How do I purchase your Cardio Twister System

I don't have a store, this is an exercise equipment blog… did you even read my post about the Cardio Twister? And you still want to buy one?…

Who am I to stop you? Go get one at HSN.com

Okay, so I'm not going to lose an exceptional amount of weight after 1 - 20 minute work out with the Cardio Twister. I need diet and exercise. I've always used a tread mill, especially in the winter months. I saw the Cardio twister and want to know if I can still get a cardio work out with this piece of equipment, with the added bonus of working some of my muscles that walking alone will not do. thanks for your help. A treadmill used as a clothes rack doesn't get results either but that doesn't make the equipment a bad purchase.

I read your blog, but didn't see anything regarding whether or not the cardio twister gives a good workout. Even if the spokes person was previously spokes person for discontinuted items, that does not mean the concept is not good, the other items could have had bad engineering (product is not safe/falls appart), bad investing (too much overhead, not enough profit), who knows. Obviously just being a spokes person for random fitness equipment does not make her an international fitness expert, but also doesn't necessarily mean this product does not give an effective workout.

Amanda, I wouldn't purchase the Cardio Twister, but if you insist you can get the Cardio Twister Here

Stephanie, I thought I was pretty clear about my thoughts on the Cradio Twister - NO I don't think this piece of equipment gives you a good workout for the money.

You did not review the item, you reviewed the Spokeswoman. And you obviously have issues with her, but that doesn't answer the question of whether the Cardio Twist System works. Don't hate..it's ugly. How about you get out of your chair, follow the CTS program for 10 days and then give a review. That's your job isn't it, as an "excercise equipment expert"?

Sandy, the Cardio Twister gives you a great workout if you need to twist and get stronger obliques. So in that respect it works great…

You don't have a problem with the Spokeswoman's credentials when the company selling the machine uses her "expertise" to position its product as a legitimate solution for weight loss and fitness?

You obviously have a great love for the machine so I think you should buy one and get in shape super fast, lose 50 pounds and spot reduce your waist.

I, on the other hand, will stick to using equipment that works and doesn't predicate its sales position on deceipt and false claims.

It's laughable that people think by doing a little twisting they are going to lose weight and keep it off… get serious!

Hey Admin, you write that you never heard of Brenda Dygraf, well guess what, we never heard of YOU, Mr. Exercise Equipment Expert. What kind of an "expert" are you if you have not used the Carbo Twister to evaluate and give a comprehensive review. You are inferring, theorizing and predicting results with absolutely no evidence to support your opinion. By the way, who exactly is going to be "thousands" of dollars poorer with nothing to show. The CT cost $199. not "thousands". You are so exaggerated, you almost sound like your jealous and upset because "their goes more people that are not going to call me" for my services as a personal trainer.

Why don't you order a CT, try it out for 30 days, it's only $14.95 and then give a review. If you end up liking it, It's so compact, you could carry one in your car and have your clients use it if you make "house calls" as a PT.

There is no proof the Cardio Twister works, if you want to supply me with the study (that Cardio Twister doesn't have) to prove me wrong be my guest.

If you've read this post thoroughly, I stated that I've been on the Cardio Twister to try it out and think it's a waste of money. And yes, you have heard of me, because you're reading my blog and writing to me.

From the tone of your comment I can only assume that you own a Cardio Twister and love it - good for you. You're obviously more informed than me on fitness equipment.

I think that I understand what everyone else is saying here, no equipment helps you lose weight fast; it is always a combination of diet and exercise. So I do not find the commercial miss leading, because I think it is possible to lose 25 pounds in 8 weeks, I did it!!! It took major changes but I did it. All you have to do is change your eating habits, exercise, drink water, use the cardio twister, elliptical machine, treadmill, weights etc… You can do it!!! My mom was 265 lbs and in one year with just walking and eating right she lost 100 lbs!!! That was 2 years ago she now weighs 162 lbs and is working out and toning. A friend of mine was extremely overweight and she just changed her eating habits, did not work out; just walked a lot—she looks fabulous, she is now toning. So whatever works you should go for it, no one knows your body like you choose the best thing for you!

