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The Bodyblade

Lotus — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:40:11 GMT

Anyone ever use it? It's got pretty good reviews.

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tansy — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:41:38 GMT

My PT has one but I have a shoulder issue that precludes me using it.

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gazelle77 — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:47:09 GMT

It bothered my wrists after awhile and I started to get carpal tunnel syndrome from using it.

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foundinlv — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:49:07 GMT

lotus.....I have it and it really gives you a good workout. Once you get used to pushing it back and forth, it becomes easier. It definitely strengthens the arms, shoulders and stomach muscles.

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Pqfan — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:46:06 GMT

I had this.

It went into the ""exercise equipment graveyard"" with all of ther other workout stuff I bought.

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Topaz Gem — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:03:35 GMT

I hear it's excellent for those who take the time to use it. I've also heard that it's harder than it looks and to start out slowly and gradually increase your workouts.

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Lotus — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:12:50 GMT

I have a little arthritis in my wrist and thumbs...no strength left in my hands either..so I guess I will pass.

I'm looking for something to help with a non impact workout....bursitis in my hips, arthritis in my hands, prior surgery on both knees and lower back pain.

I'm guessing swimming is the only thing for me.

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adelle38 — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:28:16 GMT

On 3/19/2014 Lotus~ said:
I have a little arthritis in my wrist and thumbs...no strength left in my hands either..so I guess I will pass.

I'm looking for something to help with a non impact workout....bursitis in my hips, arthritis in my hands, prior surgery on both knees and lower back pain.

I'm guessing swimming is the only thing for me.

Swimming or gentle yoga would be good. The body blade would be a bad choice with arthritis in your hands.

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tansy — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:13:02 GMT

On 3/19/2014 Lotus~ said:
I have a little arthritis in my wrist and thumbs...no strength left in my hands either..so I guess I will pass.

I'm looking for something to help with a non impact workout....bursitis in my hips, arthritis in my hands, prior surgery on both knees and lower back pain.

I'm guessing swimming is the only thing for me.

Have you tried a recumbent stationary bike, Lotus? Not sure if that would be a problem with your hips or not but it's okay for my bum knees.

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hckynut — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:31:44 GMT

Below this line is the same reply I left on the Health and Fitness Forum:

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I've had the BIG Body Blade and the 2 smaller ones for several years now. For me they would never replace using weights/my Bowflex or Total Gym for adding strength to my upper body and arms.

However they are great for maintaining good muscle tone and probably would add muscle and tone muscles for someone that has been inactive for a long time. For this I think one would have to really get it to flex to add more resistance to the exercises.

Set attainable and reasonable goals that are within the suggested outcomes from the one that originally introduced this product and I think one would/could be happy with the outcome.

Worth the money? They were/are for me.

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miata1 — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:40:12 GMT

Does this help with upper arms? Such as tightening up. Thanks for the info.

Miata 1

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Pook — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:45:32 GMT

I have both the shorter ones and the regular one and they are great. I have nerve damage in my arms and had to quit using heavier dumbells and now can only do up to 15 lbs. They have kept my muscle tone from years and working out with weights. I do exert a lot of pressure to get them to flex. I also have arthritis in my fingers and wrists and they actually strengthened them. This is the only workout that I have consistently done for about 20 years. The rest of my workouts vary. When I broke my ankle I still was able to workout with them. It sure does help with the upper arms and all areas of the arms, back, core and even leg muscles.

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Lotus — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:46:52 GMT

Thanks Pook.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:12:29 GMT

I was watching QVC when they were presenting this. My DH walked in and told me not to even think about it. He said he could totally see me hitting myself in the head with it.