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2011 Elliptical Trainer “Best Buy” Reviews

Written by admin on August 31, 2011 – 2:03 am -

Get the "Best Buy" elliptical trainer for your fitness goals. Reviews on the NordicTrack AudioStrider 990, Sole E35, Smooth CE 3.6, Sole E95 and Yowza Captiva.  Read More →


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Elliptical Trainer Buyer’s Guide

Written by admin on August 31, 2011 – 1:57 am -

Get the right elliptical trainer for your fitness needs! This is an essential buying guide that allows you to become an educated consumer. By Fred Waters, former fitness equipment executive.  Read More →


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Save on Home Fitness Equipment During The Holidays

Written by admin on December 8, 2010 – 4:28 am -

What are you buying for yourself this December? Something that would last long or probably something that could contribute to your wellness? You might be thinking that an exercise machine could be a good gift to give yourself this holiday season but you are hesitant to do it because of some reasons. You won’t have to be dishearted anymore because if you are thinking of buying your own home fitness equipment then here are three reasons why you should pursue that thought. The Cold Weather and Your Metabolism. Unlike the other three seasons, there’ll be lesser sunny days during December. What happens to your body is that its metabolism would also slow down during the cold weathers. That means that your calories will be used up in minimal amounts.... more


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Owning your own treadmill can reduce the risk of disease

Written by admin on August 26, 2010 – 12:23 am -

A while ago I wrote an article outlining sixteen reasons to own your own treadmill. I must admit I may have overlooked the most important reason of all: the risk of disease and infection. WebMD recently had an article discussing the risks of going to the local gym. Germs and bacteria are found everywhere, including gyms. The last thing you want when you're trying to be healthy is to get sick because of your health club. Fungi, bacteria, and viruses are common in wet areas such as showers and swimming pool decks, Pire says. Sweat left to dry on equipment is also a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacteria can also thrive on used towels on locker room floors, weights, sweaty cardio machines, and benches that members sit on between workouts, says... more


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Owning a Treadmill or Elliptical Will Improve Your Quality of Life

Written by admin on August 25, 2010 – 11:50 pm -

There are many reasons to own your own treadmill or elliptical. Below is a list of 16 reasons with a brief description. You may be able to add others to this list, including your own personal reasons. Remember, it is never to late to get started with an exercise program and greatly improve the quality of your life. 1) Burn more calories: Treadmills burn more calories per hour than any other exercise machine. A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that a vigorous workout on a treadmill burns around 700 calories, compared to 627 for stair climbers and 498 for stationary bikes. Another study done by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee showed that calories burned on the treadmill... more


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Best Budget Elliptical Trainers

Written by admin on January 20, 2010 – 4:52 am -

Fitness reviews say that, in general, the best elliptical trainers cost at least $1,000. If $1,000 is beyond your budget for an elliptical trainer, you still have some options, but experts say you shouldn't expect a low-end machine to offer the same flexibility and durability as more expensive elliptical trainers. That's most evident in the manufacturer warranty. On the higher-quality elliptical machines above, one-year warranties are standard, but less expensive models often only back their machines with a 90-day warranty. Reviews like the Schwinn 418 (est $800) , which wins a couple of best-buy ratings. The Schwinn 418 has a flywheel design, like the Smooth elliptical trainers above, and the handlebars move, providing an upper body workout.... more


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Best Elliptical Trainers

Written by admin on January 20, 2010 – 4:45 am -

If you've used an elliptical trainer at the gym, it was likely a higher-end commercial machine. Reviews say commercial machines are more expensive and feature-laden than most people need at home. However, Precor ranks highly in reviews for both its commercial and home elliptical trainers. The (*est. $2,700) is Precor's entry-level model, and the editors of Prevention magazine say it's one of the most durable on the market. The Precor elliptical trainer has four programs including an optional heart-rate monitor, 20 resistance levels, an incline that adjusts from 12 to 25 degrees, and a long, 19-inch stride. This makes it one of the largest home models, with a footprint of 75 x 30 inches. The Precor machine weighs 197 pounds. According to the... more


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