March 12th, 2010 at 01:08am
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Enjoy the ability to measure body fat easily by yourself, in the privacy of your own home, with the reliability and accuracy that is expected of today’s registered medical devices. Recommended in Body-for-LIFE and endorsed by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Testers have gold standard accuracy to within 1.1% of underwater weighing results! Comes with an original Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Tester, men’s and women’s Body Fat Measurement C (more…)
By Paul
March 9th, 2010 at 12:21am
Under Health+ Weight Loss+ fitness
Forget fad diets and beat the yo-yo effect. If you really want to loose weight, fitness programs will have a lasting effect on your body as well as your emotional levels. You will find that you don’t feel deprived in any way and you’ll start making smarter choices in your diet.
A good fitness program will also give you tons of energy, you’ll be more active, have more fun and enjoy life with a new zest and flavor.
But before we can begin, there are some things we need to answer.
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By Paul
March 6th, 2010 at 12:17am
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If you have diabetes then you know just how closely you have to scrutinize what you eat everyday. A diabetes diet is all about glucose control. Whilst there is no one specified diet for diabetics but you can easily stick to a safe and healthy eating plan by learning about the foods that are ok to eat all the time, those that are fine in moderation and the foods or food types that you should avoid.
Your blood sugar levels are greatly influenced by what you eat and how much you eat. Diabetics should avoid eating large meals. Instead, eat regular smaller meals all day. 5 small meals per day are better than 3 large ones.
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By Paul
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:20pm
Under Fitness Equipment+ fitness
Life fitness is a manufacturer of exercise equipment like treadmills and home gyms. They invented the original LifeCycle and are well known for producing high quality fitness equipment.
This article will introduce you to some of the best and most recent Life Fitness products so that you can become informed enough to make the right decision about the best fitness equipment for you. Remember; exercising at home does not have to be expensive if you know how to choose the right equipment.
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By Paul
February 27th, 2010 at 09:39pm
Under Weights and Fitness
Do you want to work out regularly but can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars on home gym equipment? Or do you simply prefer working out with and around people who have the same goals and enthusiasm as you do?
If you fit into either of the above scenarios then fitness centers are for you.
Every major city and town is now equipped with at least one fitness center, but most will have dozens of options. Most major cities will even have multiple venues of the same fitness chain so that there is always somewhere close to home for you to attend to complete your exercise and fitness regime.
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By Paul
February 24th, 2010 at 08:26pm
Under Weights and Fitness
Weight training is a form of fitness that should not just be considered the domain of bodybuilders. Absolutely everyone can benefit from lifting weights and doing resistance training.
If you are a woman and have been afraid to do weights training as you fear bulking up like a man, don’t worry. Women are unable to build muscle like men do and whilst you will find your muscles becoming toned, you will never become ‘manly’ looking without some serious supplementation.
When you are looking at fitness gear and weight training equipment you’ll notice how affordable it is to set up a small home gym area
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By Paul
February 21st, 2010 at 07:48pm
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Developed by a U.S. Navy SEAL, the Perfect Pushup uses the principals of biomechanics and engineering to help you comfortably do effective pushups, without undue strain on your wrists and elbows. It also helps stabilize and strengthen the shoulder joint. The unique rotating handles allow your arms to rotate naturally when you do pushups, which helps speed up results by engaging more muscles in the arms, chest, shoulders, and back. As seen on TV. Includes:
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By Paul
February 18th, 2010 at 06:59pm
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When talking about weight fitness equipment, no conversation is complete without including my favorite, Nintendo’s Wii Fit.
It stands head and shoulders above every piece of exercise equipment I have ever owned and is a ton of fun too.
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By Paul
February 15th, 2010 at 06:46pm
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Learn how your muscles work before you work your muscles Perfect for beginning and advanced fitness practitioners alike, this is an in-depth look into the most magnificent machine ever created–the human body. Using detailed anatomical illustrations, Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training provides you visual insight into what happens to this organic machine during exercise–muscles and tendons working in concert to strengthen your body’s building blocks. With a basic know (more…)
By Paul
February 12th, 2010 at 06:22pm
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Do you dread the thought of exercising?
For many people visiting the gym is more a chore than a pleasure. It might feel like something you HAVE to do rather than something you WANT to do. If you have that outlook then eventually you may just give up on going to the gym altogether.
Then there are the people who think that you can only become fit by running 5 miles everyday. Not everybody likes to run (I can’t blame you!) and running can also cause you serious injuries.
There are many fitness alternatives and the best ones are those that involve high fitness sports. There are so many sports that are great for a workout and for improving your health and fitness, but you don’t even need to be good at them to benefit.
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By Paul
February 9th, 2010 at 05:36pm
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Yoga is an ancient Hindu discipline that, in its purest form aims to help a person achieve tranquility and inner peace. Yoga made its way into Western society and is used as a relaxation technique. It is particularly popular amongst younger people who lead very busy lives and find that yoga allows them to detach from the hustle and bustle whilst helping to clear their mind.
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By Paul
February 6th, 2010 at 05:09pm
Under Fitness Equipment
The Chuck Norris Total Fitness Gym line of products is made up of three different home gym sets. Each piece of equipment provides multiple workouts at varying levels from very easy right up to the more strenuous. The current line up of home fitness gyms in the Chuck Norris line:
Total Gym XLS
Total Gym 3000
Total Gym 2000
We’ll go over each one below.
