Hand Picked Deals

Through April 30, Amazon has an extra $100 discount on a couple of Schwinn elliptical trainers and an exercise bike. The discount is applied automagically as you go through the checkout process, so it’s very easy to get the discount. Also, there’s Free Shipping and for most states (everyone except KS, KY, ND and WA) there’s No Sales Tax.

Here’s a summary of the products, with links to the specific pages on Amazon.com (links open in a new page, so you can continue reading here):

Click here for Schwinn 438 elliptical trainer — $799 after $100 discount

Click here for Schwinn 431 elliptical trainer — $699 after $100 discount

Click here for Schwinn 231 recumbent bike — $449 after $100 discount

Near the end of the checkout process, the discount will be applied and you’ll see something like this on the order summary page:

I believe these are the lowest prices currently available for new equipment of these models, so if you’re in the market then now is a good time to buy one. And remember that the last day of this discount offer is April 30, 2008.

April 24th, 2008 | Category: Fitness, Amazon | Leave a comment

April 1 update: This offer is back for the month of April 2008, but now with an instant discount instead of the gift certificate… Click the link below to go to the treadmill page at Amazon and scroll down for the “Special Offer” savings.

April 28 update: The price just dropped by another $100 tonight. So now it’s only $1198 after the $100 discount!

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Click here for BowFlex Series 7 Treadmill for $1198 after $100 discount at Amazon.com (MSRP $1999)
…and get a free $100 Amazon gift certificate with purchase
Now get $100 off instantly during checkout!

Amazon.com has a promotion and price drop on the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill right now that combine to make it an excellent deal. In most other stores it sells for $1499 and up (MSRP is $1999), but Amazon is currently offering it for $1389 with Free Shipping. And for most states, there’s no sales tax.

What makes it an even better deal is that until November 30, when you purchase a Bowflex treadmill you will get a free $100 gift certificate from Amazon. So that’s effectively a $1289 price for the treadmill! Be sure to read the details on the gift certificate offer, though….it’s valid for purchases from Jan 1 to Jan 15, 2008.

Here are some of the advantages the Series 7 treadmill has over the and Series 3 treadmill ($999 at Amazon):

• Series 7 has 3.0 hp motor vs. 1.75 hp for Series 3
• 15 workout programs vs. 6 programs
• Max user weight 300 lbs vs. 275 lbs
• 20″x60″ walking/running surface vs. 20″x54″
• Two-ply belt vs. one-ply belt
• Built-in three-speed fan vs. no fan

These are excellent prices for these two treadmills, so now is a great time to snap up a Bow Flex treadmill if you’ve been in the market for one.

August 19th, 2007 | Category: Fitness, Amazon | Leave a comment

Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer + $50 Amazon gift card — $599.00
(get a free Bowflex Equipment Mat, too…read below)

If you’re looking for a quality elliptical trainer, the Schwinn 430 is an excellent choice. You can click the link above to go to Amazon.com and read the overwhelmingly positive reviews for it. And Amazon has a very good deal on it right now — the price is $599, but until March 31 they are also offering a free $50 gift card with the purchase. You get free shipping with this and for most states there is no tax.

And if that wasn’t enough, Amazon is also giving a Bowflex Equipment Mat ($99 value) free as a gift when you purchase the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer. Just scroll down a little bit on the product page at Amazon, and you’ll see a “Best Value” section that has the button to get them both. You can see it in the image below:

The Schwinn 430 is the entry level elliptical trainer from Schwinn, but it has a very good set of features. Here’s a bit of the description from Amazon’s site:

The Schwinn 430 offers eight computer-controlled resistance levels and eight workout programs for workout variety, including six user-profile programs, one manual, and one calorie goal program. Its quick start functions allows you to easily change your resistance level while exercising to challenge yourself to the next level. Three feedback programs–recovery mode, results mode, and body mass index (BMI)–allow you to track the progress of your workout routine. BioGlide motion technology offers a natural-feeling 18-inch stride while the trainer’s BioFit design will provide a comfortable feel on the footpads and handlebars. The handlebars also feature grip heart rate monitoring which allows you to track your heart rate while you’re exercising.

Additional features of the Schwinn 430 elliptical trainer include Eddy current brake resistance for smooth and quiet stopping, transport wheels to easily move the trainer across the room, and a water bottle holder to keep your hydration source close by. This elliptical trainer has a compact footprint 62 inches long by 27 inches wide by 64 inches tall.

February 18th, 2007 | Category: Fitness, Amazon | Leave a comment

June 11 update: This deal is back on…get it while you can (last time they had this price with the stand was January). Read below for the details on how to get this deal.

June 17 update: The Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells are still $349, but the stand is no longer included for free. Deal is over for now. (If you want to be notified when the offer is available again, just leave a comment at the bottom of this page.)

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In December, Amazon.com had an excellent deal for Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells, which were reduced to $349.99 and you could get the matching stand for free…it only lasted a few days, though. This weekend, the deal is back. Amazon is also offering Free Shipping on this, and for most states there is no tax.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells plus free stand ($150 value) — $349.00

The SelectTech 552 Dumbbell set is the top-of-the-line adjustable weights set. Unfortunately, it’s not very easy to spot the deal that lets you get the stand also. Here’s how you can get both items for a total of $349.00:

1. Click here to go to the SelectTech 552 Dumbbells product page

2. Scroll down to the section titled “Best Value” where it says, “Buy Together Today: $349.00” (see below)

3. Click on the “Buy Both and Save” button to add both of them to your cart.

4. Complete the checkout process.

Don’t expect this deal to last long. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing SelectTech dumbbells, now is the time!

January 20th, 2007 | Category: Fitness, Amazon | Comments (6)

May 20 update: Today only, Amazon has the Bowflex Conquest on sale as a Goldbox Deal of the Day for $549.99. But it’s not the best deal on a Bowflex home gym… Even better is the Bowflex Sport Home Gym (regular $999) plus a $100 Amazon gift card for just $599. That’s like getting the Sport Home Gym for $499. Click here for full details on Amazon’s site.

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Already thinking of working off a few of the pounds you’ll be adding over the holiday season?   Right now, Amazon has a couple of excellent deals on Bowflex equipment that would be perfect for the job.

(And I’ll also mention first that these deals have free shipping, plus there’s no tax for most states.)

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells plus free stand ($150 value) — $349.00
(scroll down to see how to get this deal)

Bowflex Conquest Home Gym — $599.99

The Bowflex Conquest is a decent entry-level Bowflex machine and the sale price on it is pretty good — about $100 cheaper than you’ll find most other places. To get that deal, just click on the link for it above and then add it to your cart.

The SelectTech 552 Dumbbell set is the top-of-the-line adjustable weights set. Earlier this week, they had the dumbbells alone for $349.00 ($50 off), but now they’ve added the $150 stand for free…it’s very rare to see such a good deal on these items. It’s not really easy to spot the deal, though. Here’s how you get both items for a total of $349.00:

1. Click here to go to the SelectTech 552 Dumbbells product page

2. Scroll down to the section titled “Best Value” where it says, “Buy Together Today: $349.00” (see below)

3. Click on the “Buy Both and Save” button to add both of them to your cart.

4. Complete the checkout process.

Don’t expect this deal to last long. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing SelectTech dumbbells, now is the time!

December 23rd, 2006 | Category: Fitness | Leave a comment