I’m looking to purchase some fitness equipment. Its between the Total Gym or the Ab Circle (something a little cheaper) and going "all out" and getting an elliptical.

Any suggestions on any type of equipment, or personal reviews on the said equipment?

It depends what your goal is.
If you just want to stay toned or lose body fat percentage, I would go with the eliptical. The ab circle is not very good and will only work your abs. It would more than likely be a $200 coat rack within a couple months.
I you are doing strength training to gain muscle, I would forget the total gym because that too is a machine whose durability is questionable. I would go for a small fitness center from Sears or something like that. Those workout centers have 3 or 4 stations that will work your whole body. You can get these for about the same cost as an eliptical. That way you can just go outside for a run for your cardio and breathe some fresh air.

I would like a review of the Brand New SC Fitness ‘SCFT201w’ Treadmill which I would like to purchase for use at home. I cannot find any reviews on this piece of equipment on the web and wondered if anyone had bought or used one and what they thought about it. Is it any good? Thanks if anyone can help
Regards
Taff

This running machine is a brand new 18 km/h semi – commercial SCFT201w motorised treadmill.

The SC Fitness SCT201w (Silver / White) Treadmill is engineered for sports fanatics who want to monitor and enhance their workout performance.

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Automatic Incline, Pulse Rate Monitor, Personalised Training Programme Facility, Large Track Dimensions, Walking, Jogging and High Speed Running Facilities, Hydraulic Slow Release From Fold Function

~ Specification ~

Speed (Kph)
1-18 Km/h

Incline
0-18% powered

Running area Length
130cm

Running area Width
45cm

Pulse Sensor – Hand
Yes

Pulse Sensor – In-built receiver
Yes

Heart Rate Controlled
Yes

Console Features
1 Large Backlit LCD window

Console Feedback
Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, Pulse, Incline, Lap counter

Programs
25 including Heart Rate Control

Folding Mechanism
Yes

Max user weight
150kg

Power Supply
Mains powered

Length (In Use)
175cm

Width (In Use)
79cm

Height (In Use)
144cm

Length (Folded)
75cm

Width (Folded)
78cm

Height (Folded)
155cm

Weight (Kg)
99kg

Warranty
10 years motor, 1 year other parts & labour

Safety standards
EN957 safety tested, ISO9000:2000

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The machine has a continuous horse power of 3.0 with a peak of 4.5.

Automatic incline helps you to make your workout hard and firm. It has a hand pulse monitor as well as infrared for heart rate measurement and it folds for easy storage. Whilst the high DC motor allows for a stearn test making this treadmill true value for money

This is a great treadmill that allows you to run, walk up anything makes you really feel as if your running up a mountain

i want to buy a treadmill in the next few weeks and was just wandering if anyone had one of these:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3355800/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|10199392/c_2/2|cat_10199392|Home+gym+equipment|10199523/c_3/3|cat_10199523|Treadmills|10199544.htm

i’ve looked around but there arent many reviews, so far i can only find argos selling it.

it looks good but i just need to know if it is easy to store as i live in ground floor flat with no room to store it, i got a place in mind behind a door if it folds relatively small.
I’m a total newbie to fitness by the way so any suggestions would be appreciated

Try this one. It is the same one as Argos. I have bought from them they are good

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YORK-INSPIRATION-TREADMILL-NEW-ASSEMBLED_W0QQitemZ280257728575QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280257728575&_trkparms=72%3A984%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

I gave up on my old HRM a while ago, and decided to buy a new one. I got on a fitness equipment review site, and selected a well reviewed model. Now this new HRM is giving me trouble also. I’m rather frustrated because I consider hitting my target heart rate to be an important part of my fitness program. I’ve changed the batteries. I’ve done what I could to clean the contacts, and the area of skin the contacts are put over. I’ve even used Clearasil figuring that it’s skin oil and dirt cleansing qualities might help, and bought electro-conductive gel from a medical supply. I’m considering calling the manufacturers; but I’m afraid that it’s not the HRM, but me that’s the problem. This is the second HRM this has happened with after all. (It would work fine for the first couple months then it would get less and less reliable.) I’m afraid there’s residues in my sweat that are killing electro-conductivity. Please help.
Son of a… Your suggestion actually worked, TheDuck. At least as far as lately I couldn’t even get the HRM to give me a heart rate at all. I put it on. It gave me a heart rate soon enough; and continued to give me a heart rate for several minutes. It stopped working just now. Not %100 encouraging. Not least of all since I still don’t know what the greater problem was; and that seems to be deteriorating. I used a partially soaked Under Armor shirt, which naturally was freezing as I put it on. I’ll try it tomorrow for a workout. The critical thing is getting a full workout out of the HRM without it crapping out on me. Even if that works, there’s no guarrantees it will work again the next day, or a week from now.
Apology accepted Ubermind. I’m afraid that’s not anything not well known by users of HRMs. After all I’ve yet to hear of an HRM working dry. I don’t think that Clearasil could cause a problem. Certainly I’ve only recently started using the Clearasil, and only in the hope that it would help. It should cleanse the skin of things that might interfere with electro-conductivity. It’s not like I’m exposed to anything environmental. What’s on my skin is what got there through my pores, residues from evaporated sweat. After that wet sweat from the exercise should be fine.
Sorry TheDuck, I got ready for my workout, put on the soaked shirt, now luke warm after being put under scalding hot water, put on the chest band, and turned on the HRM. After waiting a couple minutes the watch gave up on getting a heart rate. Unless someone can offer another suggestion, I guess I’m going to have to call the manufacturers. Here’s hoping I just have bad luck with receiving defective HRMs.

try running with a very thin light t-shirt and place the heart rate monitor over the shirt

have heard that some people have tried this and has worked for them

please drop me a message to let me know what occurs either way

Thanks

Its going to be raining here for a while, so I cant go out an run. I was looking to buy some sort of equipment and I came across this:

http://www.target.com/Tony-Little-Gazelle-Fitness-System/dp/B0000AS7W2/ref=cm_reviews_dp_seemore/602-2960024-1428622?ie=UTF8&coliid=&frombrowse=1&alt%5Fview=custReviews&asin=B0000AS7W2#R2K9EHFSF5FFY3

It’s really cheap. Opinions?

