Exercise Equipment

Ab Circle Pro 30 Day Trial

2009-07-07T19:50:50-05:00

Ab Circle Pro - Try It For 30 Days!

If you have love handles you would like to use then you should check out the ab circle pro. It is a fun way to get those abs in great shape.

Not only will your Ab Circle Pro help you Lose Your Love Handles it will also help you workout and slim down your Buns, Hips and Thighs. Ab Circle Pro helps you burn fat and trim and tone your Buns, Hips, And Thighs Guaranteed! Ab Circle Pro 30 Day Trial!

The Ab Circle Pro is a treadmill for your abs. It is a leg and bun workout machine.

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Bandflex Total Home Gyms

2007-05-13T14:53:13-05:00

Bandflex Home Gyms
These home gyms compared to bowflex home gyms are an inexpensive way to get a gym in your home.
Price range around $199.99 to $299.99

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With the Band Flex Gym you can get a convenient and efficient full body workout right at home! Compare the BandFlex Home Gym to the BowFlex Sport and then decide which one is best for you. The BandFlex Gym features over 60 exercises - including the bench press, chest fly, lat pull down, triceps pushdown, and more - designed to build both strength and cardiovascular fitness.

Check Out The Bandflex XS Home Gym
Innovative resistance design. The Band Flex XS features a unique bungee-cord resistance design that gives you total and complete control over the type of workout you do, and just how tough that workout is.
With a total of 6 bungee cords, the Band Flex XS can offer up to 136 lbs of total resistance. And each resistance cord is designed and installed onto the Band Flex XS so that you get a safe workout that won’t require a spotter.

Leg Magic Work Out

2007-01-27T15:43:34-05:00

Leg Magic
A new exercise machine you have to check out! TARGET ALL YOUR PROBLEM AREAS!

Leg Magic is the scientifically tested leg slimming system that will help shape your legs with simple sixty second gliding workouts, and a simple workout routine that can deliver extraordinary results!

Target all your problem areas!
Most workout programs can’t target the areas you really want them to – your inner and outer thighs, buttocks, and abs. Leg Magic uses a unique lateral gliding motion, combined with gravity, to get right at those problem areas. It also increases your heart rate, so you’ll burn calories more efficiently and lose weight faster. Even better, you can accomplish all this in just a 60 second workout, a few times a day.

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Vibration Power Plates

2007-01-01T20:35:26-05:00

Whole Quantum Body Vibration Plate Exercise Machine

You simply stand on the vibration plate and as it moves, you move with it to keep your balance. As your balancing on it, your entire body, arms, legs, back, abs gets a total workout! Athletes use vibration therapy to improve their balance and performance. It's also great to help people lose weight and increase strength and health.

Whole Body Vibration Vibrating Body Energizer Exercise Equipment Machine

The fastest way to increase your cell voltage. The Machine strengthens healthy cells of the body so that they can resist a state of negative imbalance, as it does not rely on knowing the right frequency since all frequencies are put out simultaneously.

Vibra Motion Massage System - Vibra Motion Massager

Professional athletes have been warming up their muscles using similar devices for years now. Take your workout to the next level and get the added benefit of increased strength in your stabilizing muscles.

Whole Quantum Body Vibration Plate Exercise Machine

Smart Abs Sit Ups Crunches

2006-12-10T14:35:53-05:00

Smart Abs - Situps

Get Smart with the Smart Abs System
Smart Abs revolutionary design takes you off the floor, transforming sit-ups into more effective crunches, targeting all four abdominal groups.

The secret is its unique auto-glide system that provides constant resistance and targets your abdominal muscles in one easy motion. It is now easier to target and tone your obliques. Want to exercise that hard to tone lower pouch you have been trying to get rid of? Turn Smart Abs around to target your lower abs.

If you can rock in a chair, than you can do Smart Abs. It’s so easy you’ll should keep on using it. Best of all, it gives you seven levels of resistance to burn fat even faster. It’s can be perfect for any fitness level. Imagine losing inches while you watch TV.

