How does this compare to the other Skip Hop Activity Gyms? Why would you choose one above the other? Thx
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For me I love the colors. It isn't "boy" or "girl" and is so easy on the eyes. I love nature so I smile every time I walk into the room this is in. No flashy lights or loud noises. The jingle is pleasing to the ears as are the crinkly textures and rattle. It has gone through both my children and is still in excellent condition. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
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a great play gym -- 4 month old has been using it at various levels for a month now (at this point, grabbing toys and rolling over). Soft and cute, attention keeping for baby. I bought this for my daughter as a gift (baby's mother). For Grandma's house I have the Fisher Price with lights and music (baby likes nature sounds). Both are great -- one "no-tech", the other mildly stimulating with sounds and soft lights. Really just depends on what you like... I thought the Skip Hop was little pricey, but baby does love it and it is well-made (toys on this are super-cute, and soft. Mostly hard plastic on the Fisher Price one). Hope this helps!
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a great play gym -- 4 month old has been using it at various levels for a month now (at this point, grabbing toys and rolling over). Soft and cute, attention keeping for baby. I bought this for my daughter as a gift (baby's mother). For Grandma's house I have the Fisher Price with lights and music (baby likes nature sounds). Both are great -- one "no-tech", the other mildly stimulating with sounds and soft lights. Really just depends on what you like... I thought the Skip Hop was little pricey, but baby does love it and it is well-made (toys on this are super-cute, and soft. Mostly hard plastic on the Fisher Price one). Hope this helps! a great play gym -- 4 month old has been using it at various levels for a month now (at this point, grabbing toys and rolling over). Soft and cute, attention keeping for baby. I bought this for my daughter as a gift (baby's mother). For Grandma's house I have the Fisher Price with lights and music (baby likes nature sounds). Both are great -- one "no-tech", the other mildly stimulating with sounds and soft lights. Really just depends on what you like... I thought the Skip Hop was little pricey, but baby does love it and it is well-made (toys on this are super-cute, and soft.... » Read More a great play gym -- 4 month old has been using it at various levels for a month now (at this point, grabbing toys and rolling over). Soft and cute, attention keeping for baby. I bought this for my daughter as a gift (baby's mother). For Grandma's house I have the Fisher Price with lights and music (baby likes nature sounds). Both are great -- one "no-tech", the other mildly stimulating with sounds and soft lights. Really just depends on what you like... I thought the Skip Hop was little pricey, but baby does love it and it is well-made (toys on this are super-cute, and soft. Mostly hard plastic on the Fisher Price one). Hope this helps! « Show Less
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hi, this was the only style available at the time I bought. There are few new styles came up last year. I believe they are all good, just pretty depend what theme you are more into. ^^
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I don't own a total gym, never tried it so I can't compare. All I can say is that for only 140 bucks for the Weider Ultimate Body Works, it has improved my life incredibly. I really enjoy the work out and the results. Just remember, whichever one you buy, you still have to get your butt on it and do the work.
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Yes! It has plyometrics so lots of jumping around! If you want to purchase a challenge pack find me on FB @ Charisse Lain, I can help you with your fitness and nutrition goals!!!�there are other workouts you can do that won't require jumping, btw...
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I would recommend the non-beginner one. The adults in my family are addicted to it as well as all the kids. Would recommend. All the Think Fun games are great.
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In my Personal opinion (with no fitness or health licesnes or real life experience), I think it would be as it 1) has a person who does the modifications if needed, 2) starts you off slow and through time exercises get longer 3) if you like some non dance coreography kinda thing with fighting moves, its pretty motivational, not too hard and most importantly fun :) GL if you try it.
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Never tried the jumpSport and I don't know much about it. I love the Cellerciser. A friend of mine did extensive research before deciding on hers and more than convinced me that it was worth the extra money (more than I'd typically spend). It was and continues to be worth every penny. Hope that helps.
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I did it post baby (so not that great of shape) but I did hip hop abs and alpha and beta first. Gamma is definitely tough but the modifier moves help. its been not quite 7 months since I had my baby and I'm just starting to not modify the moves but I've dropped 30 pounds already using modified moves so I think its pretty great.... it all depends on your will power. that said, Gamma's cardio is, in my opinion, better than Alpha or Beta because itseems more focus and strength oriented rather than a ton of seemingly random jumping around like Alpha and Beta. even if you can't go as fast as they do at first you can concentrate on your form and get the same results as long as you are challenging yourself. I love it and I recommend it. Good luck!
