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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Whether you are a fitness buff or a complete exercise beginner, a treadmill can be a wise investment. But with the hundreds of companies out there selling treadmills, there is an array of options to choose from.
In this article, I will discuss four of the most important items that you should look for, when shopping for a treadmill.
Motor
When shopping for a treadmill, the most important consideration is the motor.
The majority of treadmills operate on a DC electric motor that provides an easy to control electric current. Quality treadmills use a power output anywhere from 1.5 to 5 horse power (Hp). Obviously the larger Hp will be more expensive.
If you are using your treadmill for your home and for only a few people, then 2 Hp is all you need.
Running Deck
Since you will be doing your exercise entirely on the deck of the treadmill, it is very important that you find one that will fit your frame and provide comfort.
Usually running decks on most treadmills come with two rollers on each end, which help operate the belt. The deck is generally composed a wooden or fibre board that provide some level of spring every time a foot impacts on it. Shock absorbance is important to preventing injury.
When shopping for a deck you should primarily look for decks that can maximize the impact of your legs. In addition, look for at least a 60 length and 20 width. This will provide enough room for the average person’s running stride. If you are bigger, then you might need more room.
Frame
Treadmill frames should be composed of a steel or aluminium material. Over time, these frames are known to be much more durable then plastic or wood frames. Durability is the key, so only select a frame that can take a pounding without breaking.
Console
The final factor to consider is the console. This is the one section where treadmill retailers overwhelm consumers with a bunch of jargon and cool sounding gadgets.
When you shop for treadmills, the important item you should look for is a control panel that will display your speed, time, pace and distance. Anything beyond that is your personal preference. While many people love extras, you can get by with just these items.
So if you have a little more in your budget, you can look for some factors such as:
Programmed workouts
Incline settings
Maximum speeds going up to12 mph
Safety features that allow for quick turning off of the machine
Heart rate monitors that can be clipped to your chest, ear or finger
Entertainment functions that can help distract the user
Buying a treadmill can be confusing because of the technical terms and jargon. By understanding the basics of what you need, then you can ignore all the fancy sounding names and focus on what is important. When you understand the basics of a quality treadmill, then it will be easy to find one that is perfect for your home and budget.
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
A treadmill is a very good investment. People cannot always exercise outdoors daily due to varying weather conditions. Treadmills are a great option to work out when the weather is bad outside. Some people do not like to workout outdoors and hence opt for a treadmill. There are lots of treadmills available in the market and it is very difficult to choose the best one. You need to keep the following points in mind while buying a treadmill:
You need to research a lot about the treadmill and then buy the one that you like.
First check the warranty of the treadmill. Some treadmills provide 5 years warranty while some 2 years. Also make sure that the warranty is for the whole treadmill including the motor, which is the main part in the treadmill.
The walking surface should be wide enough for you to walk and run and you should not feel uncomfortable. There are also varying lengths of treadmills, so try to take a test different treadmills before you buy.
If you are an overweight person, then make sure you check the weight limit of the treadmill. Some light duty treadmills may not work properly.
Most of the treadmill advertisers like to advertise many things to catch the eye of the buyer. Make sure all the points mentioned in the advertisement are featured. There are many types of treadmills, and many different colors, so you have a lot of choices.
There are many add-on features which you can add on your treadmill such as a small television, ear phones etc. Some treadmills already have these options, so you may wish to buy the latest and best one.
The treadmill, which you buy, should be safe and have an emergency stop mechanism. Suppose if there is a malfunction in the treadmill or you feel exhausted and want to stop the treadmill immediately, then you have to stop the treadmill at once. So check for this feature when you buy a treadmill.
You can shop for treadmills online or buy from a sports shop. Go ahead and purchase a treadmill, and start to get fitter.
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
How Jumping On A Trampoline Leads Towards A Better Life
Have a trampoline? Perhaps you should as there is a growing epidemic with American children, one that shows little sign of slowing: obesity. This is brought on by days spent glued to the latest program on television or trying to conquer an extremely difficult level on a computer game. Kids are spending more time indoors, and less moving about. So,what do you do? How do you pull your child’s attention from fast-paced entertainment?
