Red XL Abdominal Exerciser
July 11, 2010 by admin
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The Red XL uses the power of core rotation and resistance to slim, sculpt and strengthen your core & midsection without having to do another back breaking crunch or sit up ever again! more info
Robert F. Walls Sr. on Tue, 16th Feb 2010 2:52 am
RED XL REVIEW
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
USE THE XL MOST EVERY DAY AND FIND THAT IT DOES A FAIRLY GOOD JOB FOR WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. ONLY USE IT ABOUT TEN MINENTS AT A TIME SINCE I AM 72 I DONT OVERDUE IT. CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN MY ABDOMEN ALREADY.
guy on Sat, 20th Feb 2010 12:17 am
reviewing it
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
its a good piece of equipment,,, HOWERVEr you must be re-tightening the nuts on the handles,, or else ill turn loose too quick. Good for someone not heavy
J. Viets on Sun, 21st Feb 2010 1:05 am
product good-results-what results?
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
There is no way that you can achieve what it promises with this product.
it seems to be well built & sturdy- but i have read & re-read, watched dvd – i am now certain that i am doing it right in every way BUT there is no way this will change the way my body looks in any way.
it is now under my bed (stores well- breaks down fairly flat!) and i have joined a gym.
good luck!
G. Velarde on Sun, 21st Feb 2010 1:38 am
this item sucked
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I used this product 4 times and it was falling apart. This item really sucked.
munchkinins on Sun, 21st Feb 2010 4:29 pm
Bought as a gift, thinking of getting one myself
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
My mother saw this on television and wanted one for Christmas. With her health issues she cannot do high impact exercise and wanted something she could do at home. She really seems to like it and I am considering purchasing one myself. Obviously it isn’t a machine for someone who does a lot of working out and exercise, but for someone like us, who doesn’t and realizes that we need to find some way to do some exercise, it works well. My plan is to put it right in my living room and use it while I watch tv! I’ve tried that at my mom’s and I really liked it. An added bonus is that I got it here on Amazon for about half the price it would have been anywhere else.
E. Dejulio on Mon, 22nd Feb 2010 11:40 am
The swivel broke within 10 minutes
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
My 125# wife used the thing for no more than 10 minutes before the swivel broke on the bottom. I thought no problem with the warranty. I called and called and finally got put on hold for over an hour. Then when it went thru they were now closed and please call back. I tried a couple more days and never got thru. I have since decided to redesign the broken part and try it again. I might as well. The rest of the parts look pretty sturdy but the most loaded part is cheap plastic. I would never recommend this item to anyone in its current form. They will not be around very long with the quality of this product.
Mariah R. Swarthout on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 4:42 pm
eh…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It came very fast. It’s pretty cool at first. It doesn’t seem like you are getting much of a work out if you’re not on it for at least 45 mins. But it is fun, easy to use, and easy to assemble. Works good as an office seat so you can type and exercise at the same time.
DJ SHISHKA ROB on Wed, 3rd Mar 2010 5:21 am
fun to use
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
My wife wanted this really badly, and used it quite a bit for the first few weeks we had it. It also makes a nice place to sit in front of the computer.
mallrose on Tue, 16th Mar 2010 12:58 pm
save your money
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Do yourself a favor and save your money. I hate crunches and thought this machine might be a way to get easier results, but it’s a joke. I do crunches for about 10-15 minutes before I work out. If I do them right, I’m sore the next day. The problem is, I hate every minute of them. I bought this machine and used it for nearly 30 minutes. My legs hurt from holding them out but I felt nothing in my abs. Nothing. I turned the resistance all the way up too. Also, the DVD that comes with it is a joke as well. Where did they dig up this George Pou guy? Terrible. The ONLY way I could see this machine doing you any good is if you don’t work out at all and are totally out of shape. In that case, I suppose a little is better than nothing. But do yourself a favor, save your $$$$, lie down on the floor, suck it up and squeeze out some highly effective, FREE crunches. PS…I gave it 2 stars by accident and couldn’t fix…it doesn’t even deserve one.
