The Portable Spin Gym by Forbes Riley
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Gadgets | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: May 28, 2009 | 19 Comments
If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to tone and strengthen the muscles on your upper body, then you should check out the Portable Spin Gym by Forbes Riley. The product states that it is portable, and it is not wrong, as it is small enough to be carried in your purse, briefcase or even your pocket.
The gadget comes fully assembled and is ready to use once you remove it from the box. The Spin Gym weighs less than one pound, but is able to produce over 20lbs of resistance per pull. Just a five-minute workout is all it takes to re-energize yourself.
The Spin Gym by Forbes Riley allows you to sculpt and tone your abdominals, arms, back, chest, shoulders and much more. The SpinGym comes with an additional strength cord, instruction and Training guide, “Anywhere in a Chair” workout DVD all in a neoprene carrying bag.
The SpinGym can be yours for just $29.95
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I don’t see how she can honestly say that she invented this, it has been a childhood homemade toy for generations. She was just smart enough to try and make it into an exercise machine. Anybody with a brain will know that a wooden disk between a piece of twine tied at the ends will do the same thing and it doesn’t cost hardly anything to make. I know, my Dad made them for us when we were children!
I watched PitchMen and Forbes never SAID she invented the actual SpinGym, she licensed the product from a German inventor and yes, it is based on an ancient Chinese toy — but she did create some amazing DVD workouts — I know, I was her make-up artist…
and its like saying Billy Blanks shouldn’t market TaeBo because he didn’t invent martial arts or Mari Winsor didn’t invent pilates — but she sells that… by the way, I have one of these little things and it rocks — yeah for you if you dad can make you one — I love mine and it is like a toy - but boy, it works your arms –!!
The spin gym is a piece of crap! Save your bucks!
I love this product and would have purchased it but,truthfully I was not happy with Forbes when she appeared on pitchmen she was hassling over the price,let’s be real here it is a good product but,it is still a piece of string and 3 metal pieces and the day I pay $29.95(and I’m sure that doesn’t include s&h lol) it will be a cold day in you know what!And while I did get the impression that she truly loves this product I also got the impression that she is more than a little greedy.She was willing to sell it on pitchmen for $20,and she was told that it wouldn’t even go for that much!
It is worth no more than $10…..$29.99, give me a break. I saw the episode where she had a meltdown, it kind of made her look a little greedy.
I worked with Forbes Riley doing her make-up — anything BUT greedy - she shot 6 workouts that really show you how to get the best out of the product and she’s put dozens of women and a few men through the program — great results — so please - she is one of the nicer people I have ever worked with — she remembers the names of the crew, brings treats to everyone and just pursuing her dream –
on another note — just want to mention Billy Mays, who I have also had the pleasure of knowing — he will be missed — I just hate when people write about other people they don’t even know — reality shows look for conflict — there is so much they didn’t show - but I guess they don’t get ratings if they show the good stuff - shame!
All of your sycophantic adoration does not change the fact that the product is an overpriced piece of crap.
sour puss!! bet you’re a big fat….
I don’t think that £29.95 (UK price) is that bad if you get the results you want and I have found it very beneficial as I suffer quite a lot from RSI in my arm and shoulder working on a computer all day and I can just take the SpinGym from my purse and spend 5 minutes at my desk and it really helps to strenthen my upper back and shoulder muscles. I have other exercise machines at home but this little gem can be taken anywhere. 5* from me.
Just got my SpinGym — at my desk at work and it rocks — you have just got to try this little thing to believe it–
you feel it working and I was pretty skeptical — does look like much, but it packs a punch - ha!
Anway, those naysayers who bicker about price — please - how much are a pack of cigarettes or a drink - now those are financial ripoff — My SpinGym - worth every penny!
Angie
L@@ks like Angie and Janice are the same person (uses identical phrasing & both put — between the words)… Forbes is that you?
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Hi inaisle8 - I live in the uk so have nothing to do with FR, and often put a - between my words. Don’t be so sceptical - try it - you might just be surprised!!! xxx
Just saw the pitchmen show.
I must say the spin gym is a little bit of a stretch at $29.99 for something that is not a NEW invention. I would like to see actual people using this device …followed over-time so we can all see the progress. I cannot see myself purchase this device without first seeing proof that it works. Sorry…..
Hi Antwon - I’m a real live person in the uk and saw Forbes Riley with the Spin Gym on Ideal World (UK) back in July. It also had a 30 day money back guarantee so I thought I would give it a try - what does it matter if she didn’t ‘invent it’!!! No=one else seems to have suggested its use as a simple workout and it has made a ,lot of difference for me - as mentioned in an earlier posting (july 28) I suffer from RSI and have found this little gem invaluable as I can keep it on my desk and do 5 minute work-outs/stretching between working. Even after 2 mins you feel the muscles are working. I also took it to the gym ( we have one on campus) and showed the guys there and they were quite impressed at quickly they could feel a workout in their muscles - so don’t be sceptical - give it a try - do they offer money back where you are? if not try ideal world as they do. If you are in the states you are lucky as it costs £29.99 here which is approximately $18 I believe but I still think that £30 is very reasonable for something that can be taken anywhere and used whenever you want a quick workout - although at hoem I extend the workout with some music and use it for my abs too (a female thing) by the way - I don’t work for either Ideal World or Forbes Riley. Proofs in the using Antwon. Good luck
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I agree, lots of things on the market on revamps on a old idea, If someone finds another use that works then why not!!! And a money back offer if you dont find its right for you, what have you got to lose? Im sure its not for everyone, if your looking for a real hard work out them its more likey not going to be right for you….but my Mum ordered one and she very happy with it, she feels it working her arms and really likes it! Im going to order one and try it….i think i may not find its right for me , as i do work out alot….but I will give it a go, and get my money back if Im not happy.