Exerpeutic 500 XLS Foldable Magnetic Upright Bike Review Exerpeutic 500 XLS Foldable Magnetic Upright Bike Review If you have a hectic lifestyle like so many people do today, you may not always have time to go the gym to workout. Or maybe you just prefer to exercise in the privacy of your own home rather than a crowded gym. Whatever your reasons, if you’re looking for a sturdy piece of workout equipment for your home or apartment, the Exerpeutic 500 XLS Foldable Magnetic Upright Bike is an excellent choice. The…
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Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband Review
Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband Review Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband Review Fitbit was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, CA and has been a pioneer in the wearable fitness technology market ever since. Fitbit’s products, also known by the same name, are activity trackers that measure data such as the number of steps taken in a day, heart rate, quality of sleep, steps climbed and other personal metrics. Fitness enthusiasts and people just wanting to exercise to lose weight have taken to the various Fitbit products as…
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MaxiClimber Vertical Climber Review MaxiClimber Vertical Climber Review If you don’t have the time to go to the gym or you want a piece of equipment for your home gym, you may want to consider the MaxiClimber Vertical Climber. The MaxiClimber Vertical Climber simulates the same actions involved in rock climbing and is able to give you a full body workout by using your own bodyweight as resistance. The MaxiClimber is one of those As-Seen-On-TV products that you may have already seen the commercials for. MaxiClimber claims to burn more…
Read MoreStamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine Review
Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine Review Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine Review Rowing is a great full-body cardio-vascular exercise that is able to work the major muscle groups such as the legs, arms, abs and back. The Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine is an affordable entry-level rowing machine that you may want to consider for your home or apartment. The Trac Glider 1050 has a small size, which makes it perfect if you have limited space, and is very affordable. It is an entry-level…
Read MoreTRX Suspension Trainer Basic Kit + Door Anchor Review
TRX Suspension Trainer Basic Kit + Door Anchor Review TRX Suspension Trainer Basic Kit + Door Anchor Review Not everybody has the time to make it to the gym every day and it can be especially difficult when traveling. The TRX Suspension Trainer may be the perfect solution for the person who wants to increase their fitness while at home or traveling. The TRX Suspension Trainer uses your body weight and gravity as resistance to give you a full body workout and develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability at…
Read MoreWeider Ultimate Body Works Review
Weider Ultimate Body Works Review Weider Ultimate Body Works Review The Weider brand has been a trusted name in exercise equipment for a long time. In fact, its founder, Joe Weider, was known as the “Father of Bodybuilding.” When you are looking to add equipment to your home gym, you often times are working with a limited amount of space, so multi-use equipment are often desired. The Weider Ultimate Body Works is just that as you can perform over 50 different exercises with it. Weider Ultimate Body Works Features The…
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Read MoreYou Want Me to Exercise? I Barely Have Time to Breathe!
You Want Me to Exercise? I Barely Have Time to Breathe! You Want Me to Exercise? I Barely Have Time to Breathe! Time, time, time. This poor creature has been blamed for more things than anything else on earth. I don’t have time to exercise. I didn’t have time to study for that exam. I got no time for your drama, buddy. Time, or rather the lack of it has been used as an excuse for just about everything. It’s surprising that no one says, “I don’t have time to…
Read MoreFitbit Alta Fitness Tracker Review
Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker Review Wearable fitness technology has become a staple for fitness enthusiasts and people who just want to lose weight. Fitbit has been a leader in this revolution and their newest addition, the Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker has already become widely popular. Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker Features The Fitbit Alta is more fashionable with its slimmer and more discreet design. It can also be personalized with interchangeable metal, leather and classic bands available in different colors and sold separately. But despite its more attractive design, it still…
Read MoreThe Three Energy Systems
The Three Energy Systems The Three Energy Systems The first way the body gets ATP is through the phosphagen system, also known as the ATP-CP system, which uses the ATP stored in the muscles to supply that energy. The body can store enough ATP at any one time to allow for around 3 seconds of full powered exertion (a little more or a little less depending on your physical fitness and various other factors), at which point it will need to look elsewhere. Fortunately breaking the ATP molecules results in…
Read MoreYour First Three Months at the Gym
Your First Three Months at the Gym Your first three months at the gym can be a whirlwind of experiences. You’ll have to get to know a lot of different equipment, meet a lot of different people with different approaches to body building and have to get to know a completely different environment, while consistently working out in a way that’ll actually produce results. Here are a few tips for your first three months at the gym. ==> Take Advantage of the Free or Discounted Personal Trainer Offers Most gyms…
Read MoreThe Best Foods for Building Muscle
The Best Foods for Building Muscle The Best Foods for Building MuscleApart from your workout, what you eat is the most important aspect of building muscle. If you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs, you’ll lose fat and build muscle much faster. On the other hand, if your body doesn’t get what it needs, it won’t be able to build the muscles you want. A lot of workout effort can be wasted if it’s not backed up by a proper diet. Here are some of the best foods for…
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Develop Six Pack Abs
What It Takes to Develop Six Pack Abs Six Pack Abs Six pack abs is one of the most common goals of people who get into body building. Yet it can seem very elusive for most people, as they can work out for weeks and months without seeming to make any progress. That’s because most people go about building six pack abs wrongly. It’s not just about doing a lot of push-ups and sit-ups. Yes, ab exercises are important, but on their own they’re not going to get you there.…
Read MoreCardio Training, Then and Now
Cardio Training, Then and Now Cardio Training If you want to build muscle, then you need to cause muscle damage and metabolic stress. By lifting weights, you can cause a build-up of damage and this will provide precisely the stimulation you need to trigger muscle growth during rest. To lose fat, improve your fitness and get better health though, you need to use cardiovascular training. Cardiovascular training is any type of training that involves exerting yourself for an extended period of time. Very often this will mean running long distances,…
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