RV Gym Blog

Anchoring Resistance Bands

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 04:01:00 +0000

New-Humans Tip: Anchoring Resistance Bands

In addition to the door anchor and ankle strap that come with your New-Humans Exercise Stick, there are two inexpensive pieces of equipment that you can add that will allow you to get the most out of your Stick.

#1 Hitching Rings

You can easily attach these to your office, home gym, or garage wall. I have one at waist level and one at head level.

Make sure you pre-drill a starter hole into a wall beam. A sturdy screw driver or rod will allow you to twist them tightly into place. You can purchase them at your local hardware or you can order them from Life and Home

"STANLEY" HITCHING RINGS WITH SCREW EYEStanley 220657 Hitching Rings With Screw Eye 3-1/2", Zinc Plated
Length: 3-1/2"Made of steelZinc PlatedMedium-weight hitching ring is for animal tie-downs and other home and farm applications.Includes 2" inside diameter ring #0 wire, welded (.300 diameter).3/8" diameter screw eye.

#2 Back Scrubber Anchor

The flexible webbing and end cords allow you to attach your resistance bands to most anything solid. I have used it on road signs, fences and RV door handles without a problem. I have read complaints by online reviewers that cords sometimes break on some back scrubbers. So this might be something you want to buy in person after you give it some hefty tugs.

Warning

Use the hitch rings and back scrubber methods described here at your own risk!

Caution for HItch Rings. Make sure that you select a sturdy wall location and secure the screw of the hitching ring solidly into the wall beam. Periodically inspect the screw for tightness. It could be harmful if it let go under pressure. If the ring screw feels loose or you have any question about safety, discontinue and find another location or seek an expert carpenter for assistance.

Caution for Back Scrubber. Test to make sure the device is strong enough for use as an anchor and check frequently for safety.

Remember...Stay Fit No Matter Where You May Roam!

Stay Fit No Matter Where You May Roam, Sea Cliff Beach, CA

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:58:00 +0000

I took the New-Humans Exercise Stick to Sea Cliff Beach in Aptos, CA on Memorial Day. It was a beautiful day to go the beach, but instead of sitting on my butt, I had a great workout. That is the beauty of having a Gym You Can Hold in One Hand . You really can Stay Fit No Matter Where You May Roam.

The fence made a great attachment for doing Earth Mover presses.

and Gravity Pull Downs.

....picnic tables make a great anchor

...as well as the handle on an RV door

Or you can be your own anchor and stand on the resistance band.

but don't forget about the amazingly effective stick twist exercies.

For a description of the exercises now possible

with our combination twist and power stick check out our new workbook.

New-Humans Exercise Stick Workout

or visit our Exercise Stick page for

product details.

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:16:00 +0000

After many months of experimentation, I have designed a new version of our exercise stick. By adding resistance bands and connectors, you can now convert it from a twist stick to a power stick in seconds.

Check out our latest workout to see just a few of the many types of possible exercises;

New-Humans Exercise Stick Workout

RV Gym Event Report SeaCliff Beach, California

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:19:00 +0000

It was a beautiful November summer day here in SeaCliff Beach, temperature in the mid-70's, bit of a gusty sea breeze but we are tucked into the last slot on the beach row and its feels like 90+.

We came as guests of Ava and George who kindly allowed us to take pictures of our RV GYM gear in a real RV setting. This was our first public demonstration session and the response was terrific. We also learned a lot and discovered many new ideas that we will incorporate into our next event.

Lots of people joined in and everyone was excited about the neat new gear. Several beach goers even stopped by to try out our dumbbells and Spirit/Body Sculpting Sticks.

For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the Monterey Bay area, SeaCliff State Beach Park is located in Aptos, CA just south of Santa Cruz. Other than miles of sandy beach, SeaCliff is known for the Palo Alto, a World War I vintage cement ship which juts out from the pier.

The pier offers great fishing with no licenses required. Day use fees are only $10. This link will connect you with the park's website with information about RV camping, reservations and service hookups. Send me an e-mail at nolan@new-humans.com if you are coming to the beach and I will stop by your site and introduce myself. And let me know if you have any questions about our new line of gym equipment for RV campers and travelers.

