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DMC-02 Multi-Function Pedometer with Step Counting, Calories and Distance
- Steps up to 99,999
- Measuring of the burned calories
- Distance
- High accuracy (98%)
- Customized services for high volume
Product DescriptionHigh accuracy multifunction pedometer. Excellent pedometer for walking programs…. More >>
DMC-02 Multi-Function Pedometer with Step Counting, Calories and Distance
Continue Reading »Free Weights VS Machine exercise
Something you need to keep in mind and never forget
is that when you exercise, you are training for
life. You still may spend an hour a day in the
gym, although that will still leave another 23 hours
or so for your muscles to function without using
any fancy equipment.
Whenever you do any type of exercise, the movement
of your body during the exercise is known as the
range of motion. The more difficult the range of
motion is, the more effective the exercise will be,
because your body has to work twice as hard to
perform the movement.
Take for the instance the classic dumbbell bicep
curl. If you aren’t familiar with the exercise,
it is performed by standing up straight with your
palms facing forward, and a pair of dumbbells held
down by your sides. You’ll contract your biceps
to bring the dumbbells up to your shoulder height,
then repeat the exercise as many times as you wish.
Using that same movement for exercise on a bicep
curl machine, you should sit down, brace your
upper arms on a pad, grasp 2 handles that are in
front of you, then perform the same movement as
above to move the handles in an upward motion.
Now, looking at the muscle contractions in this
exercise, you are contracting essentially your
biceps if you are using the curl machine, and
that is pretty much all you are doing. When you
use the machine you are sitting down, which will
limit just how much your shoulders give. The
machine has several muscles used in this
exercise limited to the biceps, as well as
the muscles in your forearms and fingers.
Most of the time, when using machine weights, you
will always be limited as to what type of exercise
you can perform. You must always follow a strict
procedure, which is pretty much the same with
free weights. Unlike free weights, machine
weights offer a certain degree of resistance.
One of the best thing about free weights is the
fact that you move a little chuck around to
select the weight you want to use. Instead
of dragging it over to your exercise area,
you simply select it on the machine. When
you are tired during a workout, this can be
a blessing.
A lot of people argue in the fact that free
weights are the best for your body. While this
is normally true, many people out there feel that
machine weights are the best. There are pros
and cons with both machines, although free
weights have been around a lot longer and have
been proven time after time to achieve dramatic
results.
Body builders for example, have used free
weights over the years to build very impressive
bodies. If you ask most of them about machine
weights, they would probably laugh at you and
tell you that you need to quit joking around.
In a nutshell, free weights will use more of your
muscles than the machines do, which makes them
more effective overall. This doesn’t mean
that the machines are a waste of use, as they
offer some great advantages. In some cases,
it is best to stabilize the muscles that are
being used in a movement, which is where machines
are the best to use.
The decision on which to use for you should be
based on what you hope to achieve with lifting
weights and where you plan to use the equipment,
such as home or at a gym. Both systems are
great for your body, although the free weights
are best to use if you want the best possible
workout, and always ensure that your muscles
are getting the right workouts they need.
Hj-105n Aerobic Step Pedometer
- Displays time, aerobic steps, distance in miles and calculates calories/fat grams burned
- Step counter adjustment
- Slim, lightweight design with spring clip
- 7 day memory function
- A great tool to track your workouts with step and mileage counter
Product DescriptionAccurately Counts Every Step Separately Counts Aerobic Steps Stores 7 Days Of Information On Display Measures Distance & Calories Burned Ready To Use?no Programming Required Includes Clock & Batteries… More >>
Hj-105n Aerobic Step Pedometer
Continue Reading »Cardio Exercise
Everyone has wondered at some point in time which
cardio exercise is better. To put it in simple
terms, both low and high intensity exercises will
help you to burn off body fat. The question here
is which is the most effective to burn off more
body fat.
When scientists first discovered that during
intensive exercises, your body burns glycogen, which
is a form of stored carbohydrates that are stored
in your liver and muscles for energy. During low
intensity exercises, your body will burn a lot of
fat.
If your wondering whether or not it works, the
answer is no because there are so many obese people
still around. Even though they are working out
with low intensity routines, it still makes you
wonder how it can be.
The scientists were right when they said the human
body burns more body fat during low intensity
exercises like walking or swimming. During a
high intensity exercise such as running, the body
will burn a lot more calories. Even if some of
the calories burnt are from glycogen, there are
still many fat calories burned as well.
To put the icing on the cake, when your store of
glycogen gets low, the carbohydrates from your
food you eat will later get converted into
glycogen to fill up the store and won’t be
converted to body fat when they are left unused
for energy.
High intensity cardio exercise will juice up your
metabolism even after you have completed your
workout. What this means, is that your body will
continue to burn body fat hours after you have
left the gym. This effect is nearly non existent
in low intensity cardio or aerobic workout.
Accumulatively, your body will burn up more and
more calories during and after you have finished a
high intensity cardio exercise that it will with
low intensity.
