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Spirit Treadmill Reviews

2009-07-05T15:38:00.000-07:00

Spirit has been making treadmills for over 20 years now and have a reputation of putting together a high quality machine. They are part of the same company that makes the poplular Sole treadmills and produce the same high level treadmill as is expected from the Sole brand. Spirit has been an innovator in since the beginning being the first company to offer heart rate monitors for their treadmills.

We have recently put together a page that list the different treadmills that Spirit has to offer. Read our Spirit treadmills review to learn more about these great machines.

All the best

Smooth 9.45 TV Treadmill Review

2009-07-05T08:26:00.000-07:00

The Smooth 9.45 TV treadmill is basically the same treadmill as the 94.5 ST with the exception that a 15" LCD TV is included with the machine. The added TV is a plus but really does not justify the $600 price increase.

Read our Smooth 9.45 TV treadmill review to see what we like and do not like about this machine.

Smooth 9.45 ST Treadmilll review

2009-07-04T07:48:00.000-07:00

Smooth Fitness continues to put out high quality treadmills and the Smooth 9.45 ST is one of the top treadmills that they offer. The treadmill is loaded with great features and comes with a powerful 3.0 HP motor that is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Read our full Smooth 9.45 ST Treadmill review to see why we gave this treadmill our highest rating. The design, durability and warranty make this treadmill one well worth considering.

Quinton Treadmill Reviews

2009-07-03T07:41:00.000-07:00

The Quinton treadmills have been around since the 1950's and are predominantly known in the medical industry. Many of the Quinton treadmills are used for cardiac stress test and other health test in hospitals across the nation. Their treadmills are durable, quiet and well designed.

Read our Quinton treadmills review to learn more about these amazing machines. We go into the history of the treadmill and outline some of the key features on why many people prefer the Quinton treadmill over any other brand.

Landice Treadmill Reviews

2009-07-02T07:31:00.000-07:00

Landice has been producing high quality treadmills for over 40 years now. They manufacture high-end treadmills that can be found in many health clubs across the nation. Landice is an American based company that still manufactures all of their treadmills in America.

Read our Landice treadmill review to see what their treadmills have to offer. The Landice treadmills are not cheap but are well worth the investment if you are in the market for a high-end treadmill.

Treadmill Comparisons

2009-06-30T07:16:00.000-07:00

We have added number of new treadmill reviews lately and the best place to view them on our site is under our treadmill comparisons page. The treadmill reviews on the page have been broken down into individual sections that are based on the treadmill's price. For most of us price is always a factor when making a large purchase so this model seemed like the most logical way to sort our treadmill comparisons page.

The treadmill models that are linked, and have a star rating, on the page have a separate review page which goes into detail on what we did or did not like about that particular treadmill. For the models that are not linked the review pages will be added soon.

All the best

Bowflex TreadClimber Review

2009-06-30T06:52:00.000-07:00

For those that have not seen the Bowflex TreadClimber it is a hybrid machine that is a treadmill, elliptical trainer and stair stepper. The TreadClimber comes in four different models (TC1000, TC3000, TC5000 and TC5300). The entry level model is the TC1000 which comes with a minimal programming features where the top-of-the-line model is the TC5300 which contains more features and a larger walking surface.

The Bowflex TreadClimber is moderately priced with the basic model costing around $1500. That price really is a great deal if you consider what it would cost you to buy a decent treadmill, stair stepper and elliptical trainner. However, many of the reviews that we have come across list some potential issues with the TreadClimber. Read our full Bowflex TreadClimber review to see what we do and do not like about these machines.

All the best.

The FIRM Wave Review

2009-06-25T05:40:00.000-07:00

The FIRM Wave is an interesting product that is produced by the successful FIRM Fitness Studio. At first glances the product seems nothing more than another exercise gimmick but when you take a closer look at what the WAVE has to offer it is quite impressive.

The Wave is designed for both cardio and strength training. It relies heavily on balance and over time develops the underused stabilizer muscles. The workouts are challenging and the product claims of seeing results within your first 10 workouts are realistic.

Read our full FIRM Wave review to see exactly while we like this exerciser.

All the best.

Smooth 6.45 Treadmill Review

2009-06-23T07:29:00.000-07:00

Smooth Fitness puts out a lot of high quality treadmills and the Smooth 6.45 is an example of what a great mid-range treadmill should be. The newer treadmill has a longer deck then its predecessor, the Smooth 6.25 treadmill, and comes with better shock absorption on the running surface. For a limited Smooth Fitness is offering deals on their latest treadmill model.

We have recently put together a review for the 6.45 treadmill. Check out our Smooth 6.45 review page for the latest specs on this treadmill. We outline why we think this treadmill is such an attractive buy.

Bowflex Treadmill Review

2009-06-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Bowflex has been around since the mid-1980's and has received a great amount of popularity due to the design of their multifunction home gyms. Home gyms are not the only exercise equipment products that Bowflex produces. They also are responsible for the popular TreadClimber and several high qualitty treadmills.

