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- Few Points To Consider Before You Buy An Exercise Equipment For Home - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Shilpi SharmaAre you considering buying exercise equipment for home? It is important for you to know what you are getting especially when the equipment is an investment for you. Is it good or bad? It can be a daunting task to choose the best for your home gym. Instead of buying several different pieces of ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - Safety in Kettlebell Training - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Israel SanchezSafety in kettlebell training is nothing mysterious and is much simpler than many would care to admit. Overall it boils down to paying attention to detail and common sense. There are some simple yet easily overlooked points always worth mentioning that will help you stay on the side of ...
Views: 2082(4 votes) - The No Diet, No Exercise Weight Loss Phenomenon - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Hamilton ErridgeNew research indicates that rapid, sustained, and long lasting weight loss comes not from focusing on a diet or exercise, but from shifting a focus to eating healthier and being more physically active; in other words a lifestyle change. Approximately five years ago, according to Dr. Jenny ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - 4 Steps To Use Vibration Plate for Effective Results - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Sanjana SharmaCosmonauts generally experience bone loss and atrophy of the muscles. To overcome this loss,Russian scientists originally experimented by using the vibration plate to try and stop this. Their experiment proved to be fruitful and today all those who are fitness freaks,interested in weight loss ...
Views: 2491(3 votes) - Eight Great Reasons To Add Rowing To Your Workout Program for Cardio and Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeYesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...
Views: 9075(3 votes) - Elliptical Trainer Vs Treadmill – Which One Is Best? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillSo which exercise machine is better: the treadmill or the elliptical trainer? While treadmills are still the #1 piece of home exercise equipment, elliptical trainers are quickly catching up. This leaves many people wondering 'Should I buy an elliptical trainer or a treadmill?' While there ...
Views: 8675(3 votes) - Learn How To Make Your Own Stress Balls In 9 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Luka MalgajStress is an important part of our lives and affects us on several different ways. There are basically two types of stress, first is the Eustress or positive stress that has a supporting effect on our life, other type is negative Distress and this is the stress as we actually know it and want to ...
Views: 8301(3 votes) - Top Workout Tips to Lose Twenty Pounds in Ten Weeks - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredFor those looking for a realistic ten week combined weight loss and workout program, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Retired, fitness book camp instructor and author who has been featured on the History Channel, has put together his top tips to realistically lose twenty pounds in ten weeks. The ...
Views: 1668(3 votes) - 10,000 Steps to Great Health and fitness - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jim MoserEverybody wants to be as healthy as they can but not everyone has the time to try and do the required amount of exercise to get there. This is one of the reasons that the ten thousand step system has become popular. The ten thousand step method is based on the idea that walking ten thousand ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - 5 Exercise’s to STOP Doing Now! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHere are the top 5 exercises to remove from your program right now. 1. Anything done with a rounded back It doesn’t matter if you’re squatting, deadlifting, straight-leg deadlifting, rowing, or even doing triceps kickbacks, you must STOP doing these exercises with a rounded lower ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Best Elliptical Machine: 5 Must-Have Features When Buying - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Kathryn ONeillSo you're buying an elliptical machine? Elliptical machines give you a low impact, safe workout that burns a maximum amount of calories in the least amount of time. But with all of the different elliptical brands out there, how do you choose the best one? Here are 5 key features to look for ...
Views: 6328(1 vote) - Best Weight Machines for Women: Tone Up the “Hotness”Ladies! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Cornell DayneIf you’re anything like most women, the very sight of a weight room reminds you of medieval torture. The combination of machines that resemble death traps, and grunting jocks that look like sweaty frogs is enough to send you running back to the safety and comfort of your own couch. And ladies, ...
Views: 5049(3 votes) - Chest Workout Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kelan GradyTrainers advise that you perform this exercise as the first one in your workout if only to prevent you overdoing it with the following exercise on the flat bench. The flat bench works on the lower pecs, and sort of bypasses the upper pecs. Doing the incline exercise first guarantees that the ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Do It Yourself Weights For A Great Workout. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Jeffrey SmoleyThese are called QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts exercise devices. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out 2.5 ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - Elliptical Trainers Offer The Best Way To Rescue Health From Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizAn overweight person knows the health hazards of obesity in a better way as he or she suffers greatly by dint of this health related problem. To get rid of this complicated problem, people, who are overweight, try to search for a suitable remedy, which would be the best way to rescue their ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Exercise Bike Buying Guide - How To Choose The Best Bike For You - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillBuying an exercise bike? An exercise bike is an excellent way to build fitness, lose weight and get fit. But how do you choose the best one? This buying guide will show you exactly what to look for when shopping so you can find the very best exercise bike for your needs! First, ask yourself ...
