Fitness Equipment Articles & News
6 Features Found In All The Best Treadmills
Are you just plain fed up? If you have spent any time researching online for a treadmill, every site you visit tells you that they have the best treadmills, buy from us...we are the best...blah, blah, blah!! It just makes me sick. Everyone who is looking for a treadmill want the best treadmills (or best value in your price range) the problem is without some guidelines and direction, unsuspecting treadmill researchers can get sucked along by these all promising ...
Avoid These Top 5 Workout Myths
Avoid These Top 5 Workout Myths Do you know the health and fitness industry is plagued by an over abundance of workout myths? A myth is a fiction or half truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology. Rob tells Jen about a new fitness program that is suppose to deliver amazing results; Jen tells Ted, and Ted then tells Pam, but only half of what Rob said. Confused? Just image how confusing Rob's "cutting edge" theory has become. And the funny ...
Should You Search The Internet For Health Solutions?
Copyright 2005 Judy Thompson As a young person growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I used to be in awe whenever I went to the huge public library there. There were masses and volumes of information available on just about any subject you could possibly be interested in. Back in those days, however, it took a long time to locate what you were looking for, to take notes, and do all the needed research. Even today I admire those massive buildings, which are filled with so much knowledge shared by ...
Maintaining Links In The Value Chain
Maintaining links in the value chain How do you feel about standing at a counter in a retail store and having a staffer ‘check you out’ with a look that quite clearly signals you’re attempting to rip them off? Not a nice feeling, huh? Prepare yourself for several such encounters in the near future, because if like me, you quite regularly update IT or electronic equipment, the retailer typically won’t know their own advertised or promotional prices. In just the last few months, I’ve had ...
Exercise Can Help Relieve Stress
Exercise may not be the most exciting word in your vocabulary, but it sure has a lot of benefits. Participating in daily exercise not only makes us healthier in general, it can diminish the effects of stress on our bodies as well.
Kids And Weight Training: When Should They Start?
Copyright 2005 Raymond Kelly Weight training and exercise in general can be very beneficial to all children. It increases bone density, increases strength, and improves muscular coordination. In the past many people had concerns about children and exercise but now we are much better informed. What age should they start? This is more of an ethical question. A child can start training with weights at any age, but the real question is: should they? Providing they have a well-designed program ...
Cardio Zone Elliptical Trainers
CardioZone makes a number of similar elliptical trainers, falling into the lower price range than the Nautilus or Octane brands. They have four types of trainers, and each one is suited to different workouts and user needs.
Best Elliptical Trainer Elliptical Secrets of Success
Thinking about purchasing an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer can help you reach and exceed your fitness goals? Elliptical trainers are one of the best fitness products to be developed in recent years because they are cost effective yet efficient.
Core-principles: The Function Of Functional Training.
Okay…okay…okay! Enough already!!! It seems like with every new term, every new invention or just about anything that is seemingly not “Everyday” that we all become flustered and assume we know nothing, which is both a testament to our lack of faith in ourselves and also a reflection of our ever-growing dependence on externals to give us a little reassurance where our natural instincts should be in high gear.
Pilates: A Challenging And Motivating Exercise Regimen
Pilates is named after its creator Joseph Pilates. It is an exercise regimen that uses machines and special stretches. This exercise puts emphasis on flexibility and overall strength over body bulk. One of the principles of Pilates is concentration. Your mind wills body into action and you should pay attention to how the body responds to the actions. What’s important in Pilates is technique and you should really use your mind to get the movement right. It focuses on training the mind and the ...
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Pedometer
Question: What's small, weighs about an ounce, and comes in dozens of different models? Answer: a Pedometer.
Treadmills - A Way To Achieve Better Health
So, you've finally decided you have to do "something" to get yourself in better shape. It's a fact that in the United States obesity and overweight have reached epidemic proportions. Overweight also plays a major role in numerous preventable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. It is also a fact that diet alone will not give you sustained weight loss and better health. To sustain a healthy weight, and to achieve better health you also need aerobic exercise.
Lifting For The Love Of It!
Over the last couple of years I have taken a number of layoffs, for a variety of different reasons. Many times I wonder why I lift at all. The prevailing belief is that lifting must be one’s top priority if one is to be the best at it. That may be true and that is one of the biggest problems I have had. Lifting is not my top priority, it is more like fourth after God, family, and work. Actually work is only ahead of lifting because I need it to support my family, otherwise it would be further ...
Is A Heart Rate Monitor Right For You?
Exercise equipment, like Bowflex, Body by Jake etc., has advanced dramatically over the last 10 years. With the new technology, you can run on your treadmill at home and then slide it under your bed as a space saver. As a matter of fact, you can go to the, choose a program that will do just about everything for you, except exercise for you. Even with the smarter machines, more people still are not reaching their exercise goals. Why is that? The reason is because they were never shown ...
