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Does The Bowflex Treadclimber Really Back Up Its Bold Claims?

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The other night I saw an infomercial for the Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000 which is like a combination of a treadmill and elliptical machine in one that helps reduce joint stress and claims to burn 2 x the calories than on a regular treadmill due to their 3-in 1-technology (which I’m still not sure what that [...]

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Core Strengthening Exercise For Hip And Knee Pain

Hip and knee pain are often the result of weakness in the abdominal and glute muscles. Your abdominals (a.k.a “core”) work to keep your upper body stable while your arms and legs move and your glutes extend your hip by bringing your leg back like when you walk or run. But, when your abs and [...]

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10 Free Iphone Apps To Help You Lose Weight

photo credit: Johan Larsson Just a quick link to an article I found this morning that might be helpful to some of you out there, its top 10 free Iphone Apps to help you lose weight!  From the website: Even if you didn’t make a resolution to lose weight this year, you probably have some [...]

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Get A Personal Trainer: In A Group, On The Phone Or On The Internet?

photo credit: jontunn When working out and trying to lose weight, one struggle that many often run into is that they aren’t able to get themselves properly motivated, and they just don’t have all the information they need.  You know you want to get fit, and you’re ok with exercising and eating right to make [...]

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Working Out When Sick: Is It A Good Idea?

photo credit: ? AnA oMeLeTe ? These last few months have been tough ones on my diet, and on my exercise regimen.  It seems like every time I get motivated and start working out, something will blindside me and I  get short circuited.   This year it has mostly been because I’ve been sick off and [...]

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Iphone App RunKeeper Pro Is Free – Today Only!

Check out this post at CrunchGear, and then go to itunes to download the pro version of this program for free.  RunKeeper helps you to track your runs using the built in GPS in the Iphone. A very cool app, and today only it’s free! Hurry, free today only! RunKeeper and the problem of free. [...]

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Help Track Your Fitness Goals By Using Your Iphone Or Ipod

Over the Christmas holiday I got a new Ipod Touch through some work I did for another website.  Since my old classic Ipod was stolen a few months back I had forgotten how much I loved having an Ipod.   It was useful in so many ways,  but then again it was limited for some applications.  [...]

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Start The New Year Out Right: Ways To Save On A Gym Membership

photo credit: Abdullah AL-Naser Time to get back on the wagon! It’s that time of year again where people are making resolutions, vowing that they’re going to lose that 10-20 pounds that they’ve gained during the year. If you don’t already have a home gym, or a membership at a local club, you’ll probably be [...]

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Research Shows That Exercise Helps Suppress Your Appetite

photo credit: patrick dentler Have you ever noticed how you don’t feel as hungry after you’ve worked out, or your appetite doesn’t seem as ravenous when you’re exercising regularly? There’s a reason for it! From sciencedaily.com A vigorous 60-minute workout on a treadmill affects the release of two key appetite hormones, ghrelin and peptide YY, [...]

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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Running

Last night I did my upper body weight workout for the first time in a couple of months. Whenever I go that long without doing a weight workout, the first time I lift again I get really sore. This morning, I am really sore – I can barely lift my arms above my head! a [...]

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