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sarahcb1208 ([personal profile] sarahcb1208) wrote2009-08-05 10:25 am

Comparing and Contrasting

Okay, dream elliptical:
Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model)

Features   Benefits
Resistance Type: Silent Magnetic Eddy   This is a quiet, frictionless resistance system that is very popular.
Heart Rate Monitor: Hand Grip and Chest Strap   Provides convenient way to measure heart rate.
Custom Course: Yes   User can create and store personalized workout.
Interactive Heart Rate Course: Yes   This program maintains the user's optimal heart rate.
Workout Programs: 6 Standard, 2 User Defined, 2 Heart Rate  
Incline Readout: Yes   Shows current incline setting.
Time Readout: Yes   Shows how much time is left for your workout.
Calories Burned Readout: Yes   Shows the number of calories that you have used during your workout.
Heart Rate Readout: Yes   This provides a convenient way to keep track of heart rate throughout workout.
Distance Readout: Yes   Helps you monitor the progress of your workout and meet your fitness goals.
Speed Readout: Yes  

Also, I was checking out the treadmills: Sole F85 Treadmill (2009 Model)

Features

  Benefits

Horse Power Rating : 3.5 Horsepower  
Space Saver: Lift Assist for Folding   Allows easy folding for convenient storage.
Heart Rate Monitor: Grip Pulse and Heart Rate Strap  
Workout Programs: 10 Programs: 6 Standard, 2 User Defined, 2 Heart Rate  
Display Panel: 6-Window LED  
Quarter-Mile Track Indicator: Yes   This is an interactive feature that allows you to pace yourself just as if you were walking around a regulation track.
Easy Speed Control Feature: Yes   Allows you to quickly adjust your speed without having to use the up or down arrow and go through 10th's of a mph. The console is numbered 1 through 10.
Water Bottle Holder: Yes   Provides a convenient storage place for water bottles so you can stay hydrated while you workout.

Josh says a lot of the features aren’t really needed, and while I understand that, I hate that I’ll have to “settle” because he doesn’t like the idea of spending money, LOL!

Considering he wants this: Powertec WB-MS Workbench Multi System

Number of Cables: 0
Bench Positions: Flat and Incline
Bench Press Station : Yes
Leg Press: Yes
Leg Extension: Yes
Vertical Knee Raise: Yes
Ab Crunch Station: Yes
Incline Press: Yes
Arm Curl: Yes
Seat Material: High-Density Foam Padding
Adjustable Back: Yes
Length: 96 inches
Width: 119 inches
Height: 78 inches
Unit Weight: 475 lbs
Unique Features
Weight Load Capacity
  • Lever Press Arm = 500 lbs
  • Squat Lever = 600 lbs
  • Lat Lever = 400 lbs
  • Tricep Bar = 250 lbs
  • Leg Lift = 250 lbs
  • Arm Curl = 250 lbs
  • Ab Crunch = 150 lbs
  • Weights not included

Yeah, we’re dreaming. But, PLEASE!! Can I Have?

(Anonymous) 2009-08-05 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
But where would you put it? Misty/GeekLover