Archive for Fitness

How To Go About Redecorating Your Home Gym

Topics: home gym, treadmills, remodeling
Most homeowners are known for decorating and changing the look of their home. If there’s an area in their home that they thing needs a change, they immediately consult their home magazines, HGTV, and go to Lowe’s or Home Depot for color swatches. The area to be changed is inconsequential; it […]

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The Importance Of Strength Training And Speed

Topics: speed training, running faster, speed potential, strength training and speed, how to run faster
Strength training is required to help develop a “base” from which an athlete can build upon and become faster. Strength is required before power training and it helps to lay the foundation for overall body conditioning. I have found that strength […]

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Ski Season Or Knee Season?

Topics: ski, knee, knee injury, cruciate ligament
As northern hemisphere holidaymakers gear up for the ski season knee clinics gear up for the avalanche of skiers soon to pile up at their door! Let’s look at the reasons why.
Firstly the altitude. Even in the towns at the base of the slopes it may take several days […]

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Mountain Bike Skills You Need Before You Attempt Mountain Biking

Keywords: biking, mountain bikes
Anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle can enjoy mountain biking. There are some dangers to mountain biking, when it is compared to the standard bike ride. It is for this reason that mastering the following beginner mountain bike skills is a necessity prior to taking off for your mountain […]

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Preventive Maintenance For Your Bicycle

Keywords: bicycle gear, bicycle accessories
Like all mechanical contraptions, your bicycle is vulnerable to wear and tear caused by regular use and exposure to the elements. Routine preventive maintenance will keep your bicycle in peak condition and safe for riding throughout the year. Although some bicycle repair and maintenance is best performed by a qualified […]

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Strength Training For Cyclists

Keywords: cycling, performance bike
The research done to date on the effects of weight training on cyclists has brought mixed results. The study done by Ben Hurley at the University of Maryland had 10 healthy men take up strength training (bench presses, hip flexions, knee extensions, knee flexions, press-ups, leg presses, lat pulldowns, arm curls, […]

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Choosing Quality Triathlon Sunglasses

Keywords: triathlon sunglasses, biking, cycling
If you are in the market to find a pair of quality triathlon sunglasses , consider a host of factors before you make your purchase.
In addition to the look of your shades, you should also consider the durability of the frames and lenses, the quality of lenses, and the […]

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Caring For Your New Oakley Sunglasses

Keywords: new oakley sunglasses, sports, amber
Investing in a pair of new Oakley sunglasses can put quite a dent in your pocket book, but these fabulous shades are well made and have the potential to last years.
Ensuring you properly care for your glasses will allow you to enjoy using these cool shades for years […]

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Resolving To Work On Your Weight

Keywords: resolutions,fitness,exercise,weight loss
So you’ve decided this is the year. You’re going to do it! Get fit and lose that excess weight.
Now you just need to decide how.
Start out by taking a look at where you stand. How is your weight compared to this time last year. Up? Down? About the same? Knowing whether you’ve been […]

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5 Ways To Get The Best Use Out Of Your Home Treadmill

Keywords: treadmill,treadmills,best,use,home,exercise,equipment,fitness,discount,buy,buys,review,reviews
The #1 fear that people have when investing in a home treadmill (or any piece of exercise equipment) is that they won’t use it.
You know the story. It gets delivered, you set it up and enjoy it for a few days…and then it sits…and waits.
A few months down the road, you […]

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Best Price Treadmill - 3 Key Tips To Saving Hundreds On Your Next Treadmill

Keywords: treadmill,best,price,treadmills,buying,buy,buys,discount,exercise,home,equipment,fitness
If you’re in the market to buy a treadmill, your timing couldn’t be better. Treadmills are giving you more value for your money every year. In fact according to a recent Runner’s World article:
“Today’s treadmills are better than ever. In particular, most brands have improved their stability and controls. Meanwhile, they […]

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Best Home Treadmill: 4 Key Features You Need To Look For

Keywords: treadmill,best,buying,treadmills,review,reviews,home,exercise,equipment,discount,buy,fitness,
Choosing the best home treadmill can be confusing as you sift through all of the options, new models, and brand name ‘deals’. Too often, people get caught up in all the ‘Goodies’ a treadmill offers them that they miss the fact that the treadmill doesn’t have the basic essentials of a quality unit. […]

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The Benefits Of An Exercise Bike

So you want to buy a piece of home exercise equipment. Why choose an exercise bike over say, a treadmill or elliptical trainer?
Here’s a brief review of the benefits of choosing a home exercise bike.
One of the top benefits is that stationary bikes are probably the most affordable piece of exercise equipment on the market […]

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