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- How to Build Your Own Personal Sauna - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from K. UrbanNot so long ago, visiting a sauna required a membership to a gym, spa, or recreational facility. Building a sauna was considered an arduous task better left to the experts. Early saunas required a large space, often even a dedicated room, and were costly and labor-intensive to set up. In recent ...
Views: 2949(1 vote) - If You Hate Public Gym Workouts, Exercise at Home - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from K. UrbanThere are various reasons why gym workouts are a turn-off for many of us. The time involved with going to a health club after work, the costs, maybe even an inconvenient location — these are some of the factors cited by people who wish to avoid public facilities. You may even hate that the ...
Views: 2997(1 vote) - 4 Wacky Treadmill Innovations -- Will They Catch On? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanThere are a lot of cool — and downright wacky — treadmill innovations coming out these days. We decided to take a minute to look at four of them: the anti gravity treadmill, underwater treadmill, treadmill desk, and the treadmill bed. Anti-Gravity Treadmill Hands down, the ...
Views: 1651 - Effective Weight Lifting Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from K. UrbanThe key to strength training is resistance. You must exert a certain amount of your own weight to perform exercises that build your strength. Since the quality of your workout will determine your results, you should use weight lifting techniques and equipment that will help you to achieve ...
Views: 1345 - How To Build A Home Sauna - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from K. UrbanIt wasn’t so long ago that the only way to spend some time in a sauna meant that you needed to have a membership to a spa, gym or some other private facility. The task of building a sauna was regarded as a difficult undertaking best left to professionals. A sauna took up a lot of space, even an ...
Views: 8307 - How to Use Elliptical Trainers - a Beginner's Guide - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from K. UrbanYou bought the machine, now you need to know how to use the elliptical trainer to take advantage of its many benefits. Ellipticals have been around for a decade and they have become incredibly popular during this time. There are two reasons for their popularity: they are extremely easy to use ...
Views: 9635 - Online Dating Advice – 9 Basic Rules - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from K. UrbanThere's all kinds of online dating advice given by self-proclaimed relationship gurus, but it baffles me why the basic rules are forgotten in their advice. When you post your profile online you want to make sure you stay safe and you want to have a successful dating experience. With this ...
Views: 958 - Online Marketing Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from K. UrbanBefore you can dive into online marketing business opportunities by signing up with network providers such as Commission Junction or Linkshare, you have to first build and launch a website. Yet many would-be entrepreneurs hope to somehow skip this crucial stage; they want to run with an ...
Views: 1078 - Split Belt Treadmills Challenge Coordination - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanSplit belt treadmills were originally designed to help stroke victims learn to walk again. They were introduced as part of the rehab process after researchers discovered that the body contained separate nerve networks directing the movements of each leg. There is another device researchers are ...
Views: 1519 - The Runner's High -- What is It? When Does it Happen? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanWhile there’s no one profound definition of what exactly is a Runner’s High, that hasn’t stopped a number of avid runners from trying to relate their experiences with it. They’ve described it as everything from a “mental state of relaxation,” and “a second wind,” to a “mythical point where the ...
Views: 1327 - Treadmill Vs Outdoor Running -- Pros And Cons - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from K. UrbanWhat are the advantages of the treadmill vs outdoor running, and should you spend the money on such an expensive piece of equipment when you can go outside and exercise for free? After weighing the pros and the cons of health considerations, you’ll likely conclude that treadmills offer all the ...
Views: 5050 - Zero Gravity and Vertical Treadmills - The Future is Here - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanThe zero gravity treadmill is becoming a common sight in nearly every rehab center of every professional sports team in North America. Along with this remarkable device, which was developed using NASA technology, take a look at the elite equipment of today including: the pressurized treadmill, ...
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