Although the Bowflex brand does not offer a large variety of different treadmills compared to many of the other treadmill manufactures, what they do offer is not only well built but also aesthetically pleasuing to the eye. Read our full Bowflex treadmills review to see what we did and did not like. We have also included a list of features that the Bowflex line offers.

Precor Treadmills

2009-06-21T07:34:00.000-07:00

Precor produces a variety of high-end treadmills for both the commercial and home environments. Their treadmills are very durable and designed for a lot of use and abuse. The Precor treadmills can be found in various health clubs across the nation (my health club is no exception). The cardio section of the gym that I belong to is lined up with all kinds of exercise equipment from the Precor brand. I have used them for years and Precor really does know how to make a quality exercise machine.

Read our full Precor treadmill review page to see what we do and do not like about this brand. They are expensive but in this case you do get what you pay for.

All the best.

Weslo Treadmill Reviews

2009-06-21T07:11:00.000-07:00

Weslo is a sister company to the very popular ProForm treadmill line. Both companies are a subsidiary of Icon Health and Fitness which also owns the Nordic Trac, Epic and Rebook brands. Weslo puts out some of the least expensive treadmills available today but if you have the extra money, and can only afford a budget treadmill, we recommend taking a closer look at the ProForm brand.

Read our full Weslo treadmills review to see what we do and do not like about this brand.

All the best.

Proform Treadmills Review

2009-06-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

The ProForm treadmills are an attractive buy due to their economical pricing. I personally own one of their older Crosswalk treadmills and it is more than ample enough to meet my needs. However, those that are the more serious runner types will be best suited looking at the mid to high-end treadmills. The ProForm treadmills really suit best those that plan to use them for walking or moderate use.

You can read the full ProForm treadmill review here to find out if this is the treadmill that will most likely meet your needs.

All the best,
Gerald

P90X Review

2009-06-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

P90X is an extreme workout program that focuses on training the entire body. The program comes with 12 workout videos that cover everything from the chest to the arms and the back to the legs. The workouts even include cardio and yoga workouts to mix things up a bit.

Not only does P90X focus on your workouts but it also puts an emphasis on your diet too. This is a well balanced program that doesn't give you a bunch of lip service with embellished claims that do not produce results. Instead the P90X program is honest from the get go letting you know that it is not for everyone. It is designed for those that are willing to dig deep and sacrifice for the body of their dreams.

If you want to know if this program really works then we invite you to read our P90X review for additional details. We cover everything from the workouts to the nutrition program and list a few things that you should expext from this program.

All the best.

Treadmill Reviews by Brand

2009-06-13T15:14:00.000-07:00

We have made some design changes to the One4Fitness website and we are pretty excited for the new changes that are coming in the near future. One of the new pages that we are currently adding is a hub page for treadmill ratings by their individual brands. This page is still a work-in-progress and will be fully upudated in the near future.

The treadmill reviews by brand page will link to a review hub page for the different treadmill manufactures. For example, the review by brand page contains a link for the Smooth treadmills. The Smooth treadmill page will list a link for each one of the Smooth Fitness treadmills that have been reviewed. This is just one of the little changes that we have made to the website to help readers find the information that they are looking for. We will post more about our changes in the near future.

Body Vibes Review

2009-06-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

Our latest reveiw is for the Body Vibes flex support belt. The once "As Seen on TV" product is no longer available but still can be acquired of of market places like eBay. The Body Vibes belt is designed give the abdominal muscles vibrations every time they relax or your posture becomes laxed. The concept behind the belt is that you will contract your abdominal muscles hence strenghtening the abs and burning away unwanted belly fat.

Our review was not favorable for this product. You can read why we saw this product as nothing more than a weight loss gimmick at One4Fitness.com. Those still determined to pick up one of these belts off of eBay or another similar market place will be glad to know that the belt does offer at least one benefit, it's just not weigth loss.

Take me to the full Body Vibes review

All the best.

Smooth 5.45 Treadmill review

2009-06-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

We are currently working on updating the Smooth treadmills review page with the latest models. We still have information on the older treadmills in case someone is trying to acquire one of the discontinued models off of eBay, Craiglist or something like that. Over the next month we will build out our reviews for the individual treadmills. We are kicking off our reviews with the Smooth 5.45 treadmill but will be adding many more reviews for a variety of brands in the near future.

For those that are not familiar with Smooth Fitness, they are known for producing quality treadmills at around a 40-45% savings to the customer. They are able to pass on those types of savings because they now only sell directly over the internet from the manufacture. If you have never heard of Smooth Fitness we recommend that you check them out. Our current reviews are for their treadmills but they are also known for their ellipticals and exercise bikes. We will be reviewing most of their products in the future but in the mean time you can read our Smooth 5.45 treadmill review here.

