Re: 40 Years of Bullworkers

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,

This is very interesting and chance for the lifetime

to look at the bullworker evolution. It will be more

interesting if the model names are exposed at least to

this group. Let me guess few models.

A-Tensalator

C-Brown handle

H-X5 from UK

I–Gold

K-Bully Xtreme

L-Bullworker 3 (India/Australia)

N-Steel Bow 28

O- Steel Bow

--- wrote:

> I have tried to assemble, in proper order, my

> collection of Bullworkers.

> Most of my Bullworkers are in excellent condition,

> and while the spring tension is not new on some of

> the older models, they are surprisingly strong for

> their age.

>

> Measurements for compression poundage was done on

> a balance scale.

>

> This effort is the result of Gerry's request about

> differences and I have to add, I was curious myself.

> It is very surprising how close the poundage is on

> most models.

>

> There were some clones that were left out because

> they were duplicated by another model or they were

> so radically different in their design they did not

> fit in the photo.

>

> Some had movement as smooth as silk and some

> needed ear plugs due to the squeaking.

> Handle designs were very innovative on several

> models and all except the German made Hanover model

> were 34 inches or less in length.

>

> The results can be seen at

> http://bullworker-usa.com

>

> Hopefully the images will evoke smiles and

> memories.

>

> Remember, length and compression have nothing to

> do with Isometric Exercises.

>

>

> Bullworker USA

>

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>

> I have tried to assemble, in proper order, my collection of

Bullworkers.

> Most of my Bullworkers are in excellent condition, and while the

spring tension is not new on some of the older models, they are

surprisingly strong for their age.

>

> Measurements for compression poundage was done on a balance scale.

>

> This effort is the result of Gerry's request about differences

and I have to add, I was curious myself. It is very surprising how

close the poundage is on most models.

>

> There were some clones that were left out because they were

duplicated by another model or they were so radically different in

their design they did not fit in the photo.

>

> Some had movement as smooth as silk and some needed ear plugs due

to the squeaking.

> Handle designs were very innovative on several models and all

except the German made Hanover model were 34 inches or less in length.

>

> The results can be seen at http://bullworker-usa.com

>

> Hopefully the images will evoke smiles and memories.

>

> Remember, length and compression have nothing to do with

Isometric Exercises.

>

>

> Bullworker USA

>

>

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This is great ! I own the " German made Hanover model " (e).

Kind regards...Mike

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>

> I have tried to assemble, in proper order, my

> collection of Bullworkers.

<snip>

> The results can be seen at http://bullworker-usa.com

That was really great work !

Thanks! and Congratulations!

Gerry

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>

> ...

>

> The results can be seen at http://bullworker-usa.com

>

> Hopefully the images will evoke smiles and memories.

>

> Remember, length and compression have nothing to do with Isometric

Exercises.

>

>

> Bullworker USA

From that page:

" Regardless of which model you own, Bullworker works on your

resistance. There is no minimum compression level for Isometric

Exercise because Isometric is FIXED RESISTANCE. Whether you compress

1 " or 15 " the Bullworker works for you… Guaranteed. That is the

Isometric Principles that deliver Bullworker results.

The real choice today is whether one wants Straps or Cables. The X-5

Gold ( i ) is our strap model and the Steel-Bow ( o ) is our cable

model. Only the Steel-Bow allows you to change the Spring resistance

level with one of 3 easy interchanging springs. "

Some questions about that:

1) How is the durability of the " straps " compared to " cables " ?

2) Why did no one except whoever designed " e " think to put

comfy-looking hand-grips on the cables/straps (whichever that model has)?

3) If it is true that " compression doesn't matter " because BW works

on " your (our) resistance, " why bother even offering a model that

features three different resistance levels?

4) Better yet (and please forgive me, but this question does seem

relevant) -- Why should anyone buy ANY of those devices? If their

main value is as " isometric " exercisers, and if the bottom line of

isometric exercise is that WE provide the resistance, why don't we

just have some lengths of rope for " pull " exercises, and maybe

something like a low-priced 12 " -diameter air-filled ball (as can often

be found in big bins in toy stores) for " push " exercises? Certainly

cheaper than a BW or any clone. Cheaper yet is to just clasp our own

hands together and pull or push to our hearts' content.