Travister on Tue, 16th Mar 2010 8:44 pm
It’s kinda like that favorite bar stool that swivels…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It’s small and compact. Found it is comfortable and if you do the workout it does work. As soon as I took it out of the box found it to be solidly built. Despite seemingly to be solid I did find the tensioner control should supply more maximum tension setting. And, a screw hole was incorrectly manufactured, the threads were stripped – but I forced the screw in there anyway, it’s not coming apart now… Just another fitness machine. You could do as much with a stool that swivels.
Mary Beth Rosier on Thu, 25th Mar 2010 11:52 pm
DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Check out this company on the BBB website. They go by the name of Red Fitness. They are a bunch of crooks. BUYER BEWARE.
Nevermore on Mon, 29th Mar 2010 10:00 pm
Absolutely Horrible
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Do not waste your money on this product. There is so many other machines out there that does a much better job. If your looking for ab equipment, the ab roller is probably the best out there to date. This machine is a total waste.
Valorie J. Meimes on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 11:47 am
Too soon to tell
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have just begun to use the RED XL so it is too soon to tell if I will get results. It is an easy use, however, that does not mean I will achieve the results desired.
Jewel Cyr on Mon, 5th Apr 2010 6:51 am
So Far, So Good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We picked this up for half off at Academy. My 6 and 8 year old put it together, because they were excited…clueless
We started using it right away in front of the tv. I can feel the pain already. We do 60 at a time right now, and will work up to more reps and more frequency. My husband is 285 lbs., he has no problem on it. He found it at the hospital he works at, the nurses jump on it between patients. It is used most of the day, daily. No problem with it. I think it was a good purchase, hoping to see results soon.
Edwin H. Eaton on Sat, 10th Apr 2010 6:18 pm
Easy to use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up. Exercises are easy to follow. I’m not sure how easy it will be to improve my fitness!
Judy D on Tue, 13th Apr 2010 11:26 am
A Satisfied Customer
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
After reading about so many people’s negative experience with this little machine, it might seem strange that I’m very happy with it. All the parts arrived in proper condition, assembly was easy. The basic workout DVD is a good start for someone my age (62). Mr. Pou is obviously a body builder and not a TV personality, but I’m excercising, not looking to be entertained. I’ve only been using it a short period of time but already see and feel results. I work up a moderate sweat, and keep the tension on it’s tightest all the time. I also like to just sit and swing on it while watching t.v. My waist is getting smaller and I am tightening up. So far it’s delivering what I was looking for. I have a tricky neck from a childhood whiplash and a bulging disc in my lower back. I am able to do crunches now without hurting either my back or my neck. So, I extend my sympathies to those who are not pleased or received defective equipment. But here is at least one, bona fide satisfied customer.
Connie S. Woodall on Thu, 15th Apr 2010 6:45 pm
Lame Ab Workout
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is a boring ab workout machine. It works your abs some but does not entice. The next ab assistant I’ll be getting is one of the big workout balls. I had one before and my daughter took sissors to it. Many more excersies with the ball, virtually as many as you can think of. But this piece of equipment is totally lame. The video that goes with it is absolute crap as well. A big buff guy and two hot chicks who he bosses around and tells them how rich he is because of suckers like me buying his stupid product.
T Calla on Mon, 19th Apr 2010 11:57 am
Cheap junk
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this product, and within two days, I heard an odd sound. Turned out most of the ball bearings had come out of the part that makes the unit swivel. I had to take it apart with a hex wrench, put them back on track, and put the thing back together. After about five times of having to do that, I put it in a corner to collect dust. It is now in the landfill. Cheap, cheap, cheap!
Brenda L. Carr on Wed, 21st Apr 2010 8:13 pm
Could have done better
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was given this for a Christmas gift, but I think the money could have been better spent on a regular weight bench and free weights. I would have used that much more than I do this thing. It really does not give me the workout that I was used to having. The equipment is rather sturdy for what you spend, but I don’t think you get enough of a workout for the money you spend. As for the DVD that came with it….it really sucked big time! The mouths didn’t match up with the video itself which was VERY distracting. The video reminded you of an old 1960 instructional video. All in all, I was was VERY disappointed in the merchandise. I will be going back to my Tae-Bo and look to buy a real weight set and bench for a true workout. All in all, save your money!
T. Lawrence on Tue, 27th Apr 2010 6:39 pm
Yikes…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have this on loan from a pregnant friend who wants to use it after birth to trim her belly. I’m a fairly inactive student who exercises when she remembers, so I am in no way strong abdominally.
