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Bodyblade- This thing is FUN!

Quse — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:41:59 GMT

After watching this for at least a year, I finally broke down and bought it. It's the simpliest thing, but really works. It's not as easy as it looks on tv, it's tiring. But fun! I haven't used the dvds that came with it yet.
Anyone else recently buy this?

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dex — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:51:09 GMT

@Quse I haven't purchased but I have thought about it a few times.I just wondered where I would store it and if I would use it often.You say it is fun so I find that gives me pause to think about it again....I hope you don't mind this question but would you consider yourself fit or beginning a fitness routine.

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Quse — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 16:09:34 GMT

@dex wrote:
@Quse I haven't purchased but I have thought about it a few times.I just wondered where I would store it and if I would use it often.You say it is fun so I find that gives me pause to think about it again....I hope you don't mind this question but would you consider yourself fit or beginning a fitness routine.

I'm laughing at your question trying to decide how to answer that!
I used to be very athletic, ran a lot, weight lifted, cycled....used to spend a couple of hours at the gym every day. Then, I got rear ended in 2001 (not serious, but enough where I had to stop doing some things) and basically...just got lazy. For years, I didn't do much and gained a lot of weight (I'll spare you the rest of the story)
Soooo, I'd say, at this point, I'm at the beginning/early middle of fitness again. I messed up both of my knees (1 ACL snap and 2 surgeries later, the other knee by it having to compensate for the bad one), so I no longer run (which is sad, becasue that would get the weight off fast)
Right now, I walk about 3-5 miles a day, combination of outside with my dog, and on the treadmill with an incline. I also use a stationary bike, some weights, and the bodyblade/fit board (another fun thing to use). I also stretch on an aeropilates machine, which I love. This may sound like a lot, but I'm not doing "gung ho" crossfit type stuff, I walk after dinner rather slowly just for digestion. I just started getting back into a regular fitness schedule in November 2016, so I'm not "fit" by any stretch of the imagination. BUT, becaause I was athletic, I'm finding that it's coming back easier, my pants are starting to hang more and I feel better. My main goal is to continue to just keep moving and keep going, not the "burn and hurt" that I used to do.
I don't know if I actually answered your quesiton or not...lol

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 16:16:43 GMT

It is harder than it looks, for sure. Good low impact exercise.

I was a Jazzercise instructor, and what I learned through it all was, do what works for you, and do not over-do.

Enjoy the BB.

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Pook — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 16:17:02 GMT

I have had one for about 20 years and use it nearly every day. I started using mine on the recommendation of my chiropractor since I have nerve damage in my arms and had to stop using heavier weights and doing pushups. The results are every bit as good as when I used 20 and 25 pound dumbbells. It's so thin it can be kept anywhere but I keep mine out in the living room and often just pick it up and use it off and on all day. I also got cardio blades - 2 smaller ones to use together.

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hckynut — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:01:41 GMT

@Quse

I have had mine for about 15 years, including in smaller individual pair. They are effective for their purpose/as challenging as you want to make them, and can be used even sitting down.

Looking for toning muscles/working the quads, or a very effective toning mechanism for the complete triceps muscle group? This is one good way to succeeding. Worth every penny to me.

hckynut(john)

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hckynut — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:11:36 GMT

@dex wrote:
@Quse I haven't purchased but I have thought about it a few times.I just wondered where I would store it and if I would use it often.You say it is fun so I find that gives me pause to think about it again....I hope you don't mind this question but would you consider yourself fit or beginning a fitness routine.

@dex

Store it? You can stand it straight up in any corner in your home. It is flat and thin. I do not know the length of my large body blade, but I am about 5'8" and it barely comes up to my waist.

If you are looking for toning muscles, it is very effective. Should you be planning on running a marathon, not so much as far as cardio. Most of my adult life I have fallen into the upper 10% of my age group, and I find it effective for its intended purpose.

As with any other piece of exercise device or machine, it will do nothing if it is kept stored in the aforementioned corner

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dex — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:45:46 GMT

@hckynut Is it more for the upper body toning?How often do you use yours?Do you find it strenuous and were the movements difficult to master?I am asking you this as you know a lot about fitness and I think you will have the best answers...thanks.

