An isometric workout bar on woot and an elliptical trainier on sellout.woot...

...is Woot trying to tell us something?

Anyone curious if static holds and isometrics can build physique and strength need only Google "Alexander Zass".

He was one of the strongest men to ever live, and he never lifted weights.

hippie19 wrote:I remember my dad had one of these from before I was born.

I am really glad you inserted 'from' in that sentence.

Meh, without the ISO-ARMs, I don't want one (order now and get a free set of ISO-ARMS):

http://youtu.be/sh5YPQIMJI4

:-)

Yep the old reliable Bullworker. Had one back in the 70's. It was great.

wingnutzero wrote:An isometric workout bar on woot and an elliptical trainier on sellout.woot...

...is Woot trying to tell us something?

Yea they are. We are too fat. LOL

healthylaugh wrote:http://drmirkin.blogspot.com/2006...ctive.html

Monday, March 06, 2006
Are isometric exercises effective?

Isometric exercise means that you push against something that doesn't move, such as a wall.

So then technically, using this is NOT doing isometics, since it does move.

healthylaugh wrote:http://drmirkin.blogspot.com/2006...ctive.html

Monday, March 06, 2006
Are isometric exercises effective?

Isometric exercise means that you push against something that doesn't move, such as a wall. Thirty years ago, most weightlifters and athletes is sports requiring strength used isometric training to make themselves stronger. Athletes don't use isometric training much anymore. The strength gained through performing isometric contractions is only within 20 degrees of the angle you hold. On the other hand, when you lift weights, you become strong through a wide range of motion. Isometrics cause your blood pressure to rise higher than the other methods of strength training. If you have weak blood vessels or heart trouble, you can rupture a blood vessel or develop an irregular heart beat.

According to Dr. John D. Fair, Chairman of the Department of History at Auburn University, the popularity of isometrics was the result of the success of some weightlifters who took synthetic male hormones called anabolic steroids and then claimed that their isometric exercises made them strong. They claimed that they were doing a revolutionary new training method of pushing against bars that didn't move. The steroids made them stronger by helping them to recover faster from tough workouts so they could do more work. The only stimulus to make a muscle stronger is to exercise that muscle against resistance. You can lift heavy weights, push against special strength machines and push against something that doesn't move, such as a wall or bar attached to the ground. Isometrics are not used much any more, but the steroids are still used, even though they are banned by most sport authorities.

Isometric is technically not against an immovable object, but may also involve force against an object that is heavier than the force your muscles can produce or even involve no object at all but merely provide resistance against gravity i.e. if you would have been on the bench with the weights of your son trying to lift them out of the cradle that would have been an isometric for you, but entirely isotonic for your son; the object is immovable for you, but is not immovable, also, it is argued (on a philosophical level amongst pedantic people such as myself) that walking and running may also be classified as isometric because the ground against which is pushed is unmoveable, but the discussion depends on which object is seen as the resistance, the body or the ground.

Stability, and stabilisation are also forms of isometric muscle actions; there is action in the muscles but no movement in the joint, there is no immoveable object but the muscles fire without shortening or lengthening and the objective of the muscle force is no movement of the joint ...

I think I will go ahead and get this. It will be a good warm up and also help keep the muscles warm between sets.

I want to throw out a big thank you to Bob, Mat and Art for being there for us wooters.

Thanks for the change order from 1 to 3 units! - Now I can work out at home, in the car and at work - woot!

edean44 wrote:Since we're bringing back old exercises...have you guys heard of 8-minute abs? Well check this out, it's totally going to blow your mind: 7...minute...abs.

We are just as good as the 8 minute folk. And of you are not happy we will send you the extra minute... Free. ;-)

'snot clear to me that there's actually anything that can be done with one of these that can't be done as well with a bar towel and/or a length of nylon webbing.

That's the beauty of isometric exercise. You are your own resistance.

Just sayin'.

had my Bullworker for 35 years now. gettin this one for my 14 year old kid. thing works.

lleifert wrote:My father had that!

