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Health & Fitness

Greatest Infomercial That Never Was

Let your favorite TV Show be your personal trainer

It’s funny what sells on tv. The Ab Coster, the Gazelle, the Thigh Master, all useless weight loss gimmicks that sold millions. I know of one product that will never have an infomercial but should.

Cycle Trainer
This is a piece of equipment that turns a road bicycle into an indoor spin bike. It’s used by cyclists and triathletes in winter to train despite poor weather, but I see it as the perfect way to get a workout your living room. Wheel out your bike, turn on the TV, and presto instant Health Club.

Private Spinning Class
TV is a great spin class instructor, it gives you a few minutes of a show, followed by a few 30 second commercials. This is a great fitness program, ride at 65% of max effort during your show, then sprint every other commercial. Do this 2 or 3 times a week and you’ll burn 600 to 800 calories a week.

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