Treadmill Buyers Guide
Treadmills, nowadays, could cost you thousands of dollars so purchasing an unreliable one would prove costly. But hopefully, through this article, you'll learn how to differentiate a high quality treadmill from a poor one.
Cheap Elliptical Trainers What You Don't Know Can Cost You Big Time
Should you ever consider purchasing a cheap elliptical trainer? It's my position that you should purchase the best elliptical trainer that your budget allows. The elliptical trainers that I recommend all retail above $1000. Some of these are above $2000. No question, this is a substantial sum for most people, but you should keep in mind that this is an investment in your long term health and fitness. You want a machine that not only is enjoyable to use, but lasts for many years to ...
How To Keep Yourself Fit On Vacations
Are you worried, about missing your daily workout routine? Yes???. Vacations should be fun and fun can be increased if you keep yourself Fighting Fit.
Spinning Exercise
Spinning exercise or studio cycling is not only popular these days it's an excellent form of fitness. It helps strengthen your heart, tone your glutes, calves, thighs in addition to being a great exercise to slim legs.
Walking - The Perfect Stress Reducer
An excellent stress reducer can be something as simple as walking or doing any form of physical activity. Physical activity has the ability to calm jangled nerves and improve bad moods. It can have a calming effect, enhance self-esteem and even combat depression. Stress reducer physical activities trigger the release of endorphins which are potent brain chemicals that relieve pain and stimulate relaxation. The higher the level of endorphins, the greater your sense of calm and well ...
Understanding The Types Of Cholesterol
While most people talk about “cholesterol levels” there is in fact more than one type of cholesterol. In fact, there are several different body functions and several different substances that make up our understanding of “cholesterol.”
How To Build A $100 Home Gym That Delivers Results
By: Jim O'Connor - The Fitness Promoter August 5, 2005 (c) Jim O'Connor/Wellness Word, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Comeback Bench Program
For those who are not familiar with my name, I am a National Level Strongman competitor in the United States. I lift stones that weigh just under 400 pounds, flip a 900+ pound tire routinely, and lift logs overhead. I eat regular food and drink a protien powder, that's it. My strength comes from my training, and that is why you can benefit from my programs. This program and the weights used are representative of my strength several years ago. Using this and other programs, my strength has ...
5 Ways To Get The Most From Your Home Gym
A home gym can help you build muscle, produce an attractive body, rev up a sluggish metabolism and shave years off your age.
Treadmills Prove Health Concerns Are No Longer An Excuse Not To Exercise
Walking has long been praised for its health benefits. It is a simple, easy workout that provides great results. That makes treadmills an ideal piece of exercise equipment. There are no special moves to learn to make it complicated. You already know how to walk, so using the treadmill is no problem. For people with health concerns using a treadmill for exercise is a good option.
Spare A Thought For Redundant Exercise Machines
I have an exercise machine that I've used once. Did I hear you say 'Me too'? Hey, I'm not proud of that, but I make this revelation with more confidence today than I would have done yesterday. Why? Well, last night I was watching a TV programme about us - the public - and our attitude to exercise. Guess what? I am not alone. In fact, the presenter went down one average street here in the UK and nearly every household had unused or nearly-new exercise equipment. One ...
Essential Power Walking Tips
Ever since I took a power walking class in college, I have been hooked. If you are thinking about learning how to power walk, I strongly urge you to do so. It is fun and a great way to get in shape and stay healthy. Friends and family members can join in, and it ends up being a great way to bond as well. So, spend a little bit of time learning about power walking. You may find that it is just what you are looking for. We will discuss the fundamentals of power walking, as well as go over a list ...
Who Else Knows These Facts About Trampolines
"El trampolino" was the Mexican word for "diving board", and one of the many words in common usage, which was once actually trademarked as "trampoline".
Take Action Now And Achieve Your Goals
TAKE ACTION! I swear, it seems as if there are more opinions regarding fat loss than there are people. It's amazing. What's even more amazing (and frustrating), is that most of them are wrong, if not downright dangerous. There is just way too much information for you to even get started with a successful program, sometimes known as "information overload". There is so much information and so many differing opinions that you never even get yourself started. Or, you get started, ...
Treadmill vs. Elliptical Who's In The Lead?
See ya later stationary bikes and row, row, rowing to no where! Elliptical trainers have over taken stationary bikes in popularity with the gym-going population and have long since left rowing machines back at the dock. This is evidenced by gym operators reducing the number of stationary bikes and rowing machines in their facilities to make way for newer varieties of elliptical trainers. During their day (1980s) stationary bikes and rowing machines along with steppers ...
Boost Your Health by Choosing the Perfect Treadmill
Treadmills are very popular methods of exercise. These exercise machines have been helping people lose weight and get in shape for many years now. Buying a treadmill is not hard but if you have ever done it, you know that it can be expensive. It is an investment you will greatly benefit from but you need to choose carefully before you buy. There are many reasons why you would choose a treadmill for yourself. You can improve your fitness and your health. You can build and maintain your ...