Archive for: June 2007

June 30, 2007

Freestyle Tracer Sport Pedometer: Two went haywire in less than a week.

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 11:34 am
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gwynfar - I bought one of these on the recommendation of a salesperson where I buy my running shoes. As others have said in earlier reviews, it's way too easy to reset by accident and lose your data. Also, mine wasn't counting all my steps. For instance, when I...

June 29, 2007

Powerblock SportBlock: Power Blocks, worth the weight in gold….er uhh…iron!

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 10:50 am
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author feman185 - I have been free-weight training off and on for 25 years and exercising in some fashion for just as long consistently. I started off in high school using the gym on location and after I got out, I joined a local hard core gym as well a one of the large...

June 28, 2007

Fitness: When the Workout Brings Out the Crowd

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — YISHANE LEE @ 3:49 pm
All together: free group workouts in New York.

June 27, 2007

Bowflex SelectTech Dumbells: How much is your space worth?

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 10:04 pm
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cgelbard - Overview Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells combine 15 different weights into one space saving package. The weight starts at 5 pounds and runs up to 52.5 pounds in increments of 2.5/5 pounds. This weight range should be more than enough for most...

Smooth Fitness CE 3.2 Elliptical Trainer: Good, not great elliptical

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 9:48 am
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vonhammer - I purchased this elliptical from Smooth for $1500 and had it shipped to my house. I paid an extra amount (I think it was $75) to have it delivered to the room in which I was to assemble it. Assembly To begin with, this machine is easiest to...

June 25, 2007

Reebok Body Trec Elliptical Trainer: Reebok Body Trec Elliptical: My Thoughts

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 5:39 pm
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - I used the Reebok Body Trec Elliptical Machine while at an RV resort. If you are trying to decide among cardio vascular equipment I can’t tell you what to buy. I can tell you that I like using elliptical machines. I find them gentle on my joints...

June 24, 2007

Gear Test : For Some Things, It?s O.K. to Be Sticky (Yoga Mats)

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — JESSICA CASSITY @ 2:16 am
Some manufacturers are beginning to use natural and earth-friendly fibers and plastics. Julie Kleinman, the director of programming for the Yoga Works chain of studios, tries them out.

June 22, 2007

Fitness: They Take the Bounce Out of Bowser

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — DAVID SHEFF @ 6:44 pm
At a time when affluent dog owners coddle their pets with massage, antidepressants and spa vacations, it?s not surprising that dogs have the equivalent of personal trainers.

June 21, 2007

Warm Up and Cool Down

Filed under: Aerobic Exercise, Mind & Body — admin @ 8:55 am

You must prepare your body before taking part in physical training, sports competition, or vigorous physical activity. A warm-up may help prevent injuries and maximize performance.

The warm-up increases the body’s internal temperature and the heart rate so that more oxygen-rich blood can be pumped through the muscles. The chance of getting injured decreases when the heart, muscles, ligaments, and tendons are properly prepared for exertion and, vica versa the risk of injury increases unnecessarily when you do not go through a proper warm-up.

June 19, 2007

Bowflex Xtreme XTLU: Bowflex XTLU

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 8:04 am
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dankfoot - 6/18/07 Bowflex Xtreme XTLU Paid $899.00 free shipping and 100 LBS upgrade From Bowflex.com I live in NC and purchased the XTLU on a Friday. The next Wednesday the purchase was taken out of my account. I received a tracking number on Wednesday and...

Q & A: Power Foods

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — C. CLAIBORNE RAY @ 12:00 am
Is eating fortified foods any better than just taking the nutrients in pill form?

June 18, 2007

Power Systems Versabar: Versa Bars are Versatile

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 9:39 am
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - While at K
ripalu
Yoga & Health I took a class that used Versa Bars by Power Systems. What are these? Versa Bars are essentially a body bar - a weighted bar. In the gym I use different weights depending on...

June 14, 2007

Kellogg to Phase Out Some Food Ads to Children

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — ANDREW MARTIN @ 3:17 pm
The company will phase out ads aimed at children under 12 unless the products meet nutrition guidelines.

NordicTrack Classic Pro: Greatest thing since sliced bread

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — Epinions Recent Content for Exercise Equipment @ 11:35 am
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bunsinspace - I am not a professional trainer and I got this second-hand but I think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. There IS a learning curve on this unlike a treadmill. My spouse skis so I knew what to expect. It took my three separate sessions of...

Basic Training: Who, Me Take Running Class?

Filed under: Exercise Equipment Reviews, Fitness Equipment — SARAH TUFF @ 1:17 am
Recreational runners realize that form matters and many are now soliciting advice before they cinch their shorts and lace up their sneakers.
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