11.29.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:21 am by Jenny
Someone in America spent this Black Friday braving cutthroat crowds to snag a deal on a treadmill. It wasn't me, but I did see quite a number of door buster ads featuring outstanding deals on popular home gym equipment.
If you weren't one of the brave fitness buffs who woke up at the crack of dawn to take advantage of deep discounts on treadmills, but you are still hoping one lands under your tree this Christmas, then this blog might be useful.
Recently, Consumer Reports rated some of the best moderately priced treadmills on the market. The following machines scored well with fitness experts in terms of performance and price:
(Secret Santas take note)
Best Fold-Up Treadmills
The Spirit XT 675 fold-up rated well for its solid structure and quiet ride. Despite weighing in at a hefty 265 pounds, this treadmill folds up easily. It features a 3.5-horsepower motor; 60-inch belt; instant-response elevation, easy-access remote controls on the handles; quality three-ply deck; six wheels for fast rollaway storage; iPod input jack with speakers; dual fans; nine programs, including heart-rate control; and a knee-level storage bin. It retails for: $2,400.
Fitness experts also gave high marks to the Lifespan TR 2000 fold-up. The compact treadmill is ideal for small spaces and lightweight runners. When folded the Lifespan measures just 32 inches. It includes a 2.5-horsepower engine with maximum speed and elevation of 10 mph and 10 degrees, with a 1% to 5% down slope. It also has nifty handlebar speed and incline control toggle buttons that let you adjust at full stride. It also comes with a child-safe belt, which pauses after 20 seconds of nonuse. Note: This particular treadmill is recommended for runners who weigh 165 pounds or less and walkers who weigh 350 pounds or less. It retails for: $1,400.
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11.27.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:43 am by Jenny
I was amused to see one web site promoting Dieters Cheating Caps as a "generic form of Alli." Alli is the low dose, over-the-counter version of the prescription weight loss drug Xenical.
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11.25.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 3:01 pm by Jenny
Yerba mate (sometime labeled as mate, or Ilex paraguariensis) is a South American shrub of the holly family. It is commonly used to create a "tea like" infusion called "maté." Both dried leaves and twigs can be used in the infusion, and it may be served hot or cold.
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Posted in Brain Injury News at 1:34 pm by Jenny
A new and extensive federal report released this week concludes that roughly one in four of our US Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War suffer from Gulf War illness. According to the 452 page report, “Scientific evidence leaves no question that Gulf War illness is a real condition with real causes and serious consequences for affected veterans.”
Soldiers diagnosed with Gulf War syndrome have wide-ranging problems including headaches, dizziness and loss of balance, memory problems, chronic fatigue, loss of muscle control and shortness of breath. It is believed that brain cancer deaths and Lou Gehrig’s disease are also potentially connected to service during the Gulf War.
Hopefully, this new study will lead to the necessary treatment that these wonderful veterans certainly deserve.
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11.23.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:17 pm by Jenny
The countdown to the holidays is on. Thanksgiving is less than a week away and we are now just a hair shy of being exactly one month away from Christmas. If you are a fitness fanatic this time of year likely provides motivation to workout, especially if you tend to overindulge during holiday eat-a-thons. Personally, extra-long workouts allow me to gorge without the guilt. For others the holidays mean taking a break from daily exercise routines.
Hopefully, you won't take a break from reading the FITNESS blog this holiday season. I'll still be here providing information on the latest and greatest happenings taking place in the world of exercise and nutrition.
If you missed any of what was covered during the past week here is your chance to catch up:
November 19th---Learning How to Walk Properly. Would you be insulted if someone told you that you didn't know how to walk correctly? What if that someone was your doctor and his perceived insult was actually a diagnosis? According to a new study, millions of people suffer back and foot pain because of the way they walk. Find out what experts are recommending these individuals do to alleviate their pain.
November 20th---How Your Cellphone Can Improve Your Fitness Routine. Even the most technologically challenged among us will soon be using mobile devices to keep track of their workouts. At least that's what researchers at the University of Washington maintain. Scientists there recently teamed up with brainiacs from Intel to create a new cellphone application that reportedly motivates people to move. Find out more details about the new program in this blog.
November 21st---How Often Do You Use Your Home Gym? Remember when you were shopping around for home exercise equipment and your spouse was trying to reason with you on the amount of pieces to purchase? You wanted a complete set of free weights, a squat machine and treadmill, all the while insisting that if you had the equipment at home you would use it everyday. How's that working out for you? If your treadmill is working harder to keep your clothes off the floor than it is to keep inches off your waist then you are not alone. Find out why in this blog.
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November 22nd---How Treadmills are Helping Babies with Down Syndrome. Who knew a standard piece of exercise of equipment could do so much for children who face daily challenges the rest of us don't? Find out how treadmills are giving children with Down syndrome a jump-start on learning.
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