Customer reviews from GoFit
GoFit - Deluxe Exercise Wheel - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(19 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 19 reviews
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Customer Reviews for GoFit - Deluxe Exercise Wheel - Black
Customer Rating
5
on July 9, 2008
Posted by: /
Having heard about "abs wheels" for years, I'd tried simulating the result with an dumbell, and while I loved the burn I found it too rough on my hands to do regularly. Fast forward some years and girth after an auto accident. . .I was attracted to this GoFit model because of the padded handles, which are in fact quite comfortable. It's an incredibly effective workout, easily comparable to a real roman chair, and as adaptable to one's increasing abilities. I find it convenient to leave mine in front of the television and find that I use it almost daily. Even my wife and 2 year old son have taken an interest. . . We have a carpet on the floor, which I'd recommend if you're doing this exercise from a kneeling position. I can see where the plastic wheel might be a problem on a hard floor (use a towel or pad for knees!), but otherwise would take this over any of the other models offered. For the money it's a terrific value.Unfotunately . . . I guess I did too much of a good thing. After using regularly from a kneeling position, I developed 'preacher's knee', as distinct from 'housemaids knee', a.k.a. bursitis. I would like to believe that there is a proper technique that would avoid the problems I've had, but I don't know what it is. Be careful when using this !!!
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
4
on September 9, 2009
Posted by: Zach H.
The GoFit Exercise Wheel is cheaply constructed and feels pretty insubstantial when you handle it. However, for the price, it does what it's supposed to do. I have been using mine every day for a month and it hasn't given out on me yet, and it works my abs about 10 times harder than crunches. Also, it has rubber on the wheels so that it won't slip on hard surfaces, which is nice. I expect it to break within 6 months, but when it does I'll probably get another one.
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
4
on June 4, 2011
Posted by: jg209
quality is good.only thing is u must not lean on either side or else the wheel will move towards yor hand. idk if there are other wheels that r the same or if just this 1. it is because there is nothing to hold the wheel in place.
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
4
on June 4, 2011
Posted by: jojo
This works like most exercise wheels. The wheels, it has two, are heavy plastic and work together as one wheel. The metal bar that goes through the wheel has foam handle "grips." The only issue with my wheel is that the metal bar is too long, allowing the wheels to wobble, and therefore having just the bar showing between the foam grips and the wheel.
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
4
on February 9, 2013
Posted by: Anonymous
It's simple but this one makes you work hard and it's worth it. Start slowly and build up as your abs tell you.
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
5
on April 3, 2013
Posted by: Bolter
Plastic construction obviously; however, feels solid enough when I use it. I am a 185 lb. man. Lightweight so it could theoretically travel with you if your suitcase is big enough.UPDATE: Some people seem to think these are junk. I have been using mine a lot - it is now Sept. 2013 and no problems. Consider this - I use this exclusively now - I do not use my 4 wheel ab roller with the rubber wheels and spring back action anymore. This is a case of simpler is BETTER. Your abs get more of a workout by NOT springing back and by your abs having to hold yourself straight - just like using free weights as opposed to machines. I am VERY SATISFIED with this product - so read the reviews of others carefully and with a grain of salt - they may not understand the genius of this thing IS its' light weight and simplicity.
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
5
on April 11, 2013
Posted by: M. Bradt
gets the job done for less than the expensive ones. Comfortable grips, simple black color, sturdy construction. Exaclty what you want form a piece of exercise equipment
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit
Customer Rating
4
on November 1, 2013
Posted by: Anonymous
THANKS FOR THE PRODUCT IS VERY GOOD AND RECOMMEND, SORRY FOR THE DELAY FOR QUALIFYING PRODUCTS WERE BUT SO FAR THE RECEIPT
Written by a customer while visiting GoFit