Views: 9682(1 vote) - EXERCISE PACING & USE OF MUSIC - by We have been studying pacing, the biomechanics and bioacoustics of the human footfall, and gait analysis at the Medical & Sports Music Institute of America for ten years. Our first contract in 1986 was with the NIKE Corporation, who supplied us with elite runners from Athletics West, under the ...
Views: 46310(3 votes) - Exercise Regularly With Home Gym Equipment To Keep You Fit - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizMany people are nowadays going to the fitness centers to keep them fit. Physical fitness is desired by everyone as this helps us to enjoy life as well as performing our daily jobs in a better way. In modern times, when everyone is busy with their day to day jobs and undergoing a hectic daily ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Free standing pull up bar - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from anh kim buiWith the era of technological advancements, long gone are the days when health was ignored and healthy living was a lifestyle of a chosen few. The tension and complexity of our contemporary society can be handled easily by taking care of our mental and physical health. The majestic grandeur and ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Get The Benefits Of Elliptical Trainers And Treadmills And Stay Healthy - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizElliptical Trainers and Treadmills are two important and most popular exercise equipments. Nowadays, you can get various types of equipments but these two are mostly liked by the people all over the world. Exercise is very important for us to get rid of all kinds of diseases. This also necessary ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - How Can Cloud Computing Benefit A Company? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from opal jagBenefits of cloud computing in business sector are tremendous. This technology provides the efficient services which are rapidly deployed and ready to use in fraction of seconds over the months or weeks that traditionally takes. Apart from data storage and running application as a service within ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - How To Get Maximum Benefit From Home Workout - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Ohara EvanNowadays, everybody is talking about home workout. People know the several advantages of home based workout, so they are adopting it quickly in their daily life. But, do they know how to get maximum benefits from home based workout? It is doubtful, as most of the people are not aware with the ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - How to improve your health through yoga therapy? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Richard LogueUnfortunately, modern medicine with its latest achievements and Drug Administration can not always solve all our health problems. To defeat the disease and improve their health, people looking for alternatives, one of which is yoga. It must be remembered and to know that the use of yoga therapy ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - How Will You Set Up Your Home Gym With Elliptical Trainers - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizExercise in an important feature to stay healthy. You should do the exercises regularly in order to stay healthy. There are different types of exercises in order to stay fit. There are several body muscles that should be kept active in the right order. The organ system of your body performs ...
Views: 1597(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: 2999(1 vote) - Increase Cardiovascular Fitness With Exercise Bikes - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizThe cardiovascular system is one of the important systems of our body, which controls blood circulation throughout the body. In recent time, due to unhealthy lifestyles, followed by many people across the globe, cardiovascular problems are growing at an alarming rate. This is high time to take ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Know about the benefits of Treadmills and other exercise machines - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizFitness has become an essential factor these days. There are a number of people coming up with the problems of chronic ailments, high blood pressure and high sugar. These diseases have reduced the life span for many people as they have a severe effect on the lives of the people. Where the ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Know The Need Of Exercise Equipment For The Working Women - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizThere is an old and famous saying that,” Health is wealth”. It is rightly said because if your health is not good then you cannot be able to do any type of work properly. You will not feel the urge to do for any kind of activity. Not only that, there is a connection between your health and your ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Make Friendship With Treadmills For A Healthier Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizEvery one of us should obtain a good health. But, it cannot be obtained automatically. We have to work hard to get a healthy body and mind. Nowadays, we have seen that most of the people are working somewhere and they live a hectic life. To fight all kinds of stress and strains of daily life we ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Motorized Vs. Manual Treadmill - Which Should You Buy? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2005 from Kathryn O'NeillWhen people go to purchase a treadmill, one of the first questions they ask is “Do I want a manual or motorized treadmill?” What’s the difference between the two? The Basic Difference: With a manual (or non-motorized) treadmill, you push the belt with your feet. The action of your feet ...
Views: 17320(1 vote) - Positive factors for having Home Gym Equipment - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Micale KosprosizToday, almost everyone is aware of exercises. There are several benefits of doing good hours of workouts for every day. If you think about the world population, then about sixty percent are not at all active or do regular exercises and this has resulted in different types of diseases. These days ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Top 5 Benefits of Using An Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillConsidering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer can benefit you? If you're trying to decide between an elliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment, here are the top 5 unique elliptical trainer benefits to help you decide: · No Impact: Recently my ...
Views: 25712(2 votes) - Top Five Home Exercise Equipment - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Wayne McDonald, HolisticNetworkExchange.comWhen buying home exercise equipment you need to decide what your long term fitness goals are, your budget and how much space you have. Other considerations are your age, the health of your joints, and weight loss goals. Top Five Home Exercise Equipment For a cardio workout you can choose ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - Treadmill vs. Elliptical Trainer: Which is Better? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Fred WatersThe two most popular exercise machines are treadmills and elliptical trainers. Although treadmills still outsell ellipticals, crosstrainer sales are growing at a faster pace. So if you are looking to get into shape and loose a few pounds, which machine is best for you? The Advantages of a ...
