Top 10 Fitness Facts
Written by admin on September 26, 2009 – 1:54 pm -By Barbara Russi Sarnataro WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH Some things you should know about exercise Want to be sharper at work? Feel less tired at home? Spend some quality time with your spouse? How about enjoying a cookie without guilt? If you answered "yes" to all of these questions (and who wouldn't?), exercise is the answer. Being physically active offers benefits far beyond the obvious. (Of course, an improved physique and a clean bill of health aren't too shabby, either.) If you've been looking for the motivation to begin an exercise program or get back into working out regularly, here are 10 fitness facts that may help inspire you to get off the couch. 1. Exercise Boosts Brainpower Not only does... more
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Treadmill Shopping Tips
Written by admin on September 15, 2009 – 3:01 am -What to look for when buying a treadmill for your home gym. By the editors of FITNESS In a recent fitnessmagazine.com poll, 31 percent of respondents said that if given the choice of any machine, they would add a treadmill to their home gym. But how do you pick one? Here's what Fred Waters, who runs Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com, looks for: 1. A powerful motor. It should have at least 2.5 continuous-duty horsepower. 2. Ample room to walk or run. Lengths can vary hugely. If someone six-foot-two or taller is going to run on your machine, it should be at least 58 inches long. Otherwise, 54 inches is fine. 3. A mid-range price tag. While cheaper models are tempting, you often get what you pay for. Plan on spending between $1,000 and $1,300 with... more
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Best Cardio Machines For Weight Loss
Written by admin on September 14, 2009 – 1:35 am -By John Paul Lee Have you ever set foot in a gym, only to find an endless number of different cardio machines with no clue on where to even start? You'll find cardio machines ranging from elliptical to treadmills to stair climbers and many more, but which cardio machines work the best in aiding your goal to lose weight without any complications? Before we begin, there are three main things that you should remember when choosing a cardio machine. 1. Pick a cardio machine that doesn't require much skill. Cardio machines don't have to be high-tech or gimmicky so you would be better off with sticking to one that is simple and very easy to use. The ideal goal here is to find a cardio machine that is simplistic and mechanical in nature. That way your... more
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Fun Ways to Get Fit and Trim
Written by admin on August 26, 2009 – 9:06 pm -10 ways to get moving and shed pounds! By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD No time to work out? No time to plan healthy meals? Lack of time isn't the only excuse offered by sedentary people who need to lose weight. Close on its heels is another complaint: Working out just isn't fun, and neither is shopping and cooking "healthy." Exercise and weight loss experts say they hear that all the time -- but it doesn't have to be true. If sedentary Americans -- and that's nearly 40% of adults -- would adopt some fun ways to get fit, chances are good they will pick up the exercise habit for good, experts say. And once the exercise habit kicks in, eating better and losing weight come easier. Getting fit and getting trim is... more
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Planning a Home Gym
Written by admin on August 24, 2009 – 10:32 pm -You are taking the plunge into home fitness. It does not matter if you are looking for weight loss or general fitness, it is a big commitment. Now where do you put your gym? Back in the early years, home fitness equipment was ugly and needed to be in an unfinished basement. Modern fitness equipment is not only better quality but better looking. When deciding to put a home piece of exercise equipment in your house, think about your comfort when using it. A television, MP3 player, window, or good lighting for reading are all things to think about. If an unfinished basement is the place you have, make it feel more comfortable. Rubber flooring is not only affordable but gives you a comfortable place to stretch. Good lighting also makes a difference... more
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Top 10 Benefits Of Working Out
Written by admin on August 19, 2009 – 5:12 am -By Sabrina Rogers NUMBER 10 Helps you sleep better Although it may seem like common sense knowledge, studies linking regular exercise and improved sleep patterns are fairly recent. These studies have shown that moderate to vigorous 20- to 30-minute workouts three to four times a week help you sleep better. However, you should work out in the morning or afternoon rather than close to bedtime, or you may find yourself too energized to sleep. Working out helps you fall and stay asleep more easily, and it increases the amount of time you spend in the deepest stage of sleep. It also improves the quality of your sleep by making the transitions between its cycles smoother and more regular. NUMBER 9 Slows the aging process & reduces the risk of... more
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Better Body Image May Boost Women’s Sexual Responses
Written by admin on August 7, 2009 – 6:37 pm -Feel Attractive, Have Better Sex? By Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Call it the feeling-frumpy-or-fine phenomenon of sex and aging for women. A new study shows that a woman's sex life may be richer if she thinks she's at least as attractive as she was 10 years earlier. But if she thinks her glory days, in terms of attractiveness, are over, some aspects of her sex life might have faded as well. "This study points out that women's body image was a significant predictor of their specific sexual functioning," researcher Patricia Bartholow Koch, PhD, tells WebMD. Koch is an associate professor of biobehavioral health and women's studies at Pennsylvania State University. The study recently appears in The Journal of Sex... more
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Best All-Around Treadmill
Written by admin on July 20, 2009 – 3:16 am -The following review was synthesized from information compiled by ConsumerSearch.com. Their reviewers analyze reviews from multiple professional sources and individual users and make recommendations. Best All-Around Treadmill Sole F80 A variety of specialty treadmill-review websites, including TreadmillDoctor.com, TreadmillSensei.com, TreadmillTips.com and Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com, weigh in on the Sole F80, as do owners posting at Amazon.com. Unfortunately, Consumer Reports does not include this treadmill in its comparison tests, nor is it tested by Runner's World. All of the sources we consulted are in solid agreement about the Sole F80 folding treadmill, calling it the best treadmill in its price range. This machine has a generous 350-pound... more
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Elliptical Trainer Review
Written by admin on June 29, 2009 – 6:33 pm -Consumer Reports magazine and TreadmillDoctor.com have the best elliptical trainer reviews. Consumer Reports tests and compares models based on ease of use, safety and value, using both trained fitness professionals and regular people to identify the best elliptical trainers. TreadmillDoctor.com sells replacement parts and supplies for fitness equipment, so editors are in a unique position to judge long-term reliability and value. Websites like Elliptical-Trainers-Review.com and Elliptical-Trainers.com do include some critical comments, but we didn't see any testing methodology discussed. Accordingly, we took the recommendations of these sites with a big grain of salt. Consumer Reports and TreadmillDoctor.com offer much more credible elliptical... more
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Budget Elliptical Trainer Reviews
Written by admin on June 29, 2009 – 6:31 pm -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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