Rediscovered my Powerbelt

Charmed · 10-16-13, 02:55 PM

Anyone still have theirs? Anyone still using theirs? I found mine in a drawer and decided to try it w/ my Leslies. The only problem is that the rubber on the handles is flaking off so I have little black specks stuck everywhere.

PS - any anti-rubberflaking ideas?

Michelle

marya · 10-16-13, 03:51 PM

I eliminated the handles altogether. They reminded me, somehow, of a manual transmission automobile.

Now I use wrist weights or light hand-held weights for the arm-toning moves and am much happier!

Gams · 10-17-13, 08:19 AM

Is this the Power Belt you're talking about?

https://www.google.com/search?q=Deni...tm%3B423%3B159

If so, we were just discussing this in another thread here somewhere. I love mine and have always loved mine. I've had it for at least 7 years and use it all the time. It's my very favorite piece of fitness equipment. It's so much better than the cheap version Leslie came out with. I love it that it had the different tension packs, so you can really up the intensity.

bzar · 10-17-13, 01:21 PM

a very kind VFer gave me hers. i paid for shipping. i also got 3 videos on vhs - wonder if they were ever converted to DVD or if they're on Youtube? i never viewed the vhs videos! i've used it with my leslies and outdoors a lot.

i like using them, and yes, the black specks are coming off. but otherwise they're great. i wore my HRM and noticed that my HR goes up once you start pulling on the for resistance while walking.

i notice that on amazon, the image is of denise austin, but when you click on it, it becomes chris freytag.

Charmed · 10-17-13, 01:36 PM

Yep, that's the one! I bought mine in 1996, so it's an old gal (like me!). I've kept it all these years, and am going to use it again. Gotta do something with the black flakes, though. They are everywhere!

Hee hee, was planning to use it this morning w/ my Leslie, but forgot to put it on.

Bebop · 10-17-13, 05:02 PM

Gams, there was another thread last week. I posted on it. I have been debating what to do with mine. I haven't used it in years. I remember it was a bit uncomfortable but maybe now I'll try it again.

It was a gift from my mom. I wonder if it would work in kickbox workouts?

I'm going to schedule a workout with it this or next week.

superfit41 · 10-18-13, 06:19 AM

Hey, I still have this! I have not used it in a very long time. I should probably use it next time I walk on the treadmill. It is much better than the Leslie version.

Sherry

Bebop · 10-18-13, 11:32 AM

This a.m. I dragged out my power belt. Mine is also "shedding" black flecks.

I used it with the Annie Mairs Core Force workout. She holds 1lb hand weights. I liked it. The 1lbs were a bit easy but I have DOMS from doing Firm Tough tape 2 yesterday so I didn't want to push it.

I have the inserts up to 4lbs. I think next week I'll try it with a Leslie.

I'm glad I rediscovered this. I was getting a bit bored with my workouts so this will add a new dimension to them.

Gams · 10-18-13, 11:48 AM

I still get the feeling we're not all talking about the same belt. Bebop - your belt has weighted inserts? My Power Belt has clip on tension packs, but they are for resistance - they are not different weights.

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones - mine has never shed any black flecks.

Bebop · 10-18-13, 12:11 PM

My belt has power tension inserts - they are round. They are in different weights 1 - 4 lbs. When you want to increases the weight you pop in another higher tension packet.

This was advertised by Kathy Smith.

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10-16-13, 02:55 PM
Charmed Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern California	Rediscovered my Powerbelt Anyone still have theirs? Anyone still using theirs? I found mine in a drawer and decided to try it w/ my Leslies. The only problem is that the rubber on the handles is flaking off so I have little black specks stuck everywhere. PS - any anti-rubberflaking ideas? Michelle

10-16-13, 03:51 PM
marya Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest	I eliminated the handles altogether. They reminded me, somehow, of a manual transmission automobile. Now I use wrist weights or light hand-held weights for the arm-toning moves and am much happier!

10-17-13, 08:19 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	Is this the Power Belt you're talking about? https://www.google.com/search?q=Deni...tm%3B423%3B159 If so, we were just discussing this in another thread here somewhere. I love mine and have always loved mine. I've had it for at least 7 years and use it all the time. It's my very favorite piece of fitness equipment. It's so much better than the cheap version Leslie came out with. I love it that it had the different tension packs, so you can really up the intensity.

10-17-13, 01:21 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	a very kind VFer gave me hers. i paid for shipping. i also got 3 videos on vhs - wonder if they were ever converted to DVD or if they're on Youtube? i never viewed the vhs videos! i've used it with my leslies and outdoors a lot. i like using them, and yes, the black specks are coming off. but otherwise they're great. i wore my HRM and noticed that my HR goes up once you start pulling on the for resistance while walking. i notice that on amazon, the image is of denise austin, but when you click on it, it becomes chris freytag. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

10-17-13, 01:36 PM
Charmed Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern California	Yep, that's the one! I bought mine in 1996, so it's an old gal (like me!). I've kept it all these years, and am going to use it again. Gotta do something with the black flakes, though. They are everywhere! Hee hee, was planning to use it this morning w/ my Leslie, but forgot to put it on.

10-17-13, 05:02 PM
Bebop Join Date: Nov 2001	Gams, there was another thread last week. I posted on it. I have been debating what to do with mine. I haven't used it in years. I remember it was a bit uncomfortable but maybe now I'll try it again. It was a gift from my mom. I wonder if it would work in kickbox workouts? I'm going to schedule a workout with it this or next week.

10-18-13, 06:19 AM
superfit41 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas, and Mississippi	Hey, I still have this! I have not used it in a very long time. I should probably use it next time I walk on the treadmill. It is much better than the Leslie version. Sherry

10-18-13, 11:32 AM
Bebop Join Date: Nov 2001	This a.m. I dragged out my power belt. Mine is also "shedding" black flecks. I used it with the Annie Mairs Core Force workout. She holds 1lb hand weights. I liked it. The 1lbs were a bit easy but I have DOMS from doing Firm Tough tape 2 yesterday so I didn't want to push it. I have the inserts up to 4lbs. I think next week I'll try it with a Leslie. I'm glad I rediscovered this. I was getting a bit bored with my workouts so this will add a new dimension to them.

10-18-13, 11:48 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I still get the feeling we're not all talking about the same belt. Bebop - your belt has weighted inserts? My Power Belt has clip on tension packs, but they are for resistance - they are not different weights. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones - mine has never shed any black flecks.

10-18-13, 12:11 PM
Bebop Join Date: Nov 2001	My belt has power tension inserts - they are round. They are in different weights 1 - 4 lbs. When you want to increases the weight you pop in another higher tension packet. This was advertised by Kathy Smith.