Great little fun gadget (Powerball - Grip Trainer)

Member Name: Almost_Blue

Product:	Powerball - Grip Trainer
Date:	22/07/09 (408 review reads)
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Advantages: Have fun while exercising your muscles

Disadvantages: May run into problems when getting it to move using the supplied strings

The power ball is a fun little gadget that not only trains your hands and arms but also provides amusement for hours upon end.

It took me a while to get used to it. You're required to hold it in your hand and rotate it in a circular motion for it to really work (this is outlined in the guide) and this can be tricky at first. Once I mastered the technique, I found that it was a delight to use. After the first day of use, my upper and lower arm muscles actually felt a little sore like I had just come back from the gym (You might not want to overdo it on the first day especially if you haven't done much exercise in a while). My wrists also felt less stiff and a little more flexible.

The Powerball is seemingly marketed towards the sports conscience mind, however, I pretty much bought it for my own amusement. It's a great thing to use with family and friends. You can hold your very own tournaments in the living room. It makes for a great alternative to board games, or video games as everyone can join in the fun and if you have the latest model you'll find that it comes with a built in digital display which in addition to many other things allows you to see how fast you're spinning.

Not only does it work great, but it looks great as well. It comes in a variety of colours but mine is neon blue which looks great in the dark. No batteries are needed and I've had mine for a year and it's still as bright and efficient as it was when I first used it.

One tiny problem I have with this gadget is that when getting it moving with one of the two red strings supplied, I find that at times the string can get caught inside the gyroscope. This isn't a major problem since you can with some effort take it out but it can be a real pain. There is supposedly a thumb trick you can do which allows you to get it started, without any additional material. You can probably find videos of how to do this all over the internet.

The Powerball is one of the cheapest gadgets out there and can be used by anyone. If you have the money for one then go ahead, you won't regret it.

Summary: Cool gadget which not only exercises your arms and wrists but provides alot of fun and amusement