Our Opinion of the Tunturi T60 Treadmill

The trusted Tunturi T60 treadmill is one of Tunturi's best sellers and will no doubt continue to be one of their flagship models. The T60 has a larger deck area and when you're on it, you just know that you're using a well built, quality product. It also has a couple of fitness tests which are a good way of testing if your fitness levels are improving.

A position speed control (PSC), is fitted to the Tunturi T60 allowing you to adjust your running speed without touching any buttons. To use this feature you need to wear the provided heart rate strap as a signal from the strap is used to adjust the speed.

Basically if you lean forward the treadmill increases in speed and if you lean, or move, backwards it reduces in speed. Although this feature takes a little getting used to, it does allow you to concentrate on your running. We're confident that once you've used it you wont want to go back to pushing buttons!

As you may have gathered the T60 treadmill is defiantly one of our favourites and, considering the quality and features it represents excellent value!

All Tunturi treadmills come with a manufacturer’s 15 year frame and motor warranty and all other components are covered with a 2 years parts and labour warranty.

You can extend the parts warranty on all components to 3 years by registering your product, free of charge, on Tunturi’s website. So, in the unlikely event of any problems, a Tunturi service engineer will arrange a visit to carry out any necessary repairs on site. This is a significant improvement on the more usual return to base warranty and reflects Tunturi’s faith in their product.

Looking for a Tunturi T60 treadmill? Please visit www.ExerciseEquipment.co.uk for a full range of Tunturi Treadmills.

The older you are, the less exercise you require.

Wrong! Typically we become less active with age and therefore exercise becomes even more important. Actually regular exercising in older persons increases their capacity to perform the activities of daily living. Exercising helps us stay flexible and maintain a healthy weight. You may not be able to lift as much weight or run for as long on your treadmill but your age should not be a limitation. Please just remember that everyone should tailor there workout program dependant on there own fitness levels.

If you would like to improve your fitness levels please visit www.ExerciseEquipment.co.uk where you will find a large selection of fitness equipment suitable for all ages.

Our Opinion of the Slam Man

Do you ever come home from work a little stressed and feel the urge to unleash all that pent up stress? Well now you can, using a Slam Man. The Slam Man has been designed by a professional boxer and using 8 large target lights helps increase your strength stamina and coordination. When the target lights up you hit them and you get feedback telling you how many successful hits you achieved.

The Slam Man is made from thick high-density, blow-molding polyethylene plastic which is guaranteed to always return to its original shape without wrinkling or splitting. You fill the base up with sand so that it is stable and the average person can hit Slam Man in the stomach as hard as they are able without any stability problems.

The Slam Man comes complete with an instructional video and professional quality 12 oz boxing gloves (one size fits all) as well as a low fat eating plan manual.

Please visit www.exerciseequipment.co.uk for a range of boxing accessories including the excellent Slam-Man

Our Opinion of the Tunturi C60 Crosstrainer

The latest Tunturi C60 is the top of the “Performance” range with an updated console a 3.8 inch full colour display which means it’s easy to read whilst working out. There is a jog wheel below the screen (like on the newer BMW's) which you use to navigate through the menu. Once you’ve found the program you want you simply push the button of the jog wheel it’s so simple and it looks great.

You can set up numerous user profiles; you enter details such as your weight, height, sex and maximum heart rate level. The advantage of this is that all you do before a workout is select your profile and press start. No entering details every time you exercise and with the details provided the Tunturi C60 can calculate more accurate calorie consumption.

The console screen is clear and the programs really do help you stay motivated which is great because if you feel motivated and you enjoy your workout you are more likely to want to workout again sooner!

The Tunturi C60 is extremely smooth in operation and the resistance changes are quiet, as a result of the electromagnetic system which is used in the C60, C80, and C85 top range Tunturi models. This is defiantly going to be one of the more popular products from Tunturi as it is know such a sophisticated value package.

All Tunturi crosstrainers come with a manufacturer’s 15 year frame warranty and all other components are covered with a 2 years parts and labour warranty.

You can extend the parts warranty on all components to 3 years by registering your product free of charge with Tunturi on their website.

