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Top 10 Fitness Equipment

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Created: June 21, 2007

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Top fitness equipment

1. Fitness Quest Ab Lounge 2

Features Includes workout video Rolled steel frame Folds for easy storage Unique design supports your head, neck and back Supports your body, especially your head, neck and back through the entire exercise Because you're up off the floor, you experience a total range of motion for ultimate results 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty

2. Sportline Fitness Pedometer

Easy-to-read flipcase design Displays distance traveled, steps, mph, steps per minute, and calories burned Distance measured to 1/100 of a mile , steps to 10,000 Distance and stride sets in mile and kilometers "Scan" feature automatically cycles through all functions and displays distance, steps, timer, calories, mph, steps per min., and time-of-day. Stride adjustment. Automatic built-in sensitivity adjustment Large double display Push-button mode and selection buttons KM or mile selectable

3. Fitness Quest 65cm FlexaBall

Features Sized for people up to 5-ft 6-in to 6-ft tall Strong construction Rated to hold up to 1000 lbs
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4. Fitness Quest Total Gym 1700 Club

Endorsed by Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley, the Total Gym 1700 integrates resistance training with cardiovascular training for a total body workout. It features a Pilates bar, dip bars and press-up bars as well as a complete resistance mechanism that recruits your own body weight to help maximize your strength. A great all-in-one gym you can use every day right in the comfort of your home.
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5. Speedo Aqua Fitness Barbells

Lightweight foam bells provide maximum resistance during aquatic fitness activities.
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6. Fitness Quest Ab Squeeze Exerciser

Designed to work your entire midsection with just one fluid motion, the Ab Squeeze makes it easier than ever to get great abs. Two adjustable resistance cords let you control the intensity, and a special back rest minimizes strain on your back. A simple, quick way to develop those abs at home or office. Includes workout video. $69.67

7. Seagate Reebok Fitness Trainer HR Watch

The ideal monitor for those exercising for well being, the recreational exerciser and those on cardiac rehabilitation programs. Easy operation, and extra large numbers makes this a very user-friendly monitor. Features: Heart rate to ECG accuracy Heart rate zone high and low limit in 1 beat steps can set exact heart zone. Out of zone alarm - audible warning when out of zone - can be switched off. $99

8. SeaGate Fitness Sportstretch Rope & CD

The Harbinger SportStretch Programs for golf, tennis, running, and fitness are based on the principles of Active Isolated Stretching . Unlike conventional stretching methods, AIS focuses on one muscle group at a time, contracting the opposite muscle to relax and stretch the target muscles safely and effectively. Practiced regularly, an AIS program improves flexibility, strength, and range of motion for enhanced athletic performance. $29.95

9. Heart Rate Fitness Chart

Large laminated fitness chart to hang from your room or fitness area. $24.95

10. Stretching Do's & Don'ts Fitness Chart

Large laminated poster showing correct posture for various stretching exercises.
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