3 minutes routines. 6 phases of training. 0 rest. Can you keep up? Watch the Fit Test Dummies try out the Step 360 by Spri.

Verdict: The Step 360 takes the core strengthening and balance training from a bosu ball and eliminates the danger of falling on your head. What’s great about Spri is that all their workout products are integrated so that you can use them to create even more challenging workouts!

Check it out!
Spri Products
http://fittestdummies.spriproducts.com/

Experience indoor rowing with Indo-Row. The Fit Test Dummies train with former World Champion Rower Josh Crosby as he shows them exactly how the Indo-Row works.

Verdict: Josh built the Indo-Row to bring the joy of rowing to everyone, and he succeeds. The Indo-Row is accessible, quiet, easily portable, making it an ideal home workout system

Check it out!
Indo-Row
http://www.indo-row.com/

Fit Test Dummies tries out some MMA at the Tapout booth at IHRSA with Pat ‘HD’ Barry and Rose ‘Riveter’ Namajunas.

Verdict: MMA training is tough

Check it out!
Pat Barry
http://www.hypeordie.com/

Rose Namajunas
http://www.facebook.com/rose.namajunas

Tapout
http://www.tapout.com/

David and Madison test their stability with the War Machine! Also, they try out the Power Conditioning Ropes to work out their arms and punish the floor.

Verdict: The War Machine acts like a push-up bar on a rope, giving you no stability and making you supply your own through your core. It’s definitely for an advanced fitness level, but provides a great workout for your core.

Check it out!
http://www.gopherperformance.com/

Hurdle, jump, balance and play on the Railyard! The Fit Test Dummies try out this infinitely configurable playground that is meant for pro-athletes and children alike!

Verdict: Built and developed for children, the Railyard takes advantage of our instinctual ability to play as we work out. Very fun and useful as a piece of workout equipment

Check it out!
http://www.railyardfitness.com/

Climb hundreds of feet of rope without ever leaving the ground with Marpo Kinetic’s Rope Trainer! David and Madison show us the ropes as the test out this new machine.

Verdict: The Rope Trainer gives you the full body workout of rope climbing without the stress on your joints and risk of falling. Studies show it burns up to 100% more calories than on a treadmill. With 4 different commercial machines, it offers a great variety of workouts.

Check it out!
http://www.marpokinetics.com/

The Fit Test Dummies climb and climb with the Biggest Loser Ladder. Watch David and Madison try out this piece of workout equipment from the popular television show and see if it really burns your calories.

Verdict: The ladder is well constructed, with its 40 degree incline that reduces strain on your back and sturdy round rungs. It gives you a full body workout and adjusts its speed according to how fast you are climbing. Great Product!

Check it out!
http://www.biggestloserladder.com/

Get the ice rink experience right in your own home with the Ultra Slide! The Fit Test Dummies slip and slide to test this new product. How does it stack up?

Verdict: The Slide Board works your core, strength and agility. You’re able to do a variety of exercises that will work out many different muscles in your body. Plus, it’s sustainable!

Check it out!
http://www.ultraslide.com

Watch the Fit Test Dummies reach new heights with Kangoo Jumps! Madison and David test these devices and have some real fun, but does it give you a good workout?

Verdict: YES! It burns 25% more calories than regular running shoes and protects your feet by absorbing 80% or the impact. The best part of Kangoo Jumps, however, is how FUN they are

Check it out!
http://www.kangoojumps.com/

Hello Fans,

Last month, we traveled to San Francisco to film at the ultimate fit test playground, IHRSA 2011! We had a blast to say the least! We walked up and down every aisle and reviewed over 20 products. Everything from indoor cycling to trampolines to bed spas, Fit Test Dummies were diving in head first! We have so many hours of footage, we’ve been working around the clock to post them on our site.

Everybody there welcomed us with opened arms – embracing our outrageous hosts and their outlandish kid-like wonder everywhere we went. By the 2nd day of the convention, we had fitness brands demanding that we come to their booths to test their products. It was truly an event to remember! So far, we have 6 IHRSA videos up: LifeLine USA, M Core, Real Ryder, Total Gym, Jump Sport Fitness, and Cybex. And there’s many more to come! There’s so much exercise equipment out there that don’t have national name-brand recognition or marketing yet are on the cutting edge of fitness. So it’s our job as Fit Test Dummies to BRING THEM TO YOU!

Along with new IHRSA videos, the FTD team are gearing up for season 2. We have a brand new co-host, and brand new fitness equipment to test so get ready for some more over-the-top zaniness – with some insightful reviews sprinkled in : ). Also, keep sending us your ideas and equipment you want us to test on the show. We have some great stuff lined up!

So for everyone here at Fit Test Dummies, thanks for supporting us and we’ll see you soon! Until then, keep fighting to reach your fitness goals, and most importantly, KEEP GOING!

Sincerely,

Producer Sean