This means that in the unlikely event of any problems a Tunturi service engineer will visit you and carry out any necessary repairs. This type of warranty is far more desirable than a return to base warranty and reflects the faith Tunturi have in the quality of their product.

Are you now looking to purchase a Tunturi C60 Crosstrainer? If so then please visit www.ExerciseEquipment.co.uk

Hiring Fitness Equipment

Hiring fitness equipment is becoming more popular for a number of reasons.

• Perfect for those who cannot commit to a purchase
• Provides the versatility of trying different equipment
• Enables you to split exercise throughout the day at no extra cost
• Available to the whole family - at no extra cost
• There is often the opportunity to "try before you buy"
• Often a percentage of the hire fee is returned should you change from hire to buy

You can hire equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, and elliptical crosstrainers. There are a number of businesses that hire fitness equipment including:

www.thefitnessagency.co.uk

www.hirefitness.co.uk

www.treadmillsforhire.co.uk

Happy exercising!

Rowing Machine Purchase Guide

The Rowing Machine is used to simulate the action of watercraft rowing; they not only work the major muscle groups, but provide excellent cardiovascular exercise. Rowing Machines are so popular because they;

• offer low impact exercise.
• are suitable for almost all ages and abilities.
• can be used for endurance and sprint training.
• have low maintenance, keeping costs down.
• are small in size, with some models able to store upright.
• are an effective tool for fat loss.
• generally do not require a power source.


Outlined below are a few essential tips to bear in mind when purchasing a Rowing Machine.


What is your budget?

Rowing machines vary in price enormously depending on the features and design. A high end rowing machine can cost upwards of £1000, although not everyone can or wants to spend £1000 on a rowing machine! As with most exercise equipment you get what you pay for, basic rowing machines start from £299. Many of the rowing machines nowadays have features found on commercial models, and are often built to last for years.
Generally with more expensive rowing machines, you will find more stable, robust machines, manufactured from the highest grade materials.


How much space do you have?

When purchasing a rowing machine it is always best to measure the space in which you intend the rowing machine to live, you do not want to find that it does not fit in your desired space once it has been delivered! Websites such as www.exercise-equipment.co.uk displays all the dimensions of the equipment they sell on the product details page.


Always check what warranty comes with the rowing machine?

All the rowing machines sold on www.exercise-equipment.co.uk come with a minimum 2 year parts and 1 year labour, on-site warranty, and often longer. All of the brands that www.exercise-equipment.co.uk represent provide comprehensive warranties. You do not want to have a rowing machine which you are liable to send back to the supplier if it has a fault.


What are programmes and how do they benefit me?

Many of the rowing machines stocked on www.exercise-equipment.co.uk come with variable and interval programmes, including heart rate controlled programmes (when using the heart rate strap). In the case of the Tunturi models, these can be controlled from the handlebar. Having more programmes is often a necessary aid to keep your commitment to your goals…

How is the resistance level adjustable?

With many cheaper rowing machines, the resistance is provided by an electro-magnet, whilst these provide excellent training, machines using air or water resistance (such as the WaterRower range) will provide a smoother action. Many experienced rowers find the action of the WaterRower the closest to boat rowing.
Although the electro magnetic resistance rowers, such as the Tunturi R60, do have a different action, they often benefit from features such as being foldable and can sometimes be used for strength training.

For an excellent range of rowing machines all with free delivery please visit www.exerciseequipment.co.uk

Our Opinion of the Reebok 5 Series Exercise Bike

The Reebok 5 series exercise bike has 16 levels of resistance and extra programs over the Reebok 3 series bike. It has a heart rate control feature with heart rate hand grip sensors. The saddle can be tilted and adjusted horizontally to achieve a more comfortable exercising position. These features, combined with the Reebok warranty and service, make the 5 series a good all round purchase..

All Reebok exercise bikes come with a manufacturer’s 2 years parts and labour warranty.
So, in the unlikely event of any problems, a Reebok service engineer will arrange a visit to carry out any necessary repairs on site. This is a significant improvement on the more usual return to base warranty and reflects Reebok’s faith in their product.

Looking for a Reebok exercise bike? Take a look at www.exerciseequipment.co.uk