All the best,
Gerald

Ab Circle Pro Review

2009-06-06T21:05:00.000-07:00

Our latest review covers one of the more recent "As Seen on TV" exercise gimmicks called the Ab Circle Pro. We do not have an issue with whether or not the exerciser actually works out the abdominal muscles, the real problem is with the bold claims on how this exercise equipment will reduce your stomach fat in just a matter of weeks.

Exercise gimmicks and fads have been around for a long time now and some of the claims advertised are just too good to be true. Anyone that has lost a great deal of body fat knows that it takes a very disciplined diet and hard work to achieve great results. The problem is that a lot of exercise equipment, like the Ab Circle Pro, promises the same type of results with very little effort at all.

You can read our full Ab Circle Pro review here. We cover in full detail on why we do not like this particular exercise equipment

All the best

Is the BodyBugg worth the money?

2009-05-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

This weeks review is on the calorie management system called the BodyBugg. My wife and I both purchased the BodyBugg some time back and found it to be a very useful tool to accurately tracking the amount of calories that our bodies burned in a day. Unfortunately you will still need to keep track of the number of calories consumed so keeping a food journal is a must. There is no way to sugar coat it, food journals are a lot of work. However if done properly with a system like the BodyBugg, the results will pay off in the long run.

You can read the full BodyBugg review here. I have outlined what I found to be the key advantages and some of the disadvantages with this device. I have also included the prices that we were faced with when we purchased our BodyBuggs.

All the best,
Gerlad

Crunchless Abs Review

2009-05-23T04:59:00.000-07:00

Crunchless Abs is a series of workout videos and DVD's created by celebrity fitness trainer Linda LaRue. The videos focus on strengthening and toning the abdominal core with a series of exercises that exclude, no big surprise here, crunches. Now before anyone jumps on the bandwagon to start hating crunches, it is important to note that they are a good exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles. The real issue with solely using crunches is that they do not work out all of the adnominal muscles. The DVD's take the workouts to a new level insuring that all areas of the abdomen and lower back are properly trained.

However, although the Crunchless Abs workouts aim to effectively train the entire core muscles, that is not to say that program does not have its faults too. The reviews for the workout videos are mixed and you might be surprised to find out what the number one complaint is. Be sure to read our entire summary for the Crunchless Abs review to find out if this is the right video for you.

Slendertone Flex Abdominal Belt Review

2009-05-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

This past week we put together a review on the Slendertone Flex abdominal belt. The abdominal belt falls under the same categories as the Ab Energizer, Sauna Pro Belt and AbTronic. We are usually cautious about these types of exercise equipment because on the surface they appear to claim giving miraculous results with little or no effort at all (when in reality these belts never seem to live up to the expectations).

The Slendertone Flex belt however is is a different bread in its class, the first to be approved by the FDA, and doesn't make outrageous claims like some of its predecessors. We have collected numerous reviews for this belt and you can read our summary at the link below.

Slendertone Flex review

Until next time.
Gerald

Gymform Plus Review

2006-12-06T15:27:00.000-08:00

The Gymform Plus falls under the same category as other review items like the Velform Sauna Belt, Ab Energizer and other electro-muscular abdominal exerciser products. If you have read our reviews on the Velform Sauna Belt, Ab Energizer and others then you are all ready aware that we are not a fan of these types of exercisers. Our biggest beef with these types of products is that they promise miraculous gains with minimum effort from you. There is no such thing as a magic pill and any product that promotes great achievements with no effort from you is only giving you false promises.

Read the Gymform Plus review

Body Bow Review

2006-12-03T12:59:00.000-08:00

The Body Bow is a piece of exercise equipment that resembles a double-sided compound bow. The Body Bow fitness system is designed to workout and sculpt the arms, shoulders, chest, abs and lower body.

Key Features
Tones the arms, chest abs and legs
Portable (only weighs 4 pounds)
Variable Resistance (from 5 to 95 pounds)
Instructional Video

Click here to read the full review

Red Exerciser Review

2006-12-03T12:56:00.000-08:00

The Red Ab exerciser is a new exercise machine that is designed to target the core muscles (abdomen and outer obliques). The ab machine consist of 24 different exercises that focus on the core muscles while also working the arms, shoulders and legs.

A few of the key features
24 different exercises, each focused on different core muscles RED Exerciser also works out arms, shoulders, hip and legs for fabulous results Works an entire abdominal muscle system for maximum effectiveness. Easy to use Use it while watching TV for fast easy workouts The 16" seat with deep memory foam padding is comfortable

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The Bean Exercise Equipment Review

2006-12-01T16:21:00.000-08:00

The Bean is a unique exercise equipment that gives you the ability to perform a wide range of workouts. The Bean not only focuses on your abdominal core but also provides great workouts for the lower body and back. Whether you are already in great shape or just getting started with your fitness goals the Bean exercisor is designed to give everyone a great workout.

Read the full review