Question:
Miracle workout or a load of BS..
I came across this article today and was curious to hear what you guys think:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/featu...,1183426.story
From what the article says, it sounds like a machine that does forced negatives. That's not too bad, but they then go on to say things like "you only have to workout once a week" and a testimonial from a guy who claims that after not working out for 10 years, he regained all his muscle in 6 weeks.
To me this sounds like a big load of BS, but I am fairly new to the scene (I started working out for the first time in my life in Feb.)
JF
Sounds like someone re-invententing the wheel again. No new theories or anything that I have known about for years.
I've read where the negatives are better for Seniors for some reason or other I don't recall why. In other words, the lifting of load is important but the releasing of the load is more important for seniors. Maybe seniors need the muscle stretched out better and negs do a good job of that, but the obstacle could be lifting the weight may be to much to start with. So the machine assists in lifting and resists in lowering.
Of course, you can still do that with free weights. You can't make the load weigh more, but you can slowly lower/release the weight.
From the article:
"Now MacMillan and his investors plan to open several larger gyms in the Orlando area. But the first hurdle remains explaining the once-a-week concept."
In other words, ..you only have to work out once a week and not waist our electricity and water.
He has a group of investors... so its about selling the dream.
Save your money and pick up a dumbbell.
It's not the only reason they're called "free weights"
In other words, ..you only have to work out once a week and not waist our electricity and water. So it's Nautilus v2.0 ...?
I came across this article today and was curious to hear what you guys think:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/featu...,1183426.story
From what the article says, it sounds like a machine that does forced negatives. That's not too bad, but they then go on to say things like "you only have to workout once a week" and a testimonial from a guy who claims that after not working out for 10 years, he regained all his muscle in 6 weeks.
To me this sounds like a big load of BS, but I am fairly new to the scene (I started working out for the first time in my life in Feb.)
JF If it works so well why does he look like he has never lifted a weight?
The concept and idea of the machine are base line HIT training, however i dont think they will be able to put 400 - 500lbs on a robot machine, this is ok for pensioners or old people or the kind of people who go to gym for a average workout, and i thin k this would reduce training times as well - his theories are right i saw reports of old agers throwing away their zimmer fromes after 6 weeks of weight training so this is nothing new.
Personally though i like the idea i would still go for the weights and a spotter than this kind of machine, maybe it would be good on small muscles like delts and bis but not compounds. My 2 pence.
sounds like 'drop' lifting in reverse....
It's not the only reason they're called "free weights" LOL. Great! :) :D I've got to remember that! (and, Blacksmith, I'll give you credit if I ever quote it)
LOL. Great! :) :D I've got to remember that! (and, Blacksmith, I'll give you credit if I ever quote it) OK :)
Here's another product I'll never use.
Sez it will build your Arms, chest, abs, toe knuckles(ok I made that up:D)
What ever happened to everyday situps and pushups.
http://perfectpushup.com/?gclid=CKy6...FRO-hgodjHnXag
Somebody is making serious coin on this one!
Most will end up at the yard sale in a year with the ab blaster, thigh master and bow flex
The concept may be viable. It is funny how people are motivated.
When someone has a heart attack and they're released by doc to go home they get a list of things to do from their doc. Among the listed items may be a treadmill, however the type and model will be specified by the doc. Now don't think Medicare will pay for it, which might be in some cases. For the most part the patient pays or gets some kind of cooperation from insurance.
The doctor may specify a Quinton treadmill, which can be as expensive as $8,000 and the patient will go to the store specified by the doctor. I mean after people have the big one... they'll do anything and spend anything to get what doc says. If the doctor says Trotter or PreCor treadmill...same thing. The people go like tied on a string to the buy the specified treadmill at the store recommended.
I can see where a doctor might specify a therapy like this, and the patients will go as directed. The selling job is to the doctors, not the patients. If the doctors are sold on it, then it should go well.
Doctors have enormous clout with people that have medical conditions. The patients will absolutely walk to the gym naked if the doctor says to do it. LOL
From the article:
"..you only have to work out once a week and not waist our electricity and water." What's bad with that? All that's left is to go and try if it really works.
What's bad with that? All that's left is to go and try if it really works.
Oh Jesus,
Next we'll be debating the value of liquid creatine.......again!!
I'm a big believer in that you have to "grease the groove". No need for gimicks, tricks or advanced theories. Grab a weight and just do it. This is just snake oil on a larger scale.
