Attn: Honeybunch or Francine! Another BTR ?

[rockette]

I'm on the fence about getting a BTR and just had a few questions. Some people have said the BTR exercises can easily be done with a stability ball. Which one is more effective? Does the BTR work the entire thigh or just the hamstrings. I'm looking for something to challenge the entire leg.

I've read some reviews where people said they have not been challenged at all by the BTR. HOw can that be? I know you guys aren't newbies and I know you've been challenged so what gives?
Some have also thought the quality was subpar. What do you think? What material is your floorplate made of?

Sorry for all the questions but I'm really interested in the BTR but have been kind of wary of purchasing it because of the comments about the quality, lack of a good workout and being able to easily substitute ball work for the gadget. The only other workout gadget I've purchased is a rebounder(which I love) and I don't want to start purchasing things which I won't use becuase they're not what they claim to be.

Thanks for any replies!
Val

 

[honeybunch1]

It's like this - some folks would not be challenged with bicep curls if they did them with one pound dumbbells, and the same goes for the B&TR. I use a LOT of resistance, and I do it for about 1/2 hour at a time, lately using Cathe tapes. I put a lot of effort into it.

It DOES challenge the entire lower body. Believe me, I have been working very hard for 5 years to come up with a lower body workout that gets the results I wanted, and the B&TR delivered. I am VERY happy with it. It is sturdy and compact, and folds for storage.

 

[Francine]

Hi Val! I too was skeptical of the BTR and don't like to purchase any equipment that I will not have use for in the future. I got this because my knees bother me with straight squats and I know I have to do less sets or plies (not no more though) I put my BTR to the test and not only did it give me results, perfect form, and allowed me to work my lower body in less amount of time with effective toning, great support on long leg training days, it also surpassed my visions for it's usage and now it's easily incorporated into my routines. IMHO You get what you put into it! It is a total leg shaper! Pop in a lowerbody video or just be creative and make your own challenging routine and adjust your own intensity! A great piece of equipment and personally my favorite