I remember having one twenty years ago. I remember I paid about 30 bucks or so for the thing, used it for about six months, and then used it as a doorstop for 2 years. For 8 bucks it makes a great doorstep or with the vinyl case, a good door jamb insulator. With winter coming, it could have some utility. By the way, just went to Shnoop.com and bought a mystery bag for 10 bucks with shipping. I know that's a cheap imitation of the real Bucket of Candycorn from Woot, but having failed to get one over the past 4 years, I needed something to quench my crap desires....

tonyeye wrote:My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night.

Thank you, Simone.

elmocook wrote:I'm out. If a piece of exercise equipment can't be used to hang your clothes on after you quit using it, it's useless.

The question is: Can you use this equipment while eating,talking on the phone and surfing the net?
Some people as you know are multitaskers

I had the Bullworker 25-30 years ago, used it to lose 12 lbs over 2 months a long time ago. It offers good resistance and helped with toning exercises. If I used this vs. nothing I tended to sweat faster and pinpoint an area to burn. It was easy to use this to do many types of exercises and pretty fast too. My favorites were pushing down on it while kneeling in the front and then the sides, and also using it for rowing exercises by hooking my feet into it.

Now there is much more sophisticated equipment available but this one is still very versatile and a great price! I am tempted.

tailings wrote:Next on Woot! - The 1973 Datsun B210!

Not sure what I find more amazing: the notion that the Bullworker is still being manufactured or the possibility that a forgotten 30+ year old cache has been discovered.

A shiny, brand new B210 would be pretty neat. And a bargain at $7.99. :D

I druther have a 240Z...;)

Stryffe2004 wrote:I think I will go ahead and get this. It will be a good warm up and also help keep the muscles warm between sets.

My thoughts exactly. Even though I have a full gym at home with free weights, I'm always looking for something different to add to my routine. And finding something to warm up with before a work out can be a challenge at times. I just realized that the perfect push up grips have nicely reminded me to do daily push ups, and it's a great warm up. Not sure what this device will really add to the routine, but it should be different and at least warm up the muscles.

I had a bullworker in the old days.

Wish I still had it, cause it worked.


Need to get this.

J~

Batman4oz wrote:I am hoping that this Spam Post will be deleted and the poster banned....I would also like there to be some Mention here when this Does happen...I think it would make those who actually follow the rules happy!

^^X^^

Actually, I thought that it would let people know that it Was spam and they'd be less likely to click on it...whatever. They still should be whipped and beaten severely in the public square.

Anyone know how this compares to the tug toner?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2ewsEKVJVA

I had a "Bullworker" growing up, since I was about 15 (it was a Christmas "gift"), and I can honestly say that just by using it randomly after school and on weekends, without even a set workout schedule, that I developed a tremendous increase in strength and muscle definition, especially in my arms, shoulders and upper back. Also, the exercises are not all just "isometric." You can certainly do reps (like arm curls, leg curls, triceps, etc.) using the nylon bands on the outside, so you get a great complete workout. The really nice thing about it is that it takes so little space, you can lean it in a corner out of the way and randomly pick it up and do some exercises and put it back and, as I said, it was very effective twenty years ago growing up. I'm not sure what the quality of this particular product is, but for the price compared to a "Bullworker" that basically does the same thing, you cannot go wrong. I just bought one (and as I write this, am considering getting a second for my son).

alrey wrote:Most of these 90 day programs cost $100 or more, so I was getting ready to scoff at your implication that $12 would put a dent into that sort of investment.

That "Supreme 90" thing, though, is only $25!
Dang. Seems like a steal.

(Though, obviously, those programs will require a decent equipment investment, even if it's just a couple resistance bands and a pull-up bar.)

I did P90X first and now I'm doing Supreme 90. Factoring in price, Supreme 90 is the better program per dollar, no question about it. All you need are dumbbells and a stability ball. Very good program for $16 after coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond. Again, only $4 more than the ISO and you've got yourself a real full body workout.

