Gyro Powerballs

[MasterBlaster]

From a thread at the Buzz, I was intrigued so I ordered the Neon Red Pro model. Anyone of ya'll ever handled one of these?

 

[PCTREE]

I had one years ago, they work the crap outa your fore arms. I lost interest pretty quick

 

[Jamin Mayer]

I used one before. But, not a lighted jobber.

Looks fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6cfjsFIrVo

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[SkwerI]

I got one at the 2004 TCIA Expo in Baltimore. I think I used it twice after I got home. I could probably find it around here somewhere if you gave me a couple hours.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I was thinking of using it on my 90 minute treadmill workout.

 

[PCTREE]

Holly shit did you have a lobotamy MB ??? How can you stay on a treadmill for 1 1/2 hrs???

You gotta be shittin right?

 

[MasterBlaster]

I walk five miles as fast as I can, using various inclines. It sucks, I hate it, But I need cardio strength. I only do it on days I don't work. I do it in my living room, with all the normal conveniences available.

 

[SkwerI]

90 minutes to walk 5 miles? Might wanna pick up the pace a little there, MB. You can get done quicker if you don't stop for ice cream halfway through!

 

[Old Monkey]

Is that for balancing your grip strength?

 

[MasterBlaster]

90 minutes to walk 5 miles? Might wanna pick up the pace a little there, MB. You can get done quicker if you don't stop for ice cream halfway through!

You do it, and get back with your stats.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Crikey, they've a forum with a jillion members.

 

[RIVERRAT]

You do it, and get back with your stats.

Brian's work outs consist of typing & only occassional tree work from his bucket truck.
While also tending to other peoples bizzness.....So be easy on him Butch

 

[woodworkingboy]

Brian saying that he only used it twice, isn't necessarily a reflection of Powerball. It's usually like that with any exercise equipment. One sweat and it's "that's so boring", and back to the chocolate cake.

How much do those cost?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Check out the link, they are various prices. My model was about fifty bucks.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Thanks, I might have to invest. I notice that it comes with a twenty-five year warranty! I've never heard of a twenty-five year warranty for anything.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hell, me neither. Cool.

 

[gf beranek]

I played with one last year in Hartford. Don Blair was selling them. The little bastids can really work you out. Now if I can just get one for my abs.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Ha!

 

[woodworkingboy]

For abs, they need to make one that's about a foot in diameter. It might blow you out the wall, however.

 

[Jamin Mayer]

For abs, they need to make one that's about a foot in diameter. It might blow you out the wall, however.

LOL!

 

[lumberjack]

I wonder what's the difference between all their balls?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Mine's gonna light up. Groovy.

 

[NickfromWI]

I got one in 2001. I keep it in my car. I use it about once or twice a month. It's a neat way to pass what would otherwise be wasted time. I usually crank it slow for some times an hour or more at a time, switching hands every 5 minutes or so.

As soon as you get it, practice starting it without the pull string. I lost mine in the first week!

love
nick

 

[MasterBlaster]

I bought the electric start.

 

[NickfromWI]

Is it self starting or do you have the little attachment thing?