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August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Adrianna Notton

If you are in the market for exercise equipment and fitness equipment, you might be surprised at how much is available. There are items available for just about every interest and fitness level. The trouble is going to be to decide what you want.

Many people get tired of trying to get to the gym all the time. Sometimes, there just isn’t a convenient location. Or it just seems to take too much out of the day. It’s a lot easier to have a home gym where you can do a quick workout whenever you feel like it.

The first thing you may need to do is figure out how much room you have. There are many different options, depending on the amount of space you have available. Once you figure out your space, you’ll need to decide how you want to use it.

A basic thing to decide is whether you are interested in something for cardio, for building muscle or both. A lot of people decide to get some items so that they can do both effectively. This can be done with a minimum of room.

For example, if you want to get a good cardio workout, you can look at a treadmill, elliptical machine, rower or stationary bicycle. Some of these are made to take up limited amounts of space. For example, you can find treadmills that will fold up so they are easy to store out of the way.

If you are interested in muscle toning, there are home gyms constructed so that you can work out your entire body using just the one piece of equipment. These will take up a bit more space but certainly nothing like having a machine for each body part.

The other option for muscle tone, which will take less space but may be a bit more inconvenient for some, are free weights. You can get a few different size dumbbells or both dumbbells and barbells that you add weights on to. Start out with just as much as you need for right now and buy more as you build your strength.

You may want to get a bench to go with your weights or many people now choose to use a ball instead. These can be a nice alternative because balancing on one can help you to develop your core strength as well. This is an area that is weak in many people, especially because so many sit at desks all day.

These are the basics but there are a lot more accessories that you can get to round out your gym. Mats are great for doing stretching and sit-ups. Resistance bands are also a good way to work on muscle tone and can be easier on the body than weights. Jump ropes make a great addition to cardio workouts.

Exercise equipment and fitness equipment can be found to fit every need, both with regard to space and fitness goals. Take a look at what is available that will work within the space you have. Then have fun getting into shape.

About the Author: Fitness equipment store provides a wide variety of fitness equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and power plate vibrating machines.

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The Best Home Fitness Equipment

December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment

By Ramone Stevenson

If you’ve decided it’s time to get fit good for you. Many decide they’d rather do it from the comfort of home and that’s a great idea because you don’t have to try to find time to get to the gym. It’s all in the comfort of your home. But you’ll want to get the best home fitness equipment your budget can handle.

The most important thing to remember is that you don’t have to go broke to get fit at home. Yes there are those fancy machines that can break your pocket book but you really don’t need them to stay fit. There are some excellent fitness equipment options that are very affordable. These 10 basics for your home gym which will help you get into shape in no time!

1. Weight lifting gloves

Although not a piece of equipment but certainly essential to avoid developing calluses on your hands and to provide you with a much better grip your weights making using your fitness equipment a lot safer.

2. Weight Training For Dummies

This great little book just can’t be beaten for simplicity, ease of use, terrific diagrams, and a little bit of humor too. Although there are plenty of weight training books available this is by far the best in my books and the perfect way to learn about your fitness equipment.

3. An Exercise Mat

Your exercise mat is the most basic equipment you’ll need. You can use this to do your weight work outs, abs workouts, and for general stretching before moving on to your fitness equipment.

4. Exercise Ball

An exercise ball is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment to have. It’s good for strengthening the back, doing ab workouts, and doing overall strengthening and toning exercises. It even works great for sitting on while working on the computer or watching TV.

5. Ankle Weights

Cheap and a great addition to your fitness equipment. They are nice and compact so you can even drag them along if you travel and they are perfect for a variety of lower leg work outs including toning and strengthening exercises.

6. Barbells

A barbell set lets you do heavier weights and it also allows you to do a nice range of exercise. You’ll get a bar plus around 160 pounds of weights so you’ll be able to do squats, and lower leg exercises. Your barbell is an important part of your fitness equipment.

7. Hex Dumbbell Set

A 100 pound dumbbell set is best but you can get away with a 50 pound set. You need a minimum of two 5 pound, two 8 pound, and two 12 pound weights to complete your fitness equipment basics.

8. Bench

Your bench is a basic part of your fitness equipment needed to do chest and back exercises. It’s also good for abs and triceps work outs. Make sure the bench you buy is adjustable so you can incline it or decline it.