I sat down today with the DVD to see how this product works. I have an exercise ball with a dvd as well as a Power 90 series from a decade ago on VHS that I still use on occasion. They both are substantially more motivating than the joke of a video they threw into this product. It is really more of an instructional usage video than a workout, but the host doesn’t even explain what he’s doing and why. During periods of his “workout” he was sweating, stating he was burning, etc…I had the RED on the highest tension and was not feeling a thing! I even went back to adjust the exercises to try to find a “sweet spot” in the movements to target my muscles…no go.
I get much better results from 10 minutes of pilates floor work for my core than with however long this DVD lasted. Even the exercise ball provides better resistance with your own weight for crunches.
Maybe for those who cannot tolerate the range of motion required to work out in other ways will benefit from this product, but as another reviewer mentioned, just use a swivel chair for the same results. I can sit here in my computer chair, hold the desk and turn/curl for the same effect. If you are not physically able to do cardio, spent $14 on an exercise ball and just SIT on it while watching tv. It’s tons cheaper and still works your core.
And save yourself the frustration of even putting this DVD into your player. The most this guy says is “what’s your favorite color?” (it was literally 4 or 5 times) and the two girls in the back mumble apathetically, “red….”
J. Miller on Fri, 30th Apr 2010 9:01 pm
Great way to burn 400 calories while watching TV
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is an inexpensive machine and when you get it you can see why.
Still probably worth the money if you actually use it while watching tv.
For people who essentially want the machine to show up and the weight to come off might hate it as might those who think feeling the burn is the only way to go but I think its the best way to burn about 400 calories while watching a single tv show without killing your back.
You can sustain the zero resistance level twist for an hour straight and break a light sweat, lo level cardio. At that rate (as a tummy toning cardio machine – for which it is excellent!!!) you can burn between 7 and 9 calories per minute. I know this because I also own the body bugg calorie management armband and measured calories burned for a one hour work out. I loved it because Its a great way to avoid just sitting there when you want to watch tv. I’ve killed myself with brutal kick boxing workout for the same calorie burn in shorter time – this is less stress on the back. I thought the video was a demonstration and I recommend only using it once to see the different exercises. As a workout video I give it a negative 3 out of 10.
The absolutely best thing is that this isn’t a HARD workout but it does burn the long term (45 minute to an hour) calories. Because of that I think its sustainable motivation- people who hate their workout machine will not use them and they end up in the garage.
This is my new tv chair.
Mrs. Maria M. Serrato on Tue, 4th May 2010 12:47 am
Red Abdominal Exerciser
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It is fun and very easy to use. I am very happy with the workout DVD that comes with it.
Liming Gao on Wed, 5th May 2010 8:18 pm
ok product
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Just got it. Not sure if it is going to work. It is easy to assemble it. Tends to agree with someone on the fact that the tension is not that strong as you may think even when it is adjusted to the highest level.
Nathan R. Nielsen on Thu, 6th May 2010 2:38 pm
review for red exercisor
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This equiptment is just what I expected and doing exactly the job it was intended thank you for developing this sincerly Nathan.
Curt Brackenrich on Sun, 9th May 2010 10:46 am
Not the best, but it was priced cheap
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I got this at a sports dicounter for $45, after having it for a few weeks, I have to say using this is better than sitting in a recliner and eating while watching TV. I switch up how I hold the handles and you can really feel the difference in your arms. The quality is only so-so, but I weigh 250 lbs. and it’s holding up fine for me (so far). Just know going in that you get what you pay for. It also can serve as a back-up chair. Like I said, there’s a lot worse out ther for more money than this was.
J.Taylor on Tue, 11th May 2010 9:53 am
Easy Workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this Red XL Exerciser for an easy workout while at home. It is easy to use and easy to put away. I don’t like big workout machines because they take up so much space, but with this you can slide it under the couch or put it in a closet easily. There is a good DVD with the Exerciser and you can just watch that and follow the exercises.
R. Daniel on Mon, 17th May 2010 3:30 pm
Do not buy
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is a useless product. I do not exercise much, and I do not even get a burn from this machine. The DVD is boring and the instructor speaks in a mono tone. It looks like it is low budget!
