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Category: Product & Equipment Reviews


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Eight Reasons to Love Treadall Mats

A while back I did a review for Treadall gym mats and told you guys how awesome they were. Well, I’m still LOVING them. I love them so much I wanted to make a nice little acrostic poem about them. Why I love my Treadall Mats – an Acrostic Poem by Elizabeth Perez T is […]

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I Think I’m in Love…

Wow. I just got my new rubber gym mats from Treadall and I am totally impressed. I was looking for a nice quality flooring that would be comfortable, functional and easy on the eyes, and I definitely found what I was looking for. Take a look at the before pictures of our garage. Nothing special, […]

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Review: I’m with Fatty: Loosing 50 Pounds in 50 Miserable Weeks by Ed Ugel

I just finished the book I’m with Fatty by Ed Ugel. I have to say, it is an entertaining read, but there were times when I was uncomfortable. Call me old fashioned (which no doubt I am) but there are some things you just don’t talk about, let alone share with the world in a […]

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Jumpstart your workout with EBOOST

One of the hardest things for me to do is muster up the energy to workout. I am not a morning person so early morning workouts are not an option. I like sleeping too much to even consider the idea. I actually prefer to workout at night, but because the endorphins kick in and I […]

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What the Heck is Anti Monkey Butt Powder?

As I type this, I am breaking a major rule when it comes to footwear: I am wearing sneakers without socks. But before you plug your nose in anticipation of the smell, just know that I have taken necessary precautions to ensure that no one gets a whiff of my sockless-sneaker-feet. I have applied a […]

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KAOS Komfort Kompression Shirts Review

I’ve been meaning to post this review for a few months now. I’ve been wearing athletic compression shirts since before Under Armour made it cool. I used to wear these Lycra material shirts that were originally designed to go out clubbing at night. They were tight fitting and made for muscle bound guys. One day […]

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Sony W Series Walkman Wireless MP3 Player Review

This is going to be a simple, straight forward review of the Sony W Series Walkman MP3. Let me start off by saying that I own an 80 GB Ipod. Working out with that thing is a pain in the butt. Having to continuously make sure it’s secure in my pocket or that the wires […]

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Asics Gel-Kinsei 2 Running Shoe Review

There they were, shiny, spacey and sure to make me the road burning stud I dreamed to be… The latest and greatest from the land of Japan the one and only Asics Gel-Kinsei 2. And what a better place to purchase these masterpieces of foot architecture than Champs Sports at Times Square New York, the […]

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Take My Nautilus Free-Weight Squat/Bench/Pulldown Rack

Up for grabs is my Nautilus squat/bench/pulldown machine combo rack. I don’t really know the name of it, but it’s made by Nautilus. Ever since my wife bought me a power rack, I have not utilized the Nautilus. I’ve tried selling it on craigslist and giving it away to family, but no one comes to […]

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Living XL: Shopping, with Large Fat People in Mind

Looking for some new summer wardrobes, but don’t want to spend hours at department stores searching for your size? Then check out LivingXL.com, they offer clothes, accessories, home goods, even outdoor and travel products with the big and tall person in mind. Being a big (fat) and semi tall person, I find this site pretty […]

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Eat Smart’s Nutrition and Digital Food Scale

This is not a paid review, just an in-depth look at a product Israel and I are interested in buying. He was able to email the Vice President and secure FMU readers an 11% discount off the $75 Nutrition Scale price. Simply enter the code “UNLEASHED” when you check out. The EatSmart Nutrition Scale is […]

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Do I Really Need A Digital Pedometer?

Pedometers are meant to assist you with calculating the number of steps you take. Some digital pedometers are more advanced than others. There are some that only count steps and some that count steps, heart rate, calories, etc. I have been contemplating purchasing a Omron Digital Pedometer for quite some time. The last time I […]

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Jumpstart Energy Formula – Does it Work?

The Jumpstart Energy formula is a new and unique way to not only lose weight, but to also naturally increase energy levels, and elevate mood. The result is an incredibly noticeable fat burning and metabolism increasing effect. After years of research, the Jumpstart Energy team has looked into specific properties of hundreds of plants and […]

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Fitness Gear Ultimate Smith-Functional Trainer Smith Machine Squat Rack with Manual

UPDATE: I actually have the printed assembly instructions manual that has illustrations and a parts list. If you need it, download it here: Fitness Gear Ultimate Smith-Functional Trainer Assembly Manual for Smith Machine Squat Rack. I recently received one of the best gifts I could have hoped for. It was a Fitness Gear Ultimate Smith […]

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A Flask For Runners: The Body Bottle

A few weeks ago I was in dire need of a water bottle. I was reduced to using a regular cup for the time being. I have been wanting to get one of those big green Gatorade bottles that are used in college and NFL games, but have been too lazy to go buy one. […]

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Tae Bo Aerobics Kicked My Butt

On Monday I did Tae bo for the second time in my life. Every now and again my wife convinces me to work out to her tune. Last time I did Tae Bo with her was in our cramped apartment in New York City about 4 years ago. I ended up pulling a back muscle […]

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I Bought a Recumbent Bike

I just purchased a recumbent bike from Wal-Mart. It’s the a Stamina Model # 4755. I know it’s not the best quality but I think it will fulfill its purpose for now. Plus it was only $108 bucks. It’s pretty cool and gets the job done for now. I just felt like I needed to […]

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A 300 Pounders Workout Sneakers

I have been thinking about how important the type of shoes I wear are for my exercising. I generally wear sneakers that have comfortable cushioning and some type of bubble or shock absorber. It all depends on the type of exercise I will be doing. This is a break down of what I wear. New […]

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The Shack – A Workout Haven

The shack in my backyard is very important to my weight loss success. I want to take this time to show my appreciation, not only for the shack, but for what is means to me. The Shack is going to help me in my journey. It is like my secret weapon, except that it isn’t […]

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Weird Day, Wii Day

I feel weird today, not sure what it is really. I managed to eat right and work out. Today was a cardio day and I was on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I fought through the pain though. At around 13 minutes I was feeling like stopping but I kept going. I also felt but […]