Consider a trampoline.
While some may deem this too old-fashioned for today’s youth, studies have shown that children are more likely to spend their hours on a trampoline that the more commonly thought of sports of biking or swimming. This is mostly due to the fact that the trampoline is so simple: you go to the backyard, get on and go. There are no complicated rules to follow (don’t skate here, you must be this tall to be in the end of the pool, stay off the trail, etc.). A trampoline is simple–you just start moving.
And even one hour a day of that moving can decrease health problems, and start your child toward a better life.
Obesity causes multiple health problems: diabetes, increased blood pressure, heart disease, etc. These can occur in children and, if the problem isn’t taken care, they will almost certainly occur in adults. What your child is learning today will effect him or her for tomorrow. So why not teach something valuable? Exercising instead of sprawling out on the couch is the right way to live. Yes, you should allow our children t watch television; yes, they should be allowed to chat online with their friends. But they should also be made to move. Give them exercise with a trampoline.
This is a simple, but effective, way to help reduce the risks of obesity and start your child toward a healthier life. And isn’t that what you want? Why take the chance that he or she will grow up to have the complications and problems that come from being overweight? Why risk that when you have the chance to curb it now? Simple exercise greatly reduces the chances for health concerns, and what could be simpler than a trampoline?
The truth is: it’s very easy to let your child sit around the house, playing their video games or watching television. But, with that, it’s also easy to let them become overweight and suffer in the future. Instead, get them outside and get them active. Neither of you will regret–a trampoline will let you both exercise and enjoy it.
Give your children (and yourself) the chance for a healthy future. Buy a trampoline and start them toward a path of regular exercise. You will both see the advantages–you because you’ve managed to get them away from the television; them because they’ve discovered something fun to do. It’s the simple way to do what’s right.
A trampoline will let you both discover how fun exercise can be, and how the television or computer isn’t needed to have a good time. It’s easy, fun and effective. What could be better?
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Getting old definitely gives rise to a lot of issue and health problems concerning mobility. Fortunately, there are a lot of options in the market right now that can make the problem of immobility virtually easy to solve. These are in the forms of the following: power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and scooter lifts. Now, all of these should not be confused with the vehicle lift, or the usual lift for your car. Power wheel chairs, mobility scooters, and scooter lifts are mobility aids. Meanwhile, the vehicle lift is actually a device that allows you to literally lift your car off the ground, primarily for vulcanizing needs and other related activities.
In the old days, people were satisfied with having the usual wheelchair in the house, as far as mobility was concerned. But the ordinary wheelchair does not really give the user that much freedom still. The person still needs someone else to push him or her to whatever destination in mind. But with the advent of certain technologies, this problem is easily solved by power wheelchairs.
The power wheelchair is powered by an electric motor, which allows the unit to be controlled by hand. The latest ones can even boast of voice-over technology! This is a very nice feature to have, especially when hand and foot movements are also limited.
Another nice addition to this collection of mobility aids is the mobility scooter. Mobility scooters come in the form of the typical scooter. This presents a more fashionable and fun solution to the problem. The modern scooters even come with three wheels, so they very well look like your regular ATV or all-terrain vehicle! This is definitely more fun to use, compared to the usual power wheelchair. What’s more, you do not have to worry about making any tight turns with the mobility scooter. This is because the steering mechanism of the scooter has been designed to make such turns virtually effortless to make.
But when you are considering getting a mobility scooter, you have to consider getting a scooter lift as well. This is the perfect companion because it allows you to hitch the mobility scooter behind your vehicle very easily. This way, you wont have to worry about making room inside your car for the mobility scooter of your grandma or grandpa. Think of the freedom you can provide the elderly members of your family! It would be like giving them another childhood that they can freely enjoy!