Views: 9032(2 votes) - What Size Kettlebell Should I start With? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Israel SanchezNow that you are curious about the sport of kettlebell lifting and want to learn more and get started, you are probably wondering: What size kettlebell should I start with? This is an area in which you, as a novice starting a kettlebell exercise program, should be in complete control. The ...
Views: 5173(2 votes) - What to Look For In a Fitness Spa - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jemmy Carrol• What is Fitness spa? In fitness spa guests can lose weight by dieting and exercising. Guests can determine length of their visit, but a typical stay is usually 10-14 days. A trained weight management professional will evaluate guests and make an assessment on their weight loss needs. In a ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - What to Look For In a Fitness Spa - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jemmy Carrol• What is Fitness spa? In fitness spa guests can lose weight by dieting and exercising. Guests can determine length of their visit, but a typical stay is usually 10-14 days. A trained weight management professional will evaluate guests and make an assessment on their weight loss needs. In a ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - 5 EASY Ways A Treadmill Can Help You Lose Weight & Get In Shape! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2003 from Kathryn O'NeillSo why are treadmills the #1 home exercise machine choice among buyers? Well, here are five reasons treadmills come out on ahead of other exercise machines year after year. Here are the top 5 ways home treadmill workouts can help you lose weight and get in great shape! Reason #1: A Treadmill ...
Views: 45591(9 votes) - Calories Burned With An Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillIf you're trying to choose between an elliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment like a treadmill or an exercise bike, one of the most popular questions is 'How many calories can I burn with an elliptical trainer?' You want to get the most bang for your exercise buck - ...
Views: 4752(3 votes) - How to select the best Home Gym Equipment? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaAlmost everyone today has been educated on the benefits of getting regular exercise and gym. Yet still there are maximum people who are not exercising, while many of us are not active at all. Due to our busy schedule, we are not having the time to visit gym, or go for a run. Most doctors suggest ...
Views: 1623(3 votes) - Can I Lose Weight with an Elliptical Trainer? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2005 from Rich RojasMany people begin a fitness program to lose weight. Sure, they may add that they want to be healthier by lowering their blood pressure or dropping their cholesterol number, but the real incentive is to lose pounds and inches in order to look better. Nothing wrong with that at all! So now that ...
Views: 11944(2 votes) - Get the Most of Your Treadmill - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Robert BraunDo you just turn on your treadmill and run? If so, you might be missing out on the full potential of your equipment. Here’s a quick rundown on what you can do to get the most out of your treadmill workouts. Incline – On most treadmills you can raise the incline automatically while you’re ...
Views: 2077(2 votes) - Acne Skin Treatment- Free Interrelated Information For Murad Acne - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Rohan RathoreAcne is a skin problem that typically occurs in youngsters, but it is not uncommon to make its appearance even at the age of 30 or 40. The condition can be considered the results of the redness of the small sebaceous follicles that happens thanks to the presence of bacteria, endocrine influences ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Baby Acid Reflux- Interesting Hint For Baby Acid Reflux Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Rohan RathoreBoth snoring and an acidic reflux are problems that could affect the quantity of quality sleep and cause poor effects over a person's way of life. The difficulty with suffering from both snoring and acid reflux is usually the suffering is constant. An acidic backwash has effects on each part of ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Bodybuilding Tips - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from different manCommonly preached "bodybuilding tips" are not enough when it comes to reaching your ultimate genetic potential. I have doubled and even tripled my muscle-mass and strength levels within a few short years thanks to the Ultimate Muscle Building Systems. I gained over 50 pounds of pure muscle-mass ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Chi Machine FAQs - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageLearn more about using your chi machine with these frequently asked questions! How often should I use my chi machine? Daily use will provide the most benefit. The easiest way to remember to use your chi machine each day is to establish a routine. For example, use it right before your bed ...
Views: 5212(2 votes) - Choosing the Right Road Bike Frame - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Gary YoungThere is no doubt that choosing a new bike can be a very daunting task. This task is made no easier by the sheer number of manufacturers, frames, component sets, and safety equipment available. When choosing a bike frame however you typically have four choices available; steel, aluminium, ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Exercise during Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Mac grathBefore you start any exercise program during pregnancy it is essential that you consult with your healthcare provider. For some women it may be more dangerous than beneficial to exercise during pregnancy. Improved mental health. Exercise can lower stress and improve your emotional health, ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Exercising With Proper Fitness Equipment To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Annie DeakinIf you live for your health, you have various choices when it comes to exercising. Training facilities are located all over the world and include major places like Planet Fitness and Curves gym for women, but also offer various other fitness center and recreation options, with great fitness ...
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