Jul 16
Posted by Jerlene,
Okay… you took a long, long time to make up your mind, but you finally clicked the buy button and purchased your first elliptical home fitness trainer. Congratulations!
The web site said that shipping was included free of charge, so all you have to do is wait for it to arrive and you can get started with your planned exercise routine. Boy oh boy, you can feel the calories melting away already.
Finally, here comes Big Brown backing into your driveway. He’s got your 225 pound box of steel and it’s on its way to your front door. And, that’s where he leaves it because that’s what was included in the free shipping arrangement.
It’s not the end of the world, but it sure messed up your plans a bit. Now, you have to get this monster inside and, of course, then you have to assemble it.
If you could do it all over again, paying a little extra for inside delivery… and maybe even more to have someone assemble it for you… would make life a whole lot easier.
Jun 17
Posted by Moon,
When performing stretching exercises, the same type of mat used for yoga, Pilates, or aerobics will do. The most important quality this mat should have is cushioning to protect the body when doing floor exercises. But in the case of exercise equipment, the floor may also need a mat to protect it.
Machine mats are primarily used for protecting the surface of the floor underneath them. If a weight machine is placed on a hardwood or carpeted floor, the legs will damage the surface over time. Mats also help to absorb the impact from the equipment and reduce noise. Solid mats are the best for use under exercise or weight machines.
Mar 25
Do you do a cardo workout, or a strength training workout. That debate continues to rage on. While there are people that swear by either workout theme, most people will try and mix up their workout regiment. However, with a rowing machine, a person can combine both types of workouts in one easy to use machine. A rower is the perfect way to combine a strength training workout and a cardo workout all at the same time. Gone are the days of having to commit solely to a day of cardo and then a day of strength training. With a rower, you can have it all in one simple workout.
Mar 11
Posted by Delia,
The Sole E95 elliptical has been a consistent seller which proves they must be doing something right. Customers like this model because it has an easy to use LED consoleand a built in fan unit. It also has a practical holder for storing a bottle of water. The e95 elliptical also has a heart rate monitor that will allow you to track your current heart rate which is connected via a chest strap. This allows you to be hands free and still have heart rate readings easily available. It also includes the ability to plug in an Mp3 player to the machines console and you can listen to your favourite music through the inbuilt speakers of the E95 elliptical. The price is around $1800
Feb 21
Posted by Norah,
Pilates is a popular exercise system that helps improve felxibility and the strength of your muscles. It can be very helpful in relieving aches and pains as it is a very low impact form of exercise. Low impact exercise does not stress your joints and is less likely to cause an injury. Pilates also focuses heavily on concentration and breathing while performing each exercise. Overall it gives a combined effect of many different exercises such as weight lifting, yoga, tredmills and swimming. After a pilates session you often feel very relaxed and calm. Pilates is very easy to learn and the instructors will always guide you through the hundreds of different exercises available.