The Grip Isometric Resistance Upper Body Strengthener

Isometric resistance training is a superior strength building technique that is also much easier on the joints than other more stressful forms of exercise such as weight training. The Grip Isometric Resistance Upper Body Strengthener is a new isometric resistance trainer from Hammacher Schlemmer that combines advanced technology with this proven form of strength building exercise.

The Isometric Resistance Upper Body Strengthener is an effective way to achieve a muscle-strengthening upper body workout without all the stress and wear and tear on your joints, ligaments and tendons. To use the device you push and pull on the isometric resistance trainer’s handle grips without moving your upper body joints. This creates the same strength-building resistance training as free weights without the stressful and potentially damaging impact on your joints.

This low impact device is also perfect for improving bone density and recovering from muscle loss. The isometric trainer can be used to perform up to 23 different exercises that help strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders, chest, and back. The Grip Isometric Resistance Upper Body Strengthener has a programmable timer and will automatically monitor the applied force. It displays the readouts from your workout on the integrated backlit LCD  allowing you to set important workout goals and measure your progress.

The isometric resistance trainer runs on one 9-volt battery. Weighing only 2 1/2 pounds, the isometric resistance upper body strengthener is a powerful and effective electronic fitness device with a convenient, compact and portable design.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $59.95

The Kuat Bicycle Bottle Lock

 

If you think you can leave your bicycle leaning against a lamp post and run into the mini mart to grab a Gatorade, you are probably underestimating the frequency of bicycle theft that still occurs every day. In fact, in many locales, bicycle theft is actually on the rise. This may be due to the down economy we’re all struggling through these days. And bicycles are popular marks with the criminals because they can still sell the bicycle even after it has been broken down into parts.

If you own an expensive more state of the art mountain bicycle, it’s especially advisable that you take a bicycle lock with you and secure your bicycle whenever and wherever you stop.

The bicycle locks that we’re most familiar with typically consist of a simple cable and carrying it around is kind of a hassle. If not in use, the bicycle lock will be coiled around the frame of the bicycle which can be a nuisance for the cyclist. We’ve found a great solution called the Bicycle Bottle Lock from Kuat.

The Bicycle Bottle Lock looks like a water bottle but inside is a coiled up cable that is 1.5 meters long and the bottle itself is constructed with a sturdy plastic coated steel material. When you need to use it, simple pull out the cable and secure it with the Bottle Lock’s built in lock. With the Bicycle Bottle Lock, you won’t have to worry about the bicycle cable tangling inconveniently around your bike frame, always getting in your way.

The Bicycle Bottle Lock comes in black, white and pink which will look stylish on your bicycle. On top of that, the designers of the Bottle Lock have included a convenient storage compartment at the base of the bottle. This small compartment will allow you to keep the keys to the Bottle Lock and other small items.

Available: Amazon

Price: $29.00

 

The Hideaway Elliptical Trainer

The Hideaway Elliptical Trainer is a compact elliptical trainer that provides the same lower leg motion as the full sized counterparts that you find in the fitness and workout clubs. But for many of us with limited space to keep a full sized workout machine permanently setup in our home, the small compact size of the Hideway Elliptical Trainer enables you to hide the machine in a closet or stow under a bed when not in use.

You can definitely get a great aerobic workout on a treadmill, stair climber or elliptical trainer, but these machines are very expensive and bulky in size to have in the home. The Hideaway Elliptical Trainer provides you the same great workout at a very affordable low cost compared to the full sized machines. And the ability to store and hide the elliptical trainer away when not in use solves the space problem many of us have in the home.

Unlike the full sized elliptical trainers, the Hideaway Elliptical Trainer doesn’t have hand rails enabling it to squeeze into tight spaces when not in use. The open foot pad design also forces you to keep your balance as you stride which simultaneously works your abdominal muscles. And that’s actually an extra workout benefit that even the full sized machines don’t provide.

The well constructed and sturdy steel frame supports up to 250 pounds. The elliptical trainer also has a tension dial that lets you adjust the intensity of your workout. You can keep track of your workout progress with the LCD screen as it scrolls through the number of strides per minute, total number of strides, exercise time and calories burned.

See The Hideaway Elliptical Trainer in Action

The Hideaway Elliptical Trainer gives you an invigorating aerobic and core workout then stores away out of sight. And like every product offered by Hammacher Schlemmer, the Hideway Elliptical Trainer comes with a lifetime guarantee which assures you this equipment is designed to last and constructed with top-notch quality!

Available: Hammacher

Price: $129.95

 

 

The FINIS Tempo Trainer Pro

 

The FINIS Tempo Trainer Pro is an audible pacing device specially developed to help competitive swimmers find their right pace for their strokes. The FINIS Tempo Trainer Pro is water proof and is light enough to float on water should the swimmer loose it during practice. Although almost all of the device’s features are customized to meet the needs of swimmers; bikers and runners can also benefit from the Tempo Trainer Pro. As exhibited by all champions, a steady and consistent pace will win the race and the Tempo Trainer Pro will make you a champion.

The FINIS Tempo Trainer Pro has a very loud beep that can be clearly heard under water. As the name of the device implies, the Tempo Trainer is similar to a metronome. The human brain naturally hones in on the consistent and repetitive tempo emitted by the device which actually helps you stay in the zone.

You can adjust the Tempo Trainer Pro to function in three different paces or modes, depending on your stamina and fitness level. The first mode is called Mode 1 which produces one beep in strokes per second. Next is Mode 2 which produces three beeps in strokes per second. Lastly, there is Mode 3 which produces a single beep in strokes per minute.

The FINIS Tempo Trainer Pro also comes with a replaceable battery, which makes this gadget easy to maintain for the long run. Another exciting feature on the Tempo Trainer Pro is the ability to synchronize with a pace clock or stop watch so that the athlete can also keep track of their time.

The Tempo Trainer Pro unit is so small it fits perfectly under your swimming cap without causing any discomfort. It can also be clipped on to your swimming goggles. For bikers and runners, a dry land clip is included so that the Tempo Trainer Pro can be attached to your clothing.

Available: Amazon

Price: $69.99

The Foldaway 39 Exercise Gym

 

Nowadays, more people are aiming to practice a healthy lifestyle – eat healthy, get enough sleep, and don’t forget to exercise! Despite the fact that the mentioned is the ideal lifestyle, many people find it hard to even find the time in their hectic schedule to exercise.

After a tired day at work, many would feel reluctant to even go through the traffic to head to their gym. Now, you do not have to worry about traffic if the “gym” is right in your own home, right? If your answer to that question is yes, then the foldaway 39 exercise gym is the right thing for you.

This Foldaway 39 Exercise Gym allows you to have a full body workout (that’s around 39 types of exercise). The best part is that it folds into 1’ high for easy storage – you don’t even have to brainstorm as to where to keep this handy equipment. With that size, you can just about store it anywhere, be it in the closet or even under the bed. It could be folded into half without the need for you to remove any of the components, though initial assembling is required.

This fitness gadget replaces weights with six elastic cords that could be adjusted into 7 levels of resistance; range from 5 to 37 lbs. It is done by just simply making some adjustment to the carabiner clips. The foldaway 39 exercise gym also comes with five illustrated cards which will teach you (in detail) how to use it for 39 types of exercise – from curls to leg extensions. The equipment is made of durable steel frame, and the seat could be adjusted into three positions.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $249.95