You can inject high intensity exercises into your
cardio workout by introducing some interval
training. You can walk for 5 minutes or so, then
break into some jogging for another 5 minutes or
so. Then, walk briskly again until you have
caught your breath and then sprint for a minute
before you walk again. From this point, simply
alternate your running and walking for the
next 15 minutes until you are finished.
One of the best things about cardio is the more
you do it, the more energy you’ll have. Cardio
will help you to burn calories, although its more
useful for keeping your energy levels high.
If you’ve never tried cardio before, you should
give it a shot. If you like to exercise, you’ll
find cardio the best way to boost your energy and
keep in top shape. If you are just starting out,
you’ll want to go slow and keep your cardio
exercise in track – as it is very easy to over
exert yourself.
Omron Hip Pedometer
- Digital pedometer displays time, aerobic steps and distance
- Track your exercise program progress and reach your goals
- Seven-day memory function to track a week’s worth of workouts
- Automatically resets at midnight
- Clips to hip
Product DescriptionThe Omron HJ-150 Hip Fitness Pedometer is a simple and accurate way to see how healthy you’re getting. This digital pedometer displays time, aerobic steps, and distance. The seven-day memory function can track a week’s worth of workouts; it resets at midnight automatically so it’s ready to go every morning. Just set the time, your weight, and your stride length, and you’ll be ready to go. Track your exercise program progress and make it easier to set and reach your … More >>
Continue Reading »Exercise Back Pain Away
According to past research and studies, nearly 80%
of all Americans will experience some type of back
pain in their lives. The American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons believes this as well, as they
say 80% of us out there will encounter some type of
problem with our back before we die.
Traditionally, the treatment for lower back pain is
increasing core strength to increase flexibility on
muscles that are tight, which will provide better
stabilization of the spine and exercises to correct
the imbalances of the muscles. The muscles that
surround the spine will provide stability and support
of the spinal column.
Every muscle between the hips and shoulders are
included as well, as these muscles are referred to
as the core muscles. Back pain can be a result of
muscle imbalances caused by any of these core
muscles. If the back of your thighs are weaker than
the front of your thighs, there will be an uneven
pull on the front of your spinal column.
There are some effective ways that you can integrate
core strength training exercises into all of the
exercises you perform, rather than doing just the
traditional crunches and sit-ups. One such way
is by breathing effectively. Deep breathing will
utilize your diaphragm muscles which will help
support the spinal column and lengthen the spine,
which is great for your lower back and supporting
you when you walk or run.
The tummy tuck and bridge lift can also help you
to reduce back pain and strengthen the core
muscles as well. The tummy tuck exercise is a
simple pelvic tilt that draws the abdominal muscles
away from the floor. Do perform a tummy tuck,
simply lie face down on the floor and squeeze
your glutes to strengthen your spine.
Instead of pressing into your thighs, you should
instead reach your tailbone down towards your
heels. Perform 15 reps of each exercise and
alternate them until you have completed a couple
of sets.
For the bridge, place your feet on a bench or
on the floor and scoop your pelvis upward, as your
rib cage should stay low to reduce any irritation
to your spinal muscles. The bridge will help to
relieve stress on your back and focus the muscle
contractions into the glutes and the hamstrings.
Other exercises for lower back pain are the lumbar
side stretch, hip flexor stretch, and calf
stretches, as all three can help to alleviate
pull on your spinal column.
Hip flexor stretch
When doing a hip flexor stretch, bring one foot
forward in a bent knee, 90 degree angle, while your
other leg is on the floor behind you with your
foot pointed upwards toward the ceiling. The
hip flexor stretch will help to open up the
muscles of your back on the side of the spine near
your hips. You can also squeeze your glutes as
well to deepen the stretch with each breath you
exhale. You should begin to feel a stretch in your
back leg, in the thigh front and the hamstrings
on your front leg.
Lumbar side stretch
This stretch will bring your legs wide with your
knees bent while you sit or stand. Simply bring
one hand down towards your foot on the inside of
the thighs and your other hand behind your head.
The last stretch will open up your Achilles tendon,
which is the most distant pull on the spine. For
this, place an object under your foot and lean the
weight of your body forwards. Maintain a fluid
breath while you hold stretches for 30 seconds or
so. After a while, you should begin to feel a
stretch behind your knee and shin.
High Gear Pe318 Pedometer High Accuracy Pedometers
- Steps 0 – 99,999 (High Accuracy)
- Durable Belt Clip
- Calories
- Distance (Miles)
- Time of Day
Product DescriptionHigh Gear PE318 Activity Pedometer
Motion sensitivity switch – increases or decreases unit sensitivity.
Step counter 0 to 99,999 steps
Distance traveled 0 to 999.99 miles (0 to 999.99 km)
Stride distance 11-60 inches (30 to 150 cm)
Calorie display 0.1 to 9999.9 kcal
Body weight range 65 lbs. to 340 lbs. (30 to 150 kg)
Battery type: LR43 1.5V… More >>
High Gear Pe318 Pedometer High Accuracy Pedometers
Continue Reading »Exercise And Your Complexion
As we all know and hear all the time, exercise can
do a body good. It can help you to stay trim, tone
muscles, and help to boost energy as well. What
you probably don’t know, is the fact that exercise
can actually help you achieve the complexion that
you’ve always wanted.
