Posted on: 17 May, 2005
Author: Kathryn O'Neill
So you're excited about buying a treadmill. You're looking forward to having a premium piece of fat-burning equipment available to you 24-7 at your convenience. Rain, snow, sleet or hail, it doesn't matter because you'll be able to workout anyway! But wait a minute - there's so many treadmill brands to choose from! And why are there so many differences of opinion? If you've read many treadmill reviews in your search for the best treadmill you may have ended up a little confused: One person swears by their Proform treadmill; another says it's a piece of junk. One expert loves...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 09 May, 2005
Author: Aaron Co
With the advancement in the treadmill industry, quality machines could now cost you up to $5,000. So purchasing the wrong equipment could prove costly. And with the huge variety of treadmills in the market today, finding one that suits you best has become even more confusing. This is the reason why I created these guide questions. It aims to educate people on how to purchase the best treadmill for their needs and avoid some costly mistakes. So before you start shopping for your new treadmill, answer first the following guide questions below. They will guide you into making the right...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 09 May, 2005
Author: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS and Steve Hefferon, CMT, CPRS
Welcome to article number 4 in our series Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbala... Welcome to article number 4 in our series Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed the first article, you can read it by clicking on the link below. Heres a breakdown of the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 May, 2005
Author: Brad Triggs
If you were shopping for new contact lenses and would like convenience, variety, safety, and affordability, then you should consider looking online for the best deals on discount contacts. Today, the internet is crowded with both reputable and not so reputable companies, all vying for contact lens wearers' business. The most important thing to consider when you choose to purchase via the internet is safety and security. The reason that many people decide to purchase discount contacts online is simply due to convenience. Today, you see more and more couples working outside the home and when you add in all...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 29 April, 2005
Author: Kathryn O'Neill
But if you want to save yourself lots of pain and loads of money, steer clear of these 3 common mistakes that most treadmill buyers make when purchasing: #1) Getting Taken in by the Icing The 'icing... But if you want to save yourself lots of pain and loads of money, steer clear of these 3 common mistakes that most treadmill buyers make when purchasing: #1) Getting Taken in by the Icing The 'icing' is all of the non-essential treadmill goodies that some lesser-quality treadmills offer you. These are meant to hide the fact that the essential factors of a...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 April, 2005
Author: Michael Walker
There are so many exercise bikes available that its easy to be overwhelmed. Spinning bikes, stationary bikes, dual action bikes, and recumbent bikes are probably some of the terms youve heard. Its almost as though you have to be a fitness equipment engineer to understand the differences! Heres a quick summary of these confusing terms. Spinning Bikes Youve probably heard about the spin craze that has become so popular in health clubs. Spinning bikes usually have at least a front wheel that spins (which is why they are so brilliantly named spinning bikes). These bikes might be the current fad,...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 April, 2005
Author: Matt Pitcher
Last year, I went to the annual IDEA Conference for fitness professionals. At that conference, I attended an amazing seminar about women and nutrition by Clinical Certified Nutritionist Carol Simontacchi. If you've read my Q2 2003 newsletter, you can read an interview I did with her about her great work. Today, I thought I'd share with you the notes I took while attending her seminar. Even if you aren't a woman, what follows is some great information that can help you make great food choices to better meet your fitness goals! 1.) Processed soy (actually, ANYTHING processed) is indeed bad....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 24 March, 2005
Author: Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT
Do you have a clear vision in your head of where you want to be, or what you want to accomplish when you are at a peak level of fitness? I don't mean just some vague idea - I'm talking about an actual burning mental image of a six-pack set of abs, or a nice set of curves, or a clear picture of you crossing the finish line in first place, or taking home that trophy. If you don't have that, you are already just spinning your wheels. How can you expect to get somewhere if you don't know where...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 March, 2005
Author: Rolf Rasmusson
Not long ago my wife went shopping for home gyms. No not for her but of all people for me. I was devastated. The idea, me exercise? I sit and work at the computer all day and that's plenty of exercising for me. I told her we didn't have room and the (2) extra bedrooms were for visitors besides. Nevertheless off she went and darned if a couple weeks later she drug one home. A home gym of all things! My wife was telling me that the convenience of privacy at home, no driving and time efficiencies is what...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 13 March, 2005
Author: Anthony Ellis
Eating is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs. Food is critical. The truth is, no one will gain muscle without food. It seems so simple and basic, yet most don't get enough of it to build muscle. Dieting for muscle gain is simply a matter of eating. You must eat more calories than your body burns off. Now, when I say eat, I do not mean just anything. All calories are not created equal. In other words, some types of calories are not equal to others for gaining muscle. For example, if I said that you need to...
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