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- Compare home gyms, the cheapest and the best gyms on the market!
You have made the decision that it is time to get in shape and you want to compare home gyms to determine which is the best model for your exercise program and workout routine. Since you have to compare between the cheap home gyms and the best home gyms you will have to understand the difference and how it affects your exercise program.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: October 16, 2005
- How to choose the best fitness equipment
Choosing the right fitness equipment is the first step many people take toward better health and fitness routines they can live with. If you make your choice wisely, your exercise equipment will provide years of healthy workouts. From simple hand held free weights to an elaborate home gym, the range of available fitness equipment is staggering and can often be confusing and complex. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most popular types of powered fitness machines and manual (non-powered) exercise gear. We’ll also give you some general guidelines for selecting the best fitness equipment for home.
Author: Rita Liotta - Date: March 7, 2005
- What to consider when choosing home gym equipment
There’s a lot to consider when you’re thinking about buying home gym equipment. The cost of this type of exercise equipment can run into the thousands of dollars. Working out on a home gym has many benefits that often outweigh the cost. Selecting a home gym suited to your needs isn’t an easy process. In this article we’ll discuss some of the factors and features of home exercise equipment that should figure into your decision.
Author: Rita Liotta - Date: March 7, 2005
- New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Body - Love Your Body!
Ah, the beginning of a New Year. A time to reflect and start anew: new hopes, dreams, goals for yourself. Speaking of which, have you taken that all important inventory of your body, yet? Is this the year you’re going to make the change?
Author: Laura Turner, C.P.T - Date: July 31, 2005
- Power and Strength Training Essential Component of Exercise Regimen According to Harvard Medical School Report
The benefits of a well-balanced exercise program cannot be understated. But many Americans who exercise are skipping a crucial component of a successful regimen: power and strength training. A new report from Harvard Medical School, Strength and Power Training: A Guide for All Ages, addresses the importance of this activity in promoting and maintaining strong muscles.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: July 13, 2005
- Home Exercise Equipment Sales Rose 6% in 1998
Manufacturers' sales of exercise equipment for home and institutional use increased 6% in 1998 to $3.370 billion, according to estimates announced today by the Fitness Products Council.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: July 17, 2005
- Shoulder Exercises - SCIFIT® EXPANDS UPPER BODY PRODUCT LINE
SCIFIT Systems, Inc. has announced the addition of two new Adjustable Position Upper Body and shoulder exercisers, the PRO1 and PRO1 Sport. The most significant new feature on these two machines is the adjustable head. It is gas assisted and counter balanced for easy and precise adjustment.
The PRO1 Sport is designed to provide a wide range of ground based exercise. All exercises on the PRO1 Sport are performed without the use of a stationary seat. The large standing platform allows for a variety of foot placement options. "Incorporation of an exercise ball or balance board transforms the PRO1 Sport into the ultimate machine for core exercise, recruiting the core muscles that are required for overall wellness and improved athletic performance," explains SCIFIT President, Denton Smith.
The PRO1 and PRO1 Sport are self-generated and come standard with adjustable cranks, bi-directional resistance, and adjustable position monitor. The PRO1 has a fully adjustable, removable seat and is easy to use while sitting or standing.
SCIFIT offers a full line of commercial cardiovascular fitness equipment, including bikes, climbers, treadmills, ellipticals, and all body exercisers.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: July 24, 2005
- Treadmill Popularity Helps Manufacturers' Sales of Exercise Equipment Pass $3-Billion Mark in '97
A 14% increase in the sales of treadmills for the home helped push manufacturers' sales of fitness and exercise equipment over the $3- billion mark in 1997, according to estimates released today by the Fitness Products Council.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: July 27, 2005
- Recent study finds that weightlifting exercises may decrease your chances of developing glaucoma
Weight training, strength training, and resistance training are all different names for an exercise program that increases flexibility, builds bone density, improves strength, decreases the chance of obtaining certain diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease, and boosts metabolism, which in turn results in weight loss.
But there is another exciting benefit. Weightlifting exercises may also decrease your chances of developing glaucoma—the second leading cause of legal blindness. This, according to a recent study published in the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (Vol.17, No. 4, Nov. 2003, page 715-720).
