Flex Force 50-in-1 Resistance-Chair Workout System Flex Force 50-in-1 Resistance-Chair Workout System Perform up to 50 different exercises, including bicep curls, military presses, and rows Resistance bands provide low-impact, muscle-building training Great for fitting in quick workouts at home Includes meal-planning guide, exercise guides, and personal-training plans Folds down for easy storage At-home resistance-band workout system In the box: Flex Force system; workout cards and step-by-step training instructions; setup and storage instructions; guides for dining out, shopping, and weight loss; and seven-day metabolism makeover guide For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer support. Goods sold by Groupon Goods. View the Groupon Goods FAQ to learn more. Most orders are delivered within 12 business days from the purchase date. Does not ship to PO boxes/AK/HI/Canada/Puerto Rico How is the strike-through price determined?
Free ShippingWith $34.99 Purchase Free ReturnsSome Restrictions Apply on purchases of $34.99 or more and Free Standard Shipping on purchases of $34.99 or more applies in the U.S. only. Free Returns in the U.S. and Canada. Large, oversized items and products delivered by special or white glove carriers are not eligible for free shipping or free returns. Free returns are not applicable to final sale/non-returnable items. As always, check the deal's Fine Print for restrictions. The following guest post is from Andrew Kardon. , a social shopping site dedicated to saving money through coupons, hot deals, price comparisons, product reviews, shopping blogs and more. You know that exercise is good for your health, but a gym membership can be bad for your wallet. With a gym membership you’ll spend hundreds of dollars a month and sign a million-year contract. But if your fitness goal is to lose weight, get in shape or just burn off some steam, you can do it at home. And even better… you can do it on the cheap.
Here are 10 tips to help you get in shape without making your wallet skinny, too. Put Your Weight to Work For some workouts, you don’t need to spend a dime. Just do exercises that use your own body weight. Sit-ups, push-ups, squats, planks and crunches are all great for targeting major muscle groups. You can get a full-body workout with absolutely no money down. Is your spare change jar overflowing? Put some of that money-weight to work by filling empty water bottles, milk jugs, tennis balls or tennis ball cans with coins for homemade weights. If you’ve already spent your pocket money on snazzy workout clothes, you can also fill bottles and jugswith water or sand. Or, raid your pantry and use soup cans as hand weights. (You can always make meals out of them later!) Plenty of folks sell their expensive (and barely used) exercise equipment on Craigslist when their New Year’s resolutions derail. Make sure you do plenty of research before you buy–look closely at the posted pics and find out how old the equipment is by looking up the model number.
If you’re in the market for weights, the going rate on Craigslist is about 50 cents per pound. There’s an App for Your Abs There are quite a few free workout apps for your iPhone, iPad and iPod. You can train for a 5K run or even a marathon with Personal Running Trainer (with an initial free trial; full versions for $5.99 or less), use your GPS to track your outdoor workouts with iMapMyFitness, or build custom workout routines and count your calories with Daily Burn. “It’s a-me, Mario, your personal trainer!” You can sit on your couch all day playing video games, or you can turn your Wii, Playstation 3 or Xbox Kinect into a personal gym! Variations of The Biggest Loser are available on the Kinect and Wii. The second edition of EA Sports Active works on Wii, Kinect and PS3. You can even recruit your kids and get a family workout playing Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution or Nickelodeon Fit for Wii. How much does a set of six-pack abs run for these days?
At least, that’s the average price of an exercise ball, which will help you tone your core muscles. Exercise balls are great for non-impact workouts, and they’re also really fun to bounce around on. You might even consider switching out your desk chair and use your exercise ball at work. It’s cheaper than an ergonomic chair! Just be aware that the balls come in different sizes, so be sure to purchase the one that’s right for your height. Use the power of social networking to get exercise advice and emotional support by joining an online workout group. offer free online tools to help you track your fitness progress and forums where you can link up with an exercise buddy or just get that motivational kick in the pants you need on days when you’d rather skip the workout. You know you can save money by buying used exercise equipment at yard sales or off of Craigslist. But you might also consider getting together with a few friends and creating a “home gym co-op”. Split the costs of the equipment, and store all the equipment at one person’s home.
