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February 4, 2009

De-Mystifiying Carbohydrates

Filed under: Nutrition — Tags: carbohydrates, eating right — mamta @ 1:10 am

The more I interact with fitness enthusiasts and gym goers, the more I come across misunderstandings about the macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, fat and water. Some talk of only a specific scale or measurement as an ideal, others talk of a particular diet that serves as a weight loss panacea and still others argue about what is the best pre and post-work-out food. In this post, I want to take-up some basic concepts that will help clear the mist around carbs.

Let”s start with why we need carbohydrates – Carbohydrates give us both instant and sustained energy. Carbohydrates taken in through food are broken down by enzymes into glucose for storage in our bodies. This glycogen is stored both in the muscles and in blood to help us carry through all the sedate and exertive activities for the day. (more…)

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February 2, 2009

Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill

Filed under: Treadmill Reviews — Tags: 4 stars, Bowflex, folding treadmills, treadmills — mamta @ 1:01 am

Here’s another treadmill from the Bowflex stead. The Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill is a foldable and economic offer from Bowflex. Let’s get straight to the specs and review:

PARTICULARS	SPECIFICATIONS
Treadmill Weight	298 lbs or 135 kilos
Drive Motor	1.75 HP Continuous Duty
Deck	Non-reversible
Belt Give	Strike Zone deck cushioning that enables soft landing and quick lift off
Belt (Dimension) – Usage area	20” (W) x 54”(L) x 1”(H)
Speed Range	Up to a max of 10 mph
Incline Range	0% – 12%
Dimensions	77” (L) x 35”(B) x 55.25”(H) when laid out; 39”(L) x 35”(B) x 60(H) when folded.
User Load Capacity	275 lbs or 125 kilos
Workout Options	6 preset programs – manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, and hill intervals.
Heart Rate Monitor	Grip heart rate monitoring
Accessories	2 bottle cup holders
Display	4 window LED

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January 28, 2009

New Year’s Resolutions – 10 Ways To Define A Realistic Fitness Goal And How To Stick To It

Filed under: Fitness — Tags: New Years Resolutions, working out — mamta @ 1:10 am

OK, so now we are well into the New Year. I am pretty positive that a few of us have already slackened out in our efforts or have given up on the trail entirely in frustration. Yes, we are all familiar with our New Year”s Syndrome. Clichéd as making and breaking them are, here are a few tips that will help you see results.

1. What do you really want to change? Resolutions should never be made in light vein. Think over what you would really like to change in the New Year. It would be helpful to see which area of your life needs changing by simply gauging its undesirable effect in your daily life. If something is seriously bothering you or a condition is affecting your self-esteem or health, you must take it to be a problem area to resolve.
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January 26, 2009

Tempo 910T Treadmill

Filed under: Treadmill Reviews — Tags: 3.5 stars, fitness equipment, folding treadmills, Tempo, treadmills — mamta @ 9:09 am

Hi again. Today I will be covering the compact yet dependable Tempo 910T treadmill. Let’s get straight to its specifications.

Max User Load: 250 lbs (apprx. 113 kilos)

Motor: 2.25 HP

Belt Dimensions: 16” (W) x 45” (L)

Belt Give: Aerosoft cushion system; Average for Folding treadmills.

Set Up: Easy

Stability: Stable for walking and moderate jogging for average user but unstable at near maximum user load values and running.

Features: Supports a maximum of 10 mph speed and provides preset cardiovascular programs – Weight Loss, Manual, Interval and Rolling

Display: Speed, Elevation, Distance covered.

Incine: Maximum of 1.75%

Accessories: Thumb contact Hear Rate Monitor and Cup holder

Price: Apprx USD 300

Warranty: 5 yrs on frame, 1 year on motor and 3 months on parts and labour.

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January 21, 2009

Comparing Folding And Non-Folding Treadmills

Filed under: Fitness Equipment Information — Tags: folding treadmills, non folding treadmills — mamta @ 1:10 am

In my earlier post, I discussed the Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill. I wanted to cover a wider range of treadmill types and it seemed apt to cover foldable ones given the cold weather. Quite a few of us will not be able to make it to the gym in bad weather conditions like blizzards and sub zero temperatures. However, missing out on fitness routines to wait for the right weather would be a shame. So foldable treadmills, which are compact, portable, and easy to store in homes, are a wise option. However, folding treadmills have both some merits and some demerits over non-foldable ones. (more…)

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January 19, 2009

Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill

Filed under: Treadmill Reviews — Tags: 3 stars, fitness equipment, Horizon Fitness, treadmills — mamta @ 1:13 am

Before I begin with today’s post, I will take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2009. I am sure most of us have made resolutions we plan to stick to. To make it easier for you to stick to your physical fitness resolutions through tough economic times and weather, we bring to you reviews of portable, foldable and economic treadmills. The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill is one such treadmill.

