The Coolest High-Tech Workout Equipment

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Unless you're a member of a super expensive, fancy gym, you're probably working out on obsolete, old-fashionedm achines. In fact, we know the only arousement you get at the gym is watching hot chicks work up a sweat on the Yoga mats or in aerobics class. Hey, we’re not judging. But there’s a few high-tech contraptions out on the market that can help liven up your workout regiment in the comfort of your own home. From gyroscopic dumbbells to self-adjusting ellipticals, check out The Coolest High-Tech Workout Equipment. 

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BodyMedia FIT Armband

Price: $180 - $260

This high-tech wristband uses four sensors to monitor over 5,000 data points per minute—collecting health and motion activity data that consists of steps taken, calrories burned, sleep duration, and much more. It then wirelessly transmits the info to your PC, laptop, or smartphone via accompanying app providing on-the-go access to all health statistics. Seems like the perfect FIT for all workout junkies.

JumpSnap Ropeless Jump Rope

Price: $40

Mastering the art of jump rope is no easy task. It requires great coordination, balance, and endurance. The JumpSnap simplifies the process by offering a tangle-free solution with its wireless jump rope set which is said to help you burn up to 600 calories within a 30-minute workout span. Pretty cool. Notice one of the handles dons a screen that computes your weight, calories burned, number of jumps, and workout time. The bundle also includes three insertable weights for both handles, two AAA batteries, and four DVD exercises.

Precor AMT 100i Adaptive Motion Trainer

Price: $8,000

Climb on the high-powered elliptical and let the machine optimally coordinate your workouts by adjusting movement patterns using its low-impact system that applies support to horizontal and vertical planes of motion to enhance your cardio experience. The handlebars sport heart rate sensors that display your average heart rate, along with other performance data (speed, calories, time, incline level, etc), on the attached console screen. There’s also optional iPhone, iPod, and wireless receiver integration.

Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer

Price: $80

When the weather outside is frightful, attach your two-wheeler to this contraption and engage in some indoor cycling. Train for marathons or go for a simple stroll in your living room as the Bell Motivator's magnetic resistance automatically adjusts and increases to your speed rate. Worried about flying into a wall or the TV? The trainer comes with a built-in double adjustment to hold the bike in place.

Dynaflex Powerball

Price: $62

Forget all about masturbation workout hand grips. Dynaflex’s “gyroscopic dumbbell” lets you strengthen your arms, wrists, and forearms. It's able to generate the power of 14,500 RPM and 40 lbs. of torque by rotating the device with your wrist. The spinning weight helps improve grip strength and relieve pain for those suffering from stress injuries, arthritis, and tendonitis. Fun fact: Cosmonauts have used this technology to exercise during zero-gravitiy situations.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

Price: $400

Tired of using the same 30-pound dumbbells hidden under your bed? Bowflex offers over 30 different weight classes in one set and lets you change the G-factor of each by turning the side dial to your preferred lifting mass. Adjustment levels range from 5 lbs. to 52.2 lbs., plus the durable molding surronding the plates make for a more comforting and quiter workout by killing all that clanging metal noise. A bonus workout DVD with over 30 exercises and 80 variations comes bundled with the package, too.

Hoggan Sprint Airbounder

Price: $2,500

 The Airbounder is a cross between a stair climber and trampoline that allows users to optimize the jumping platform to best suit their performance level. It features groundbreaking fitness technology that is described as a combination of the “laws of physics and gravity” with jumping and plyometric training principles, creating a shock absorption system that eliminates impact on the spine and joints. Total jumps, resistance level, heart rate, time remaining, and elapsed time are a few of the user feedback options shared.

The Flex Belt

Price:$200

You might catch a few celebrities like Jerry Rice and D-lister Adrianne Curry hawking these on TV infomercials, but don't be mislead by the influential fame surrounding this high-tech waist strap. The FDA-approved Flex Belt utilizes EMS muscle stimulation technology to enliven stomach muscles and cause contractions to develop “the perfect crunch,” toning and straightening abs without having to actually exercise. Just put in a solid 30 minutes a day and you’ll be flexin' a washboard in no time.