Model RV Gym
This is the basic travel gym setup that we believe is ideal for RV campers.

Here is a list of gear for your own RV Gym.

Spirit/Body Sculpting Sticks

PowerBlock Travel Bench

PowerBlock Variable Weight Dumbbells

PowerBlock Portable Dumbbell Bench

AquaBells Dumbbells

AquaBells Leg Weights

We are hoping that future events will allow more people to discover the feeling of health and fitness that penetrates your body and spirit when you workout with our RV Gym Equipment in a beautiful, quiet setting. The exercises are so simple, but seem to have a magic of their own as they resonate with your body core. So...get on the stick and get in great shape while you are communing with nature on your next camping trip.

We are now introducing a new feature.:

RV Gym Product Reviews!

Firsthand experience using real gear on an actual camping trip reveals a great deal about the pluses and minuses of a piece of exercise equipment. We will also provide tips and hope that you will share your experiences in the comment section at the bottom of each post.

You might wonder if our reviews may be biased since we offer these products for sale and receive an advertising fee. Well...we only sell products that we have tested and like. If they have deficiencies, we will tell you about them (Note: We haven't tried the SBG Bicycle Generator bike yet, but we hope to soon).

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PowerBlock TravelBench Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:58:00 +0000

This bench folds for easy storage and can be used in your RV or home gym as well. It is an ideal platform for seated stick twists and abdominal crunches and dumbbell workouts.

Price:

$119 (S/H $25)

Features:

• Fold up bench allows for easy travel or storage
• Very easy to set up and take down.
• 550 lb weight capacity Fold up bench allows for easy travel or storage
• 10 year home use warranty
• 1 Year pad warranty
• Built-in handle allows the bench to be easily carried
• 14 Ga. 2" x 3" steel tubing
• Dimensions - 40"L x 9.5"W x 15" H (in upright flat position)
• Folded the Travel Bench has a height of 8"

Setup is a Snap!

This is the essential foundation of the RV Gym. It serves as a base for stick exercises, leg lifts, crunches and dumbbell work. You will want to place it in an open, central position so your workout can revolve around the bench.

The bench is solid and well-made. Two pins lock the bench legs folded or erect and it is easy to set up and take down. It should fit easily in a closet or you can use as a seat when not working out. Having the focal point and base for exercise that this bench provides is a great start to building your own RV Gym.

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PowerBlock Dumbbells Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:35:00 +0000

Instead of an RV full of weights, you can achieve the same serious workout with only these two variable weight dumbbells.!

Price:

$299 (S/H $59;

Features:

Each dumbbell has weight range from 5-50 lbs
Replaces 16 pairs of dumbbells or 825 lbs of free weights.
Expandable to 70 per hand
Increments - 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5, 30, 35, 37.5, 40, 45, 47.5 and 50 lbs per hand
Expandable later to 70 lbs per hand
Dimensions at 50 lbs 12"L x 6" H x 6.25" W
Ships in 2 boxes

The Classic 50 PowerBlock Dumbbells allow you to vary the weight from 2.5 all the way to 50 pounds—a very good range for high rep/moderate weight New-Humans workouts. Note that PowerBlock offers several other weight configurations as well. You can access all of their great equipment by clicking this banner.

These variable weight dumbbells are amazing. They feel great in your hand with superb balance. A single set of dumbbells replaces a room full of traditional iron barbells. The dumbbells have excellent balance and the padded handle give you a comfortable, secure grip.

http://www.new-humans.com/personalTrainer.htm#pbdb

The combination with the stand is sort of like giving a stand up business presentation while are working out. Workouts are prime time for creative thinking and problem solving.

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PowerBlock Collapsible Stand Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:24:00 +0000

The PowerBlock Collapsible Stand holds and protects your PowerBlock Dumbbells and is easily stowed in your RV

Price:

$69 (S/H $11)

Features:

Provides a convenient storage/racking system for your PowerBlocks
Will easily fold flat for storage or portability
Will work with any PowerBlock welded set up to 70 lbs, and any Urethane set up to 50 lbs
Stand has a foot print of 20" x 18" and a height of 24"

Although the stand is light weight, it is extremely sturdy and it will easily support the dumbbells. It barely budges even when the heaviest weights are parked or removed.