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Right you are, Gerry. Richknuj_gse wrote: > 4) Better yet (and please forgive me, but this> question does seem relevant) -- Why should anyone> buy ANY of those devices?I agree completely that we do not need any SPECIFIC device for isometrics, or even isotonics (why notjust jugs of water? or

rocks?). Bodyweight exercises are prime examples of not needing anygadget.Yet, in spite of what I know, I would hardly doisometrics regularly, if not for having a gadget,the Bullworker. Having a specific gadget makes things a lot more convenient, and also providessome motivation. I wonder how many would be motivated to exercise REGULARLY by a loop ofrope or a stick?So to me, having a gadget, specifically a Bullworker,allows for convenience and motivation. In addition,the "motion" provided by springs of the BWs insteadof no motion (as a rope, or a wall) gives some feedback, which can also add to motivation.I've gone through various workouts and routines.Isometrics is the quickest way to build strength.And the Bullworker is the best gadget around forthis, and it can be used for repetitive moves aswell (mimicking isotonics), and now isomotion.Definitely, we don't need any specific

gadget forisometrics. And there are those who can get bywithout any gadget. But why do it the hard way?Gerry

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Back in the 60s, I bought a little paperback book on isometrics (I

still have a copy of this book). In the book, they had you make a

loop of rope and use it for isos. You also needed leather work gloves

or the rope would slice up your hands very nicely thank you.

Surprisingly, I used that rope for two years before I found my first

Tensolator.

The rest is history! Tensolators, BW2 and BW3, X5, steel bow,

Exergym! I have been down the path!

Its all good.

> > 4) Better yet (and please forgive me, but this

> > question does seem relevant) -- Why should anyone

> > buy ANY of those devices?

>

> I agree completely that we do not need any SPECIFIC

> device for isometrics, or even isotonics (why not

> just jugs of water? or rocks?). Bodyweight

> exercises are prime examples of not needing any

> gadget.

>

> Yet, in spite of what I know, I would hardly do

> isometrics regularly, if not for having a gadget,

> the Bullworker. Having a specific gadget makes

> things a lot more convenient, and also provides

> some motivation. I wonder how many would be

> motivated to exercise REGULARLY by a loop of

> rope or a stick?

>

> So to me, having a gadget, specifically a Bullworker,

> allows for convenience and motivation. In addition,

> the " motion " provided by springs of the BWs instead

> of no motion (as a rope, or a wall) gives some

> feedback, which can also add to motivation.

>

> I've gone through various workouts and routines.

> Isometrics is the quickest way to build strength.

> And the Bullworker is the best gadget around for

> this, and it can be used for repetitive moves as

> well (mimicking isotonics), and now isomotion.

>

> Definitely, we don't need any specific gadget for

> isometrics. And there are those who can get by

> without any gadget. But why do it the hard way?

>

> Gerry

>

>

>

>

>

>

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You're right, Gerry. With a rope or a stick, pressing

against a wall, etc, even though you're getting

stronger and know you're getting stronger, you can't

'see' it happening. With BW or the Steel Bows, when

you exercise you see it happening.

If that isn't enough,

--- knuj_gse wrote:

>

> > 4) Better yet (and please forgive me, but this

> > question does seem relevant) -- Why should anyone

> > buy ANY of those devices?

>

> I agree completely that we do not need any SPECIFIC

> device for isometrics, or even isotonics (why not

> just jugs of water? or rocks?). Bodyweight

> exercises are prime examples of not needing any

> gadget.

>

> Yet, in spite of what I know, I would hardly do

> isometrics regularly, if not for having a gadget,

> the Bullworker. Having a specific gadget makes

> things a lot more convenient, and also provides

> some motivation. I wonder how many would be

> motivated to exercise REGULARLY by a loop of

> rope or a stick?

>

> So to me, having a gadget, specifically a

> Bullworker,

> allows for convenience and motivation. In addition,

> the " motion " provided by springs of the BWs instead

> of no motion (as a rope, or a wall) gives some

> feedback, which can also add to motivation.

>

> I've gone through various workouts and routines.

> Isometrics is the quickest way to build strength.

> And the Bullworker is the best gadget around for

> this, and it can be used for repetitive moves as

> well (mimicking isotonics), and now isomotion.

>

> Definitely, we don't need any specific gadget for

> isometrics. And there are those who can get by

> without any gadget. But why do it the hard way?