The study, conducted at Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, examined the effects of resistance training on the internal pressure within the eye, called intraocular pressure (IOP). Having high IOP is related to an increased risk of developing glaucoma. Researchers found that strength training decreases this pressure, thus decreasing the risk.
Thirty healthy subjects (15 male and 15 female) performed 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 70% one repetition maximum on either a chest press or leg press. Eye pressure was measured before the exercise, after each set, and five minutes after each exercise.
The results of this study show that intraocular pressure decreases immediately after one or more sets of either exercise. The cause of this decrease is not known, however research suggests that the changes in blood and blood flow to the eye after exercise affects eye pressure. The authors of this study stress caution about generalizing these results. Although the study suggests that resistance training can reduce the likelihood of developing glaucoma, more research is needed in this area.
To get started in a weight training program, the NSCA recommends that you work with a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) or NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) to learn proper lifting technique, and maximize your efforts while strength training. You can find these strength and conditioning professionals listed by city on the NSCA web site at www.nsca-lift.org/CPTReferrals.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association seeks to educate its members and increase respect for the strength and conditioning profession by providing a wide variety of resources such as: exceptional professional journals; cutting edge conferences; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational text and videos; and career services to its 26,000 members. Visit the NSCA Online Media Center at www.nsca-lift.org/press for more information.
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NOTE: The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is the official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is available from Alliance Communication Group at 800-627-0932. For a complete copy of the research paper (Vol. 17, No. 4, page 715-720) or to speak with a leading strength and conditioning expert on the topic, you may contact the NSCA Public Relations Department at 800-815-6826.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: July 6, 2005
- "WestinWORKOUT SM Powered by Reebok" Fitness Program and Facilities to debut in Westin Hotels Nationwide
Westin Hotels & Resorts and Reebok have formed a multi-faceted partnership to develop the travel industry's most extensive fitness and wellness initiative ever. Unveiling today, WestinWORKOUT Powered by Reebok features new custom designed fitness facilities, a Reebok-designed workout regimen for travelers, and an in-room yoga workout centered around Westin's renowned Heavenly Bed®. WestinWORKOUT Powered by Reebok will launch today in 25% of Westin's hotels in North America including The Westin New York at Times Square, The Westin Philadelphia and The Westin Seattle, and will be in 77 Westin hotels by the end of 2004.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: November 25, 2003
- Get your total workout from a gym rack system
Gym rack systems can be pricey, but they are probably everything you could ever want in home exercise equipment. Working at home is safe and comfortable and gym rack systems can provide you with the variety and convenience of many workouts in one system.
Author: Christina Kirkley - Date: July 4, 2002
- Work your legs, abs, arms, pecs and more with a home gym
Bring professional equipment into your home with your own home gym. The best home gyms are available to you online and the benefits of universal gyms will soon outweigh the price you paid in the beginning. Universal gyms are designed to give you the same workouts you would get on all the machines at a fitness club. Used home gyms are also available at a portion of the cost of new home gyms, so be sure to check into used equipment.
Author: Christina Kirkley - Date: July 4, 2002
- Weightlifting is a specific style of bodybuilding
Weightlifting is often used wrongly as it is not the same as weight training or bodybuilding. If you are interested in weightlifting, this is the professional method of actually lifting weights. This is in reference to the Olympic sport which tests strength through lifting a barbell overhead.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- A weight bench will offer no physical benefit
Having a weight bench, as thousands of people do, will not do a thing for your muscle development, unless it is used on a regular basis. If you own a weight bench or are looking to purchase one, then be sure that it returns the value by applying a complete workout routine.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Weightlifting produces the strongest people in the world
Weightlifting is an Olympic-style sport of applying specific knowledge to the aspects of weight training for health and fitness. The term Weightlifting is not in reference to basic fitness and bodybuilding.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Are you ready to commit to home exercise equipment?