J. Rasmussen on Wed, 19th May 2010 8:31 pm
Red is not worth it
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is a total waste of your money, it looks like a great idea, but does not make for a workout. If you really want to buy excersize equiptment, don’t buy this.
C. Zahari on Wed, 19th May 2010 10:28 pm
This is a joke!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I wouldn’t give it one star, but you have to if you want to write something.
A. Stubbs on Mon, 24th May 2010 12:48 am
Broke after 15 minutes! Plus the DVD isn’t too good, either.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ve never written an Amazon review before, but wanted to send out a warning on this product. I bought this at Kohl’s last night for $43. I made it through the DVD, but didn’t feel anything in my abdominal section after it was over. I can say that it didn’t put any strain on my neck, so it would be good for someone who is limited to what ab workouts they can do because of neck pain.
After I was done, my husband gave it a try. He’s just under 200 pounds (far below the weight limit) and after about 15 minutes into his DVD workout, the seat completely snapped off.
The included DVD isn’t very motivating, either. I returned the whole thing today and will save my money for something better.
At least he & I will have a lifetime of jokes from this experience: “What’s your favorite color?”
Pug Mommy on Tue, 25th May 2010 7:20 am
Easy to use
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Red Exerciser was pretty much what I expected. It’s nothing high-tech or amazing, but it does help target your core. It’s easy to use & doesn’t hurt my back. Amazon had a better price on this product than the manufacturer’s website.
Mary Suzanne Layne on Fri, 28th May 2010 5:15 am
Didn’t seem like a waste at first…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed using the machine so far. However, it already broke! I haven’t even had it a month and it is totally broken. I am looking for a way to get it fixed but it is looking like I’m either going to have to ship it back and wait 6 weeks or buy a new one. What a waste!
Kathleen on Sun, 30th May 2010 6:14 pm
red exercisor review
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The red exercisor was easy to put together. I was worried it would be complicated but it was not. The exercises are easy to do, maybe a little too easy. I don’t find the “resistence” button really makes a huge difference. The first video is really basic, but it does give a routine for a good start. This doesn’t strike me as the machine to create a big difference in inches, but it seems to be helping with basic toning. I don’t feel a real big effort from the exercises, but they do help. The good thing about it, is I can expand on my time on the chair, and that increases the results. The video is pretty cheesy – they could have selected and filmed with a little higher quality, but it gives a good beat to stay motivated.
Kaylee's Nana on Mon, 31st May 2010 6:54 am
Good Product and Good Value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this product not sure if it would be of very good quality. I was wrong. It was very well put together and sturdy. I found the video to be very helpful and easy to understand and keep up with. This exerciser is good for someone who hasn’t exercised in awhile and needs to get moving again. I have back and knee problems and this was something that I can do without hurting myself. Iwould recommend this product and would buy it again!
P. Bills on Tue, 1st Jun 2010 1:54 am
Red XL exerciser
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Red XL really helped tighten my midsection and thighs! I highly recommend this product
M. Benjamin on Sat, 5th Jun 2010 12:19 pm
DON’T BUY THIS!!!!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I purchased this for my boyfriend for Christmas last year and now it’s broken ALREADY. Mind you neither of us are overweight- He’s 5.10 and only weighs 160 MAYBE- I’m 5.8 and only weigh 150. The sit barely moves any more the black belt looking this is breaking off. It’s a terrible buy.
Sally Twain on Sun, 6th Jun 2010 12:09 am
red exerciser
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am enjoying the new exerciser very much! Great price, prompt delivery and in plenty of time for Christmas and the “new” get in shape plan for the new year.
W. Sollock on Sun, 6th Jun 2010 1:41 am
Love my RED
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I Love my ‘RED’ exerciser!
I have limited mobility, and had found using a friends ‘RED’,I had gone down a pants size, using only once or twice a week. My waist and stomach are much firmer and I am strengthening my back and ‘core’, essential to improving my mobility, even if I am not able to do all the exercises suggested on the DVD included with my ‘RED’ purchase. So now having purchased my own ‘RED’ I am able to exercise at my own pace and time constraints at home.
Look out world!
