Can’t afford a personal trainer? Well, maybe the PumpOne is more up your alley, especially if you already have an iPod or Treo. This software runs on your mp3 player to walk you through workouts and show you proper form (a little dude or dudette on the screen demonstrates each exercise). I’d like to recommend this software for all you guys out there who think biceps curls are whole body exercises… I’m just waiting for one of you to throw out your back while you’re jerking that barbell up there.
Even if you’re an experienced lifter who does everything correct, your body can get bored running through the same routine every time you hit the gym. When this happens, you’re not likely to experience any more muscle growth. And who has time to read a zillion weight lifting magazines to work out new routines? The PumpOne lets you download new programs for $20-$30 bucks a piece (which is quite a bit cheaper than hiring a personal trainer for an hour).
I’m actually tempted to try this out myself, except I’ve still got a ghetto monocolor iPod, and I’m not sure how good those animated trainers would look on the off-gray. I keep waiting to drop a dumbbell on the old iPod, so I have an excuse to buy a new one.
October 1st, 2006 at 8:13 pm
I keep looking at all the cool stuff on your site and wanted to let you in on a website I love: fitnessmagazine.com. They actually have a two month program called YOU CAN DO IT where you set your goals–confidence, weight loss, whatever and it’s pretty amazing. I got the magazine last week and I was amazed they had tons of great workouts in the magazine. They also had a great beginners running guide in the October issue.