aeroSling XPE suspended pulley trainer

Great Product. I have 5 in my Studio

It took me a little while to figure out how to attach the aeroSling to my door since the instructions aren't particularly clear and I was trying to attach it to the wrong side. It needs to fit against the opening side of the door, which I didn't realise until I watched the DVD to get a clue.I injured my knee a few months ago and am still recovering, so a lot of my regular leg exercise has been difficult recently. With the aeroSling I've been able to regain some of my strength and it makes a good alternative to the other exercises I do at home - pullups, squats, situps, etc. You'll notice a lot of muscles you wouldn't normally use in those exercises starting to burn since you're constantly balancing/stabilising.My problem is that I live in a small flat with a limited amount of doors and space, so when I want to use this I have to block the hall running from the living room to the kitchen, which isn't ideal. However, it doesn't take too long to put up or take down.The sling comes in a handy bag and it packs away nicely, making it a good option for travelers who can't do without exercise.Overall, I recommend it, but make sure you have space and the right door arrangement.

This piece of kit - which is appearing in gyms up and down the land - may be the latest equivalent of pull-up bars or chest expanders - items of exercise equipment that tap into a market and catch on for a while.Let's be honest, most of us are lazy and looking for the product that offers us fantastic fitness levels and/or an ideally toned body, for minimal effort.Well this exerciser actually works, and has been proven to do so apparently, for a long time. You do have to put the time in to feel the burn in your muscles, but it is effective in increasing all-round fitness levels. I've been using it for 5 weeks now, and I haven't rushed into a judgement, but backed-up by the excersises illustrated in the included wall chart - and the good quality DVD with its clear explanations (N.B. I recommend you watch this first) I feel my physique and overall fitness levels have measurably improved.A word of warning though; if using in your home, you need a good solid door frame if you intend anchoring it there, and on top of which you need quite a good amount of clear, free space for the exercises.Effective then, but for how long will this 'craze' last once the novely value has worn off? This is a moot point, but chances are pretty good as the exercises themselves are easy to do and produce positive results.

Being a fitness fanatic I am always buying new items of kit which I think will help me. This is one of those that actually works. It is a suspension based training system which basically means you use your body weight for resistance. The real big bonus to this is that it is ridiculously easy to set up. You hook the support over the door, shut the door, and away you go. As it is cable based you have to use a lot of muscles to stabilise yourself, which adds to your workout. The guide that comes with it lists some unusual type of exercises which I struggled with, but I have found if you stick to the basics (press ups for your chest, pull ups for your back) you get a good all over workout with no issues. Personally living in a flat this is a great piece of equipment as you can put it up easily, use it, and then put it away again. This is good for an all over workout and will help build some muscle and keep you in shape, and so much cheaper than a gym membership!!

This is a useful toolkit for home gym or gym on the go. All items are foldable and lightweight, but give you a lot of variety in terms of different exercising routines. There is a DVD included which gives a few ideas on how to use different tools. It is possible to have a gym like workout with these tools without going to one.

Some products are simple to use and you buy them with hopeful intent. Even with intent some end up as a clothes horse (think exercise bike or cross trainer even running machines) but with this exercise system there is no chance of this happening and for me that is a huge part of the appeal. It packs away into its own bag and can slip into luggage or an overnight bag and allows you to exercise wherever you are and again this just adds a massive plus. I think it's the kind of exercise system that should appeal to people that are interested in staying or getting fit and have a certain amount of self discipline as like all exercise it takes commitment. For me it's excellent and I recommend it.