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The acclaimed PowerBelt Walking
System is the product that defines the total body walking workout.
With the Powerbelt you’ll burn more calories, tone your muscles and
lose weight faster. Simply strap on the fully padded belt, grab the
soft rubber handles and go! The patented reels provide smooth resistance
over the full range of your arm swing. You’ll get the calorie burning power
of a run without changing your pace. So your walk will help flatten
your belly, shrink your waistline and tone your arms. In fact, research
shows that using the PowerBelt can burn up to an amazing 71% more calories
than regular walking!
Powerbelt® Walking System
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Weighs less than 2 lbs.
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Cycle tested for 15 Years of consistent
use
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5 feet of cord built into each PowerPak
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1 Year Limited Warranty
Denise
Austin Powerbelt
(ITEM # POWERBELT)
Fits 22"
- 48" Waist
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Powerbelt vs. Handweights
• The Powerbelt is up to THREE times
more effective than regular handweights!
• The Powerbelt supports your back
and eliminates the strain on shoulders and joints caused by weights.
• The Powerbelt's handles are fully
retractable. Take a break from your workout at anytime!
• The Powerbelt allows you to operate
a treadmill safely for a total body workout. If you have handweights in
your hands it is difficult to operate a treadmill.
• And above all, the Powerbelt is
up to 50% more effective than handweights! Quit using your old handweights
and try the Powerbelt today!
• The Powerbelt makes your workouts
more fun, more effective and more versatile! Handweights are boring &
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The PowerBelt is recommended by
doctors, nutritionists and top fitness experts including fitness expert
Denise Austin. Exclusive features include the ability to let go of
the handles at any time for interval upper body training and the ability
to choose from four resistance levels for maximum workout options. The
entire PowerBelt
weighs less than 2 pounds, so you’ll barely notice
it’s there. That is until you start using it. Then you’ll become one of
the tens of thousands of walkers addicted to their PowerBelt workout! |
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Mademoiselle Magazine
Get it: PowerBelt
Notable feature: The cords on the
belt make you feel like a marionette (but a very cool marionette), What
It works: Arms, shoulders, back, chest. You pull on handles attached to
a waist pack; disks inside provide resistance. Good for: Adding an upper-body
workout to a lower-body one, allowing you to burn more calories. (Ludwig
likes it for in-line skating.) not so great for Whining sound, abiding
fear: That added to a helmet, wrist guards, knee pads and Rollerblades,
it will make you look like RoboCop.
Prevention Magazine
Walking Fit by Maggie Spilner
I laughed when I first saw it. Now
I'm sold: The PowerBelt is a gadget that straps around your waist with
two padded handles attached by cords. By holding those handles, you add
resistance to your arm swing. When tested at the University of Wisconsin,
LaCrosse, the belt boosted walkers' calorie burn by nearly 50%," reports
exercise physiologist and study author John Porcari, PhD. (Participants
pumped the handles to chin height.) The cords conveniently retract into
their housing and out of the way when your arms tire. You can increase
the degree of resistance with add-ons, called PowerPaks, which easily snap
on and off the belt. In the study, calorie burn jumped to 52% with the;
addition of PowerPak I and to 60% and 11% when walkers used PowerPaks 2
and 3, respectively. Using the basic model, I was able to break a sweat;
on my morning walk without pushing myself until my shins cried "uncle."
I felt none of the strain on my wrists or elbows that I'd experienced when
I tried adding hand weights to my walking routine.
Walking Magazine
Great Gadgets
For those of you who insist on walking
with hand weights (you know who you are), we've found the perfect compromise.
The PowerBelt is a safe* way to work your upper body while you walk. Just
strap the belt around your waist like a fanny pack, grab the handles, and
pump your arms as usual. The belt adds resistance (you control the level)
and, in addition to toning and strengthening your muscles, increases calorie
burn by more than 48%. Now if you could only get up the nerve to use it
in public. Call (800) 246-3744. *As until any other piece of exercise equipment,
see your doctor before using. |
FAQ
How does the PowerBelt Work?
The PowerBelt uses a patented disk
spring system to provide a smooth and balanced resistance to your upper
body. Simply grab the soft rubber handles move your arms, and the PowerBelt
will add resistance, both forwards and backwards, to your natural arm motion.