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By Paul
February 3rd, 2010 at 03:07pm
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We all know that exercise and fitness is vital for good health, but how much do you know about the basics?
The more you know the better you can become at using exercise and fitness to improve your health, resistance to disease and even lengthen your life expectancy.
There are several parts to physical fitness. These include:
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
These 4 fitness basics should all be concentrated on as part of your overall health plan. Let’s look at them in some more detail.
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By Paul
January 31st, 2010 at 01:56pm
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If you are a busy Mom who is at home all day then you probably struggle to find time to do chores, let alone to exercise. But home fitness is something you should get into if you want to maintain your own health, and set a good example for your kids. When your children see you exercising they will want to join in too when they are old enough.
There are so many ways to exercise at home and the best news is that they are not time consuming.
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By Paul
January 28th, 2010 at 11:51am
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NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you! Instructor Kimberly Spreen has developed 5 distinctive, ultra-effective Fitness Ball workouts, each one specially designed to tighten and tone your body. And the real secret of the ball is that it works your midsection without you even knowing it. Just by maintaining balance on the ball, you constantly activate your core musclesso all the workouts will help give you leaner, flatter abs. Voted Top Workout of 2006 by Natural Health (more…)
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By Paul
January 25th, 2010 at 10:58am
Under Fitness Equipment+ Weights and Fitness
If you have dived into the world of resistance training you would have noticed that there are two types of resistance methods: free weights and weights equipment. So which is better? Well – it depends upon your goals.
If your goal is to build a lot of muscle you will want to focus mainly on the free weights. If your goal is fitness, a mixture of both is ideal…
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By Paul
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:24am
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Maximum results in minimum amount of time. Achieve greater weightloss and watch the extra pounds disappear as your endurance level and strength increase and your whole body transforms. For best results we recommend you follow our six to eight week program recommendation, using the different levels as “add-ons” as your progress. THE BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX DVD: This DVD consists of three different cardio workouts (plus a warm-up and a cool-down), each with an increased level of int (more…)
By Paul
January 19th, 2010 at 09:50am
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Physical fitness is so important; regardless of whether you are trying to lose weight or if you just want to maintain good health, keeping fit will lower your chance of developing serious diseases and will keep your mind in a positive place.
So what are the health benefits of being fit?
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By Paul
January 16th, 2010 at 08:29am
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Everybody would love to have six pack abs. If you’ve ever seen a photo of a model or bodybuilder with shiny, protruding six pack abs and thought to yourself “I want some of them”, then proceeded to do 10 sit-ups per day and wonder what happened; you are not alone. But you are also deluding yourself because knowing how to get six pack abs is not a secret; its just hard work.
With that said, there are shortcuts you can take to get a six pack.
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By Paul
January 13th, 2010 at 06:50am
Under Fitness Equipment
When considering fitness equipment weights, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Will you be going to a gym or working out at home? What do you want to accomplish? (more…)
By Paul
January 10th, 2010 at 04:48am
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Healthy diabetes diets will assist you in controlling your blood sugar levels.
All doctors recommend a healthy diet for diabetics, but in addition to that, you need to exercise daily to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise also plays a major role in making you feel good, energized and it can also boost your immunity.
Every diabetic will have different needs, that is why it is vital that you formulate a personalized meal and exercise plan.
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By Paul
January 7th, 2010 at 01:55am
Under Weights and Fitness
Many people believe that weight lifting fitness is only for building huge, bulky muscles. If that’s what you are going for, that’s all good and fine. But did you know there is much more to weight lifting than meets the eye?
Such a seemingly simple exercise has far reaching effects in overall health and fitness with additional benefits that are more often or not, overlooked.
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By Paul
January 4th, 2010 at 12:32am
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Yoga instructor Barbara Benagh has practiced and taught yoga for nearly 35 years. She discovered yoga while living in England and began teaching there. She moved to Boston and opened The Yoga Studio on Beacon Hill in 1980. In addition to her local classes Barbara teaches yoga seminars throughout the US and internationally. She is a regular contributor of articles to Yoga Journal magazine. She has several audio CDs of live classes available as well as DVDs, the latest b (more…)
By Paul
December 31st, 2009 at 11:10pm
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Believe it or not, bodybuilding is for everyone. You don’t need to have great aspirations to gain muscle ripping biceps in order to experience benefits from lifting weights. Strength training holds so many health and fitness benefits but unfortunately many people simply overlook it. A high percentage of people, particularly those who wish to lose weight, by pass the strength training equipment at the gym in favor of the treadmill and aerobics classes. Whilst these forms of cardio fitness are important, body fitness using weights is just as important, if not more so; regardless of your goals.
Here are some quick body fitness tips for people who are new to bodybuilding:
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By Paul
December 28th, 2009 at 09:55pm
Under Fitness Equipment
Fitness weight benches often take up a lot of space, which make living with them inconvenient if you don’t have the necessary room to fit it in.
If you have a small amount of square footage to work with but still want the convenience and pleasure of working out at home, there are many compact benches and systems on the market that are fitted to your specific needs.
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