Hi, today’s post will cover disease-fighting foods. Of course, immunity can be boosted by exercising regularly (not over doing it – that compromises the immune system), and hygiene as well. These 3 together are basic things that are in your direct control. We will look at what we can add to our diet to help defend ourselves better against diseases.
August 5, 2009
August 3, 2009
Proform 730 Treadmill
Hi, and Monday today we will cover the Proform 730 Treadmill, which is a folding treadmill. This is another folding treadmill positioned at under USD 1000. Let us get straight to its specifications:
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July 29, 2009
6 Reasons Why Women Should Strength Train
Hi and this Wednesday, we will see why it is important that women do their weight training. Till about half a decade ago, women shied away from picking weights at the gym and those who did them were seen through a mist of ill-founded myths. However, today we see a good number of women at the weight stations at gyms. Studies on women doing weight-bearing exercises have come up with the following benefits:
1. Reduces Chances of Breast Cancer: The American Cancer Society in a January 2007 report stated that weight-bearing exercises were encouraged in post-treatment phase of patients. A study of 3000 survivors in the Nurse’s Health Study showed that those who increased their level of activity to include fitness and especially weights reduced their chances of cance recurrence by almost 40%.
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July 27, 2009
Sole F80 Treadmill
Sole F80 Treadmill
Hi, another folding treadmill this Monday – the Sole F80 Treadmill. Through my career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, I have often been invited to review treadmills or try them at retail stores. Trying out Sole treadmills has never proved a waste of time. I know am well versed with the quality this company delivers. Let’s see how the F80 measures up:
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July 22, 2009
6 Ways You Can Tell You Are Moving Towards Your Fitness Goal
Hi. It’s a Wednesday and day for fitness notes again. Quite so often, I notice gym-goers and outdoor exercisers doing their thing and not gauging their times or monitoring their vitals. I often wonder if it is just laziness or ignorance. Newbies especially, take a couple of weeks before tuning in to their body signals and reading up enough to know how to go about their routines.
Newbie or not, many of us are not sure if we are getting closer to our goals. I am assuming we set ourselves to fitness programs because we have a goal, whatever that may be – to lose fat, to tone our abs, to get better definition on our arms and legs, to condition our heart, to lead a healthy life etc.
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July 20, 2009
Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill
Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill
Hi. We will cover another folding treadmill today. The Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill is positioned in the economy category. However, it offers features that are a cut above the treadmills in this price bracket. Let’s look at the Horizon Fitness T91 Treadmill’s pluses and minuses:
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July 15, 2009
Hamstring Injuries – Part 2 (Treatment)
Hi. Continuing from last week’s health post, let us take a look at what we can do if and when we experience a hamstring injury. As always, consult your doctor. There is never a replacement for medical consultation and a doctor’s advice. Hamstring injuries generally take anywhere between 3 to 6 weeks to heal completely, depending on the severity of the damage. However, till the time you get an appointment with your health care provider, there are some things you can do at your end to ease the discomfort and prevent further damage.
July 13, 2009
Spirit Z100 Folding Treadmill
Hi, Let us take a look at the Sole Z100 Folding Treadmill. With more people moving their workouts from gyms and into homes, folding treadmills continue to rise in interest and popularity. The Sole Z100 is one such folding treadmill that boasts of good sales and low maintenance costs. It comes with a powerful motor that is usually seen fitted in commercial non-folding heavy duty models. The treadmill is backed with a sturdy frame and a great warranty. Let’s take a look at the specs for this machine.
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July 9, 2009
Hamstring Injuries – Part 1 (Causes)
Hi, today we will take a look at one sport injury that often afflicts treadmill runners – hamstring injuries. The hamstring is a group of 3 muscles located at the back of the thigh. Injuries to the hamstring may occur due to a whole range of reasons. Typical symptoms of hamstring injuries include pain, swelling, spasm, or restricted movement etc of the hamstring. I have outlined some things you should take a look into, if you are experiencing hamstring injuries.
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June 29, 2009
Sole F83 Treadmill
Sole F83 Treadmill
The Sole F83 Treadmill is built for serious runners with a powerful motor and a great warranty cover – probably the best offered by any fitness equipment manufacturers in the industry. Though this is a folding treadmill for residential use, the quality is definitely club class. Let us take a look at the specifications of the Sole F83 Treadmill:
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