Archive for: May 2007

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vitabc - We bought 4 units for our business work out room and they are used more than any other machine we have. The 21" stride is perfect for everyone and most off all our employees feel very safe using the Quantum Stride.The great price,small footprint, low...

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author charliemonroe - I'm a new mother, and i haven't been happy with my appearance since my son was born 3 months ago. I wanted to buy an exercise machine, but i didn't want to spend a ton of money, and i wanted something specifically to target my stomach. I FINALLY bought...

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author krv319 - I read many reviews here before ultimately deciding to buy my Bowflex Ultimate. My wife's trainer uses an Ultimate 2 as part of her setup and loves it, but I was unsure about what type to buy or if Bowflex (or a home gym at all, for that matter) was the...

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - The TreadClimber 6000 is the last in my series of TreadClimber reviews – that is until they come up with yet another model number. I was sure this one was the one. About TreadClimbers Bowflex’s TreadClimbers combines three different...

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rmissourimule - Why do I regard this exercise machine so highly? Let me begin by stating how comfortable it is. And it's seat is easily adjustable and the hand grips with the heart rate monitor are also adjustable. Although there are also arm rests I do not usually use...

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author caralarson - I bought this machine because it looked easy to use, would fit in my livingroom, and was inexpensive. I love it. I am 6 months pregnant and use it to stretch my back. I can also use it while I am watching my 1 year old. I do not have to focus on a...

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulchs - Excellent home workout bike that rides smooth and is quiet. Handgrips on side of seat are nicely positioned and take your pulse while riding to allow you to control your heart rate at optimal fat burn or optimal cardio workout. We've had this bike for...

More instructors have taken indoor cycling back to its roots, when it was a workout for cyclists who wanted to train without the perils of outdoor riding.

Determined brides have found one way to cut corners by trying to get in shape for less than $20.

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author studlywildcat - I purchased a SL728 in the middle of 2006. While reading the other reviews for the Nordic track bikes, it was like deja vu, all over again and again. I had the bike about 3 to 4 weeks when while pedaling there were some grinding noise with laps of...

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marmig - I received this unit for my small workout studio and it is awesome. All of my clients love it. I plan to buy 3 more. Unit was easy to assemble and programs are easy to use...

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mmiller45133 - I purchased this treadmill from HSN, and it has not worked properly from the day that I received it. The belt slips terribly to the point that it is unsafe to walk on it. I have adjusted the belt numerous times according to the manual with no results. I...

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author genepayne - This is a review of the Bowflex Elite after one year of use. Many of the online reviews out there were helpful in my decision to purchase the Bowflex, but most were early impressions written by people who had just begun using it. I decided to wait a...

Aerobic exercise can be an effective way to helping senior adults improve and retain memory and organizing skills.

After a three-day-per-week, 16-week exercise program, study volunteers showed statistically significant improvement in their ability to remember and to juggle different tasks. Researchers at Duke University believe one cause for the improvement is that exercise improves flow of oxygen-rich blood to specific regions of the brain.

(Journal of Aging and Physical Activity)

Tags: Aerobic exercise

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author qwerty9987 - I have had this machine for 6 months and I love it. It feels like a machine in a fitness center, i especially like how fast i can do different exercises and the chart on the machine that shows me what to do. i paid $1100 for it and am very happy...