gym. Who knows though. It might just take some getting used to.
*UPDATE 1/18/12* I'm using about half the weight stack and the gym creaks like it's under a lot of stress. Nothing has broken or bent yet but I just have this feeling that I don't want to use more than 6 plates.

Assembly:
I was fortunate to have received all the parts and the instructions were easy to follow. Scary pictures but if you go step by step they make sense. Oh, there's an error on step 9 I think... when it asks you to use 2 #83 bolts after you've already used them all, if you look at the diagram it says #81 or something, so if you get to the end and are missing two bolts, just look at the picture and go by that.
*UPDATE 1/18/12* As mentioned above, no problems yet. Today I had to adjust the tension on the hanging pulleys which only took about 5 minutes. When I put the machine together I had it on the lowest hole, and today I just moved it up to the 2nd from the bottom.

Conclusion:
Glad we got this gym. Got it for $346 during a random (and short-lived) sale on Amazon. Well worth the money.
*UPDATE 1/18/12* Still happy with the gym, but I have this feeling that as much as we like it, it's kind of cheap. The welding isn't great and the metal doesn't feel strong. No problems yet, though. I guess I'll just say we're still happy and leave it at that.

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Weider X-Factor Door Gym

 

Weider X-Factor Door Gym

Well, let me start off by saying I bought this yesterday (Valentine's Day) returned it today because I couldn't find a door that would shut with the equipment installed. I'm disappointed because I think it would be a good exercise product & I was really looking forward to trying it out. I gave it 4 stars because of the price, quality & ease of installing/removing & storing it. I'd like to give it 3.5 stars though, b/c I couldn't find a place to use it in my apartment. Also, shop around.... I bought mine at a local Dick's store for $99.99 plus tax, didn't have to wait (or pay) for delivery.

Pros:

- Seemed well made for the price. (Didn't get to use it, so don't know about longevity, but nice out of the box)

- EXTREMELY easy to install. From the box to installed in 10 minutes. Very easy to put up, take down & store. (I easily moved it around to every door in my apartment trying to find a good place to use it)

- Small, light weight & portable.

Cons:

- The brackets that go over the door are wide so they'll fit over thick doors. They don't fit thin doors very well.

- Instructions, which you don't see until you buy it, recommend installing the X-Factor on the side of the door that closes against the door jamb (for example, most doors open into a room, so you would have to install it & exercise on the side of the door that's in the hallway). The reason is to increase the strength of the door as you pull against it during exercise. They don't come right out & say it, but this reduces the chance that your door could bust open & fling against you during your workout. Referring back to my example, if you're exercising inside the room, the only thing holding the door shut is the door latch.

- There MUST be at least 1/8" clearance between the top of the door & door frame (header). Same for the bottom of the door & the floor (sill). This is so the bracket can fit between the door & the frame/floor when you shut the door w/ the X-Factor installed. This is where I had problems and had to return it without any chance of using it. I found reviews on other websites (sorry, can't recall where), that a few people had the same problem but didn't give details, so I took my chances. One person said they trimmed the door shorter to fix the problem. I'm a renter, so that's not an option. Another point to be aware of, if your doors are hollow core, not solid wood, trimming them shorter may reduce their strength, and when you start pulling on them w/ the X-Factor you may end up damaging your door & hurting yourself.

So, before you buy this, check your doors to make sure there's enough clearance & that you can install it in a place where you'll enjoy working out & be able to watch the videos too (back to my example... I don't know anyone who has a t.v. & dvd player in their hall).

Also, Google around for other reviews. It seemed like there was a mix beginners & pros, and there was a variety of opinions. The pros felt it was a good "back-up", but wouldn't give up their pro equipment, and the beginners thought it was a good product to start with.

Not sure if this will add to your decision or not, or your opinion on my review... so here's a little about me:

I'm a 34 yr old female. I work in an office all day, and am very disgusted w/ how out of shape I've become from sitting on my butt for up to 70 hrs a week. I want something that will exercise my whole body and can be used in short or long time frames for a good work out. I also want something that doesn't take up a lot of space & is easy to move around as necessary, and, yah, doesn't cost a fortune either. I really thought I struck gold w/ X-Factor. Bummer... the search continues.