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
There is a general consensus in magazine ratings of treadmills that Horizon treadmills offer a great fitness package for exercisers at any level. With a range of great workout features, including a specially cushioned running belt and easy to use interactive controls to help you get the most out of your workout, consumer reports of treadmills almost uniformly rate Horizon treadmills in a positive way. There is however one exception, something that throws a spanner in the consumer reports: treadmills are only as good as the customer service that supports them, and magazine ratings of treadmills report that this is where Horizon treadmills fall short.
While the magazine ratings of treadmills produced by fitness equipment experts might not be concerned with the customer service offered by a treadmill manufacturing company, the same is certainly not true of consumer reports. Treadmills are, like any other electronic device you might buy for your home, subject to faults, and while Horizon treadmills, for the most part, offer a reliable product and might not display many of these flaws, they are sometimes susceptible to them. While Horizon treadmills might provide a great workout when they work, an important point is raised by consumer reports: treadmills that remain broken for a protracted period do not provide the optimum workout and with poor customer service, broken treadmills dont get fixed fast.
Though they usually rate Horizon treadmills positively, magazine ratings of treadmills report that the companys customer service is not as good as the machine itself. One reviewer points out that Horizon treadmills are one of the best available in their price range unless they break. While magazine reviews usually cite Horizon treadmills as being reliable, it seems that when they fail securing replacement parts and a repair person to fit them can be difficult.
There is little as frustrating as having to stop working out when you are on course to meet your fitness goals. While there is little doubt that Horizon treadmills offer a combination of features that add up to a great workout, but the reliability of the companys customer service is an important part of the treadmill package. If Horizon treadmills are the one for you, be sure to find all the relevant repair contact numbers before you happen to need them, and if the Horizon treadmills service is unsatisfactory, be sure to stand your ground so that you can stay on course with your fitness goals.
A great treadmill and great service should go together, but dont always seem to.
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Home Gyms Review: 5 Tips To Get The Most From Your Home Gym
A home gym can help you build an incredible looking body, skyrocket your metabolism and shave years off your age.
If you choose wisely, you’ll have all the tools you need to accomplish these goals (and more). But not everyone knows where to start or how to get the most from a home gym.
When clients ask me about buying home gym equipment, here are 5 things I tell them to get the most from their purchase:
1) Buy a well rounded piece of equipment:
Unless you have hundreds of square feet in your home to dedicate to multiple pieces of equipment, you should look for a home gym that covers all the major exercises (including the ones you don’t like), such as chest, back, legs (hamstrings & quadriceps), shoulders, biceps and triceps.
2) Make sure your home gym is stable:
There’s a saying, ‘You get what you pay for.’ Most of the inexpensive home gyms you buy from a local department store have very narrow bases, so they tend to rock. Stay away from home gyms that do not have a good stable base.
For a basic rule of thumb, look at home gyms that are more ’square’ or ‘as high as they are wide’. As an example, you won’t want a home gym that 10ft high x 2 ft wide x 2 ft deep, unless you are going to anchor it to a concrete floor.
3) Put your home gym in a place you will use it:
If you leave your home gym in a room you normally don’t go into to, odds are high that you aren’t going to use it. The more inviting the room where you place your equipment, the more likely you will use it (how many of us really want to work out in a dungeon?).
If there’s only one place you can place your home gym, then work on the room. Maybe add a coat of paint or put up pictures that inspire you. Add a stereo system or a wall mounted television. By making the room inviting and inspiring, you’ll ensure that workouts will be enjoyable.
4) Make a simple & short workout routine:
Don’t go making or using ‘Mr. Or Ms. Olympia’ home gym workouts. That’s the first big mistake that people make when they first get their equipment. Instead, start by making a workout that is only 30 to 45 minutes long. That’s less than a 1 hour TV show.
Do this workout 3 to 5 days a week. Remember to work all your muscles (not just the ones you like) for optimum results. It helps to keep a record of your workouts on paper so you can see just how far you’ve come.
If you’re stuck on what to do, don’t worry. Many home gyms come with beginner workouts. But again, don’t go all out and kill yourself the first few workouts – start from where you are and build on it. Consistency is key for a killer body.
