The Beginner’s Guide to Exercise
Written by admin on July 26, 2009 – 6:29 pm -How to get started with an exercise program. By Dulce Zamora WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD You've decided it's time to start exercising. Congratulations! You've taken the first step on your way to a new and improved body and mind. "Exercise is the magic pill," says Michael R. Bracko, EdD, FACSM, chairman of the American College of Sports Medicine's Consumer Information Committee. "Exercise can literally cure diseases like some forms of heart disease. Exercise has been implicated in helping people prevent or recover from some forms of cancer. Exercise helps people with arthritis. Exercise helps people prevent and reverse depression." And there's no arguing that exercise can help most people lose weight, as well as look more toned... 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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What to Look for When Buying an Elliptical
Written by admin on June 29, 2009 – 6:20 pm -Not every elliptical is created equal and you should have a pair of comfortable shoes on ready to test them out. While ellipticals are great for a lot of us, a badly designed one can cause more harm than good. We hope to give you a few tools to take with you while you are searching for yours. An elliptical, simply put, is a non-impact cardiovascular product where the pedal moves in an ellipse pattern. You can find them in all different forms: rear drive, front drive and core drive. You can find them with adjustable strides and adjustable inclines. You can also find them fully programmable, complete with mp3 inputs, fans and some come with TV’s. What is important to your search and important to your success with your new elliptical is what... more
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Motivation is key to success with home fitness. What are your real goals?
Written by admin on June 29, 2009 – 6:10 pm -TJ Hunter June 27, 5:06 PM There are many things that we try to do to motivate ourselves to work out. We hire personal trainers and purchase fitness equipment for the home. We set up diet and workout plans and post them on the fridge. We read motivational articles about weight loss and watch the Biggest Loser every week. What we don’t realize is there are even more forces driving us to quit. Our subconscious is a hard headed, stubborn fool and if we don’t win those battles each and every day, we are doomed to fail. Motivation has to, and should, come from within. No more searching articles for the quick fix or a good reason to start. Take a typical day in Tampa, Fl for instance, its 5:30 PM and it’s storming out. If you had planned on... more
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Tips on Buying a Home Gym
Written by admin on June 1, 2009 – 3:41 pm -A home fitness gym is a great idea and will give you a convenient place to work out at home without having to go to the gym. As they are private, in your own home, if you do not like to work out with the people around they are ideal. However there are a few things to consider before you purchase a home gym in order that you find the right one for you. Some Things to Think About · How much space do you have in your home? Home gyms can be quite bulky and you will need quite a bit of space for the gym and also space around it. · How much money do you have to spend? good quality home gyms can be quite expensive, as much as $5000 for a multi-gym. Cheaper gyms start at about $500. · Which type... more
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