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Weider X-factor Plus Home Gym

 

Weider X-factor Plus Home Gym

I also had to purchase this machine at Sports Authority due to being out of stock. I had no problems with assembly provided you follow instructions very closely, all the bolts and holes lined up perfectly, it took about 1 1/2 half hours to put together. The dip station arms are a little far apart for most people. I bought this machine to work out/repair my shoulder from rotator damage, it is perfect for that. It gives me an excellent upper and lower body workout, flys, curls, lats, pecs etc. Leg straps are ok, could have been better but no problems with them. I would have liked another set of handles so I don't have to change from upper to lower cables, so I will order another pair. Inspect the pully wheels for burrs and remove any with very a fine emory board to avoid wearing/pulling of the covering on the rubber bands. If there are burrs on the wheels they will show up on the bands very quiclky as a fuzzy area on the band covering. All in all this is a great machine taking up little space in my garage. Believe me this is not just a machine for younger people I am 64 and looking forward to getting up in my treestand this fall for the first time in 6 years. Best $219 I have ever spent.

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RDX Weighted Jacket 12KG Weight Training Exercise Vest

RDX Weighted Jacket 12KG Weight Training Exercise Vest

You get what you pay for and this weighted jacket certainly is cheap.


The zip came off in my hand when I opened the bag.

The vest was very rigid and bulky across the shoulders & I am an x-large t-shirt wearing broad shouldered fella. The vest restricts arm movement during press ups to the point where you are very wide armed and hyper-extending...risking shoulder trauma. It is useless for the likes of Burpees as there is no give...as the hips flex the vest hits you in the face.

I never actually got to go for a run in the vest because the second time I put it on, as I was fastening the waist strap the very flimsy buckle twisted and broke off! I was by no means being rough with it I was simply trying to use it for it's primary function.

I will certainly not be purchasing a replacement as I don't feel I received a faulty item, I feel the vest is a bad design.

This vest might be ok for anyone wanting to wear it for walking or for very gentle exercise but for someone like me who works with moderate to intense vigor this vest is no good....avoid!.

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Bodylastics (Genuine) 27 pcs *MMA TRAINING (328 lbs.

Bodylastics (Genuine) 27 pcs *MMA TRAINING (328 lbs.) Stackable Resistance Bands System with 12 Failsafe anti-snap exercise tubes, Heavy Duty components & DVD

I bought this set after injuring my shoulder with free weights. I am pretty strong after years of on-off free weights (300lbs+ bench press) and used to scoff at things like this without ever trying them. I was wrong.

These bands would challenge a gorilla, and you get all the 'nice' muscle soreness and pump of a free weights workout, but without all the painful joint and tendon related issues (especially noticeable as you get older).

The quality is exceptional, and all parts in the set have an almost industrial feel to them: solid aluminium carabina clips, thick webbing with metal grommets at stress points, full-length velcro strips that won't come off on the ankle straps, generous and well padded handles etc. All very impressive and it looks like a lot of thought has gone into the design.

Changing 'weight' takes a couple of seconds with the clips - much quicker than swapping disks on dumbbells.

You can do all your favourite exercises with lots of variations, and the way the bands can be used is ingenious.

Very short range exercises like shrugs, wrist curls or calf raises don't work so well as there's not enough distance to get a good stretch on the bands. Not a show stopper for me.

The door anchors work brilliantly, and are locked solid when the door is shut (attached to hinge side of door). Nothing creaks or bends.

Best of all, the whole set fits into a small holdall and weighs a few pounds. I've put my old iron dumbbells away in the garage now - I won't be going back to them.

Overall, this is a great alternative to free weights, even if you're already strong. The MMA kit probably offers more than you'll ever need for the price of a cheap exercise bench.

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Basics on Dumbbells

 

Rucanor Profi Vinyl Dumbbell Set - 12 kilograms

By Jared E. Ingram

Dumbbells are one of the many weight instruments used in weight training. They are handheld and could be used one at a time or one for each hand at the same time. The word 'dumbbell' originated during the time when athletes in an English town (Tudor, as the origin of the legend goes) had to take bell clappers off the bell to use them for their weight exercise. This practice leaves the bells unable to make a sound, and thus, dumb. Even after bell clappers are no longer used, the name stuck with the equipment.