. on Fri, 18th Jun 2010 4:28 am
I already gave this thing an appropriately bad review -once-. I want my ‘helpful’ votes back!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Apparently they have enough clout to make the bad reviews disappear…ok, try try again: Ninety Percent of the benefit that you might get from this machine is from lifting your feet off of the floor. The twisting may feel somewhat strenuous, but it’s because of the tension created by your feet/legs being lifted up , not the twisting itself. In other words; you don’t need this machine, you don’t need anything, just sit anywhere with your feet suspended off of the floor. A little twist wouldn’t hurt…..got a swivel chair? That’s all this thing is, and not a very good one.
Barbara Scapelitte on Sat, 19th Jun 2010 5:01 am
Gentle Exercise
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like my Red Exerciser and recommend it. It’s perfect for older people and people who don’t want to go to a gym.
L. Roberts on Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 11:19 pm
item does not match description
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
description says XL but a DX was sent to us.
other than that everything was ok.
Fred Read on Wed, 23rd Jun 2010 10:33 pm
Red XL
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It’s a fairly good product, the biggest drawback being even when turned up to full, the resistance is pretty wimpy.
Fred Read
Danny Stanley on Tue, 29th Jun 2010 10:44 pm
Red XL “much to do about nothing”
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
the RedXL is completetly worthless…you can sit in a chair and turn left to right/right to left and receive as much benefit without spending a $100.00…it’s a “gimmic”…
dE@nN@ on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 4:37 am
Wish I had more time……
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I do find that when I do have the time to use the Red, it does seem to work. I just don’t seem to a ton of time to use it. I haven’t watched the videos that came with it yet, so I can’t comment on them, but the machine itself it nice.
H. Messer on Tue, 6th Jul 2010 11:29 pm
Not suited for anyone on the shorter side
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I really liked the basic idea of this swivel stool, but I am a 5′ 3″ female and to use this product sitting you must be a taller person with longer arms.
Connie Beckwith on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 5:20 am
no resistance
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It does not tighten to increase resistance.
It is nothing but a stool with handle to twist the body from right to left. It is a big disappointment.
Deborah Mcfarlin on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 10:22 am
Poor Customer Service
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I rec’d the exerciser about a montha ago…am not able to use it because the 4 screws that hold on the handles were missing…I have had no luck trying to obtain these screws from Target, I get the unaround ….if I return it …I am out the $14 shipping….The company needs to make good on this product, but I am at a loss where to contact to get these screws I need….
Krystof on Mon, 12th Jul 2010 6:20 am
Summary of bad reviews: get DX not XL. Summary of good: the only fun way for the most sensible abdominal emphasis: torsion.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I think both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ reviews miss a point. This may be the only machine that fully challenges and relaxes back, spine and abdominals with their natural ‘swivel’ motion. I believe very much in the concept. However, I am no fitness expert, so please take my opinion only so far as sounds reasonable to you.
As for the quality of the equipment, the RedExerciser website shows 3 models:
MAX ‘professional’: $215 ppd, 160 lbs. max. resistance.
DX ‘deluxe’: $175 ppd, 120 lbs. resist. (Amazon $110 ppd.)
XL: $150 ppd., 90 lbs. resist. (Amazon price $99 ppd.)
Reading between the lines and after reading the Amazon reviews:
MAX: properly constructed, or at least ‘maybe’.
DX: cutting all corners, but hopefully within reason.
XL: as shoddy as might be gotten away with, and then some.
I just bought a DX model listed ‘new’ at Amazon for about $60 ppd. ‘DX’ was not mentioned in the main listing–it was necessary to read the seller’s ‘comments’. So do a search for ‘Red Exerciser’ and maybe you’ll get lucky as I did. Otherwise click here for a $110 DX Red Exerciser (at the time writing this review). Thank you all other reviewers, both positive and negative, for making it more clear what to expect.
P.S. I have it and yes–it is the DX as stated in the seller’s ‘comment’. Yes, the tension is adjustable. The highest tension is not very strong, just about makes it. The back and spine would get more involved if the handles were higher, or if you hold on to something else. One thing I must say however: unlike all other abdominal exercises, this gadget probably works and is extremely low-stress. You can not get hurt. The DX seems sturdy enough, doesn’t take much space, can be assembled and moved easily. Only time will tell if it lasts. Otherwise, there is certainly no downside to having this around and doing a few twirls whenever you feel like it.
P.S. Around 2009 or so, I expect around $60 to be a standard price, after this machine and imitations become more popular. It is quite simple and that is about what it really should cost.