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I chose the Blaze due to the wider lat tower and included lat bar. Also I wanted the additional exercises like the 'lying leg curls' along with the ability to upgrade the resistance. I also am really happier with the beefier build as is evidenced by the difference in weight of the machine, 148 lb for the PR1000 and 214 lb for the Blaze. If your like me, price is important and I got mine during black Friday sale for a little over 600, hint hint. Im sure the PR1000 would be sufficient, but I'm glad I got the beefier, upgradable version.
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Guess so, but mine works well. It was a bit of a pain to put together, and certainly not like the ones at the gym (more narrow, simpler, maybe more noisy), but overall I'm quite happy with it. It's functional, and much easier to move than the really heavy ones. I don't know how long it will last...but it's worked well so far and I've had it for 3-4 months now. My husband and I together probably put 7 miles on it per day, so hoping it doesn't poop out for another couple years!
701610
Hey there. I did Insanity when I lived in an apartment. Got complaints! This has an eighth of the jumping. One section has burpees and another has jump squats and 180 turns. For those-I'd use a yoga mat to vent out the sound.
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The Bosu is way better!!! First of all you can use it as a "step" for workouts and as a ball for abs.Also when you flip it over to its unstable side you can ues it for push-ups, planks,rear end exercises,ect..Listen those little disks are great but limited. Go to a web site called collage video and type in BOSU in the key word section. This web site gives you previews of the videos it sells.WATCH THEM ALL and ask yourself if all of that is possible on the little disks.The BOSU is much more bang for the buck because of its versatility.Good luck!
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I thought they were the same thing when I first saw IQ Fit. (We have the LonPos puzzle as "Kanoodle".) It is a different puzzle. This board has holes in it. You have to place all the pieces into the puzzle so the top is completely flat. Therefore, to get everything in the right places, you have to turn twist and make sure the excess nubs go down into the board holes. The challenges tell you where to place a few of the pieces. Then you have to figure out the rest. Personally, I like this one more than LonPos.
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Hmmmm The difference in the motion on this machine is that the foot motion is alternating pushing rather than the round motion of a bike. I find this machine a little difficult to get on and off and the downward slope of the seat might make it feel a little insecure. If I had Parkinson's, (my father did, so I am familiar) I would look into the NuSep. Much safer transfer and larger seat. If I can make an additional suggestion, both Cardio Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab programs use a variety of these machines. If you can find one of these programs perhaps you can give a call and see if they will let you come in and check the equipment out. Let me know if you have additional questions. Hmmmm The difference in the motion on this machine is that the foot motion is alternating pushing rather than the round motion of a bike. I find this machine a little difficult to get on and off and the downward slope of the seat might make it feel a little insecure. If I had Parkinson's, (my father did, so I am familiar) I would look into the NuSep. Much safer transfer and larger seat. If I can make an additional suggestion, both Cardio Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab programs use a variety of these machines. If you can find one of these programs perhaps you can give a call and see if they will... » Read More Hmmmm The difference in the motion on this machine is that the foot motion is alternating pushing rather than the round motion of a bike. I find this machine a little difficult to get on and off and the downward slope of the seat might make it feel a little insecure. If I had Parkinson's, (my father did, so I am familiar) I would look into the NuSep. Much safer transfer and larger seat. If I can make an additional suggestion, both Cardio Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab programs use a variety of these machines. If you can find one of these programs perhaps you can give a call and see if they will let you come in and check the equipment out. Let me know if you have additional questions. « Show Less
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I bought the 17x15 oval last summer cause its the biggest one I could find. We love it. Big and lots of jumping room! We love the purple mat too!!!
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Not at all! Before putting up the Gorilla Gym my husband had a pull-up bar in the same location and it would move a little as he used it and it rubbed a small amount of paint off in that location. The Gorilla Gym doesn't seem to move at all and, so far, it hasn't seem to do any damage at all! I really like it a lot. The only problem is finding a doorway where the kids can swing as high as they want and then making sure that nobody is running near them when they are swinging. We have three small kids, but so far no injuries and no damage :)
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Hi, i got both workout at home but while i just took a peak to LMC i'm on week 4 of TXT. On my first impression they are not at all alike, cause while TXT is more a MMA "Style" workout that cover various aspect like Yoga, cardio, strenght and a LOT of core, LMC is more on Aerobic class with martial arts movement.So fear not to get the same product, but anyway focus on what you are looking for. I have to admit that from the trailer TXT2 looks a "Killer"! :D
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It is just as challenging. I highly recommend the Sole E35. In my opinion, it is just as good as gym quality machines.