The Weider X-Factor is the total-body training system that attaches to any door. The unique design promotes explosive movements for a total-body workout. It's engineered to fit in any standard door with progressive resistance exceeding 210 lbs.

• Total-body training system that's engineered to attach to any standard door


• Unique design and progressive resistance exceeding 210 pounds promote explosive movements to build strength and add muscle mass


• Includes two handles two ankle straps four connection clips and resistance bands


• Comes complete with exercise chart with over 50 body-sculpting exercises three workout DVDs


• And eight-week nutrition guide to help achieve desired results. Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty

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Able to accommodate over 100 body shaping exercises features body weight resistance and additional bands to add up to 50 lbs of resistance

• Spacesaver Design


• Rolling seat


• Adjustable incline


• 50 superpack additional resistance

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Lift pull and push yourself to perfection with the Weider 200 power tower. Now you can tone and tighten your abs and strengthen your entire upper body with the Weider 200. With 4 muscle-strengthening workout stations the 200 comes with a padded vertical knee raise (VKR) station a dip station a multi-grip pull-up station and a push-up station. Other features include an easy-up VKR step and the durability of sewn vinyl seats.

• Upper and lower body strength training without the use of weights


• Vertical knee raise station pull-up station push-up station and dip station


• Made of durable tubular steel with a two-toned powdercoat finish


• Stylish padded upholstery for arm support; sturdy wide base for secure placement


• Some assembly required

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Combining a compact vertical design and resistance-rod technology the Max by Weider packs more muscle-sculpting power per square inch than any ordinary weight system on the market. With up to 240 lbs. of quick-change resistance the Max by Weider allows for fast weight adjustments. The Max boasts an easily removable seat that allows you to move from one exercise to another quickly-providing the perfect environment for circuit-style training. The Max also comes with a workout DVD that demonstrates how to use the system to its fullest potential. Other features include a 4-roll leg developer a high and a low pulley station and ankle and hand straps. Packs more muscle-sculpting power per square inch.

• Home strength-training system with up to 240 pounds of quick-change resistance


• Employs unique system of cables cams pulleys and swivels to work upper and lower body


• High pulley provides up to 15-plus exercises while low pulley delivers 40-plus exercises


• Compound Resistance System provides complete range of motion for better efficiency


• Includes lat tower leg developer and preacher pad station; lifetime warranty on each bar

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Able to accommodate over 100 body shaping exercises features body weight resistance and additional bands to add up to 50 lbs of resistance

• Spacesaver Design


• Rolling seat


• Adjustable incline


• 50 superpack additional resistance

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Not 25lbs each.

When ordering this item I thought I was going to recieve two 25lbs dumbells. What I recieved was two 12.5LB dumbells - so this was a disappointment.

However I do really like them and they are very easy to use. More detail ...

Still on the fence about this powerbell...

I purchased this through [...] for about [...] less AND no shipping. With site-to-store there is no shipping you just have to go and pick it up.



That being said I am still on the fence about the shape of this kettlebell (which is why I gave it only 3-stars it could go either way). While the adjustable weight plates seem like a great feature the shape of the bell is questionable. It is not rounded like a russian kettlebell and after the second workout my forearms were swollen and slightly bruised. I have read on other sites that there are forearm guards that can help ease the soreness but first I am going to try just cutting the tops of my husband's crew socks and using those as wristbands. I will update in a week or two.



As for kettlebells in general they are amazingly effective and a great way to start your day and get you going. It is just simple old school training of large muscle groups and tons of sweat.



****UPDATE 8/25/09****

As promised I am updating my review...

I ended up returning the powerbell because of the shape. Even with wristbands I found it to be uncomfortable. As soon as I went to old-school kettlebells the bruises on my wrist/forearms went away.

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You get what you pay for

The good: Machine can do a lot of different exercises. It's priced pretty well.



No big deal: Assembly took me almost 4 hours by myself but all the parts were there and bolts were well organized. After exercising a few times changing the cable hookups become very cumbersome. It makes super-sets impractical unless the exercises use the same cable hookups.



The Bad: After 2 weeks of use I snapped the 40lb resistance bar like a twig.



The Ugly: I would like to get this resistance bar replaced. When I try calling the only 2 phone numbers that I have for Weider (customer service number & sales number) I get a "number not available" message.More detail ...

Good value for a good power tower

The Weider 200 is available through Amazon but for $149.00 delivered Bayou Fitness offers a better deal. The 200 is rugged solid and is rated for persons weighing up to 300 lbs compared to 200-250 lbs. for similarly priced units.



I already own a Weider Max (i.e. Crossbow) which I'm happy with but I wanted something that would allow me to do pull-ups and the captain's chair exercise. I hate doing crunches and a study by the Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University ranked the captain's chair as the most effective exercise for working the obliques and second most effective for working the rectus abdominus. The 200 works well for these and related exercises. I don't use it for pushups but the awkwardly placed lower crossbar could be a problem.



Time from order to deliver by Fed. Ex. Ground was about 10 days. The instructions are straightforward and assembly took about an hour. As with the Max the instructions state a rubber mallet and two people are required for assembly. The mallet is unnecessary and never again mentioned in the instructions and I had no difficulty assembling it by myself. You will require two wrenches and a screwdriver however.



Another reviewer commented that it doesn't take up a lot of space. I suppose the concept of "a lot of space" is relative but the 200 isn't something that like the Max can be folded up and stored against the wall or in a corner. It's pretty big and moving it to a different room will require partial disassembly so plan on assembling it where you intend to use it.More detail ...

I finally found the perfect workout machine.

I've been looking for quite a while for an "all-in-one" home gym to replace several pieces of gym equipment that I've been using regularly for several years: a Weider 8510 pulley-type machine a Roman crunch bench; a Body by Jake; and free weights.



I looked at the "Total Gym" machine (the one pushed by Christie Brinkley and Chuck Norris). I went to their website and requested their free video; a few days later I got a phone call from them telling me that if I bought it that very day I could save $100. "I want the video" I said. I never got the video. That sent up "red flags" in my head for the Total Gym people. I resent being hustled.



Then I found this item the Total Body Works 5000. I could not find a single negative review for it anywhere.



I bought it. I love it. Even though I've been working out for years I am impressed. It will help free up a lot of space in my basement!More detail ...