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The Body Blade actually works...

febe1 — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:22:37 GMT

Just wanted to share. I've been using the Body Blade for about four months now. I can actually see my upper body looking good and more defined. My shoulders, chest, back and even stomach have improved. There's a learning curve with the blade. I only do six minutes every other day. The blade doesn't look like it will do much, but looks are deceiving. It's also given me upper-body strength, which most women lack. Just saying... 8)

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depglass — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:21:15 GMT

How about the upper arms? If I can get rid of those flags I'll try anything!

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Campion — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:59:48 GMT

It's pretty good, I like mine. I'm down 6 lbs but I also added dumbbells for the "flags"--

I have a routine for those:

12 hammer curls (biceps, dumbbells vertical) 3 lb weight

12 tricep kickbacks (lean a bit forward, move arms back with dumbbells vertical)

12 bicep curls (horizontal dumbbell)

12 overhead presses (dumbbells drop back behind your head, upper arms straight up and stationary)

then repeat 10 with a 5 lb weight.

You will be tired. When you are not, go 5 lb, 8 lbs.

I also do military press and a deltoid back press (pee-wee) afterwards, to work shoulders. Same thing 12 at 3lb, 10 at 5 lbs.

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hckynut — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 07:40:49 GMT

I have had this for several years now and it will definitely tone the body. One must remember that in order to see "muscle definition" there cannot be much fat tissue between the skin and the muscles. One can be toned and not have a lot of visible "muscle definition". If used regularly at a hard pace, this Bodyblade can work very well for toning. Each person has to be realistic as to what to expect for their particular body type and also their "percentage of body fat" when evaluating their results.

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CalMom — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:09:50 GMT

I just ordered this and it will arrive tomorrow. I have a problem with one of my shoulders and hope this helps. Glad you posted, OP.

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Pook — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:06:54 GMT

I have been using the body blade and cardio blades for over 15 years when it was recommended to me by my chiropractor since I have nerve damage in my arms and could not use heavier weights like I had all my life. A trainer I worked with put together a 45 minute routine using both body blades and cardio blades for me that I still do every other day. I am far more toned then when I worked out before using them. It has done wonders for core toning and strengthening while not having to work as hard as I previously had for core work.

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balogna — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:29:27 GMT

What is the length of the blade? I am only 4' 11 3/4", not even 5'.

Thanks!

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Abrowneyegirl — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:54:08 GMT

There is a 'generic' or knock off version of the Blade out there online for a fraction of the price. A few people I used to work with thought it was great and a great savings.

I am tempted to try out this concept with the knock off since I would never want to ship back a large blade

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mom2four0418 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:15:15 GMT

On 3/27/2015 Abrowneyegirl said:
There is a 'generic' or knock off version of the Blade out there online for a fraction of the price. A few people I used to work with thought it was great and a great savings.

I am tempted to try out this concept with the knock off since I would never want to ship back a large blade

http://www.walmart.com/ip/29137216?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227021796814&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40331877872&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78293957912&veh=sem

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CalMom — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:37:41 GMT

On 3/27/2015 balogna said:
What is the length of the blade? I am only 4' 11 3/4", not even 5'.

Thanks!

There is a smaller blade than the classic which is what QVC sells.

go the bodyblade.com. It also lists the dimensions.

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febe1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:38:56 GMT

On 3/26/2015 depglass said:
How about the upper arms? If I can get rid of those flags I'll try anything!

I have those pretty little things, too, depglass. In the exercise of 6 daily, there is one for the flags. I do that exercise & check my underarms.. I'm sorry to say, I cannot see the improvement there, but I am hoping this will just take longer.

The blade is also cardio. At first I could only do about l7 seconds, and you can feel your heart rate rising while doing them. I have very narrow shoulders and am seeing the most results in shoulders, chest, back and actual muscles in my arms. There's many many variations on the six dailies, so I think I will use this piece a long long time. I'm always looking to strengthen my upper body, which is weak in women anyway. I'm really happy with it and surprised at the shape I'm getting in. 8)

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febe1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:41:02 GMT

On 3/26/2015 Campion said:
It's pretty good, I like mine. I'm down 6 lbs but I also added dumbbells for the "flags"--

I have a routine for those:

12 hammer curls (biceps, dumbbells vertical) 3 lb weight

12 tricep kickbacks (lean a bit forward, move arms back with dumbbells vertical)

12 bicep curls (horizontal dumbbell)

12 overhead presses (dumbbells drop back behind your head, upper arms straight up and stationary)

then repeat 10 with a 5 lb weight.

