Exercise is good for you – there’s simply no doubt about it! However, I still meet clients on a daily basis who’ve vowed to dedicate themselves to an exercise program, only to quit after a month. Let’s face it, North Americans start and stop their fitness programs more frequently than they change their underwear.
I understand [...]
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There are lots of dieters, trying every sort of plan to lose weight and get healthier. But, rather than examine diet plans or the details of how and why low-carb diets work, here are some useful tips that can be used in any diet plan — and, really, in any sensible approach [...]
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Although Smooth Fitness has been selling elliptical trainers for a number of years, it is only recently that they manufactured their own models. In the past they private labeled machines from companies like Kettler. In fact, their popular Smooth CE is a Kettler built elliptical, which they have sold literally thousands.
They recently introduced [...]
Elliptical trainers are classified into two main categories. Home use elliptical trainers and commercial elliptical trainers. Commercial elliptical trainers are generally more durable and made for fitness clubs and other places where continuous use is expected.
The parts in a commercial elliptical are usually made of metal, and less overall plastic is used in the [...]
The Bowflex fitness machine takes care of most exercise, strength training and overall fitness training. It replaces most of the gym equipment found at the local gyms today and makes it easier to get an almost total workout using only one machine. You can perform a fitness routine on a Bowflex at home just as [...]
A fitness test will tell you a number of things about your stamina, suppleness and strength. But one thing it won’t tell you is whether you are moving as well as you could. Are you using too much effort causing execessive wear on your joints and increasing the risk of injury. Try this ultimate fitness [...]
Back injury is caused primarily by your habits – professional or personal. There are no fixed reasons or causes of a back injury. It is a result of a combination of many factors. Some of them are preventable and some are not. Hereditary factors also play a major role in causing back pain and back [...]
We are in the age of cosmetology, plastic surgery, implants and a constant barrage from TV and magazines that want to sell us beauty and weight loss products. It is an enormously profitable industry that keeps us spellbound for the next new thing that will take away our wrinkles or firm our skin or help [...]
Water is crucial to our survival. Because our body is made up of 60% water, it is important to be aware of our body’s need for hydration. Our body needs water for the following functions:
* It acts as solvents for nutrients. * It aids in digestion and absorption. * It transports materials throughout the body. [...]