9. Resistance bands

Your fitness equipment needs to include resistance bands which will allow you to give your full body a workout. And they are so small you can pack them anywhere you go. These bands are perfect to work different muscle groups in a variety of ways that are different than your weights so they provide excellent versatility to avoid gain plateaus.

10. Cardiovascular

Your cardiovascular equipment might include a stationary bike, a treadmill, or a step. The step is used quite regularly with aerobic type exercises in.

That’s it! That’s all the fitness equipment you need to do a full workout. Now that’s not so bad is it? You’ll be fit in no time at all!

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Strength Training Start-up Guidelines

December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

By Mike Umberger

The essence of exercising is not only getting in shape, but looking and feeling better than you ever have. More and more people are realizing the fact that fitness training can actually make a big difference to their lives. And to talk about fitness without strength training would be quite impossible. Generally, strength training forms the core of most exercise regimens. Whether the aim is to lose weight or to tone up the body, strength training can be really helpful.

Strength training is known by different names such as weight training or resistance training. But the basic objective is to do those exercises which cause your muscles to contract under the tension of weights and other devices. Gradually you develop power and endurance in your muscles and might also experience substantial growth of muscle mass. In addition to this, your metabolism should also increase, which means that will burn more calories at rest.

Starting Off

It is really easy to start strength training and more often that not, all you need is the right degree of motivation. If you are already into fitness training then it can be even easier for you to integrate some strength training exercises in your daily schedule. Even if you are not a gym member, you can start working out at home. Resistance bands and free weights are not expensive at all and can be the best equipment for your foray into the realm of strength training.

If you have the financial resources, it can also be a great idea to install a home gym and hire a personal trainer. After all, nothing can beat the benefits of working out under expert guidance! However, it is important to take care of a few considerations whether you are working under a trainer or by yourself. They are:

Warm Ups

Warming up is necessary before you do strength training exercises. 5-10 minutes of light cardio exercises can bring about a greater degree of flexibility in your muscles than what they had, at rest. A bit of jogging or walking on the treadmill can also increase your heart rate and thus the flow of blood throughout your body. Skipping this part may cause injury to your muscles and so, make sure that you warm up properly.

Cooling Down

Just as it is important to warm up before beginning an exercise session, it is equally necessary to cool down after a strenuous workout. Light stretching and a spot of cardio can help your muscles relax better. Remember that this is an important step in taking your body from rest to activity and then back to rest.

Fuel for Exercise

If you start your journey with a near-empty gas tank, you will never reach your destination. Similarly, exercise is not beneficial when you are feeling hungry. So, it is important to have a healthy meal before exercise. Eat light but enough to suppress hunger. This gives your body the right amount of proteins and carbs to build muscles.

This is the basic know-how you should possess before starting strength training. Strength training, if done properly can help you rediscover yourself and you may be able to achieve a holistic change rather than a cosmetic one. So, get started today!

About the Author: Strength training is easily achieved through a boot camp Rancho Cucamonga workout. If you need more one-on-one attention you may want to look into an Upland personal trainer as an alternative.

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Elliptical Trainers : Elliptical Trainers: Partner ...

November 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Working out with a partner on an elliptical trainer is a fun and competitive way to lose weight. Discover the benefits of working out with a partner from a personal trainer in this free video on elliptical trainers. Expert: Hank Odluski Bio: Hank Odluski has been a personal trainer for over 10 years at The Basic Gym, which is located on 1584 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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Elliptical Trainers : Elliptical Trainers: Safety ...

November 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Before working out on an elliptical trainer, gather appropriate clothing and consult a physician to eliminate safety concerns for exercising. Exercise safely with tips from a personal trainer in this free video on elliptical trainers. Expert: Hank Odluski Bio: Hank Odluski has been a personal trainer for over 10 years at The Basic Gym, which is located on 1584 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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Old School Fitness And Strength Training

November 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

By Jon Wade

I am very “old school” when it comes to exercising, weight training and circuit training. In this modern age too much emphasis is places on style over substance when it comes to getting fit. People join trendy gyms, wear fashionable clothing, drink the latest sports drinks, and usually pay extortionate amounts in the hope to achieve short term goals. I prefer the old school approach, and by that I mean the simple, basic exercises that have been proven to increase strength and fitness. These are the exercises that used to be taught in School Physical Training classes, and are the core training in military schools, dance and martial arts schools today.

