Fitness

Wacky Fitness Devices That Really Work

Looking to lose weight and get toned? Reviewers says these weird fitness inventions may actually help

by Charli Schuler

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TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack, $189.95 You may have seen this at a boot-camp class or on "The Biggest Loser." It sounds complicated but it's basically just a set of adjustable straps with handles attached to them. By anchoring the straps to something solid (a tree, a door, etc.) and pulling on the handles while assuming a variety of poses, you use gravity and your own weight to get better "strength, balance, flexibility and core stability." It's not the cheapest piece of equipment, but reviewers swear by it and are even surprised by it. One blogger says it's "a great choice for home exercisers" that's cheaper than a gym membership, and that it's good for "functional fitness types ... [and] folks who travel." Just beware of fakes that are shoddily made and potentially dangerous to use, other reviewers say.

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Love the ab wheel!

by Mollysunshine Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 01:38AM Report as inappropriate

The Kangroo shoe thing looks like they could be fun. Some wacky stuff here for sure but might actually try one. Probably not the shoes though dont want to spend that much

by Alana_Danes Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 06:08AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 08:34AM Report as inappropriate

Some sound real cool!

by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:56PM Report as inappropriate

Some wacky info!

by Ydabney Monday, January 7, 2013 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

This article helps a lot! I agree that basic workouts/working out can really get the job done but if devices like this are more helpful for others then go for it. At least know you know which ones actually work and which ones are just about the hype of something new. There is no point in wasting your money!

by danny54f Friday, October 12, 2012 at 08:04AM Report as inappropriate

These are just so much!

by schien Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:47AM Report as inappropriate

Nice!

by sweettpea29 Monday, June 18, 2012 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Monday, May 21, 2012 at 08:03PM Report as inappropriate

i stick to work out videos and 3lb (pink) weights

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:27PM Report as inappropriate