Exercise Equipment Reviews | Keeping Fit and Healthy

Sunny ASUNA 8730 Treadmill | Fold Flat Space-Saving Design

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Robert

The Sunny ASUNA 8730 Treadmill (or 8730G) from Sunny Health and Fitness is a slim, modern treadmill that offers both functionality and portability with a compact, foldable, and space-saving design. 8730G model is gold-colored, and the 8730 model is silver. The total user weight capacity is 220 pounds (100 kg) on its durable and robust frame.

With the powerful 2.5 horsepower motor, you can walk, jog or run at up to 8 mph speed on its low impact running deck with the shock absorption that won’t hurt your joints or knees. It will be safer and much more comfortable than running on hard surfaces like concrete.

The Sunny ASUNA 8730 features a smart modern LED-backlit touch capacitive display console with the four windows and the quick select touch buttons with the standard indicators of current speed, calories burned, total distance, and time exercised. You can view your exercise progress on the day to use the control panel in real-time.

The gold or silver Sunny Asuna 8730 Treadmill measures 40 H x 30.5 W x 59 L inches as assembled and 4.5 H x 30.5 W x 64 L inches as folded. And the running deck on measures 49 L x 17.75 W inches. There are two sets of multifunctional transportation wheels on the Asuna Treadmill that let you move it right, left, forward, or backward after being folded flat.

Marcy ME-1018RE Magnetic Rower | Get Your Heart Pumping

September 15, 2020 by Robert

Get your heart pumping and reap the benefits of a full-body cardio workout with the Marcy ME-1018RE Magnetic Rower. You’ll experience a muscle-building and fat-burning workout that’s unlike anything you’ve had before by adding this high-functioning rower to your home gym.

The ME-1018RE comes equipped with eight levels of manual magnetic resistance. A resistance control knob allows you to customize training sessions to suit your fitness needs. You can set the intensity of your workout with a simple turn of the knob.

The Marcy ME-1018RE Magnetic Rower features a contoured seat that ensures you stay comfortable throughout training while helping to maintain proper body alignment during exercise. This machine also has sturdy pedals that can accommodate feet of different sizes, granting you superior footing for precise motion when exercising.

The ME-1018RE foldable rowing machine includes a user-friendly LCD which tracks count, total count, calories, and time. There is also a scan mode that cycles through all the metrics. However, it does not have a pulse reading function.

Lifting Light vs Heavy Weight | Is one better than the other?

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 by Robert

Lifting Light vs Heavy Weight: Is one better than the other? Choosing a weight to work out with isn’t black or white – here’s what you should know.

When it comes to working out, there’s a lot of information out there about if you should or not — and it can get pretty confusing, fast. Some people opt for heavyweights when they want to achieve more visible muscles or “bulk” up, and some people are afraid to lift heavy weights for that exact reason.

Unfortunately, many women still believe the myth that lifting heavy weights will give them bulky muscles, so they choose light or no weights that promises “long, lean muscles” instead.

But is any of this information even true? (not really). Choosing the right weight for you to lift is all about how you’re working out, not the number on the dumbbells.

Mr. Captain Rowing Machine | Water Resistance Rower

September 10, 2020 by Robert

The Mr. Captain Rowing Machine is a water resistance rower with a Vintage Oak wooden frame that is a very sturdy, durable, modern, and functional rower with an ergonomic design. Mr. Captain Rowing Machine weighs 58.5 pounds, has a 320-pound user weight capacity, and measures 82 L x 22 W x 20 H inches.

It has a flywheel inside the water tank to offer you a quiet and smooth workout with plenty of resistance and the sound of water that will give you the feeling of rowing outdoors on the water. The oak construction absorbs the potential vibrations and sounds, while the rower remains firm during a workout.

There are three modes available on this machine; “Manual, Interval Custom, and Target”. These let you manage your time and achieve your goals faster. The Bluetooth compatible console tracks time, strokes per minute, total strokes, calories burned, distance, and pulse. However, for a pulse reading, you’ll require an HR chest strap, which sells separately.

Make the most out of your workout as it comes with an ergonomic seat, active recoil system, and height-adjustable footplates with straps. After working out on this rower, you can easily store it vertically in one corner of the house, thanks to its transport wheels at the base. The water can remain in the tank while stored vertically.

Bowflex Max Trainer M3 | Burns 2.5x More Calories

September 9, 2020 by Robert

The Bowflex Max Trainer M3 is the most affordable option in the Max Trainer line. It doesn’t have all the features and programs of the M5, M7, or M8, but it still offers zero joint impact and burns a lot of calories in a short workout.

The M3 is a superior alternative to an elliptical, and in many respects, it achieves that goal. An independent study found that people working out at the same intensity for the same amount of time burned 2.5x the calories on the Max Trainer than on the elliptical.

The Bowflex M3 comes with two workout programs, Manual and Max Interval (for automatic interval training). The machine also allows you to choose from 8 resistance levels to adjust the difficulty of the workout. As you build up your stamina and get in better shape over time, you can gradually crank up the resistance to keep reaching higher levels.

The display is well-designed and includes easy to read indicators for calories burned and your burn rate (a good measure for intensity). You can monitor your heart rate with the included chest strap. This is less convenient than having the machine automatically measuring it for you through the contact grips, but chest straps are also more accurate.