5) Write your workout days on the calendar:
Like any important appointment, make an appointment with your home gym. You need to make the effort to put yourself, your body and your health first – especially at the beginning stages. Experts tell us it takes 3 to 6 weeks before actions become habit. Once you’ve built the habit of working out, it will get easier.
To help you stick to your exercise appointment, get loved ones to encourage you and make you accountable. Once you get past the 8-week mark, you’ll feel (and look) so great you’ll wonder why you didn’t get a home gym sooner.
So those are 5 ways to get the most out of your home gym equipment. If you want to know which home gyms are my picks for ‘Best Buy’ check out: http://www.freetobethin.com/article_Home_Gym_Reviews.html
Enjoy and good luck!
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
I bet you’re frustrated over the long lines at your local gym. Furthermore, I bet you don’t appreciate being charged an extra $45 every month for a gym membership that you might not even use any more. Well, a home gym might just be the answer to what you are looking for. Buy the home gym equipment once and you don’t have to keep paying the fees over and over again. Home gyms can be a sound investment for anyone looking to install one in their basement or workout room. Let’s take a look at a few tips that might come in handy for anyone looking to install a home gym in their home.
1) Don’t discard used equipment, but be sure and pick up a good deal on other people’s discarded equipment (if that makes any sense). Used equipment can provide you a really good deal because some people (myself not included) go on exercise binges and buy equipment that they just quit using after a month or two. Their investment can certainly be your gain. Look through classifieds and on Ebay to research the best exercise equipment that you can possibly afford. Often times, you will find that the equipment that you are after is priced very reasonably.
2) Consider buying commercial fitness equipment. A lot of the time, the regular home gym equipment that you want to buy isn’t what you are used to using at the gym. Find out what types of stuff you like the best and do some due diligence. Look for commercial fitness equipment dealers and you should be able to shop for the same stuff that the local workout spot has for you.
3) Get knowledgeable about the different types of home gym equipment. All equipment is not created equal. Figure out what the different types of equipment are and what the advantages and disadvantages of buying different stuff is. There is an large array of equipment available. Make the right decisions.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Yes you read it right, home gyms can improve your relationship with your
partner! But how?…. you must be thinking, well if you can carry on reading I
will enlighten you with this important information. Gyms at home are highly underrated, there are a wide choice available on the market, weider home gyms are one of many if you are looking to purchase quality discount home gyms.
So how can a gym improve your relationship? well that is easy. Owning a home gym has many benefits:
-You save money on gym memberships
-You can workout at home any time you wish
-Your own home gym is open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
-You get rid of that unslightly fat and put on some lean muscle
-Your health, strength and stamina increase
Voila! there it is, now your partner can have nothing to complain about ever
again.
There are things you need to take into consideration when buying a home gym.
You need look at your budget, a quality gym thats going to last a lifetime isn’t
cheap – but it is a cost you won’t have to endure again. The higher end gym
equipment comes with a lot of warranty and some even go as far as giving you lifetime warranties on certain parts of the gym, which considering the price you paid is expected.
You need to think about space. Do you have the room in your home for gym
equipment? you don’t want to start setting up your gym and find it is not going to fit! I suppose you could always extend your home to give your equipment room to breath.
Don’t always go for the cheap equipment, money saving is admirable but
throwing it away is plain stupid. Look for the discount deals on higher end gyms and there are always discounts and special offers, a little browsing through some great sites will help you find the very best equipment. Finally you want a gym that looks good in your home and doesn’t stick out like
a sore thumb compared with the rest of the decor.
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Home Gyms – Advantages of Having Your Own Home Gym
If you want to commit to a fitness lifestyle but your current lifestyle and commitments keep you from getting to the gym, then you may want to create the possibility of setting up your own home gym. Im sure we would all like to make fitness a full time priority. However, that it becomes challenging (especially if you have daily commitments). We understand that we need to work out and be persistent with our efforts. However, we have little time blocked out to do it.