Circuit Training

I believe that circuit training is one of the best ways to gain all round fitness and strength. The most intensive circuit training I have ever done has been in large indoor halls, with “stations” where different exercises are done. There are usually no or few weights involved. Generally the exercises include:

* press ups

* sit ups

* star jumps

* squat thrusts

* squats

* step ups (onto a gym bench)

* jumping onto then over gym bench with both feet together

* burpies (sort of star jump followed immediately by a squat thrust – a killer !)

* skipping

* sprints up and down hall

* running backwards, side ways etc.

* dips (using gym bench to hold onto behind)

* passing a medicine ball between two people, either back to back or

throwing

There are often many others that are incorporated to ensure that each class is varied, but these for the core of any circuit training class. Great for building overall strength and cardiovascular fitness and they exercise all the major muscle groups while keeping the heart rate high.

Weight Training

Basic compound weight training is what I consider to be the “old school” weight training. By this I mean the exercises that use several different muscle groups at once. The best compund exercises to do are:

* Bench Press

* Should Press / Military Press

* Bent Over Row

* Shoulder shrugs

* Pull ups

* Cleans and Clean and Presses

* Barbell curls

* Dips

* Lateral Pull downs

If you plan take up circuit training, you do not really need any equipment. For weight training it is advisable to invest in some decent equipment, or join a proper weights gym, for that old school experience.

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Elliptical Trainers : Elliptical Trainers: Workout ...

November 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

When working out on an elliptical trainer, wear loose clothing and comfortable fitting shoes shoes with traction. Gather workout clothes with tips from a personal trainer in this free video on elliptical trainers. Expert: Hank Odluski Bio: Hank Odluski has been a personal trainer for over 10 years at The Basic Gym, which is located on 1584 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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Why Children Should Undertake Strength Training

November 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

By Bob Giddy

Children from 6 years old and above can benefit from doing light strength and weight training. The majority of parents however are cynical as to how healthy it is for children to do strength training, the fact is though, that children who start strength training early do not suffer from the common myth of stunted growth. Children who take up strength training have few if any disadvantages and it is a positive step for most children. As it will encourage your child to be active and learn the importance of exercise. You can also use it for extra family time and it will teach your child healthy habits for life.

Don’t Start Them Too Early

Your children shouldn’t start strength training until they are both emotionally and physically mature enough to deal with it. Generally this is at around age 6 for the majority of children, if in doubt speak to a doctor first. However as the child’s parent you will no as well as anyone if your child is ready. They must be able to listen carefully and follow instructions to prevent injury or accidents, but the exercises you do should be fun, easy to do and not to technical or intense.

Remember your child is not an adult and their strength training shouldn’t be anywhere near as intense or demanding as you might do. It’s more important that you use the opportunity to teach your child healthy lifestyle habits than to try to get them to build up muscle. Only once they have gone through puberty, should they think about trying to build up muscle mass. Instead you should aim to improve basic endurance and strength, so that the child feels better and fitter. This is especially important for overweight children who want to participate in sports and get healthy.

Here’s What You Should Be Doing

Ideally you should consult a trainer to help you make proper training routine for your child, but you should just aim to make sure that they work out their whole body at least 3 times a week, remembering to include a proper warm up and cool down. For example you could have them do 20 minutes of cardio, broken into ten minutes of skipping, and ten minutes of running (or playing tag). Once they’ve done that you could do some strength training exercises without weights, such as a circuit; including press ups, star jumps, sit ups, squats, squat thrusts, burpees and leg raises for example. Once they’ve built up a basic level of strength and endurance you can start to introduce some light weights exercises.

Remember your child is a child and not an adult, so don’t push them too hard, you’re not aiming for them to bulk up so you should keep the weights light and only slowly increase them over a long period of time. Don’t forget to finish with a proper cool down and stretching session.

Children are not perfect and they may not always do what you ask, and you may have bad days with them, but remember they are only children; you can always bribe them with healthy treats or bonus pocket money for behaving well. If you decide to take you child to a gym make sure you clear it with them first or find one that caters for children, alternatively join a circuit training class which would be ideal. Strength training can be fun and a great way to spend more quality time with your child so give it a try.

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Elliptical Trainers : Elliptical Trainers: Workout ...

November 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

When working out on an elliptical trainer, use the center hand grips to become familiar with the machine and to strengthen the core muscles. Apply various workout techniques with tips from a personal trainer in this free video on elliptical trainers. Expert: Hank Odluski Bio: Hank Odluski has been a personal trainer for over 10 years at The Basic Gym, which is located on 1584 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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