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Bodyblade

Kokathy — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 18:21:39 GMT

Has anyone ever used this? I saw it on Biggest Loser this year and I am intrigued that I could work out for 5 minutes in the morning just to get my juices going and wake me up and then do maybe a regular workout at night.

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Disneylandfan — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 18:26:38 GMT

I have one. Don't love it or hate it. It's not the product I tend to grab for a workout. When I have utilized it I can feel the workout in my muscles, so probably long term it would work.

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MalteseMomma — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 18:32:22 GMT

They (Dan) sold this many yrs ago and I bought it,stuck it behind my BR door and never used it. Threw it away,now I want it back .wouldn't you know

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Kokathy — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 20:44:02 GMT

I was shocked to see what I thought was a fad thing on Biggest Loser. There seems to be a lot of good reviews on Q but I'm not sure. It just seems so simple to use for a few minutes in the morning to rev me up while I watch the news in the morning before work.

I did order the Bodygym that Marie Osmond was selling. I've always liked resistance bands but it's always a pain to adjust the tension. Really I don't understand why anyone hadn't thought of attaching them to a pole to just roll and adjust. I know I'll be using that in conjunction with some Jillian Michaels dvd's.

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LooPY — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 20:58:56 GMT

Oh, Kokathy! I had one of those--I found it to be really heavy. I'm pretty small and when I started flapping that thing, I was practically airborne, like the Flying Nun! (Remember that show?!)

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pattypeep — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:01:55 GMT

I bought one a couple of months ago. I think the science behind it is muscle resistance. Once you get the hang of it, you can understand how it works. Kind of reminds of isometrics from the 70's.

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Pook — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:05:59 GMT

I've had one for over 20 years. I got it on the recommendation of my chiropractor because I have nerve damage and had to quit using heavier weights for workouts. I use it and the smaller cardio blades every other day. It was great when I broke my ankle and had to stay off it for 2 weeks. I could still use my bodyblade. You can get as heavy of workout as you choose to. I take it with me when traveling also. It's the one thing that doesn't bore me longterm.

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hckynut — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:25:38 GMT

Have both the big Body Blade and a pair of the smaller ones for years now. They can give one a good workout as far as muscle contraction but they do little for a cardio workout.

I use them on occasion but I prefer just grabbing my Tony Little Body Shaper Pro to get pretty much a full workout with upper and lower body. Much more improvisation to do many exercises not able to do with the Body Blades.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 07:04:21 GMT

I think this is a great workout tool. It is surprisingly difficult. Nice core work and upper torso. Makes me sweat right away. I have spinal restrictions and this works well, for me.

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Pook — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:09:18 GMT

You definitely can get a cardio workout - especially if adding footwork as simple as marching while using them.

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Remee — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:08:33 GMT

I"ve seen numerous shows on TV exposing this item as a complete rip off. It seems that all it does it keep your hand's and arm's busy. It may burn some calories, but the total benefit from it is minimal.

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Pook — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:26:22 GMT

There are many tv shows/journalists who always are trying to ""expose"" simple solutions as rip offs but in actuality they are the rip offs proclaiming things that are not true! The bodyblade is widely used by physical therapists and personal trainers with much success! Of course it won't work if it's not used!! I am proof it definitely works!! I am actually more toned then when I lifted or worked out on the weight machines and my workouts are not a strenuous!

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radimage — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:02:55 GMT

If you had a Bodyblade, a Spin Gym, and a shake weight, you'd have an entire gym!

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minkbunny — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:08:36 GMT

We have two sets of BodyBlades in our exercise room. For some reason, whenever I use them I feel kinda nauseaus, dizzy.

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minkbunny — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:12:54 GMT

Haven't seen Marie's item but have a couple that use the resistance tubing that I love - seems like the person's name was Greer something ( they aren't at this house right now or I would look). It has a bar that one can twist to adjust the tension of the red tubing and add additional weight resistance. The exercises are even printed on the bar. Very, very sturdy - I really like them.

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Kokathy — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:05:40 GMT

On 10/12/2014 minkbunny said:
Haven't seen Marie's item but have a couple that use the resistance tubing that I love - seems like the person's name was Greer something ( they aren't at this house right now or I would look). It has a bar that one can twist to adjust the tension of the red tubing and add additional weight resistance. The exercises are even printed on the bar. Very, very sturdy - I really like them.

Maybe that is where she got it from. That's what Marie's has. I'll stick with the Bodygym for now. My order is allegedly processing on Q and if I like it, I'll stick with it.

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conlt — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:12:22 GMT

On 10/11/2014 hckynut said:
Have both the big Body Blade and a pair of the smaller ones for years now. They can give one a good workout as far as muscle contraction but they do little for a cardio workout.

I use them on occasion but I prefer just grabbing my Tony Little Body Shaper Pro to get pretty much a full workout with upper and lower body. Much more improvisation to do many exercises not able to do with the Body Blades.

I have Tony Little's Body Shaper too and love it. At first I had ordered Marie's but hers was on backorder and Tony's was available for about the same price but with free shipping. I am glad that I got it, I also like the DVD's that I got with the device.

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Danielle46 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:03:56 GMT

Its just another gimmick. If you want to warm up, get yourself some dumbbells for home and get your juices flowing that way. No serious trainer would even think of using it. Its a joke and does absolutely nothing. Go to Sears or a sporting goods store and get some dumbbells.

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Pook — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:27:12 GMT

Light dumbbells are not real effective if you want a real workout and could never give the results the body blade does as to do so you would have to keep increasing the weight to at least 30 or more lbs. - believe me I know and since having to give up the heavier weights due to nerve damage, I am way more toned than ever! If you've never used one you can't make the judgement that it's a gimmick!!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:36:37 GMT

Dumbbells work, also. As a former group exercise instructor I know that. Like any apparatus, one has to use it correctly and be in the proper form to get maximum benefit, and one needs to decide what benefit is expected in order to evaluate effectiveness. And one has to use it on a consistent basis, over a period of time, in order to decide whether it is accomplishing the goals we set forth.

I have degenerative spinal conditions and I particularly enjoy that the Bodyblade requires core stabilization and works upper torso muscles without putting stress on my back. It can be done sitting or standing. It is portable. It is not as easy as it looks. I also use a resistance tube for muscle development. That works also.

I have to disagree that it is just a "gimmick". Your assertion borders on slander.