Oh come on people, Cardio Twister will not give you amazing, or even relatively decent results. You can't get muscle definition without resistance training, and this system offers very low resistance training (like most cardio machines). Not to mention, it doesn't look to be much of a cardio workout, unless you're used to doing absolutely nothing.

Hey just wanted to say thank you for the review. I do think it is important that a spokesmen (or in this case spokeswoman) are what they say they are! I have read a lot of reviews on the ab twister and very few people have said anything good about it! I think all the people above are just pissed they bought one! Or maybe they are just die hard Brenda Dygraf fans! Anyways, Thanks!

I find you all are a bit overstatingand skirting around the issues. does it do what it claims it can do if you follow the program, any person with problem joints and heart problems would benifit to work up to being more active instead of sitting around waiting for more health problems slow and easy to get ready for other machines that do take off the inches.. and lbs. it only works if you use it how many people buy and it sits in a corner of the room waiting to be used? i am intrested but skeptical per your blog, my sister bought a malibu platies chair very expensive and yes she has it sitting she is 64 andnot thinking right…..since your an expert what is the best for the money?

Thanks for your input, I won't be buying one anytime soon. Have a wonderful day!

Im not interested in the the cardio twister, but i am considering purchasing the air climber Brenda also markets. The air climber works legs muscles naturally and is easir to use on joints than other exercise equipment. When Brenda combines the work out with cords for your arms you can do a variety of upper body work outs. She also includes videos that show you moves to target the whole body, weight gloves, a meal plan. If the product does not work for you, you don't have to purchase, 15 bucks is all a a trial costs. then u make the decision. Brenda may have marketed products that where not succesful for whatever reason, but i do not think that changes the fact that i can judge for myself what product will work for me depending on what i need in my exercise and diet plan. I'm not advocating for Brenda, but im not bashing all her products as a whole either. While i appreciate your product warning for the twister, i don't think it is neccesary to bash her and all of her products.

I've looked all over the internet for whether this product actually works, but all I've found is that people are pissed about the company itself due to bad customer service and shoddy workmanship. So my question (and I assume the original asker's question) is: If you use this product will you actually get a cardio workout (i.e., will you sweat, will it tone your muscles, will you burn fat)?

OBVIOUSLY these equipment, diet, and fitness promoters exaggerate the results you can have.
OBVIOUSLY any attempt to lose weight and tone up will involve actually USING the machine, not just letting it sit in the corner looking pretty.
OBVIOUSLY any attempt to lose weight and tone up will also involve changes in your diet.
BUT that's not what I'm asking.

Sometimes these machines do work and sometimes they don't. For example, I bought the Gazelle and while it can make me sweat a bit, I have to be on it for 45 minutes or more and haven't noticed any real results.

So, for someone who has actually used this machine or has found a resource where people who have used it: Does this machine give you (basically) the results it says it will (i.e., toning legs, abs, and arms; burning fat; getting your heart rate up)?

Angela, If it's so "obvious" that you're being misled by the marketing maybe you can tell me what I'm missing?

Give me (3) solid reasons you think the Cardio Twister will work for you.

I'm all ears.

1. Go to any gym and there are multiple different types of equipment. This product is similar to an elliptical or stairclimber. Those machines work. Some machines work better than others at cardio and weight loss. Unless millions of gyms across the country are somehow investing in equipment that doesn't work and millions of people using these machines are getting fit from something OTHER than the machines they're using…I would attribute much of people's weight loss and fitness to some pieces of equipment. My question: is the Cardio Twister one of these pieces of equipment? This is a relatively new product so one can't be sure. That's why people go to websites to find out what (supposed) experts like yourself have to say about it. There have been thousands of pieces of equipment that have been invented over the years, but very few stick around. The ones that do stick around do so because they actually work. I don't know how to define "work" for you any better than how I have already. And I don’t know why you would automatically think, without even trying the product or researching its effectiveness, that it wouldn’t actually work. Of course a $150 piece of equipment is not going to work as well as going on the Biggest Loser or having a personal trainer or being a gymnast. But as far as time and money is concerned, a few pieces of equipment are all that people can afford to fit into their day and budget. So is it worthwhile to put this piece of equipment into that (i.e., is it going to be a waste of space even if I use it religiously or will I see results)?