How does the PowerBelt burn up
to 71% more calories?
Over half or your body's muscle
mass is found in your upper body. The PowerBelt adds resistance to your
upper body so when you walk, more total muscle mass is involved in calorie
burn.
Why use the PowerBelt?
The PowerBelt is ready to use right
out of the box. There is nothing new to learn and it is fun to use. Use
a lower resistance setting for the perfect toning workout or a higher resistance
level for a strengthening workout. Either way, you can sculpt your upper
body muscles and burn up to 71% more calories while you walk!
Does PowerBelt have adjustable
resistance?
Yes, the PowerBelt has four resistance
levels available. The first resistance level, PowerPak 1, is built into
the Base System. Three additional PowerPaks are available that dock onto
the Base System to increase its resistance level. The amount of PowerPaks
you receive depend on the version that you purchase. For the exact tensions
of each resistance level - see PowerBelt Specifications.
What waist sizes does the PowerBelt
fit?
The PowerBelt adjust from waist
sizes 22" to 48". Belt extenders are available free of charge though these
can be ordered by telephone only.
How much does the PowerBelt weigh?
The PowerBelt weighs less than 2
pounds. This lightweight design, in combination with the fully padded construction,
make it extremely comfortable.
Why is the PowerBelt better than
handweights?
Top 5 reasons why the PowerBelt
is better than handweights:
1. PowerBelt burns up to 50% more
calories than handweights
2. PowerBelt's handles retract so
you can take a break anytime.
3. PowerBelt's resistance is easily
adjustable.
4. PowerBelt won't hurt your joints
or disrupt your posture.
5. PowerBelt more effectively tones
and strengthens muscles.
Can the Powerbelt be used on a
treadmill?
The PowerBelt is ideal for a treadmill
because you can let go of PowerBelt handles at anytime to use your treadmill's
controls.
Can the PowerBelt be used for
exercises other than walking?
The PowerBelt was designed for walking
but is just as effective when used in conjunction with running, aerobics,
and in-place exercises.
What is the warranty on the PowerBelt?
The PowerBelt comes standard with
a 45-day money back guarantee and a full 1-year warranty against defects
or premature wear.
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About Denise Austin
Denise Austin promotes a sensible,
realistic, and enthusiastic approach to fitness and eating. She works out
only 30 minutes a day and never skips a meal! Her health and fitness philosophies
have won her countless fans throughout the United States, from whom she
receives more than 10,000 letters and emails a week. When you watch Denise
on television, read her books, or follow her videos, you can't help feeling
like she's there with you cheering you on.
At 5 feet 4 inches and 120 pounds,
Denise has been named America's favorite fitness expert. She gets the energy
to tackle challenges and achieve her success from the gratification of
knowing she makes a difference in people's lives and inspires them to feel
better about themselves.
Born on February 13, 1957, Denise
grew up in San Pedro, California. She started gymnastics at the age of
12 and earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Arizona, graduating
in 1979 with a specialized degree in exercise physiology. She began teaching
aerobic exercise classes in the Los Angeles area, earning her own local
television program two years later. In 1983, Denise married Jeff Austin,
a sports attorney and brother of tennis champ Tracy Austin.
In 2002, President Bush appointed
Denise Austin as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports, an organization that strives to promote, encourage, and motivate
Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports.
Denise is especially excited about the council's special emphasis on programs
to help the nation's youth lay the foundation for active and fit lives.
This momentous opportunity to represent the President in getting American
adults and children fit and healthy is a tremendous honor for Denise. So
far she has visited schools in 10 different states, and her goal is to
visit and work with the youth of every state in America.
A dynamo of energy in a size 5, Denise
Austin is a true motivator. She has become a veritable fitness empire,
complete with books, shows, magazine columns, videos, and DVDs, as well
as her own line of workout equipment, a signature shoe, bodywear by Danskin,
and a skincare line. But Denise believes her greatest achievement yet is
being mom to her two daughters, Kelly and Katie, who are now 13 and 10
years old, respectively. "I celebrate my career," Denise says, "but my
family is my biggest joy in life." |
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