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Simply the best all-around exercise tool I know of.
By RBSF on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2006
There are so many great things about the Bodyblade I don't think I could list them all. I've been dealing with complications from a back injury for over 10 years and in all that time, I have been searching for a way to safely exercise my muscles without aggravating my condition. After trying everything from Yoga to Tai Chi and Chi Gung systems, I think I've finally found it. The Bodyblade is so well designed, it's pretty much the safest exercise tool I've ever seen. For one thing, it only weighs about 2 pounds and can only provide as much resistance as you can produce at any given moment. If your arms suddenly get tired or if you start to use it incorrectly, it automatically stops moving which instantly ends the resistance. In other words, with the Bodyblade, you are your own spotter. Learning to use this device is highly self-intuitive and it's virtually impossible to use it incorrectly. The Bodyblade can only do what your body body can do. So if you're in great shape, I imagine it can provide all the challenge you want and then some. But if you're in a weakened condition like me, it will only provide a light level of resistance for as long as you can comfortably continue. Right now, I'm only using it for about 2-5 minutes a day. But the great thing is, in just a few minutes I feel like my WHOLE BODY got a nice, light workout, just right for my current level of ability. I mean, I have spent YEARS trying to figure out a way to safely workout my abs without hurting my back. With the Bodyblade, I can feel my abs, arms, chest, buttocks, and thighs all getting a workout just by standing and holding it in my hands while shaking it side-to-side or up-and-down for about 60 seconds at a time. It feels great to get such a complete workout so quickly. And there's something about the way it requires my full attention in order to keep it in motion that makes it actually fun to use. This isn't the kind of exercise you can do while zoning out and watching TV. But personally, I think that's a good thing. I'd rather be fully into my workout for 5 minutes a day, then doing boring, zombie workouts in front of the TV for 30 or 60 minutes a day. In additon to the Bodyblade itself, the instructional DVD that comes with it is highly informative and really only needs to be watched once or twice to get a full understanding of how to the Bodyblade works. After that, an occasional glance at the Wall Chart should be enough to keep even the fittest athletes busy. Aslo, even if you're not a physical therapist, I recommend watching the section meant for P.T.'s just because it's pretty amazing to see all the ways the designer has figured out how to use this thing! It really is the most versatile exercise tool I've ever seen and I've spent my fair share of time in physical rehab centers...
Top critical review
13 people found this helpful
Good equipment with ample off gassing
By James W. on Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
Purchased this to finish rehabilitation on a left shoulder which had a delayed reaction to pushing a lawn mower up a fairly steep hill. (I should know better.) Just had the Body Blade delivered to my house yesterday, and it saw its first use today. (I've had 4 weeks of PT treatment.)I anticipate it will be quite helpful with the shoulder. As noted in the Body Blade initial videos, a little harder to get the hang of using it with my left (non-dominant) arm. May post more on its benefits at a later date.As in the headline, there is quite a bit of off gassing going on with this device. (It smells somewhat like a tire store or like my wood cross-country skis after tarring.) I'm using it with cotton gloves with vinyl grip dots to avoid the smell (and particles) residing on my hands. It's also being stored in the laundry room, as I will not have it in a living area. Breathing in the odor / particles is not good for you.I do suspect that the vapors will decrease with time. I also suspect that different materials could be found that would lessen the initial off gassing. Alternatively, the product could be allowed to complete the majority of its off gassing prior to its being sold.As a side note, I was glad to see that this item is made in Taiwan, rather than China.Addition 3/4/22: My shoulder has benefited greatly from using the BodyBlade, and my back has also been less painful. Off gassing continues, but has decreased slightly.
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