Workout Gadgets That Make Getting Fit a Cinch

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There is a lot of workout equipment on the market today whose advertisements claim they will aid you in getting in the greatest shape possible.  A lot of this equipment is unfortunately very expensive and bulky.  Some gadgets are cheap, travel well, and provide the same results that most of the expensive equipment does. The following are a few examples:

Balance Boards

Types:

• rocker and wobble boards–most basic (children often use)
• rocker-roller and sphere- and -ring boards–more challenging and dangerous
• balance trainers

One of the great things about a balance board is they are used in physical therapy.  There are several different types, some even simple enough a toddler can use while others may be a little difficult and can even challenge well-trained athletic professionals.  The goal of the balance board is pose a challenge to the user and used to tone core muscles, and improve stability and stability.

One of the more famous balance boards is the BOSU Balance Trainer, which is similar to the ones used on THE Biggest Loser Show.  Users said that this takes some getting use to especially if you are standing on one foot or using weights.  This board allows you to do lunges, flies, bicep curls, hip extensions, and a lot more.  The Bosu Balance Trainer Home Version comes highly recommended from users who posted comments on Amazon.com.

The Fitter First Bongo Board (rocker board) is great for those involved in skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, or martial arts because board builds up the entire core muscles.  This board is also great for improving balance and stability.

*Those who are new to using balance board should consider safety first because the boards are a little difficult manoeuvre at first use.  Start of by using the retaining cords until stability improves.

Aqua Bells

Types:

1. dumbbells
2. ankle weights

Aqua Bells, which are also portable free weights, are great for physical therapy, water resistance training or just regular exercise.  Just fill it up with water, (some can be filled with up to 16 pounds of water), workout, then empty them and store them away. This particular product is for people on the go and men and women can workout when they travel, at home, or at work.  At AllegroMedical.com users who tried this product gave it 4.5/5 stars.