The Pluses:

One of the most compact foldable treadmills I have seen in the market – It folds flat to only 10” – easy to store under beds.
The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill can also be made to stand folded and upright against a wall or in the closet – real ease in storage.
It weighs just 45 kilos or 99 lbs and comes with wheel attachments – talk about portability!
The Set-Up is as easy as 1-2-3 and it arrives fully assembled.
It provides convenient built-in speakers for MP3 usage.
The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill comes with a lifetime warranty on frame, 5 years on motor and a year of warranty on parts and labour.
Keeping with the foldable range of treadmills, Many companies are giving customers up until the 10th or 15th of the month to pay their first premium. the Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill offers 2 programs – Weight Loss and Manual and the display shows the time, speed, distance, calories burnt etc.
The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill is priced at USD 599.

The Minuses:

The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill, because of its light weight, is not a very stable machine.
Due to the same reason, it also has a limited user load capacity of 250 kilos.
The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill is more suited for walking and light jogging than for running or any other heavy-duty treadmill workouts.
As the belt is a compact 17” (W) x 45” (L), its compactness allows easy workout by those under 5’8” in height.
Belt cushioning is at bare minimum levels.
The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill has a 1.5 continuous drive HP motor.

Horizon Evolve SG Compact treadmill folded

My Take:

If you are serious about treadmill workouts and do moderate to high intensity workout son it such as running etc or are tall and consequently have longer strides, the Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill is not for you. I am of the personal opinion that any treadmill’s rating scale is dependent on its belt cushioning, stability, program features, motor strength and price. Except for pricing, this treadmill does not measure up. However, if you are a just-begun or your part of the world experiences harsher weather conditions keeping you at home, the Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill is perfect for you. The price at USD is unparalled as is the warranty and storability.

Rating: 3 stars out of 5.

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January 15, 2009

10 Ways To Lose Weight On Your Treadmill After The Holidays

Filed under: Fitness — Tags: weight loss — mamta @ 11:53 am

Hi on this beautiful sunny morning! It is such a perfect weather to be out in the open. Post the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations it is imperative that I like most of us, need to get out and do our bit for our health and fitness. I have gained marginally over the last month and I should see myself get back in shape. Treadmills are a great way to do this. Yes, they serve both cardiovascular fitness and fat loss goals beautifully. So, if the weather is intolerably cold or you have snow in your part of the country, a home or gym treadmill is a perfect treat for yourself post-partying.

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January 5, 2009

Instructor’s Take On The Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

Filed under: Treadmill Reviews — Tags: 5 stars, Bowflex, fitness equipment, treadmill — mamta @ 8:00 am

Treadmills couldn’t get better than this. The Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill delivers features at par with Nautilus’ (Bowflex’s parent company) Sports Series T5.18 Le-X Treadmill at two-thirds the price. On some counts, the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill outclasses the T5.18.

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December 17, 2008

Sole F85 Treadmill Review

Filed under: Treadmill Reviews — Tags: 5 stars, fitness equipment, Sole, treadmill — danielle @ 1:34 pm

Sole F85 Treadmill

Is the Sole F85 Treadmill it worth it? It all depends on your workout needs. The Sole F85 Treadmill is considered one of the most powerful folding runners treadmill available in the industry today. This product has a 3.5 HP with a duty motor that’s unremitting. The speed controls are conveniently located on the arm rests and the speed levels go up to 12 mph and inclines up to 15%.

If you have a limited amount of space in your home or office for a treadmill, you would obviously benefit from using a folding treadmill. Many have argued if whether or not folding treadmills are less durable than non-folding treadmills – this is simply not the case with this product. (more…)

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December 15, 2008

Phoenix 98516 Easy Up Manual Treadmill

Filed under: Treadmill Reviews — Tags: 4 stars, fitness equipment, Phoenix, treadmill — danielle @ 1:31 pm

Phoenix 98516 Easy Up Manual Treadmill

If you are looking to get fit but you’re on a tight budget, the Phoenix 98516 Easy Up Manual Treadmill is definitely the way to go. It may not have all the fancy perks that the pricier treadmills have, but it gets the job done and you don’t have to mortgage the house in order to afford it.

The treadmill is powered by foot power – not a motor. This is actually an advantage if you think about it. You control the workout with your stride. If you want to kick it up a notch, walk or jog faster, the same goes for slowing it down. You don’t have to push a serious of annoying buttons. (more…)

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