>

> Gerry

>

>

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Bullworkers just make exercise more fun and interesting. I know if I were doing regular isometrics pushing against walls, my hands in front of my chest., or using sticks or ropes, I'd be bored out of my skull after a short while. Bullworkers keep it interesting and enjoyable so you will stay with it. I was doing pushups, etc., for years and just got tired of doing them, even every other day, and putting in the time necessary. Bullworker is faster, easier and it works. RichChuck Barone wrote: You're right, Gerry. With a rope or a stick, pressingagainst a wall, etc, even though you're gettingstronger and know you're getting stronger, you can't'see' it happening. With BW or the Steel Bows, whenyou exercise you see it happening. If that isn't enough,--- knuj_gse <knuj_gse> wrote:> > > 4) Better yet (and please forgive me, but this> > question does seem relevant) -- Why should anyone> > buy ANY of those devices?> > I agree completely that we do not need any SPECIFIC > device for isometrics, or even isotonics (why not> just jugs of water? or rocks?). Bodyweight > exercises

are prime examples of not needing any> gadget.> > Yet, in spite of what I know, I would hardly do> isometrics regularly, if not for having a gadget,> the Bullworker. Having a specific gadget makes > things a lot more convenient, and also provides> some motivation. I wonder how many would be > motivated to exercise REGULARLY by a loop of> rope or a stick?> > So to me, having a gadget, specifically a> Bullworker,> allows for convenience and motivation. In addition,> the "motion" provided by springs of the BWs instead> of no motion (as a rope, or a wall) gives some > feedback, which can also add to motivation.> > I've gone through various workouts and routines.> Isometrics is the quickest way to build strength.> And the Bullworker is the best gadget around for> this, and it can be used for repetitive moves as> well

(mimicking isotonics), and now isomotion.> > Definitely, we don't need any specific gadget for> isometrics. And there are those who can get by> without any gadget. But why do it the hard way?> > Gerry> > __________________________________________________________Want to start your own business?Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index

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I did pushups when I first began. We had a new kitten.

I was on and off the floor a lot playing with it and,

decided that since I was down there, I might as well

do something so started doing pushups. Don't ask me,

but that's how it all started.

By the time, the kitten got tired of me, about 2

months had passed and I was up to two sets of 50

pushups a day or 100 total. Then, I remembered my

Bullworkers and have been with them ever since. And

that's how it all started. So, I can thank our cat for

getting me back in shape.

After approaching a year now with the Bullworker, I

can still easily do those 2 sets of 50 pushups and

more besides, except I find it boring to just crank

them out and much prefer working with the BW where you

do different exercises.

The Steel Bow takes longer, since I'm gradually

incorporating more exercises into the regimen - from

the old X5 chart - about a half hour or a bit more

total, including the brief rests in between. I do what

I call supersets. For example, will do the chest

compression one set 10-15 seconds and immediately

cable pull in front of chest, then rest a few seconds

and go back to the compression and the pull. Another

rest and on to the next exercise. I'm always changing

things around, mixing up the exercises, adding this

new one or taking out that one. Keeps it interesting.

Chuck

--- richard pancoast wrote:

> Bullworkers just make exercise more fun and

> interesting.

> I know if I were doing regular isometrics pushing

> against walls, my hands in front of my chest., or

> using sticks or ropes, I'd be bored out of my skull

> after a short while.

> Bullworkers keep it interesting and enjoyable so

> you will stay with it.

> I was doing pushups, etc., for years and just got

> tired of doing them, even every other day, and

> putting in the time necessary. Bullworker is faster,

> easier and it works.

> Rich

>

> Chuck Barone wrote:

> You're right, Gerry. With a rope or a

> stick, pressing

> against a wall, etc, even though you're getting

> stronger and know you're getting stronger, you can't

> 'see' it happening. With BW or the Steel Bows, when

> you exercise you see it happening.

>

> If that isn't enough,

> --- knuj_gse wrote:

>

> >

> > > 4) Better yet (and please forgive me, but this

> > > question does seem relevant) -- Why should

> anyone

> > > buy ANY of those devices?

> >

> > I agree completely that we do not need any

> SPECIFIC

> > device for isometrics, or even isotonics (why not

> > just jugs of water? or rocks?). Bodyweight

> > exercises are prime examples of not needing any

> > gadget.

> >

> > Yet, in spite of what I know, I would hardly do

> > isometrics regularly, if not for having a gadget,

> > the Bullworker. Having a specific gadget makes

> > things a lot more convenient, and also provides

> > some motivation. I wonder how many would be

> > motivated to exercise REGULARLY by a loop of

> > rope or a stick?

> >

> > So to me, having a gadget, specifically a

> > Bullworker,

> > allows for convenience and motivation. In

> addition,

> > the " motion " provided by springs of the BWs

> instead

> > of no motion (as a rope, or a wall) gives some

> > feedback, which can also add to motivation.

> >

> > I've gone through various workouts and routines.

> > Isometrics is the quickest way to build strength.

> > And the Bullworker is the best gadget around for

> > this, and it can be used for repetitive moves as

> > well (mimicking isotonics), and now isomotion.

> >

> > Definitely, we don't need any specific gadget for

> > isometrics. And there are those who can get by

> > without any gadget. But why do it the hard way?

> >

> > Gerry

> >

> >

>

>

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