Do you ever wish for...

kirov2 · 10-29-11, 06:52 PM

...a piece of equipment that is completely impractical for you?!!!

Because of the storm in the Northeast, I find myself combing and surfing the 'Net in search of fitness-miracles. Over on QVC, I see two versions of an "ab coaster" or "ab glider" machine (from Montel Williams and E. Hasselbeck). But the machine weighs 60 pounds and I have nowhere to put it and I am hopeless at assembly!

I try to tell myself that I can do jack-knifes on a stability ball and get the same effect...but still long for that machine. (And if I got it, I'd soon be in search of something else!)

Is there anything that you're wishing for?

buffmama · 10-29-11, 07:10 PM

I want a rebounder. Have wanted it for a while. Don't want to shell out the money since I don't know how often I will use it. It takes up more space than I want right now. Oh yeah, and I'm scared DS would crack his head open on it. Needless to say, I'm waiting a few years....

hypnomoon · 10-29-11, 07:17 PM

I'd like to get this...
www.rackworkout.com

But I know it would end up being a big let down. I have everything I need right here in my own home workout room to do this and much more.

txfitmom · 10-29-11, 08:33 PM

Some of the stuff I want is practical like a pilates reformer machine, always wanted one of those and I am pretty sure it would be a good thing to have or a rebounder, sounds like it would be good for cardio.

But then I see other stuff that I probably don't need like that Step 360 thing. It looks interesting, but not $100 interesting! So I had to talk myself out of that one.

CharM · 10-29-11, 08:34 PM

Yes, I want a pullup tower. I have no space for it now, but I want it anyway.

IrishOT · 10-29-11, 08:42 PM

I really want Cathe's STS rack and a barbell, but have absolutely no room in my tiny apartment for them. I also really want Insanity Asylum, but don't think there is enough space in my workout area to use the ladder. So they are on my "When we finally get a house" List.

EnglishIvy · 10-29-11, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharM

Yes, I want a pullup tower. I have no space for it now, but I want it anyway.

I would so love a tower. I would gladly throw the couch out to make room for a tower but it would cause a revolt in the potato sector LOL

PhyllisG · 10-30-11, 03:50 AM

No I really don't like any equipment that takes up space. I had a pilates reformer and sold it. Never used it. A friend lent me her Total Gym and I could not give it back to her fast enough. I was up early today and saw the Malibu Pilates chair infomercial and I was not impressed. A mat, stability ball, barbell, dumbells and a step. That is it. I hate space hogs. How many people have posted that they bought Cathe's tower and still haven't unpacked it.!

juberann · 10-30-11, 04:41 AM

Over the years, I have bought (and gotten rid of) more equipment and gadgets then I want to admit to

ThighMaster thingy, all the FIRM equipment (except for the WAVE, never caved on that). I bought a Fluidity Bar and while I have nothing bad to say about it, it is a VERY well made piece of equipment, but it is very large and heavy and I seriously had nowhere to put the thing so I sold it. I think we are all quilty of purchasing equipment we will never use and/or found to be just another silly gimmick. I did this for years but I got over that. I realize all I really *need* are my free weights and my DVD player (because I workout to videos). I keep it very simple now although I still have my TransFIRMer (that I use with non-FIRM workouts now) and will never part with it. Other then that, I have successfully been able to pass up many of the most current gadgets and miracle answers (my last big disappointment was the Bean, remember that thing?).
It's SO freeing to know there are no miracle gadgets and while I would'nt mind having a Spinning bike, I know I don't NEED one to get (and stay) fit

juberann · 10-30-11, 04:44 AM

Oh yeah, my nice thick Yoga mat is another thing I will never, ever part with

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10-29-11, 06:52 PM
kirov2 Join Date: Feb 2007	Do you ever wish for... ...a piece of equipment that is completely impractical for you?!!! Because of the storm in the Northeast, I find myself combing and surfing the 'Net in search of fitness-miracles. Over on QVC, I see two versions of an "ab coaster" or "ab glider" machine (from Montel Williams and E. Hasselbeck). But the machine weighs 60 pounds and I have nowhere to put it and I am hopeless at assembly! I try to tell myself that I can do jack-knifes on a stability ball and get the same effect...but still long for that machine. (And if I got it, I'd soon be in search of something else!) Is there anything that you're wishing for?

10-29-11, 07:10 PM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	I want a rebounder. Have wanted it for a while. Don't want to shell out the money since I don't know how often I will use it. It takes up more space than I want right now. Oh yeah, and I'm scared DS would crack his head open on it. Needless to say, I'm waiting a few years....

10-29-11, 07:17 PM
hypnomoon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO	I'd like to get this... www.rackworkout.com But I know it would end up being a big let down. I have everything I need right here in my own home workout room to do this and much more.

10-29-11, 08:33 PM
txfitmom Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas	Some of the stuff I want is practical like a pilates reformer machine, always wanted one of those and I am pretty sure it would be a good thing to have or a rebounder, sounds like it would be good for cardio. But then I see other stuff that I probably don't need like that Step 360 thing. It looks interesting, but not $100 interesting! So I had to talk myself out of that one.

10-29-11, 08:34 PM
CharM Join Date: Oct 2004	Yes, I want a pullup tower. I have no space for it now, but I want it anyway.

10-29-11, 08:42 PM
IrishOT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Catskill Mountain area of NY	I really want Cathe's STS rack and a barbell, but have absolutely no room in my tiny apartment for them. I also really want Insanity Asylum, but don't think there is enough space in my workout area to use the ladder. So they are on my "When we finally get a house" List.

10-30-11, 03:50 AM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	No I really don't like any equipment that takes up space. I had a pilates reformer and sold it. Never used it. A friend lent me her Total Gym and I could not give it back to her fast enough. I was up early today and saw the Malibu Pilates chair infomercial and I was not impressed. A mat, stability ball, barbell, dumbells and a step. That is it. I hate space hogs. How many people have posted that they bought Cathe's tower and still haven't unpacked it.!

10-30-11, 04:41 AM
juberann Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon	Over the years, I have bought (and gotten rid of) more equipment and gadgets then I want to admit to ThighMaster thingy, all the FIRM equipment (except for the WAVE, never caved on that). I bought a Fluidity Bar and while I have nothing bad to say about it, it is a VERY well made piece of equipment, but it is very large and heavy and I seriously had nowhere to put the thing so I sold it. I think we are all quilty of purchasing equipment we will never use and/or found to be just another silly gimmick. I did this for years but I got over that. I realize all I really need are my free weights and my DVD player (because I workout to videos). I keep it very simple now although I still have my TransFIRMer (that I use with non-FIRM workouts now) and will never part with it. Other then that, I have successfully been able to pass up many of the most current gadgets and miracle answers (my last big disappointment was the Bean, remember that thing?). It's SO freeing to know there are no miracle gadgets and while I would'nt mind having a Spinning bike, I know I don't NEED one to get (and stay) fit __________________ ~Judy~ a.k.a juberann

10-30-11, 04:44 AM
juberann Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon	Oh yeah, my nice thick Yoga mat is another thing I will never, ever part with __________________ ~Judy~ a.k.a juberann