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Pook — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:51:24 GMT

I also made specific rountines using dance moves with both my body blade and the smaller cardio blades and get the best workout in half an hour using ankle weights.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:15:20 GMT

@dex wrote:
@Quse I haven't purchased but I have thought about it a few times.I just wondered where I would store it and if I would use it often.You say it is fun so I find that gives me pause to think about it again....I hope you don't mind this question but would you consider yourself fit or beginning a fitness routine.

I would imagine you could store this just about anywhere you wish...it's something that can fit in the corner behind your door or in a closet, under any bed that has 2 inches of space.

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hckynut — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:48:26 GMT

@Pook wrote:
I also made specific rountines using dance moves with both my body blade and the smaller cardio blades and get the best workout in half an hour using ankle weights.

@Pook

Be very careful using ankle weights. While they might add resistance for muscle toning and/or building, using them in a cardio fashion? I know many runners and hockey players that used them for their cardio workouts, and it did not turn out well for them.

hckynut(john)

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hckynut — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:05:35 GMT

@dex wrote:
@hckynut Is it more for the upper body toning?How often do you use yours?Do you find it strenuous and were the movements difficult to master?I am asking you this as you know a lot about fitness and I think you will have the best answers...thanks.

@dex

Yes, I found it's use better from the waist up. You can work your legs doing specific movements, but I can tell you, even being in real good cardio shape with strong legs, I could not do this movement very long.

Only the last movement I mentioned did I find "strenuous" for myself, and I was in very good shape when I did it. It only a short period of time to get used to using it. A couple of my friends tried it and it took them awhile to get on to it. The harder(faster/further flex) the more resistance is added.

Appreciate your kind comments. I try to simplify my replies as much as possible and sometimes I give more details than my original intent. Stick with it and I think you will be happy.

hckynut(john)

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deb5555 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:18:36 GMT

I picked up the knock off Reactor at Walmart for $20.00 and it works really good. I watch the Youtube videos. You can really feel it after your workouts.

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Quse — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:47:16 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

@Quse

I have had mine for about 15 years, including in smaller individual pair. They are effective for their purpose/as challenging as you want to make them, and can be used even sitting down.

Looking for toning muscles/working the quads, or a very effective toning mechanism for the complete triceps muscle group? This is one good way to succeeding. Worth every penny to me.

hckynut(john)

Yes, triceps. That was the defining reason I got it. It's a little awkward for me to do the "behind the back" movement, but I'm getting better. I like the overhead triceps movements a little better right now

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Quse — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:48:56 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
@dex wrote:
@Quse I haven't purchased but I have thought about it a few times.I just wondered where I would store it and if I would use it often.You say it is fun so I find that gives me pause to think about it again....I hope you don't mind this question but would you consider yourself fit or beginning a fitness routine.

I would imagine you could store this just about anywhere you wish...it's something that can fit in the corner behind your door or in a closet, under any bed that has 2 inches of space.

It takes up very little space really. You can store it in any corner, closet, etc if you want it out of the way. I leave mine out and just pick it up here and there.

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Quse — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:52:20 GMT

@hckynut wrote:
@Pook wrote:
I also made specific rountines using dance moves with both my body blade and the smaller cardio blades and get the best workout in half an hour using ankle weights.

@Pook

Be very careful using ankle weights. While they might add resistance for muscle toning and/or building, using them in a cardio fashion? I know many runners and hockey players that used them for their cardio workouts, and it did not turn out well for them.

hckynut(john)

I was told long ago by my weight lifting instructor that using weights in cardio is just wearing out your joints. Weights are designed to weight lift, either lower weights, higher reps, or higher weights, shorter reps (each designed to meet specific goals) and lifting them properly is crucial. Anything else is just a future injury and wear and tear

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noodleann — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:35:24 GMT

I bought the knockoff from Walmart. I was using it in the kitchen when I heard a thud, and discovered that one of the weighted end pieces had flow off. That thing was like a hockey puck, and given how fast the blade was moving, it could have done some real damage. Fortunately nothing was broken, but if it had hit a window or TV screen, who knows? And obviously it could hurt an animal, child, or even an adult.

I was past the return period and the CPSC wanted a ton of documentation from me to report it as a safety concern, so I just put it aside and forgot about it. But be aware that those ends are just glued on, and if the glue isn't adequate or the blade or the slot in the end piece is irregular, like mine was, the same thing could happen to yours.

I've always meant to reglue it and also drill through the puck and blade and run a bolt with a locknut to secure it, but haven't gotten around to it.