And if you do work with heavier weight bells for presses or standing curls, you will appreciate how convenient (and easy on your back) it when you don't have to pick the dumbbells up and place them back down on the floor. The stand also keeps the dumbbells cleaner than they would be just sitting on the floor.

I like the stand's podium-like shape--you can even use it to practice the speech you will be giving at the next Rotary Club luncheon.

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AquaBells Dumbbells Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:07:00 +0000

These are a convenient replacement for iron weights when cargo capacity is limited. They take advantage of the fact that water weighs about two pounds per quart, eight pounds per gallon.

Price:

$49.95 (S/H $11.50)

Features:

Two 13" long, cushioned handgrips
Eight attachable water chambers
Each dumbbell handgrip can hold 4 chambers for a total weight of 16 pounds per dumbbell.
Guaranteed not to leak.

I have searched the net and found nothing around like AquaBells Dumbbells. They are ideal for air travelers since they can be compressed and put back in their slim case.

http://www.new-humans.com/personalTrainer.htm#abdb

I recommend these dumbbells especially for women because the weight range can be adjusted from 8 to 16 lbs per dumbbell.

But guys will also like the fact that they feel good around your hand and wrist and are very well balanced. AquaBells Dumbbells are perfect for high rep workouts. Plus you will get a lot of attention when you use them.

Their bulky oversized shiny blue look remind me of cartoon weights from a comic book. But AquaBells Dumbbells are for real and well worth the price.

The only surprise was that it seems that in order to satisfy various design constraints, the smallish size of the fill nipple and funnel make filling take a bit longer than I expected. But after you have done a couple, it seems to go faster. I found that if I stopped filling and squeezed the chamber it would release trapped air—especially when you get near the end. I wasn't able to fill them enough to feel really firm or solid, but this is good because you need to have some slack when you grab the handle. This also makes the dumbbells feel firmer.

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AquaBells Ankle Weights Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:46:00 +0000

These ankle weights add considerable mass to your ankles to increase the effectiveness of leg and ab workouts.

Price:
$29.95 (S/H $9.50)

Features:

Just fill with water to you desired weight.
Adjustable up to 8 lbs per pair.
Weighs only 8 ounces when collapsed.
Deflates in seconds.
Easy Velcro closure was designed form freedom of movement.

The AquaBells Ankle weights are surprisingly heavy and if you add them to your regular routine of leg lifts and leg extensions, plus wear them while you are walking, you will be getting a superb workout.

The fact that you can easily vary the weight makes this piece of gear ideal for many different abdominal and leg exercises. They definitely turn the standard leg extensions, leg lifts and crunches into a real hard core workout.

AquaBells Dumbbells/Ankle Weights Combo

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Price for Dumbbells with Ankle Weights

$69.95 (S/H $12.50) workout.

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PowerBlock Dumbbells--Perfect for RV Camping

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:04:00 +0000

PowerBlock Classic Series Dumbbells

These dumbbells are amazingly weight and cost effective replacing 18 pairs of dumbbells which works out to about 900 lbs of free weights. You can set the weight from 5 to 50 lbs which is great not only for a variety of different exercises but also for doing reps with gradually increasing weight.

Using these dumbbells is a treat. They feel comfortable when you grip them and they are great for arm extensions and curls. If you are serious about staying fit while you camp, these are essential. And they work just fine in your home or office gym.

The companion stand makes for easy access and storage. It folds up too.

And the Power Block Travel Bench is light, study and will slide into a narrow space.

You can purchase these great products from the RV Gym Store.

Ron S. Nolan
nolan@new-humans.com

Welcome to the RV Gym Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Ron S. Nolan) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:19:00 +0000

This is our new blog that will feature photos, demonstrations and tips for campers and travelers that want to stay in shape on trips.

We are fortunate to be close to SeaCliff Beach State Park which is a favorite destination for RV Campers. We are also close to a tent campground at New Brighton State Beach just to the North. You can expect some great shots of our gear in these settings.