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XTERRA MB550 Indoor Cycle Review: The Perfect Blend of Performance and ComfortLooking for a way to rev up your workouts without leaving the house? The XTERRA MB550 Indoor Cycle might be precisely what you need. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting to dip your toes into indoor cycling, this bike packs a punch when it comes to results and reliability.
The Concept2 RowErg Rowing Machine Review: Meet the Gold Standard in RowersIf there’s one name everyone recognizes in rowing machines, it’s Concept2. The RowErg Rowing Machine with standard legs is often the first machine that comes to mind—and for good reason. Built to last and engineered for regular, heavy use, this rower delivers performance and durability you’ll notice from your very first session.
The Inspire Fitness M5 Multi-Gym is a versatile, all-inclusive, 2-stack piece that suits home and commercial gyms. Built with a unique combination of fixed exercises and free-motion movements, the M5 can work for big and small muscle groups.
Fixed pressing helps develop size and strength, while free motion movements engage smaller muscles and improve mobility. Also featured is the seated leg curl station for shaping glutes and strengthening hamstring muscles.
A patented dual back pad tilt is also standard for superior fit and comfort. Its construction features 11 gauge steel for its frame, nylon pulleys (not plastic), 2000lb tensile strength cables, and precision ball bearings in its press arm pivot.
The M5 is not only highly functional, but it’s an eye-catching addition to any home or commercial gym. The space-saving “L” shaped design makes the M5 Multi Gym one of the most impactful machines with one of the smallest footprints.
The Octane Fitness ZR8 Zero Runner is a hybrid of a treadmill and an elliptical, so you get the best of both – a correct running motion without the impact. It is a powerful tool that enables runners to manage repetitive impact forces better that, over time, can damage the body.
Replicate actual running motion by fully extending your lower leg and kicking up your heel – just like you do outside. Whether running outside or inside, one thing you get is the jarring impact. Run more competent on the Zero Runner by supplementing high impact outside runs with lower impact.
With the Zero Runner, you don’t suffer from the high-impact running forces yet can enjoy the natural, free feeling of pure running. Treadmills do not offer a zero-impact running experience or the ability to help you learn more about your running.
The electronic personal training features are impressive. Through SmartLink, you have access to 35 training programs. These workouts are Endurance, Toning, and Active Recovery. These programs will automatically recalibrate if you get off track, thus, ensuring you benefit fully from each exercise.
I like the Inspire Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer for serious weight lifters as it comes with dual independent 160-pound weight stacks. They function separately, so you can use both stacks or work on one side of your body. Furthermore, the weight stacks are upgradeable from 160 to 210 pounds each.
Even a force multiplier feature allows you to double the amount of resistance. In other words, the maximum weight that the Inspire Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer will enable you to lift is 800 pounds (including the upgrade and force multiplier).
The Inspire Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer also features a Smith bar that connects with a weight stack. Most Smith bars use free weights, which can be quite a pain, but not with the Inspire Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer. The Smith bar connects to the weight stack to make doing presses easy. The Smith bar also features a top lockout feature, so you can keep it out of the way when not in use.
Moreover, it also comes with various safety catches if you drop it. When it comes to doing presses, the Inspire Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer is one of the safest machines. The FT2 requires an optional, highly adjustable bench for your incline and bench presses.