Weight and size of dumbbells vary greatly depending on the type of dumbbells you would use. At present, there are three main types of this equipment: the adjustable dumbbells, the fixed-weight dumbbells, and the selectorized dumbbells. The first one has a metal bar with crosshatch pattern engravings as its central part. The weight plates or disks are slipped into the sides of the dumbbells. They are then locked into place by collars or clips. The weight could be adjusted from five (5) to fifty (50) pounds by adding plates to or removing plates from the handle. The second type is could be cast iron (the most expensive) or rigid plastic molded into the shape of dumbbell. The third type is another type of adjustable dumbbell. The only difference is that the weights are changed mechanically rather than by manual work, as is in the case of the first type.

Dumbbells are equipments which are truly helpful and practical, too. They are indeed very versatile equipment especially for those with schedules so tight they could not visit the neighborhood gym. You could do weights virtually anywhere - you could do some light lifting while watching TV or while at the office. Dumbbells could also prove to be more effective than weight machines. This is because unlike the machines which allows you to move only limitedly, the use of free weights rely heavily on the users and how these people make their movements as smooth and stable as possible.

Investing on certain things might help you make your dumbbell routines easier and safer. For instance, if you have bought a heavy set of dumbbells, you could buy a new set composed of lighter ones. Remember that not every part of your body could take the same weight. A bench could also help expand the kinds of exercises you could do. The ones which could recline or incline are the best buy. Stability balls, on the other hand, could help in developing your balance and strengthening your core.

However, one should always take extra caution whenever they lift dumbbells, no matter how light they might be. You have to seek you physician's advice especially if you are lifting for the first time. There are ailments which could be worsened by lifting, most common of which is back problems. Also, get an instructor or at least rely on credible online guidelines or home videos if you are a beginner. Experimenting too much on the first days of lifting might cause unwanted injury especially if your body has not yet coped up with the novel stress your routine is giving it.

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Adjustable Dumbbells - The Road To Fitness

 

  York Cast Iron Kit in a Case - 20 kg  

By Regis Pelletier

Fitness and wellness have been the craze for most, but getting fit and stunning physique can't be done overnight. There are lot of fitness classes and trainings one has to undergo to achieve the desired body physique. Strength training is one which effectively aid for faster metabolism and burning of calories. With the fast-pacing lifestyle of people nowadays, Adjustable Dumbbells allow fitness and wellness enthusiasts to be always in great shape with the comfort of home. These dumbbells are great innovations suited for individuals who value time, money but never settle for less in terms of product quality.

Most people would like to feel and look great, but most of us do not have the luxury of time and money to spend hours in a gym. The hassle also of sharing with a crowd of people is inevitable when doing your fitness regime in a gym. Now, it's time check out these wonderful innovations that most find to be amazing and great help in maintaining great body physique at the comforts of their own home. Say bye-bye to "no pain, no gain" that most of us would think to endure when enrolling in a gym fitness classes. Wellness and fitness are now at your hands, thanks to these adjustable dumbbells which are designed to effectively carry out fitness regimen with a notable result less the hassles.

These Adjustable Dumbbells are becoming in demand and gaining popularity in the fitness community. Dumbbells are available on different models with various sets of weights and functionalities. Available on the market today include the Cap Barbell 40-Pound Dumbbell Set, PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable 2.5 to 50-Pounds per Dumbbell Set, PowerBlock SportBlock 24 Adjustable 3 to 24-Pounds per Dumbbell Set, Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Adjustable Dumbbell, Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells.

Notable features of these dumbbells include its durable iron cast which is compactly designed, selector pin lets you change weights easily without losing momentum of your fitness routine, padded handle for wrist protection, rust and maintenance-free, eliminates the need for multiple dumbbells cluttering your workout space. These handy and space saving dumbbells are positively received by fitness enthusiasts not only because of its amazing features but the great result as well they get from using it.

Many who have tried using these Adjustable Dumbbells are satisfied with the results they get. Several users commend to be worth the money they spent. It is such a great solution to quick hand weight workouts at home. Some admire of its sturdy built that they believe that will last for a long period of time. Portability is also a great advantage, a user added. Some commented also on the product's strange gas-like smell when it came to them but it has been least of the worries, it can be easily cleaned.

These Adjustable Dumbbells proved to be great buddies for fitness buffs and enthusiasts who are greatly satisfied and happy not only with its excellent features but it also comes surprisingly affordable. These dumbbells are worth spending every penny, therefore commendable for a safe and great buy.

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