You will be tired. When you are not, go 5 lb, 8 lbs.

I also do military press and a deltoid back press (pee-wee) afterwards, to work shoulders. Same thing 12 at 3lb, 10 at 5 lbs.

I also lost about 5 pounds. Thanks for the dumbbell workout for the flags. There is nothing harder than "flags."

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febe1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:44:03 GMT

On 3/27/2015 hckynut said: I have had this for several years now and it will definitely tone the body. One must remember that in order to see "muscle definition" there cannot be much fat tissue between the skin and the muscles. One can be toned and not have a lot of visible "muscle definition". If used regularly at a hard pace, this Bodyblade can work very well for toning. Each person has to be realistic as to what to expect for their particular body type and also their "percentage of body fat" when evaluating their results.

So glad to hear you've continued usage, hckynut. Like you say, it's beautiful for toning. I wasn't paying much attention, and then I noticed my clothes were fitting so much better around the middle and my waist was accented. It sure can be quite a workout! Even with a minute of each one of the six, I'm breathing hard!

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:44:55 GMT

After reading all of your posts I'm definitely breaking open the box and pull out my body blade. I'm embarrassed to say that I've had mine for months and still haven't even tried it. Every time I see (host) Kristen (I think) Show this product I'm saying to myself 'you NEED to get this thing out!!!'

So I will. And I WILL use it!!!

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febe1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:47:28 GMT

On 3/27/2015 balogna said:
What is the length of the blade? I am only 4' 11 3/4", not even 5'.

Thanks!

It's not heavy at all, and your height won't play a part in it. I was so surprised when my PS pants fit and top fit so beautifully this week. I couldn't believe the Blade had done that. You won't notice it at first. The best thing is to just keep it up, and you'll be surprised, too. 8)

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febe1 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:50:01 GMT

On 3/27/2015 Pook said:
I have been using the body blade and cardio blades for over 15 years when it was recommended to me by my chiropractor since I have nerve damage in my arms and could not use heavier weights like I had all my life. A trainer I worked with put together a 45 minute routine using both body blades and cardio blades for me that I still do every other day. I am far more toned then when I worked out before using them. It has done wonders for core toning and strengthening while not having to work as hard as I previously had for core work.

Good to hear, Pook. So glad to hear you've used for 15 years! I, too, am surprised how much benefit you get for so little time. I was skeptical. Results for me have been great, and I hope I go with it for l5 years.

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Campion — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:11:10 GMT

On 3/27/2015 Abrowneyegirl said:
There is a 'generic' or knock off version of the Blade out there online for a fraction of the price. A few people I used to work with thought it was great and a great savings.

I am tempted to try out this concept with the knock off since I would never want to ship back a large blade

There sure is a cheaper and good version--this is what I bought. Thirty dollars, not a hundred, and good reviews convinced me. I love it.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:48:17 GMT

On 3/29/2015 Campion said:
On 3/27/2015 Abrowneyegirl said:
There is a 'generic' or knock off version of the Blade out there online for a fraction of the price. A few people I used to work with thought it was great and a great savings.

I am tempted to try out this concept with the knock off since I would never want to ship back a large blade

There sure is a cheaper and good version--this is what I bought. Thirty dollars, not a hundred, and good reviews convinced me. I love it.

This is one of the ones I was looking at on Amazon! Thanks for the positive review.

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Justina rae — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:01:06 GMT

Walmart Reactor Blade. $23 when I bought it. Perfect.

I just went looking for it to post the link but I don't see it there anymore. Sorry!

Oh here it is! It was under Aerobar.

http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=aerobar&method=related

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misspammie — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:14:49 GMT

I'll be back!!!! been searching and now just saw 'reactor blade',,,,,wish me luck. really want to try this. strength is waning rapidly.