What a coincidence ! Was about to buy one from the sports store. In for two ... yaaay !

It's the old BullWorker from theb 70's!

I thought I could use it to strengthen my back. Now I see it's not for back, I will rather continue using my "iron gym" and dumbbells.

Gotta use that woot coupon code for something soon...

Why not this?

Just to clear up some of the pessimistic nonsense being spewed out by smart alecks who, for the most part, have had no experience with this device, or the Bullworker. First of all, the ISO 7X is basically the same as, but is not technically a "Bullworker". The Bullworker is still being manufactured (check it out at thebullworker .com) but it uses plastic coated steel cables on each side as opposed to this device's dual nylon straps on each side. Otherwise, the principal of the two devices is the same. For the record, I still own my original Bullworker (now known as the "classic") which I bought in the early 70's, as well as this device, (which goes on sale once in a while at Big 5 for about $15.99, which was where I bought mine). I also own and use the smaller Bullworker "Steel Bow" which uses interchangeable springs. --BTW, there's a good 6 1/2 minute video on the bullworker site with an older guy (about my age, late 50's), showing how the Steel Bow competes with free weights. The only reason I bought the Iso 7x a few years ago was because the spring in my original Bullworker got weak over the decades I've had it. --Anyway, again, to cut through all the nonsense, no, this device is not going to get you huge and buff, Only heavy duty weight lifting is going to do that, obviously. But.. it will keep you fit and toned, if you use it at least every other day. I use the Iso 7x, the bullworker Steel bow, I do push ups and pull ups (thanks woot) and I'm on an elliptical trainer 20 minutes each morning, and at 57, I'm in better shape than any of the guys I grew up with. --Anyway, I say go for this! At this price it's even cheaper than when it's on sale at Big 5 sporting goods.

This used to be called a "Bullworker" and it is a great piece o hardware if you're looking to built up/bulk up. The pencil neck geeks in the crowd need to steer clear on account of the workout may cause some injuries.

bruce lee was a firm believer in isometrics exercise.

I would be in for one for my wife, but I can't figure out how she'll use it to hang clothes on it a month later.

luk3d4wg wrote:I've had surgery on both shoulders and have used the ISO. You'll have to be extremely careful using it at some angles, depending on your specific issue. Can't say I'd recommend this for working out if you have sensitive shoulders, but maybe as a simple measurement device is could be effective..

THANKS A LOT -- I had that feeling & you validated it! Burt

Woot!
Are you trying to say I'm fat?

I am sitting here thinking... should I get this, or not?

I used to have a bullworker back in the day. Used it in college and it did work. I threw it away on a moving day purge, and now I regret it. Not for the loss of exercises... but because I had all the original documentation for it. The wall poster, the directions, the bag it slipped into.

I wonder what the old ones go for on ebay? (going to check right now).

I may be able to scrape up the needed funds before midnight.

The bullworker. I can't believe it's back! (or never left, it appears)

If you go the the official Iso7X site you can buy one of these for $19.99 plus shipping and handling and get one free. Shipping and handling is only $17.98. Pretty good deal for someone.

Just came back from ebay. The bullworker has been around a LONG time.

There are starting bids for the thing from anywhere from 1 cent to a few bucks, and there are some hefty BIN prices.

The thing they are killing folks on is the shipping, though.

Ebay has turned this country into a bunch of hoarders. Can't throw anything away! See what you can sell it for on ebay!

I remember Bruce Lee did isometric exercises raw strength. But from the pictures I've seen, he uses metal cables to do the isometric contracts. He goes 100% for a few seconds. There is no range of motion in his exercises.

This device is not the same thing as isometric exercises that Bruce Lee does.

The thing allows your muscle to move. As you try to contract harder, the device will probably move.

I think I rather use my hardest resistance bands for isometric workouts. If the bands aren't hard enough, I can always substitute a 1 inch webbing or rope so that it doesn't move.

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