Livestrong LS5.0U Upright Bike

 

Livestrong LS5.0U Upright Bike 

I spent a lot of time reading reviews on exercise bikes, but ultimately decided on this...I'm glad I did! This bike is solidly built and offers some features that the pricier bikes, like the Sole Fitness B94 Exercise Bike don't, as that was the other bike I considered. I found a store to try out the Sole B94 in person and was not impressed, especially with it being priced at $250 more. Livestrong is made by Johnson, which is great manufacturer of fitness equipment. Unlike Schwinn fitness bikes, this one is stable and intelligently designed. The water bottle holder is out of the way, the handlebars are sturdy and can handle spirited riding, there is a spot for your iPod to rest, a magazine/book rest, and a display that shows everything you need. One note, they used to include a USB stick to upload your workout data and I thought it was missing from my box. When I called customer support she informed me that even though it clearly states in the manual that a USB stick is included, they have stopped doing that. That was a little disappointing, but she offered to send me one free of charge. You can use any USB stick with it...doesn't have to be just theirs, but it is nice to have a dedicated one for the bike. Enjoy your workout!

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Kettler Favorit Rowing Machine

Kettler Favorit Rowing Machine

I got my Favorit about 5 days after I ordered it and when I went to put it together I realized that a piece was missing (the bar to hold the foot pedals on). So I called customer service and they sent me one free of charge the next day. I was a little disappointed because I was excited to use it but couldn't without something to put my feet on. So I waited another 5 or so days and I got that part.

After using it I realized the right shock absorber wasn't working correctly, and it started losing more pressure within a few day to where it was unusable. I emailed customer service this time and they sent me a new shock right away.

Since then I haven't had any problems, the machine works great and I've been using it about 3 weeks daily with the new shock. The customer service was really great, which is why I decided not to take off a star. I think I might have gotten a returned machine. It was obviously a dud either way, everything else about the experience was so high quality it's hard to believe this sort of thing would happen regularly.

I wanted to respond to the other review about the resistance adjustment too (because I was worried about this when I was reading them). When I was talking to the customer service lady on the phone the first time, I told her that I had gotten two of the wrong bolts. There are a set of bolts for putting the arms on with tooth that goes all the way up the bolt (this is also used for the resistance knobs), and another set for the arms that only has tooth about a third of the way up. I hadn't gotten any of the second type, but I had two extra of the first type. She said that they replaced those because people were accidentally using the the bolts without the full tooth on the resistance adjustment, which wouldn't work because you can't screw it down all the way. So the people who were complaining about the resistance just didn't follow the instructions.

Also, people seemed to make a big deal out of the instructions but they're very clear with good pictures, diagrams of the bolts you need to use, etc. Seems to me they must never have had to partially assemble anything. All you have to do was bolt the arms, legs, and foot pedals on. It's mostly assembled when you get it. Be careful to put the arms on the correct way, though, the bend should face forward like in the picture.

Overall I'm very glad I bought this machine. I read a lot of reviews on a lot of the cheaper ($100 - $200) piston rowing machines and they were all complaining about their machines degrading within a week of two of getting it, like broken wheels on the seats and shocks leaking oil and loud squeaks and that's why I decided to pay a bit more. The Favorit is really quiet, and obviously build to last. The resistance is good too, at its lowest setting it's pretty easy, so you can do an aerobic workout, and on it's highest setting I can hardly pull it back. I have it set around the middle right now so it's like a weight machine. You can even sit on it backwards and do a bench press. And if you have problems with it, you'll have a really great support center to work with.

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Stamina 1215 Orbital Rowing Machine with Free Motion Arms

Stamina 1215 Orbital Rowing Machine with Free Motion Arms

I bought this Stamina 1215 rower two weeks ago. After 10 days of use, the rollers that allow the seat to move up and down the frame as one rows collapsed. Naturally I'd already tossed out all the packing materials and the box. Oh, well. What I did was, I transplanted the arms, and the hydraulic resistance units (think cheap shock absorbers) onto a 20-year old Altero rower - the resistance units for that gave up some time ago, and that company is out of business, but now it's back on the road, using the Stamina's resistance units. Compared to this one, that old Altero is built like a tank. This one is, in my estimation, worth maybe $15. Yes, it's less expensive than the similar Kettler, and which now wish I'd sprung for; but it's also not worth the $279 currently being charged for it, in my estimation. All the parts are cheap and designed to be sold, as opposed to having been designed to be used. The "computer" is a cheapie and its little screen is tough to see. Do yourself a favor: Give this one a pass. It's a horrible piece of crap.

