Posts tagged Fitness
Infomercial Insanity: The Health Bow
May 19th
It’s that time of the week again – time for some more Infomercial Insanity.
I really love writing these posts as I have a real love / hate relationship with many of these products. Some truly crack me up, but on the flip side some also really piss me off. Who knows when the insanity is going to end!
Last time around I reviewed The Total Gym which I thought was okay, but not really necessary. I generally like to give consumers the benefit of the doubt, but when I see products like the Health Bow, I do question what part of the brain More >
Infomercial Insanity: The Ab Circle Pro
May 5th
It’s time for one of my favorite posts – Infomercial Insanity, my take on some of the gadgets and gizmos out there that promise to get you fit and trimmed!
Last time around we looked at The Tower 200 (which received a positive review) and today I’m looking at the Ab Circle Pro. But is it worth your hard earned cash?
Get With The Program: The Join The Band Workout
May 4th
Hi there! It’s Get With The Program time again. This workout was literally created in my driveway the other day when time ran short and I used my resistance bands and my bodyweight for an awesome workout. As I’ve mentioned before, I love the feel of using bands instead of traditional weights. Plus they’re portable, cheap, and super easy to use.
For this workout I had limited time, so for those of you on the go, or perhaps away on vacation or a business trip, it’s perfect. It should only take about 35 – 40 minutes and of course it’s a More >
Infomercial Insanity: Tower 200
Apr 29th
It’s Infomercial Insanity time again; where I give a popular fitness product my thumbs up – or down. Today I’m taking on The Tower 200, produced by Body By Jake.
Yes, Body By Jake is still around and the brainchild of actor Jake Steinfeld. He’s been a fitness personality since the 1980’s and is also responsible for many other products like the Cardio Cruiser and the Ab Scissor in addition to hosting several TV shows.
Let’s see what the 53-year-old Brooklyn native’s latest fitness product is all about.
Get With The Program: The 4 Quarters Workout
Apr 28th
It’s been a while since I posted my last Get With The Program workout – but don’t worry this one will make up for lost time!
Today’s workout is all about ENDURANCE; it has 4 circuits, or 4 exercises, each with 25 repetitions!
You basically have two muscle fiber types; those that are responsible for explosive power and strength, and others that provide more muscular endurance. Heavier weight and lower reps build more strength, while lighter weight and higher reps build endurance.
This circuit style – full body workout will challenge and improve your stamina due to the higher reps, and tap More >
Are All Exercises Created Equal?
Apr 22nd
In my recent “Are All Calories Created Equal” post, I discussed how important it was to understand the quality of various calories, their benefits, and how to use them in an intelligent eating regimen. As my piece made clear – no, not all calories are created equal.
Guess what? The same holds true when it comes to various forms of exercise. Each modality, or form, has a specific function and provides unique benefits to the human body. There is a lot of crossover, meaning that some forms have multiple benefits, while others are a bit more one-dimensional.
I’ve never been a believer More >
Infomercial Insanity: Bowflex
Apr 19th
It’s time for another installment of Infomercial Insanity, where I review a popular fitness product and give you the pros and cons of each piece of equipment. Today it’s the Bowflex, the famous workout system that promises to train your whole body.
But is the Bowflex worth its price tag and will you get results? Here’s the Angry Trainer take…
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Infomercial Insanity: The Ab Belt
Apr 12th
Hey there! Last week I introduced you to a new strand here on ATF called Infomercial Insanity, where I review a fitness product and judge it merits, or lack of!
First up was the infamous Shake Weight and it received a totally insane rating. Today, I’m talking about the AB Belt, a belt that literally shocks your abdominals with little jolts of electricity and promises a six-pack in just 6 weeks. Oh boy…
