TITAN under desk walking treadmill vs Volcano Yoke
This is a comparison between the TITAN under desk treadmill and the Volcano Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which conditioning equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Volcano Yoke
This is an overview of the Volcano Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
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Overview of the Volcano
Price: $1.999
The
volcano is a
yoke that has been modified in a way that it can also be used to simulate tire flips. It has six
plate storage pins and its triangular shape makes it stable, even when large amounts of weight are being moved. This makes it a great tool for serious strongman training. The full specifications are:
- Made in Columbus, OH, USA by Volcano Strength LLC
- 2x2" & 2x3" Steel construction
- Weight (Unloaded): 250 LBS
- Height: 60" overall / 45" yoke bar height
- Length: 69" (depth)
- Width: 48"
- Footprint: 69" x 48"
- 3 Easy-Grip Crossmembers: 1.75” diameter
- 6 Weight Posts: 9.75" loadable post length
- 1" thick Rubber Corner Protection
- Color: Black
- Ships Disassembled
Especially if you have a lot of space and want to train
yoke carries and tire flips outside, this is a good investment.
Pros of the Volcano
- Lower injury risk
- Adjustable load
- 2 in 1 for strongman training
If you have space and you want to get serious about strongman training, then this a great tool to use. With the three handles, you can get a good grip on the weight and simulate strongman events that involve flipping cars or tires. Compared to tires and other strongman tools you can also increase the weight in increments and therefore track your progress better. All of this makes the
Volcano a great option if you have the indoor or outdoor space to do the flips and carries.
Cons of the Volcano
- Big frame
- No option to put a barbell on
- Can not be used for conditioning
Even though the
volcano claims space efficiency it is a massive frame that will take up a big portion of most home gyms. If you do not have a lot of extra space, the chances are high that the
volcano will end up as a glorified
plate tree. Compared to a traditional
yoke you also do not have as many options to store a
barbell on it, use it to get atlas stones over or do
sled work. This is mainly due to the fact, that the three handles are fixed and can not be adjusted. Compared to a tire you can not jump onto the
volcano or beat the crap out of it with a hammer. I am confident that if you have the space for a
volcano, you also have the space for a
yoke and a tire. A
yoke and a tire will likely cost the same or less and give you more training options.
Alternatives to the Volcano
The
Rogue Y2 Yoke is one of the bigger
Yokes from Rogue. With this option, you will be able to do carries,
sled pushes, and atlas stones over the bar exercises. It also only costs $535 compared to the almost $2000 of the
Volcano.
If you have a gym and want to get a tire flip, without the dirt and fewer space requirements, you can get the Titan tire flipping machine. In fact, for the budget of one
Volcano you can get the Tire flipping machine and the
Yoke.
Conclusion for the Volcano
The
Volcano is a great option for actual strongmen who want to get ready for competition. The
Volcano simulates the load distribution of very heavy
yoke carries better than a traditional
yoke. For example hay or other heavy objects that usually stack higher than
plates for the same amount. It is also probably the best tool for simulating a very heavy tire or car flips at home. That being said, most people do not follow this type of heavy strongman training. If you are just a weekend warrior you can make your money stretch a lot better by getting a
yoke,
barbell,
plates, and an old tractor tire.
Overview and review of the TITAN under desk walking treadmill
This is an overview of the TITAN under desk walking treadmill including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the TITAN Under desk walking treadmill
The
TITAN Under desk treadmill is the only
treadmill that TITAN currently stocks. Again, as with all TITAN products, the price tag has been trimmed down as much as possible while you can expect subpar customer service as their portfolio is so vast. That is not bad if you know what you want, know how to work it, and do not mind things doing yourself. The full specifications of the
TITAN under desk treadmill are:
- Wide track for ample walking room
- Safety key stops the treadmill if disconnected from the console
- Console fits onto your desktop
- Variable speed in half MPH increments
- Compatible with Standing Desks
- FITSHOW App compatible see instruction manual for details
- Walking Platform Height: 6-in.
- Overall Height: 8-in.
- Overall Length: 65-in.
- Overall Width: 25-in.
- Speed: 0-4 mph
- Time: 0-99:59 min
- Distance: up to 99.9 miles
- Steps: up to 9999
- Calories: up to 999.9 Kcal
- Belt Length: 53-in.
- Belt Width: 18-in.
- Weight Capacity: 250 lb.
- Product Weight: 114 lb.
This is a solid treadmill for a low price to burn more calories during the day when you are working at your desk.
Pros of the TITAN Under desk walking treadmill
-
Low price
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Small footprint
If you want to self build a
treadmill desk, you can do this fairly cheap by ordering from TITAN. Combine the under desk
treadmill with the A2 single motor sit to stand desk and you have a
treadmill desk for under $1000. It won't be the prettiest, fanciest, and have the most features, but it will do the deed for under $1000.
Cons of the TITAN Under desk walking treadmill
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Not for running
-
Can not fold
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Minimal computer unit
The
TITAN under desk treadmill is not ideal for running fast. As with most under desk
treadmills, they are designed for a very slow walking pace and will not take a prolonged heavy pounding. Especially if you are a big athlete you should be careful.
Compared to other
under desk treadmill models the TITAN version can not fold up. If your desk setup should be permanently able to have a
treadmill setup that is fine. If you want to change around often you might want to look for a foldable option instead.
The computer of the
under desk treadmill is pretty simple and does not incorporate any kind of extras. All it does is that it shows your the steps, calories, or distance you have done. A bonus is that you can place it on the desk so that you do not need a remote or bend under the desk to make adjustments.
Alternatives to the TITAN Under desk walking treadmill
If you are looking for a
treadmill the
TrueFrom runner is the current king of the court. This self-propelled
treadmill has a reputation for the best belt in the business when it comes to self-propelled machines. If you want to accelerate and decelerate fast, this is the right
treadmill to simulate a game environment without taking up too much space. While it is the creme de la creme in functionality, the price is astronomical and close to $6000. You can build an entire gym with that or deck your entire team with
TITAN under the desk treadmills instead.
The
Rogue Echo bike is in my opinion the best choice for a home gym that is focused on performance. For long runs, you can go outside and get your running shoes on. For interval training and burning as many calories as possible in a short amount of time, there is no match for air bikes. Air bikes can accelerate and decelerate fast without costing a fortune. Technically the Jacobs ladder and the Versaclimber burn more calories per minute but they cost more and take up more space. Other Air bikes in the market are usually more than $1000 except the
TITAN fan bike which takes a low-budget clone approach to the
Echo bike.
The
Nordictrack 32i is the flagship
treadmill from Nordictrack. This beast has all the bells and whistles including a massive screen as well as incline and decline settings for running. If you want the full running experience and be entertained at the same time, this is the machine to get.IN return you have to give up a considerable share of your living space and wallet share.
Conclusion for the TITAN Under desk walking treadmill
If you do not mind putting your hands and mind into a project you can build a cheap desk
treadmill using the
TITAN under desk treadmill as the belt. You could also get it as a cheap walker to get more steps in without having to go outside and watch the television. Apart from that, there are better options for a similar price out there, if you take your running and cardio seriously.