First thing is don’t buy any fitness equipment you see on T.V. Get a gym membership and work the real deal. If it’s not to cold, what’s wrong with running in the rain….don’t stop now..
Charlie c.

MATTHEWSDANIEL INTERNATIONAL (VIETNAM) LTD.

NAME: PATRICK CHIA SIEW CHECK

POSITION: MARINE MANAGER

NATIONALITY: MALAYSIAN / PR SINGAPORE

DATE OF BIRTH: 29 AUGUST 1967

QUALIFICATIONS: MASTER MARINER CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
DECK OFFICER CLASS 1
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER
ISM INTERNAL AUDITOR
FLAG STATE INSPECTOR

Experience in: MARINE INDUSTRY
-Carrying out the duties and responsibities as per the Shipboard Management System.
-Complying with STCW 95 convention, IMO – SOLAS, MARPOL, ILL convention, Class requirements during sea service on board the ship. Keeping up-to-date with latest IMO circulars.
-Central planning for optimization of cargo capacity with due regards to stability, most economical bunkering port, IMDG segregation, minimum restows and overstows, keeping vessel’s schedule and liaise closely with terminal planners at all times.
-Carrying out flag state inspections for pre-registry, condition survey, casualty investigation, bunker survey, initial survey for the issuance of interim trading certificates and exemption certificates.
-Carrying out Classification surveys for Hull & machinery on vessels and floating objects.
-Dealing with Port State Control regarding the rectification of deficiencies issued against a ship that was detained due to serious deficiencies.

PREVIOUS COMPANY’S WORK SCOPE

Throughout the term of my employment with ISClass, I was authorised to issue the following certificates to vessels and companies.

§Cargo Gear Certificate
§Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
§Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
§Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
§Certificate of Fitness – Bulk Cargoes
§Certificate of Fitness – Dangerous Goods
§Certificate of Fitness – Grain In Bulk
§Certificate of Fitness – Solid Bulk Cargo
§International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
§International Garbage Pollution Prevention Certificate
§International Load Line Certificate
§International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
§International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
§International Ship Security Certificate
§International Tonnage Certificate
§National Tonnage Certificate
§Safety Management Certificate
§Seaworthiness Certificate

Carried out various surveys and audits.

§Annual Audit
§Annual Survey
§Classification Survey
§Docking Survey
§Initial Audit
§Initial Survey
§Intermediate Audit
§Intermediate Survey
§Pre-registration Survey
§Renewal Audit
§Renewal Survey
§Statutory Survey

I was recognized for my efforts and was selected to be the overall in charge of the Marine Services Department and the Marine Management Systems Department. My responsibilities are mentioned below.

Marine Management Systems Department Head
§Act as internal quality auditor (if required)
§Attend to ship-owners’ enquiries for vessel’s audits
§Conduct of shipboard and company audits
§Conduct safety / security investigation with relevant Flag Authority
§Monitoring of customer complaints and feedback
§Plan with auditors on ISM / ISPS matters and Flag State Inspections
§Review and approve ship’s safety management manuals and ship security plans
§Review qualifications of outsourced / non-exclusive auditors
§Support the Management Representative (MR) in ISO 9001 implementation

Marine Services Department Head
§Act as internal auditor (if required)
§Assist in developing new business opportunities
§Attend to customers’ enquiries and job quotations
§Conduct accident investigation with relevant Flag Authority
§Conducting of courses such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 7799, ISM, ISPS, etc.
§Handle customer complaints and feedback
§Liaise on training matters with government agencies, training institutions, etc.
§Manage marine related projects
§Management of courses such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 7799, ISM, ISPS, etc.
§Marketing and sale of marine services
§Marketing of courses such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 7799, ISM, ISPS, etc.
§Support the Management Representative (MR) in ISO 9001 implementation

Try contacting some of the marine survey companies and ask what their requirements are. You should be able to get their information on line.Also try Boat US.Marine insurance companies require certain companies do the surveys, so check with marine insurance companies.

…losing leg fat and tummy fat?

We have the choice of this:
http://www.elliptical-trainer-reviews.com/images/product-images/proform700-big.jpg
this:
http://www.fitness-machines-exercise-equipment.com/treadmill.jpg
this:
http://www.platinumfitness.co.za/bicycle_450.jpg
or this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ozrnojT3L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
for people who say swimming, i already do swimming on a team every day. i want to know what else i can do, far as land based exercise, i could do.

Swimming and running is the best!

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I’m skinny and have NO muscles. So my butt is pretty flat. I don’t have time to go to a gym, I’m thinking about getting a machine to work out. Can anybody suggest a good machine? Does that Leg Magic works well for butts? (http://www.fitnessinfomercialreview.com/reviews/leg_magic)

P.S. Most machines that made for butt also make you have muscles on your legs. I don’t want it since my legs look great. My only problem is my flatty skinny butt

Eliptical Machine

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