It’s true that regular exercise will nourish the
skin all over the body with fresh blood, oxygen, and
nutrients. As well, the increased blood flow and
circulation that come with working out will help
to draw toxins out of the body and improve the
condition of all your vital organs, including the
epidermis.
A lot of people think that sweat can trigger acne
flare ups. The fact is, sweating is great for any
type of congested skin, as it helps promote the
flushing of impurities from the epidermal layer and
will clean out the pores. As well, vigorous
exercise can actually correct the hormonal imbalances
that can trigger blemishes, therefore reducing the
likelihood of outbreaks.
Any physical routine that you like to do, such as
yoga, running, biking, spinning, pilates, boxing,
and such, will help to lessen the stress that you
encounter on a daily basis and help to prevent
stress related acne.
Keep in mind that exercise may not be a miracle
cure for everything, as you may still experience
breakouts from time to time although your acne
will certainly be less severe and last for a much
shorter time frame.
Exercise is also great for other skin conditions
that may or may not have to do with the presence of
acne. Your skin losing its elasticity or becoming
thin and less resilient is something that we all
encounter. This is a common problem for may of
us as we get older.
As we all get older, we start to lose collagen,
which will make us look tired. As many of us
don’t know, physical activity can actually help to
promote the growth of collagen in your skin cells,
which will plump up your facial skin and make
you look younger and more vibrant.
If you are worried about wrinkles, you should
consider relaxation that comes after you exercise.
This has the effect of making your muscles, facial
muscles included, soften up. What this means,
is that your lines will appear less pronounced,
helping to contribute to the youthful look that
you are trying to achieve.
With exercise you can achieve a smaller waist,
better muscle tone, softer skin, fewer blemishes,
and an overall younger, more fresher look. If
you’ve wanted to add or change to your complexion,
you shouldn’t hesitate to exercise. Exercise
will help you feel more alive as well as improve
your body. All you need to do is take a little
bit of time out of your schedule to exercise -
its as simple as that.
Hj-113 Pocket Pedometer
- POCKET PEDOMETER
- CAN BE CARRIED IN A POCKET, BAG OR ATTACHED TO A BELT ; LARGE DISPLAY WITH CLOCK; MEASURES STEPS, AEROBIC STEPS & MINUTES, CALORIES & DISTANCE; REVIEW A FULL WEEK OF EXERCISE WITH 7-DAY HISTORY; AUTOMATICALLY RESETS AT MIDNIGHT SO IT’S READY TO GO EVERY M
Product DescriptionCan Be Carried In A Pocket, Bag Or Attached To A Belt Large Display With Clock Measures Steps, Aerobic Steps & Minutes, Calories & Distance Review A Full Week Of Exercise With 7-day History Automatically Resets At Midnight So It’s Ready To Go Every Morning Includes Detachable Belt Holder, Security Strap, Screwdriver & Battery… More >>
Continue Reading »Exercise Bikes
When you decide to purchase an exercise bike, you
should first find a place in your home where you
can place it. Then, you’ll need to think about
whether or not you want an upright exercise bike, a
semi recumbent bike, or a recumbent exercise bike.
Once you have made the decision of which type of
bike you want, check out the reviews that are
available in bike magazines and also on the internet.
You can also take the advice of family and friends
who are currently using the same as well as
personal trainers who have experience. The reviews
on exercise bikes are normally rates in accordance
to their performance, functions that they have, as
well as the type of material that is used for
constructing the exercise bikes.
The exercise bike that you select should be very
comfortable to sit on and the seat should be easy
to adjust, as it otherwise it would be really hard
to cycle on. If the height of the seat is wrong,
it can put a lot of pressure in your lower area,
specifically the groin. To find out more about
these types of features, it is very important
that you read a review as the reviews can give
you valuable information about the features
of exercise bikes.
Reviews have other advantages as well. A lot
of times, websites on the internet will offer
special discounts on the exercise bikes as well,
which is just another benefit to reading the
reviews. After you have read the reviews,
you’ll be able to negotiate for a better price
once you talk to the sales person.
No matter how you look at it, you really can’t
go wrong with reading a review on exercise bikes.
You can find out anything you want to know, as
well as get opinions from those who already
own the equipment. A majority of the time,
you can find out flaws as well, which can save
you a lot of time and effort.
Going to local gyms is also a great way to
find out about exercise bikes. If you don’t
want to buy one or if you don’t have the space
to keep one at home, you can always join a local
gym and use one there. There are several
different types available at your local gym,
with everything from standard exercise bikes to
the newer electronic versions.
Whether you choose to buy on for home use or
use one at the gym, an exercise bike can help
you stay in shape. All you need to do is ride
it a few minutes a day, and you’ll be amazed
at just how much it helps you. Considered to
be a part of cardio, an exercise bike can help
you lose weight and tone your body down like
never before.


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