Home exercise equipment is very popular these days. Simply order and purchase the equipment of your choice online and it will be delivered to your door. If you have been looking for home exercise equipment then look no more.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Weights are available in various sizes and materials
come in different styles and are made out of rubber, plastic or iron. Depending on your fitness program you may need to consider the difference. Although weights are the same, no matter what the material, it can make a difference to which you choose to use.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Bench press is one of the most important workouts for bodybuilding
The bench press is one of the most effective exercises for body fitness. Next to the squats, the bench press is one of the most fundamental weight-training exercises there is.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Benches for all your fitness workout programs
Benches have been used for skilled production of many assorted things but none as rewarding as building muscles. Body building benches have such a variety of uses that focus on whatever body muscles you are building.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Body Solid equipment is as solid as the name
Body Solid exercise and fitness equipment has been manufactured for top quality since 1981 and has become the country’s largest supplier of strength training equipment and accessories. Consumer confidence is assured with Body Solid since they only select merchants with knowledge and professionalism to distribute their products.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Bodybuilding can be very rewarding
Bodybuilding can vary from basic health and fitness to extreme muscle growth. Once you have defined exactly what you want to achieve then you can identify the equipment you will need. Depending on what level of fitness you want to achieve, and of course your budget, you may start with a basic Bodybuilding weight set or exercise bike, or, you may purchase a complete home gym set.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Bodybuilding consists of exercising consistently
Whether you are just beginning bodybuilding or maximizing your muscle growth it is important to know what you want to look like. Bodybuilding can be done in many ways and with a variety of workout routines and a vast selection of fitness equipment. Choose the one that feels right because if your body is resisting it is not the right exercise for you.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Bowflex exercise equipment works the whole body
The Bowflex equipment covers many different muscles where many other types of equipment only focus on one or two muscle areas. With the Bowflex you can develop tight abs, firm legs, sculpted arms and a strong chest.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Bowflex exercise machines work on the whole body
Bowflex machines are a complete home gym system and you can develop whichever muscles you are focused on. There is no need to crowd your home with any other exercise equipment when you own a Bowflex machine.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Create your own gym for personal fitness
A gym could make reference to many sports however this is about a fitness gym. More specifically, that is a home fitness gym for your exercise workouts.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Female bodybuilding is becoming more popular every day
There are many more women getting into female bodybuilding these days than there ever have been. With the shifting of identity to who the women are and where they fit in today’s society many feel that female bodybuilding is the right thing to do.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Free weights are an easy way to start your fitness program
Because you can purchase a set of free weights for very little money they can be an economical way to begin your fitness program. As you devote yourself to muscle building and workouts you can continually purchase additional weights as you need them.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Gym equipment can be ordered online and delivered to your door
If you are shopping for gym equipment then online is the most efficient and best priced way to do so. Instead of going from sports store to sports store, taking up valuable time and energy, browse online and find the best guaranteed prices on quality gym equipment.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Home Fitness Equipment easily replaces the local fitness center
Home Fitness Equipment is becoming more and more popular with the change in lifestyles and the security of staying home. The awareness of fitness and health and how important these are is another reason for the increase in Home Fitness Equipment being purchased.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Home gyms purchased online save you money
Shopping around for home gyms can take up a lot of time and energy. There are so many sports stores offering good deals on home gyms and you don’t want to find a better price on something that you have already purchased somewhere else.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Home Gyms should have the right equipment for each body muscle you are working with
Setting up Home Gyms is the easy part, using the exercise equipment takes personal discipline. Once you have defined what muscles you want to develop then it is easy to know the right fitness equipment to purchase for Home Gyms.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Strength training goes beyond bodybuilding
Strength training is developing body muscles to achieve peak performance. If you have the determination and concentration to take your body to the ultimate level then strength training is the fitness program for you.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Strength training is pushing your muscles to the extreme
Strength training is not the same as bodybuilding. You are not just getting in shape and being health conscious, you are working your muscles to the max in order to demand more from them. Strength training takes you beyond your mental drive to build.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Total Gym gives you a complete body workout
Total Gym works on recruiting the stabilizer muscles in nearly every exercise. You work your muscles in the same way you do with everyday activities against gravity. You will quickly see why this fitness equipment has earned the name Total Gym.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Used Bowflex equipment is out there if you shop for it
Used Bowflex exercise equipment may be available if someone decided they didn’t get enough use out of it, but not likely. The popularity of the Bowflex machine gives a clear indication of the value. Used Bowflex machines would only be available because of extraordinary circumstances.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
- Weider Gyms fit any workout program regardless of your fitness level
Weider Gyms fit any workout program regardless of your fitness level You will find a Weider Gym that has all the exercise equipment options for your personal fitness training no matter what level you are at. From a beginner set to a complete home fitness center, Weider Gym sets cover it all.
Author: Daryl Marples - Date: December 25, 2001
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