I came across this article today and was curious to hear what you guys think:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/featu...,1183426.story
From what the article says, it sounds like a machine that does forced negatives. That's not too bad, but they then go on to say things like "you only have to workout once a week" and a testimonial from a guy who claims that after not working out for 10 years, he regained all his muscle in 6 weeks.
To me this sounds like a big load of BS, but I am fairly new to the scene (I started working out for the first time in my life in Feb.)
JF
Answer:
Sounds like someone re-invententing the wheel again. No new theories or anything that I have known about for years.
Answer:
I've read where the negatives are better for Seniors for some reason or other I don't recall why. In other words, the lifting of load is important but the releasing of the load is more important for seniors. Maybe seniors need the muscle stretched out better and negs do a good job of that, but the obstacle could be lifting the weight may be to much to start with. So the machine assists in lifting and resists in lowering.
Of course, you can still do that with free weights. You can't make the load weigh more, but you can slowly lower/release the weight.
Answer:
From the article:
"Now MacMillan and his investors plan to open several larger gyms in the Orlando area. But the first hurdle remains explaining the once-a-week concept."
In other words, ..you only have to work out once a week and not waist our electricity and water.
He has a group of investors... so its about selling the dream.
Save your money and pick up a dumbbell.
It's not the only reason they're called "free weights"
Answer:
In other words, ..you only have to work out once a week and not waist our electricity and water. So it's Nautilus v2.0 ...?
Answer:
I came across this article today and was curious to hear what you guys think:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/featu...,1183426.story
From what the article says, it sounds like a machine that does forced negatives. That's not too bad, but they then go on to say things like "you only have to workout once a week" and a testimonial from a guy who claims that after not working out for 10 years, he regained all his muscle in 6 weeks.
To me this sounds like a big load of BS, but I am fairly new to the scene (I started working out for the first time in my life in Feb.)
JF If it works so well why does he look like he has never lifted a weight?
Answer:
The concept and idea of the machine are base line HIT training, however i dont think they will be able to put 400 - 500lbs on a robot machine, this is ok for pensioners or old people or the kind of people who go to gym for a average workout, and i thin k this would reduce training times as well - his theories are right i saw reports of old agers throwing away their zimmer fromes after 6 weeks of weight training so this is nothing new.
Personally though i like the idea i would still go for the weights and a spotter than this kind of machine, maybe it would be good on small muscles like delts and bis but not compounds. My 2 pence.
Answer:
sounds like 'drop' lifting in reverse....
Answer:
It's not the only reason they're called "free weights" LOL. Great! :) :D I've got to remember that! (and, Blacksmith, I'll give you credit if I ever quote it)
Answer:
LOL. Great! :) :D I've got to remember that! (and, Blacksmith, I'll give you credit if I ever quote it) OK :)
Here's another product I'll never use.
Sez it will build your Arms, chest, abs, toe knuckles(ok I made that up:D)
What ever happened to everyday situps and pushups.
http://perfectpushup.com/?gclid=CKy6...FRO-hgodjHnXag
Somebody is making serious coin on this one!
Most will end up at the yard sale in a year with the ab blaster, thigh master and bow flex
Answer:
The concept may be viable. It is funny how people are motivated.
When someone has a heart attack and they're released by doc to go home they get a list of things to do from their doc. Among the listed items may be a treadmill, however the type and model will be specified by the doc. Now don't think Medicare will pay for it, which might be in some cases. For the most part the patient pays or gets some kind of cooperation from insurance.
The doctor may specify a Quinton treadmill, which can be as expensive as $8,000 and the patient will go to the store specified by the doctor. I mean after people have the big one... they'll do anything and spend anything to get what doc says. If the doctor says Trotter or PreCor treadmill...same thing. The people go like tied on a string to the buy the specified treadmill at the store recommended.
I can see where a doctor might specify a therapy like this, and the patients will go as directed. The selling job is to the doctors, not the patients. If the doctors are sold on it, then it should go well.
Doctors have enormous clout with people that have medical conditions. The patients will absolutely walk to the gym naked if the doctor says to do it. LOL
Answer:
From the article:
"..you only have to work out once a week and not waist our electricity and water." What's bad with that? All that's left is to go and try if it really works.
Answer:
What's bad with that? All that's left is to go and try if it really works.
Oh Jesus,
Next we'll be debating the value of liquid creatine.......again!!
Answer:
I'm a big believer in that you have to "grease the groove". No need for gimicks, tricks or advanced theories. Grab a weight and just do it. This is just snake oil on a larger scale.