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Gym80 Circular Vertical Chest Press and Row - Ex Demo

 

Gym80 Circular Vertical Chest Press and Row - Ex Demo

By Janine Rose Morley

Long Arm Sewing Machine Perfect For Quilting

When a person wants to carry out small, detailed quilting the long arm sewing machine is ideal. They can be very expensive and cost in the thousands. They are also large and take up a lot of room within the home.

Quilting is a specialised tradition that goes back many centuries. When quilting is carried out, a long arm sewing machine does the hard work for you. Although regular sewing machines will do the job, when you really want to specialize it is best to buy a long arm sewing machine. Most will let you quilt pieces up to 18 inches in depth.

This means the user no longer has to do the hard job of sandwiching the quilt. Long arm machines are not just able to do all over design, but can now do a wide variety of designs. They are similar to the basic domestic sewing machine with the difference being the space between the back and the sewing head is larger. Another difference is that they have four pairs of wheels on runners that make it easier to carry around.

These are ideal to use within the home for home quilting work. Many people love the them because it does the hard work for you. Most home quilters find that moving the quilt sandwich underneath the needle is difficult whereas with these particular quilters, the sandwich is suspended between rollers and the user moves the machine around.

A lot of them used to be operated by hand but, now they don't. This makes it much more easier to do quilting. The design work carried out on a long arm sewing machine is much more advanced than it ever used to be. Therefore quilting has increased in popularity in more recent years.

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Gym80 Circular Vertical Chest Press and Row - Ex Demo

Gym80 Circular Vertical Chest Press and Row - Ex Demo

Product Features

• * Easy to teach a group exercise class for the instructor/ teacher * Easy to use for the students * Completely safe with no weight stacks or tensioning required * No set up adjustments for handles or seats -- just sit on it and start moving! * Works muscle groups in the forward and backwards action (agonist and antagonist) so each machine does 2 exercises improving space efficiency * Portable so can be moved into storage or to the side of a room when not in use
• * Space efficient - each machine has a small footprint so you can fit them into small spaces
• * No maintenance - the equipment requires no maintenance
• * Durable and reliable and will withstand usage typical of a school environment
• * Air resistance can be adjusted if required on six effort levels

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Keys Fitness Seated Preacher Curl Bench Light Commercial

Keys Fitness Seated Preacher Curl Bench Light Commercial

By Suzan Michaels

Long arm quilting is the term used to describe a method of quilting where the quilting machine moves across the surface of the quilt to stitch the layers together. The layers are held securely attached to a quilting frame as the machine works.

This method lends a lot of versatility, as it brings together the creative aspect of hand quilting with the speed and beautiful accuracy of a quilting machine.

Many different brands are available, with differing options and price points. A few of the general features you'll want to consider are:

• Space: These machines take up a great deal of floor space, as they are attached to a frame that holds the quilt layers in place. You'll need to measure carefully, and keep in mind that you'll need some "elbow room" so that you can safely and easily operate the machine.
• Frame type: Some are steel, others are made of wood. Your environment may give you a clue as to the best choice! A lot of humidity in your environment might dictate a choice of a metal or metal alloy rather than a wooden frame construction. Secondly, consider the weight of the frame, as well as the mechanical aspects: Is it easy to adjust? To move the quilt as needed?
• Price: Long arm machines are more expensive than the portable models. These can range from $1,000 for a low-end, hobby-based model up to $15,000 or even more for a top-of-the-line professional model. The higher price tag can be well justified if you are planning to offer custom quilting as a business, as you may be able to significantly improve your production with a more sophisticated machine.

Your choice of machine will be much simpler once you have considered the factors listed above.

You can find your perfect model by researching online, by visiting local dealers or by seeking out trade shows that allow public attendance...or by a combination of these methods.

Many dealers will let you test machines to help you choose the one that suits you best. Attending a trade show will give you the opportunity to look over several different brands and models, with the possibility of some hands-on experimentation.

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