Step Up the Cardio to Live Longer
Written by admin on May 26, 2009 – 11:52 pm -Physical Fitness Cuts Heart, Death Risk Study Shows Cardiorespiratory Fitness Helps Reduce Risk of Heart Disease By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News People who are physically fit, as measured by a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), are less likely to develop heart disease and less likely to die from any cause, a study shows. Researchers say it's rare for doctors to consider cardiorespiratory fitness in evaluating a person's risk of future heart disease or death, mostly because the degree of risk reduction associated with different levels of physical fitness was unclear. But a review of studies shows that people with a low level of cardiorespiratory fitness have a 70% higher risk of death from any cause compared with those with a... more
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Get Fit and Save a Bundle
Written by admin on May 17, 2009 – 4:00 am -I wanted to call to your attention the great sales now going on for Smooth Treadmills. If you have read my earlier blogs on “Treadmill Review,” you may recall: The Smooth 5.25 (est $1000) is a standout in its price range. The display panel is highly readable, and it folds up to save space. The Smooth treadmill has six programs and a heart-rate monitor on the handgrip. At 52" x 20", the Smooth's belt is shorter than those on more expensive models, and it has a comparatively low 275-pound capacity. However, this treadmill is backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor, and five years on all other parts, with one-year in-home labor coverage. Reviews say this is a good-quality treadmill mainly for walking. Heavier individuals will... more
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How to Get Michelle Obama’s Arms: The Workout Plan
Written by admin on May 17, 2009 – 3:56 am -Get Michelle Obama's arms with these 6 arm exercises, recommended by fitness guru Kathy Smith, to tone your biceps, triceps, shoulders, and upper back. The Michelle Obama Arm Workout Michelle Obama has demonstrated success as a career woman, wife, and mother, but when people look at photos of the first lady, they can't help but notice one thing: her sleek, lean, muscular arms. In fact, Mrs. Obama seems to be as proud of her arms as we are envious of them, showcasing them in lovely sleeveless dresses at Congress and White House functions as well as on the covers of magazines. But those tank top-ready limbs aren't coincidental. Obama has claimed to be a regular exerciser for years, and even now squeezes in early-morning workouts in the White... more
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Treadmill Reviews
Written by admin on May 16, 2009 – 6:52 pm -The following treadmill reviews are synthesized from ConsumerSearch who look at numerous reviews and make their ananysis of the top treadmills in various categories. Best mid-range folding treadmill. According to treadmill reviews, the Sole F80 is the best in this price range, with a strong warranty (20 years on the motor, five years on parts and two years labor), as well as options that are comparable to more expensive treadmills. The Sole has a 335-pound weight capacity, and its 55" x 20" running surface is longer than other treadmills in its price class. It has six programs, plus speed and incline controls on the armrests, and both handgrip and chest-strap pulse sensors. The Sole treadmill folds up for storage. The Sole F80 is best for walkers... more
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10 Health Benefits of Regular Exercise for Men
Written by admin on May 16, 2009 – 6:45 pm -Why bother working out? Whose got time to walk? Find out what regular exercise can do for you. By Peter Jaret Terry Waters, a former college wrestler and baseball player, loved working out. He got real pleasure out of pushing himself hard at the gym, and he liked the feeling of tired but virtuous afterwards. He figured regular physical activity and its health benefits would always be a part of his life. Then came marriage, three kids, a demanding job as a software engineer in Boston — and a thousand and one excuses not to make it to the gym. “For a little while, you convince yourself you’re still in pretty good shape,” Waters remembers. “Sure, you’re a few pounds heavier. Sure, your blood pressure’s a few points higher. But you’re... more
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ProForm Spring Sale
Written by admin on May 16, 2009 – 6:41 pm -ProForm has just started their biggest sale ever. Save 50% and more and get free shipping on a top-rated ProForm treadmill or elliptical. To get in on these savings just click the link: ProForm Treadmills ProForm Ellipticals Read More →
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