Then get together for regular workout sessions! It’s like getting the motivation of a personal trainer and the camaraderie of a gym without the high price tag. Save money and space by installing or hanging a workout bar in your doorway. You can use the bar for pull-ups, push-ups, chin-ups, sit-ups (pretty much all the ups) and tricep dips. All that for around $20! And if anyone asks about that metal thing in the kitchen doorway, just tell them you bought your place for its interesting architectural details. Sure, sports massage is proven to be highly effective at helping you recover after all that working out, but not everyone can afford a professional, licensed massage therapist to ease those aching muscles. Invest instead in a foam roller. The massage won’t just feel good; an added bonus is that relaxed muscles help prevent injuries!Since you are reading this section of my website, I will assume there is no need for me to convince you about the benefits of home exercise bikes.
But, simply choosing to go with exercise bikes as an alternative to gyms, jogging, or outdoor cycling, is only the first step. As you have seen, there are many different types of bicycles, which makes your decision process all the more difficult. At this time, I am going to focus on just two types: recumbent and upright exercise bicycles. Upright bikes have been a staple of every gym for quite some time now, and recumbent bikes have recently emerged as an interesting option, so I will try and compare the two. As always, I will try and provide you with an objective overview, without getting too technical. Both types have their pros and cons, and it would be ideal if you could get both, but most people are not able to afford that. But enough rambling, lets get to the point. As I pointed out, upright exercise bikes have been popular for a long time, and there are even more reasons for you to like them now, as each new model issued comes equipped with new and advanced features which enhance your workout immensely.
But before choosing an upright bike for yourself, you have to factor in a few things that aren’t directly related to the bike itself. One area where upright bikes have the edge over their recumbent counterparts is the price. They usually cost a lot less money, so if your budget is already spread thin, you still have the chance to have yourself a quality workout. Also, upright bikes take up far less space, and can often be folded and put away easily for later use. Those of you who can’t spare much room inside your home would probably be better off with one of these, instead of buying a recumbent bike. As far as the workout itself concerned, I find upright bikes to be less restrictive and more versatile. They don’t require me to remain seated as a recumbent bike does, which allows me to assume just that one position. When I ride an upright bike, I can use it in the same way I would use an actual bike. I can get off my seat and stand up, and pedal that way, which gives my legs a far more intensive exercise.
But, since I went down the road of comparing an upright bike with a regular outdoor bicycle, I have to say that their seats can be equally uncomfortable. If you’re a fan of longer rides, you are not exactly in for a treat (as far as comfort is concerned). I would not recommend this type of exercise bike to elderly people or people with chronic back pain or other lower back issues. There is also the fact that these bikes have a comparatively high center of gravity, which theoretically means they can become unstable if you push them really hard. I haven’t had such an experience, but it’s just something that needs to be taken into account. If you fall into the category of people who like to be comfortable during their workout sessions, no matter how short or long, you will absolutely love using a recumbent bicycle. Its chair-like seat offers outstanding support for your back, and the reclined position of your body means you won’t feel any strain at all. But, the seat is not the only source of comfort.
As opposed to an upright bike, where you grab onto the handles, hunched forward, on a recumbent bike, your hands are completely free. This allows you to watch TV, read a book, or play one of your favorite games. Although I have heard a lot of people dispute the effectiveness of recumbent bikes, when compared to upright bikes, I believe that assessment is untrue. You see, even though a recumbent bike is less effective as far as cardio is concerned, you will burn an equal number of calories as you would if you were riding an upright bike. But since they are so comfortable, you might be inclined to extend your work sessions, which means you would be burning more calories. Plus, as your body is in a reclined position, your legs will have to work harder to fight gravity than they would on an upright bike. I would like to point out that, no matter how effective these bikes are, getting in shape is entirely up to you. Machines can help with some things, but you still have to do all the hard work yourself.