This is where a home gym can be effective for you. Dont get me wrong, gym memberships are a great thing to have as well. However, having an area to set aside to exercise can be a valuable asset to people that make fitness a high priority. In this article I would like to discuss three advantages of having your own home gym:
Flexibility is a benefit that can have major impact on our lives. You will be able keep your commitment to your fitness. With Home Gyms, you can work out at any time. You will also have less time constraints to skip work outs. Home gyms are also a time saver for weekends. You can only allocate a half hour of your schedule to weight lifting and then spend the rest of the time being with your family.
A perfect example of the flexibility of a home gym is when you experience an un-expected schedule change. If you wake up late and miss your opportunity to go to your gym, you could always get a quick work out at home before you leave for work. You could also use this advantage at night time as well. If you miss your morning workout, you can always work out in the evening when you get home from work.
Privacy is also and advantage when you have your own home gym. I find the most important benefit to having privacy is that you get to focus on your routine. Since there is less chance of socialization (than there would be at the gym), you can really dial into your work out. Also, you can watch or listen to what ever you want while youre working out.
Finally, the best part of having a home gym is that you have control. For example, a gym membership is an expense. If for some reason life throws you a curveball where you have to cancel your membership for any reason, you can use your home set up to your advantage. Your health would not be a casualty.
One downside to having a home gym is that the equipment can be expensive. So it is important to do proper research on gym equipment. You do not have to buy expensive items for your home gym if you dont want too. You could buy basic weights and a bench to start off with and then get more equipment as your financial situation allows for it.
So if youre a person with many daily commitments and cant make it to the gym all the time, then consider investing in home gym.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Life is busy. Between jobs, housework, family, and errands, the days fly by. Add into that the task of spending time going to the gym, and it just doesn’t seem possible for a lot of us. Home exercise equipment and exercise videos are often a great alternative to spending time and money at a gym. If you are planning to start a home exercise routine, you may be wondering what type of exercise equipment you will need to get an effective workout. Often, you will find that you can get the best deals on home exercise equipment online.
First you will need to determine what is your current level of fitness and what goals you wish to accomplish. Your budget and the types of activities you enjoy are major factors as well. If you do not enjoy the exercises you are performing it is very easy to lose interest and quit. The safety of the exercise equipment and the amount of space you have in which to store and use the equipment is also a major concern.
Some of the different types of home exercise equipment are treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationery bicycles, cross-country ski machines, and free weights.
* Treadmills are very popular for use in the home. You can purchase a treadmill in any price range and with basic to advanced functions. You will need a treadmill with solid construction, smooth walking action, a wide belt, incline setting, and a safety cut-off. Make sure you understand the warranty and availability of replacements parts before making your purchase.
* An elliptical trainer gives you a comfortable, non-impact way to exercise and almost anyone can do it. You will be able to adjust the intensity and resistance to fit your current fitness level and change the settings as you progress in your exercise routine. Elliptical trainers vary in price and you should check out several models before making a purchase to make sure you find the best deal that you can possibly find on a well-constructed machine that carries an excellent warranty.
* Stationary bikes give you a no-impact, comfortable way to exercise and will take up very little space. Exercise bikes are great for those who have been leading a sedentary lifestyle and are just beginning an exercise program.
* You may also want to consider a step machine. Steppers give you a great cardio-vascular workout and will help strengthen your lower body muscles.
* Cross-country ski machines and rowing machines are a great way to exercise at home. You can get a full body workout in the comfort of your own home, but be sure to try these machines before you purchase. The workout you receive with a cross-country or rowing machine can be intense and may not be suited for beginners.
* Free-weights and other resistance equipment are great for toning muscles and improving strength and require very little space.
Before you make any purchases determine which kinds of equipment will be the best for you and what your particular goals are in starting a home workout routine. Compare prices, warranties, and consumer reviews for the exercise equipment you are considering purchasing to make sure it fits your needs, your budget, and is safe for you to use.
Most types of exercise equipment that you can use in your home will work great if you use it on a regular basis. Decide what your goals are and what your budget will allow before you begin shopping for new exercise equipment and purchase the types that you will find fun and challenging to use.
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