2. I don't really get how you're not understanding this. If you're an "exercise equipment expert" you should understand how to rate EQUIPMENT. People don't care whether the person promoting the equipment is genuine or the top of their field - they care whether the f'in thing they're spending time and money on is actually going to contribute to a result they're looking for. Do you think that Jessica Simpson ACTUALLY USES Proactiv or is a skin care expert? Of course not. Do you think Britney Spears wears her own perfume or actually came up with the formula for the smell? Of course not. Do you think Billy Mays is 100% honest when he talks about Kaboom and OxiClean, or that Ginsu knives actually stay sharp forever? Of course not. WHY? Because this is TV land we're talking about. And we live in a world of capitalism. And capitalism requires making people WANT things. And sometimes to make people want things you have to exaggerate or put someone pretty up on the screen. Would you really make the effort to call/go online to buy a knife set where they were honest and said "these knives will be sharp for about a year" and put on the actual designer of the product (probably some fat geek who hasn't seen the light of day in 10 years because he sits inside inventing things)? NO. Of course you wouldn't. So why should it be any different with exercise equipment???

3. I don't really get where you think I'm "obvious[ly] being misled by the marketing." My point was that EVERY SINGLE INFOMERCIAL AND EVERY SINGLE PRODUCT ADVERTISED exaggerates their claims. So I'm not retarded and thinking that the claims of the Cardio Twister people are accurate. For example, Jenny Craig/Weightwatchers says you can lose 30 lbs in 30 days (or whatever it is they say now), which is not the same for everyone and which they even acknowledge in the fine print "results not typical," but you can lose *some* weight by going with their plan. My question: is there a chance the equipment will make some appreciable difference in the size, shape, weight, etc of my body even if it does not live up to it's claims, or is the "workout" I'd get from it be pretty much similar to, for instance, deep cleaning my apartment or having sex for 30 minutes? Because I'd much rather have sex (or sometimes even clean) than work out. Why? Because if I'm on a piece of equipment supposedly working out (to lose weight, tone up, etc) and it doesn't actually DO anything, then I've just wasted all that time. At least if I'm having sex or cleaning, I'm accomplishing something. So if it's just as or less effective than things like that, then I shouldn't bother getting on the machine. But if it's more effective, then it's worth the time that I could be getting things off my to-do list.

Let’s assume that I have a pretty decent diet and go to the gym 3 times a week for an hour each time, and walk probably a mile a day. However, I still want to lose weight. Will Cardio Twister help me do that? I honestly don’t know how to make this more clear.

7 other posts think you did not answer the original question. Obviously, I'm not retarded. So maybe you should be less of a dickhead (no, seriously, read your posts) and actually live up to your name of "exercise equipment expert" rather than bashing people who just want a simple answer to a simple question with something other than "no it doesn't work."
WHAT DOES IT DO (WHAT MUSCLES DOES IT *ACTUALLY* WORK OUT)?
HOW MANY CALORIES DO YOU BURN?
DO YOU SWEAT?
DOES IT GET YOUR HEART RATE UP (I.E., IS IT A "CARDIO" WORKOUT)?
IF YOU (OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW) USED IT FOR 2 WEEKS (AND KEPT THEIR DIET THE SAME) HOW MUCH WEIGHT DID THEY LOSE?
DOES IT BREAK EASILY?
DOES IT REQUIRE AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME TO GET ANY RESULTS?

Criteria such as this would be "answering" people's questions. Duh.
I'm all ears, too, buddy.

I have the first gazelle that came out. I.m 5'7" was 210lbs @ age 43 lost 31 lbs in about 40 days 1hr workouts. I turned 50 3months/1week ago and started using it again. 2 weeks ago and have used it only 5 times. started @ 189lbs now I'm 182 and have added the perfect push up. The gazelle works.
thanks—18 years U.S. military/ARMY/bad back/knees

According to your definition of “work”, yes the Cardio Twister “works” - but so does walking, jumping on a trampoline, running on the street, bouncing on a pogo stick, crawling on the floor or any of 500 activities I could dream up.

