What was your first exercise gadget? - Page 2

Sollamyn · 02-21-12, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellie

I had so much fun reading the first video thread, I thought I would ask what your first gadget or piece of equipment was or you remember using? I had the Weider 5 Minute Body Shaper (70's) which hung over your door knob. It was a pulley system and really was not a bad little piece of equipment. I think I wore two of them out.
Here's a link to a picture. I just knew my body was going to be just like the model's, which if I'm not mistaken, was Joe Weider's wife. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong.)

http://digitalangeldonnadj.com/blog/....141993518.jpg

I was gonna say dumbbells or my club step until I saw that picture! Yes, that was most probably my very first fitness gadget.

mandie123 · 02-21-12, 05:12 PM

Thigh master also

Kyra · 02-21-12, 05:14 PM

Dumbbells. Two, 1.5K, sand-filled dumbbells, which I still have. I don't recall having any gadgets, proper... although I guess it depends on how you define a gadget!

Artist of Eyes · 02-21-12, 05:17 PM

Mine was the Firm Fanny Lifter with the Sculpting Stick (BSS2). I fell in love with inhome step and The Firm!

Now I had some dumbbells before that, but BSS2 was my first introduction to the true term of fitness gadget.

Browneyedgirll78 · 02-21-12, 06:47 PM

Mine was a pink and green step that I bought at Kmart...not sure what brand it was....ankle weights and 3 lb dumbells that I still have...in college my mom bought me a health rider from an infomercial and had it shipped to my dorm...my roommates were oh so excited to add that to our 200Ish square feet of living space, but my mom would not be deterred...I gained the freshman 15 by thanksgiving!

RHend · 02-21-12, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellie

I had so much fun reading the first video thread, I thought I would ask what your first gadget or piece of equipment was or you remember using? I had the Weider 5 Minute Body Shaper (70's) which hung over your door knob. It was a pulley system and really was not a bad little piece of equipment. I think I wore two of them out.
Here's a link to a picture. I just knew my body was going to be just like the model's, which if I'm not mistaken, was Joe Weider's wife. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong.)

http://digitalangeldonnadj.com/blog/....141993518.jpg

Wow! That was MY first gadget (or something very much like it)! It was 1976 and I was in very poor shape at the time (I had 2 children in 2 years and didn't exercise), but I faithfully used that gadget twice a day. Believe it or not, but I lost 4 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my waist in 2 weeks! Gee...I sure wish something would work that fast now! LOL

Joni O · 02-21-12, 07:02 PM

When I was a kid, my mom had a thing that was a square that you stood on and twisted to work your waist. She also had the door thingie that others have talked about.

I don't remember what my own personal gadget was. Probably some ad thing.

PhyllisG · 02-21-12, 08:04 PM

The Thighmaster but not Suzanne Somers. I bought mine in 1968! Same thing tho.

patrice · 02-21-12, 08:22 PM

Funny thread. My first gadgets were 3 lb dumbbells and ankle weights. Sorry nothing fancy until later!
Oh wait! I was in ballet and we would wear plastic sweat pants...partly to keep joints warm and partly because we hope to sweat off fat.

Patrice

suegy3 · 02-21-12, 08:24 PM

The Reebok Step and I still have it.

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02-21-12, 05:12 PM
mandie123 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC	Thigh master also

02-21-12, 05:14 PM
Kyra Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Jersey	Dumbbells. Two, 1.5K, sand-filled dumbbells, which I still have. I don't recall having any gadgets, proper... although I guess it depends on how you define a gadget! __________________ The Grim Reaper catches us all. But when he catches me the son-of-a-bitch is going to be hunched over, wheezing and gasping for breath! Certified Bulletproof Athlete

02-21-12, 05:17 PM
Artist of Eyes Join Date: May 2011 Location: The windy prairie	Mine was the Firm Fanny Lifter with the Sculpting Stick (BSS2). I fell in love with inhome step and The Firm! Now I had some dumbbells before that, but BSS2 was my first introduction to the true term of fitness gadget. __________________ "Ladies put some full-fat ranch on your salad. Have that slice of cheesecake. Then go for a walk and kiss your loved ones and dance around your house in your underwear. Life is good." Anonymous " We have to embrace who we are today. We have to say, this is me, and I can live a wonderful life today." FitBoop "Walking is Man's Best Medicine for Life" Hippocrates "Of all exercises walking is the best." Thomas Jefferson "Thoughts come clearly while one walks." Thomas Mann

02-21-12, 06:47 PM
Browneyedgirll78 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Coastal SC	Mine was a pink and green step that I bought at Kmart...not sure what brand it was....ankle weights and 3 lb dumbells that I still have...in college my mom bought me a health rider from an infomercial and had it shipped to my dorm...my roommates were oh so excited to add that to our 200Ish square feet of living space, but my mom would not be deterred...I gained the freshman 15 by thanksgiving!

02-21-12, 07:02 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	When I was a kid, my mom had a thing that was a square that you stood on and twisted to work your waist. She also had the door thingie that others have talked about. I don't remember what my own personal gadget was. Probably some ad thing.

02-21-12, 08:04 PM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	The Thighmaster but not Suzanne Somers. I bought mine in 1968! Same thing tho.

02-21-12, 08:22 PM
patrice VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Valparaiso, IN	Funny thread. My first gadgets were 3 lb dumbbells and ankle weights. Sorry nothing fancy until later! Oh wait! I was in ballet and we would wear plastic sweat pants...partly to keep joints warm and partly because we hope to sweat off fat. Patrice

02-21-12, 08:24 PM
suegy3 Join Date: Feb 2005	The Reebok Step and I still have it.