Best Exercise Equipment & Fitness Accessories

OBSESSION FITNESS features in-depth discussions of current fitness trends and fitness related products. We focus on professional exercise equipment, fitness accessories, fitness apparel and diet and health supplements. Our extensive articles and product reviews are designed to inform and motivate you.

There are now more fitness equipment options to choose from than ever. And with the escalation of online shopping there are a wide range of products of similar quality and durability but at various price levels. It's important to research and consider many factors before buying a high-end product. Read online reviews, peruse reader comments on sites like Amazon, and compare the equipment at your local gym or fitness equipment store.

Finding the right piece of equipment to suit your needs, and one that keeps you motivated, is an important part of reaching your fitness goals.

With the highly anticipated release of Insanity with Shaun T., Beachbody may have a program that rivals P90X in popularity, intensity and results. P90X is a 90 day program (hence the name), while Insanity aims to put you in the best shape of your life in just 60 days. It’s also differs in that it requires no weights, resistance bands or extra equipment.

Beachbody is touting this as perhaps the most difficult and effective workout program ever put on DVD. That may or may not be true, but if you’re already in decent shape, mentally focused and ready to sweat, Insanity won’t disappoint.

Read more about Insanity with Sean T.

There's a fitness revolution underway. Technologically advanced exercise gadgets and equipment innovations are transforming not only how we exercise, but how we stay motivated to exercise.

The Wii Fit, at the forefront of this movement, has gained massive media attention. But there are many other new gadgets and exercise equipment advances that will keep you fired up about fitness.

We rate the top products based on futuristic factor, fun factor and fitness factor.

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Best known for his P90X system that has exploded online and through infomercials, Tony Horton has gained a massive following for his popular library of fitness programs. We like P90X but have heard numerous comments about how advanced and DIFFICULT it is for some.

The10 Minute Trainer, sold through Beachbody, is a good choice for those looking for a less rigorous program. But don’t expect to breeze through these DVD workouts. They are challenging.

Read more about Tony Horton's 10 Minute Trainer

Bowflex, America's premier home fitness equipment manufacturer, has helped millions of people achieve their desired health and fitness goals. The revolutionary Bowflex line of home exercise products delivers gym-quality workouts in your own home, helping you to lose weight, get in better shape or completely transform your body.

In this article we'll focus on the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbells and the Bowflex line of Treadclimbers -- two extremely popular Bowlex products -- and for good reason.

The Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells exemplify one of the most progressive and versatile fitness equipment advances in recent years. You no longer need a rack with multiple dumbbells at various weights. The SelectTech series effectively replaces 17 sets of dumbbells using a unique dial system that lets you to quickly modify the weight in 2.5 lb, 5 lb or 10 lb increments, depending on the model. The entire system utilizes one compact base that takes up about the space of one set of dumbbells.

Bowflex manufactures the SelectTech Dumbbells in three models - the SelectTech 220, SelectTech 552 (the most popular) and SelectTech 1090.

Manufactured in four primary models, the Bowflex Treadclimber provides an option for every fitness level and budget. They include the TC1000, TC3000, TC5000, and TC6000. Owning a Bowflex TreadClimber is like having a treadmill, elliptical trainer, and Stairmaster combined in one space-saving home exercise solution. The machine's unique combination of movements, utilizing two independently operating platforms, is efficient and highly effective.

The most affordable option, the TC1000 features a 3.8 mph (6.1 kph) maximum walking speed, while the top of the line TC 6000 runs at a top speed of4.5 mph (7.2 kph). The TC3000 and TC5000 each top out at 4.0 mph (6.4 kph).

There are several other important differentiating factors among the various Bowflex Treadclimber models. Starting with the TC1000, all models include 3 basic functions -- Speed, Distance and Time. The TC3000 also gives you Calories per Minute, Total Calories and Total Steps. The TC5000 then adds two more functions -- the Climb Indicator and the Heart Rate Monitor. Finally, the top of the line TC6000 incorporates all of the above plus additional training programs, including Cross Training, Intervals, Plateau, The Brooklyn Bridge and The Golden Gate Bridge. The Heart Rate Monitor on the TC5000 and TC 6000 lets you accurately monitor optimal heart rate levels using an integrated display and wireless chest strap.

We've highlighted two popular Bowflex products designed for very specific types of exercise. The Bowflex influence is also seen in their line of complete home gyms. These include the Bowflex Revolution, Bowflex Ultimate, Bowflex Ultimate 2, Bowflex Xtreme SE, Bowflex Xtreme SE 2 and Bowflex Blaze.

Bowflex has become the most recognizable name in fitness. They continue to design and produce home exercise options that will keep you motivated and on the path to achieving your fitness goals.

1. Slendertone Bottom Toner

Manufacturer Claim: “Firm your bottom with clinically demonstrated Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology.”

Reality: Firm your bottom line by getting your money back.

Online Comments:
“It just made my butt itch.”
“This could affect your intestinal activity.”
“This is not strength training! It’s just too weak to cause any change in musculature.”

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Since the introduction of Tony Horton’s P90X Extreme Home Fitness System, multifunction workout bars have seen skyrocketing sales. This product is a lower-priced alternative to the P90X Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar commonly used with P90X.

After simple assembly the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Bar can be installed in standard doorways in just seconds. Using your body’s own weight as leverage the bar mounts securely without the use of brackets, screws or fasteners.

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