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Epic View 550 Treadmill Review »

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The Epic View 550 is rated as a best buy by multiple reviewers and quite simply is.
A particularly good machine from Icon that is particularly of note for not only having a 7″ LCD TV, but also having a multi [...]

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Spirit XE700 Elliptical Review »

The Spirit XE700 is first and foremost a residential unit designated light commercial it can be used commercially and still fall under a a decent warranty, most home use exercise equipment has no warranty if used commercially.
With 40 levels XE700 offers unheard of versatility and the ability to provide even the most athletic with a hard work out.
With 1000 watts of [...]

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EPIC 600 MX Treadmill Review »

Epic, a brand developed by by Icon fitness is almost unique among the many brands Icon makes. Besides the fact that Epic is Icon’s brand and that of another company, the most peculiar thing about Epic is that they are actually known for quality, both among there customers and reviewers alike.
The Epic 600 MX is [...]

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Cybex 750C Upright Bike Review »

Cybex is known as one of the premiere manufacturers of commercial exercise equipment, the world over. The 750C is one of their newer models and one which offers a great deal of features, durability, and quality.
A top of the line model in a top of the line market segment, the 750C offers an ease of [...]

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NordicTrack Elite 1300 Elliptical Review »

I applaud Nordic Track on having higher end machines that aim to match machines in the $1,000- $1,500 range, but in their attempt to do so they carried along a lot of the same material issues that have plagued Nordic Track from the start.
People are unfortunately fooled by the price tag and buy the machine thinking [...]

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Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer Review »

A major goal of any home fitness enthusiast is to have machines in the home that match the quality and features of a club machine but offer a price point that most commercial machines just can’t touch.
Sole’s E95 elliptical is well within the realm of affordability for most individuals, yet still offers features you will only [...]

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Reebok RL1500 Elliptical Review »

Another warmed up left over from Icon fitness, the Reebok RL1500 is essentially the same machine as the Nordic Track Elite 1300 with a couple of pluses.
I could essentially give the same review for this machine as I did the Nordic Track, but for the sake of anyone interested in this machine I will not.
Built [...]

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Life Fitness C9i Upright LifeCycle Review »

The Life Cycle has a history of over 30 years and has been the driving force behind Life Fitness. Life fitness is the #1 brand of fitness equipment in health clubs world wide.
These machines are also available for home use, the C9i is one of the machines which is made for home use but makes [...]

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Cybex 750T Treadmill Review »

When looking for a true commercial grade, commercial purposed treadmills there are many brands that come to mind. One of the best is Cybex, although you can expect to pay for quality manufacturing and finishes.
It is important to keep in mind when looking at the price tag and when considering this machine that this is [...]

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Precor 846I-R Recumbent Bike Review »

There is no doubt about it, Precor is the name on the tip of the tongue of most consumers when they think about the highest end of the fitness equipment spectrum.
Not necessarily known as a value, or well priced brand, Precor delivers features, design, and quality that do do deliver value contrary to what most [...]

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