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#4535380 - 08/31/20 05:41 PM Gimmicky Workout Equipment  
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It seems someone is always trying to come up with some new workout equipment that will catch on, but most don't. There's The Mirror, Pelaton Bikes with subscription services, and a number of others. I just recently saw one that I actually find interesting, even though I probably would never buy it. It also fits somewhat within the SimHQ genre:

https://youtu.be/98-WNvL5wKc


https://www.icaros.com/products/icaros-home/


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#4535382 - 08/31/20 05:47 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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What's a "workout"? wink


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#4535384 - 08/31/20 06:02 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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I thought it was when you had a beer in each hand..That contraption is too weird for me..


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#4535389 - 08/31/20 06:25 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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How is lying on your stomach a "workout"?


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#4535391 - 08/31/20 06:40 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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I think it's supposed to work your core as you shift your weight and leaning to control the VR images.

Here's a bit from their site:

ICAROS Home - the home trainer of the 21st century. It enables users to fly or dive through virtual worlds while improving fitness. Train different muscle groups with a focus on upper body and core while improving reflexes, balance and coordination. Select workout intensities based on fitness level, gaming scenarios and machine settings. ICAROS Home systems are optimized for home use and can be installed almost everywhere. The devices are highly mobile, lightweight and built to last.


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#4535406 - 08/31/20 09:57 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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You can get a pretty good workout in VR without that flying device. Try out The Thrill of the Fight VR.

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Originally Posted by James McKenzie-Smith
You can get a pretty good workout in VR without that flying device. Try out The Thrill of the Fight VR.



Best workout I ever had in any computer game was at an arcade. The game tracked the gun you held therefore you could duck behind cover to avoid being shot then stand up to shoot at the bad guys on screen. After playing this 2-3 times I suddenly realized my calves and thighs were on fire!


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#4535412 - 08/31/20 11:28 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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They want $350 for for a balance machine.

https://60up.com/products/60up-balance-board

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#4535414 - 08/31/20 11:33 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
What's a "workout"? wink





It's making your body sweat, but with your clothes on.


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#4535417 - 08/31/20 11:58 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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I had a gym membership cos all my friends had it. Join up. Good place to meet girls. Well, I didn't go every day. When I did go I didn't pick up any girls. Many were air headed or rude or full of themselves thinking they are God's gift to the world. Then I stop going. But the gym kept taking my money. It takes a Presidential Executive Order and Act of Congress to stop them from taking my money. I think Gym are a scam.


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#4535419 - 09/01/20 01:06 AM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: NoFlyBoy]  
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Originally Posted by NoFlyBoy
I had a gym membership cos all my friends had it. Join up. Good place to meet girls. Well, I didn't go every day. When I did go I didn't pick up any girls. Many were air headed or rude or full of themselves thinking they are God's gift to the world. Then I stop going. But the gym kept taking my money. It takes a Presidential Executive Order and Act of Congress to stop them from taking my money. I think Gym are a scam.


And this has what to do with the main topic,getting ripped off by gym is hardly subject changer.


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#4535421 - 09/01/20 01:46 AM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: F4UDash4]  
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Originally Posted by F4UDash4
Best workout I ever had in any computer game was at an arcade. The game tracked the gun you held therefore you could duck behind cover to avoid being shot then stand up to shoot at the bad guys on screen. After playing this 2-3 times I suddenly realized my calves and thighs were on fire!


You're a VR user, correct? Try Onward, Contractors, and even Pavlov VR. All require quite a bit of squatting and ducking, although probably not at the mad pace you'd get in an arcade game. Hot Squat VR is also a bit of a leg workout, although it lacks any sort of gun play! Hmm, deffo an opportunity there for the right dev team.

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Originally Posted by James McKenzie-Smith
Originally Posted by F4UDash4
Best workout I ever had in any computer game was at an arcade. The game tracked the gun you held therefore you could duck behind cover to avoid being shot then stand up to shoot at the bad guys on screen. After playing this 2-3 times I suddenly realized my calves and thighs were on fire!


You're a VR user, correct? Try Onward, Contractors, and even Pavlov VR. All require quite a bit of squatting and ducking, although probably not at the mad pace you'd get in an arcade game. Hot Squat VR is also a bit of a leg workout, although it lacks any sort of gun play! Hmm, deffo an opportunity there for the right dev team.


Thanks, I've been meaning to try Pavlov but my VR is currently setup just for me seated in my cockpit, I need to rearrange for standing VR gaming


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#4535699 - 09/03/20 07:15 AM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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Its funny that most exercise device commercials that I see have already physically fit people demonstrating them. I imagine this device has a weight limit so perhaps it is geared towards folks who are already relatively fit and where they need to be physically to have something that helps keep them in shape. However I never see over weight people on Nordic Trak commercials.


I once had a bad experience with a Suzanne Somers Thigh Master in the 90s in a antique/second hand store. :/

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#4535704 - 09/03/20 08:56 AM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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When the gym closed due to the quarantaine I bought a few pieces of home equipment, including this thing: https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/H5aab637...Exerciser-Krachttraining-Arm-Machine.jpg

It's one of the worst pieces of equipment I've ever come across. The cilinder is pneumatic instead of hydraulic, so every motion of travel has a different force. The rubber gaskets aren't fixed into position guaranteeing quick wear, and when I opened the package a screw already had fallen out during travel. The 'variable weight' function is inaccurately calibrated, meaning that it's basically guess work how much force you were using. Also, the handle looks screwed into place, but the lower sections are clicked/glued in, which doesn't inspire confidence. Within 5 minutes of receiving it, I had already asked for a refund.

I also once bought dumbbells for home, and it had one of the worst tolerances in threading I ever come across (there was about 3mm of play). There also was no tensioning spring included. Bloody dangerous device.

With exercise equipment, you really have to buy the professional equipment or go home.

#4535709 - 09/03/20 11:17 AM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Coot]  
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Originally Posted by Coot
Its funny that most exercise device commercials that I see have already physically fit people demonstrating them.



It's called "Marketing 101". Supposedly most viewers don't want to watch unattractive obese people using workout equipment. This is why you almost always see very fit, thin and attractive women in those workout commercials.


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#4535717 - 09/03/20 12:17 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Originally Posted by Coot
Its funny that most exercise device commercials that I see have already physically fit people demonstrating them.



It's called "Marketing 101". Supposedly most viewers don't want to watch unattractive obese people using workout equipment. This is why you almost always see very fit, thin and attractive women in those workout commercials.

It is to show the equipment works, results in thin and fit.


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#4535718 - 09/03/20 12:26 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: Arthonon]  
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"Five Basic Exercises"- Royal Canadian Air Force 5BX Training Film (1959)...


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The Motivation Factor - Physical Education in schools in 1960's - #JFKChallenge...


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#4535719 - 09/03/20 12:30 PM Re: Gimmicky Workout Equipment [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Originally Posted by Coot
Its funny that most exercise device commercials that I see have already physically fit people demonstrating them.



It's called "Marketing 101". Supposedly most viewers don't want to watch unattractive obese people using workout equipment. This is why you almost always see very fit, thin and attractive women in those workout commercials.

You got that right PM..Just saw a commercial for a food chopper..Showed people using a knife and frowning and stumbling through it,,Then the magic chopper and all smiles and no mess ..Or the before and after beauty ?? products the before is a sullen person hair disheveled and the after all smiles and perfectly made up and groomed ..whats crazy is consumers watch that stuff and think their life will be complete with the chopper and they will be beautiful with the make over slim ,,trim and gorgeous
Hell I'm old,bald,and not really buff but the junk I see on TV doesn't make me think I'll be another Arnold with no effort


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