What are your fitness gadget or accessory fails? - Page 9

moonbeam31 · 06-19-21, 12:25 PM

I saw the infomercial recently. Even though it looks like it was new a few years back..it looks kind of good, but I recently got a pilates bar/stretchy band with handles from 5 Below, which is a cheaper rip off of the Shark Fitness Flexies pilates bar and it looks like it uses the same concept...

moonbeam31 · 06-19-21, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

Oh, how could I forget the Simply Fit Board!

https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Fit-Bo.../dp/B0815GDJJJ

I actually liked it, but it kept moving across the floor. No matter what I put underneath. So, I gave it away.

Haha, they have these at 5 Below too! I got it for my 12 year old, but she doesn't even use it! I need to use it myself! Haha

fatkat555 · 06-19-21, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by moonbeam31

Haha, they have these at 5 Below too! I got it for my 12 year old, but she doesn't even use it! I need to use it myself! Haha

Shoot, I could’ve gotten it cheaper.

Marilyn · 06-19-21, 09:33 PM

The Stamina Wunda Chair (not the newer version). I don't even know how many times we have been organizing, cleaning and getting rid of stuff and my husband as pleaded, "Can we get rid of that?" I always said, "No I am going to use it." But I am not. I have finally moved it out of my exercise room and I have probably had it at least 10 years if not more. Trying to decide whether to try to sell or just put it at the end of the driveway. If any of you live in the Chicago area and would like to have it-it's yours.

red1013 · 06-20-21, 11:12 AM

Malibu Pilates chair. Tried it a few times, didn't like it. I got it at Goodwill, so it found it's way back there after languishing in my basement for a few years.

And THANK YOU to those of you who are using the Firm Wave in place of the TransFirmer. I have a TF, but the other day I wanted to do Fat Blasting Cardio and make it a little gentler on my knees. The Wave worked great! I really like the Wave workouts but the wobbly side is really hard on my ankles.

kat999 · 06-20-21, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by red1013

And THANK YOU to those of you who are using the Firm Wave in place of the TransFirmer. I have a TF, but the other day I wanted to do Fat Blasting Cardio and make it a little gentler on my knees. The Wave worked great! I really like the Wave workouts but the wobbly side is really hard on my ankles.

I'm glad that worked for you! Honestly every time I get tempted to work really hard to try to find a used TransFirmer, I remember that the Wave/regular step combo honestly works just fine and is probably gentler.

AsSweetAsSugar · 06-20-21, 01:02 PM

Moonbeam31, what infommercial did you watch? The one for the Flexies Pilates Bar?

Kat999, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you are having a nice day. // How do you use the Wave with regular step combo, for incline for cardio or just weight, or both? Is it stable? How many risers for the reg. step?

Would it work for this?

Sorry for so many questions!

red1013 · 06-20-21, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AsSweetAsSugar

Moonbeam31, what infommercial did you watch? The one for the Flexies Pilates Bar?

Kat999, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you are having a nice day. // How do you use the Wave with regular step combo, for incline for cardio or just weight, or both? Is it stable? How many risers for the reg. step?

Would it work for this?

Sorry for so many questions!

I did Fat Blasting Cardio yesterday and I used the Wave for the incline and my 4 inch step with no risers for the step portions. In that one there aren't any sections that use the full 14" step, but there are in Total Muscle Shaping. You could substitute the Wave or a step with risers for the tall box climbs, depending on how high you want to go. I never go higher than 10-12" for leg presses anymore.

red1013 · 06-20-21, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kat999

I'm glad that worked for you! Honestly every time I get tempted to work really hard to try to find a used TransFirmer, I remember that the Wave/regular step combo honestly works just fine and is probably gentler.

I do love the TransFirmer, but sometimes gentler is the best way to go!

MathTeacher · 06-20-21, 07:53 PM

My MIL called me yesterday and asked if I could come see her today. She said she bought me something at a yard sale. Oh the thoughts you can think....

It is a Chair Gym. Brand new in the box.

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06-19-21, 12:25 PM
moonbeam31 Join Date: Jan 2005	I saw the infomercial recently. Even though it looks like it was new a few years back..it looks kind of good, but I recently got a pilates bar/stretchy band with handles from 5 Below, which is a cheaper rip off of the Shark Fitness Flexies pilates bar and it looks like it uses the same concept...

06-19-21, 09:33 PM
Marilyn Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northbrook, Illinois	The Stamina Wunda Chair (not the newer version). I don't even know how many times we have been organizing, cleaning and getting rid of stuff and my husband as pleaded, "Can we get rid of that?" I always said, "No I am going to use it." But I am not. I have finally moved it out of my exercise room and I have probably had it at least 10 years if not more. Trying to decide whether to try to sell or just put it at the end of the driveway. If any of you live in the Chicago area and would like to have it-it's yours.

06-20-21, 11:12 AM
red1013 Join Date: Sep 2005	Malibu Pilates chair. Tried it a few times, didn't like it. I got it at Goodwill, so it found it's way back there after languishing in my basement for a few years. And THANK YOU to those of you who are using the Firm Wave in place of the TransFirmer. I have a TF, but the other day I wanted to do Fat Blasting Cardio and make it a little gentler on my knees. The Wave worked great! I really like the Wave workouts but the wobbly side is really hard on my ankles. __________________ ~Lori

06-20-21, 01:02 PM
AsSweetAsSugar Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada	Moonbeam31, what infommercial did you watch? The one for the Flexies Pilates Bar? Kat999, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you are having a nice day. // How do you use the Wave with regular step combo, for incline for cardio or just weight, or both? Is it stable? How many risers for the reg. step? Would it work for this? Sorry for so many questions! __________________ "There are seven days in the week and someday isn't one of them!" LMP - Grad/Aug 13 * TheRack - Grad/Nov 13 * PowerFit H - Grad/Jan 14 * FIF: SB - Grad/ Feb 14 * Cage/Box/KB 6WR - Comp/Mar 14 * Ugi/Kb/Pilates 6WR - Comp/May 14 * ThunderBell - Comp/Sep 14 * Obsidian - Comp/Jan 15 * JNL - DO/Sept 15 * D2S - Grad/Feb 16 * KbKb/TBS - Grad/Jun 16 * FusionMixx - Com/Aug 16 * F8F - Grad/Oct 16 Sonríe a la vida y ella te sonreíra siempre!

06-20-21, 07:53 PM
MathTeacher Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Arkansas	My MIL called me yesterday and asked if I could come see her today. She said she bought me something at a yard sale. Oh the thoughts you can think.... It is a Chair Gym. Brand new in the box. __________________ In a world where you can be anything, be kind.