The word “work” needs to be defined in a measurable way so it has meaning when you make comparisons between pieces of exercise equipment (in this case cardio machines).

Measurable definition of WORK for cardio machines: The amount of oxygen your body uses to perform an exercise and the number of calories you burn while doing it in a specific amount of time.

Since the promoters of the Cardio Twister don’t have any concrete data to support their claims of the machines effectiveness (see “work” definition above) they resort to drawing analogies to other machines like the stair climber and create their own marketing terms like “bi-directional stepping motion” for justification.

Based on my experience, and professional clinical study findings (see chart below) on whether or not a machine “works” as you put it, I would expect the Cardio Twister to “work” about as well as a brisk walk…

By stating that, “I would attribute much of people’s weight loss and fitness to some pieces of equipment” you’re showing your naivety on this subject.

The greatest impact you’ll ever have on your weight loss is adjusting your calorie consumption. One pound equals 3600 calories which could easily be lost in 2 or 3 days by controlling the numbers of calories consumed per day, where if you tried to lose one pound by using a machine like an exercise bike you would need to ride at light effort for 14.28 hours.

Like I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again, why do you think they include meal plans and weight loss recipes with machines like the Cardio Twister? Give up?…

It’s because the people who buy them don’t have the slightest idea that all their initial weight loss is NOT coming from using their fancy new fitness machine, it’s coming from calorie restriction and losing water weight.

If you couldn’t tell from the tone of my blog post that I think the Cardio Twister is a waste of money and isn’t effective that’s my fault.

I’ve added a rating at the bottom of the post for you with a 1 out of 5 star score along with a recommendation for an alternative exercise that’s just as effective and is free.

I’m still shocked that you think it’s OK for marketers to deceive you with their advertising, chalking it all up to living in a world of capitalism - you’re the dream customer for these companies and the reason they’re still in business.

You happily open up your wallet and fork over your cash for a product you know won’t meet your expectations and it doesn’t even seem to bother you. I can’t argue with that kind of sound logic.

I never said or implied you’re retarded, it’s just that your rational for purchasing and expected outcome are so contradictory it doesn’t even make sense to me.

When you say things like, “Is there a chance the equipment will make some appreciable difference in the size, shape, weight, etc. of my body even if it does not live up to it's claims”, I sit and scratch my head wondering if you understand how ridiculous that sounds?

Even if the machine lived up to it’s claims (not the diet portion, only the machine) it’s a total waste of money and doesn’t “work” (as outlined above) any more effectively than a nice brisk walk does.

In regards to adding the Cardio Twister to your scenario of a “pretty decent diet” and “going to the gym 3 times a week for an hour each time” I would answer that by saying it  better not, or you’re diet and workout plan need a serious overhaul.

Answers to your list of questions:

Q: What Does it Do (What Muscles Does it Actually Workout)?

A: According to the Cardio Twister website their machine will, “effectively firm and define your arms, shoulders, chest, back, tighten 20 core muscles, abs and obliques, and legs from every angle.

How can it work your entire upper body if there is no resistance and the handlebar “automatically moves for you” as they state in the commercial?

So in other words it works your legs, and you twist a lot with no resistance but you look like you’re working your upper body.

Q: How Many Calories Do You Burn?

A: Impossible to answer precisely (see estimate chart above) as there are too many variables for each user including: weight, gender, aerobic threshold (AT), aerobic base (AB), volume of oxygen (VO2), intensity level and duration of the exercise session) and no data from the manufacturer.

Q: Does It Get Your Heart Rate Up?

A: See answer above. Getting your heart rate up is arbitrary and needs to be measured with a specific goal in mind. Just elevating your heart rate doesn’t accomplish anything by itself.

Q: Does It Break Easily?

A: Since there is no long term data for reliability you’ll need to check feedback from users who bought and used the machine for an extended period of time.

Q: Does It Require an Inordinate Amount of Time o Get Any Results?

A: Getting “results” is generic and can’t be measured. If you want to find out how effective an exercise or machine is you need to have a clearly defined outcome such as,  “I want to burn 500 calories in an hour” - so I can’t answer that for you, it depends on what specific “results” you’re looking for.