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Abdominal Weight Loss: Yoga can help you lose the gut.
Author: Foras Aje

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Whenever anyone says or gestures that they want to lose weight, most of the time, they point to their guts saying "I wanna lose all this!" Obviously, abdominal weight loss is a goal for many people. However, what most people might not be aware of is that-of all exercises-Yoga actually can help immensely for weight loss in the abdominal region. There are specific poses, that target excess weight in the abdomen and coupled with a customized diet, those seeking abdominal weight loss would find success in using these yoga exercises. Let's go over them, shall we? Abdominal Weight Loss: Yoga Poses to Use.

1. The Sun Salutations: These are a combination of poses that serve as a warm up-routine for a Yoga session or class. They are very similar to the popular calisthenics exercise known as burpees. However, they differ in that they have a spiritual significance included as a result of executing them. Due to the forward and backward bending motions involved, after performing a few to several rounds on a daily basis, you are bound to notice a marked loss of weight in you abdominal area and the added bonus of muscular tone.

2. The Bow Pose: This simple pose involves laying flat on your belly and grabbing your ankles with both arms while simultaneously lifting your head up high. When performed correctly, you should be resting on your abdomen. Needless to say, it is a pose commonly recommended for weight loss and the prevention and correction of chronic constipation.

3. The Peacock Pose: This is slightly more challenging. The objective is to balance your abdomen on your conjoined elbows while simultaneously raising your legs and head of the floor. Naturally, merely attempting it speeds up abdominal weight loss and detoxification of the visceral organs and the preparatory stage could suffice as the actual execution of the pose till the mastery of it is achieved.

4. The Abdominal Lift: This is not a pose, per-se but is a specific exercise that involves you exhaling your breath and pulling the diaphragm in while holding the breath out. This is a specific abdominal exercise for weight loss, spiritual rejuvenation and detoxification. Now friends, there are other poses such as the shoulder-stand, the forward-bending pose, the spinal twist and the wheel pose that also target increase in muscular tone and weight loss in the abdominal regions, however from practice the

4 above will perhaps be the most effective. Do note though that if you are female and pregnant or in your menstrual period, some of these poses might not be the best to execute.

Moreover, since these poses-besides helping with abdominal weight loss-aid tremendously with detoxifying, it is advised that one eats a proper and healthy diet to augment the actions of these poses. Other fantastic exercises for abdominal weight loss include your intense Aerobics, the use of the ab-wheel, basic sit-ups, windmills etc. So empower yourself with these tips and information to achieve your goal for weight loss. Lose that gut starting today.

About the author: Foras Aje is an independent researcher and author of Fitness: Inside and out, a book on improving physical and mental health naturally. For more information on attaining a safe weight loss visit http://www.bodyhealthsoul.com

DDR Game Dance Dance Revolution Ion Pads

2006-10-21T21:01:15-05:00

DDR Dance Dance Revolution TV Game

DDR Game is a video game that provides a good exercise and you have fun at the same time

To use Dance Dance Revolution, players dance on top of a sensor ion pad, following on-screen visual cues to the beat of a popular song. The object of the game is to match your movements with the arrow cues on the screen. Anyone with a home gaming system can buy mats and play, regardless of their level of skill.

Dance Dance Revolution is an interactive game with a simple concept, high energy music, and fun-filled game play that gets users off the couch and provides a healthy, energetic, fitness workout. The premiere dancing game in which players move their body to upbeat tunes while allowing them room to exhibit their own innovative flare and original dance moves, DDR combines quick reflex action with pulsating dance music for intense 'get-up-and-play' fun. Players are challenged to match their dance steps with the flashing arrows on the screen while keeping up with the high-energy beat of the music.

Popular DDR games are the New DDR Extreme, DDR Konamix, DDRmax, DDRmax 2, and Xbox DDR Ultramix and DDR Ultramix 2.

Exercise is fun! Turn exercising into a game and the time flys by...

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5 Tips to "Dance The Weight Away"
Author: Theodore Watts

Copyright 2006 Vicky Shell - The Latin Queen of Music

If you love Latin rhythms and want to lose weight keep reading.
No longer do you have to spend your money going to the gym. By following my simple weight losing tips while listening to Merengue Latin grooves, you'll be able to shed pounds effortlessly. Many people like to listen to music when they work out but a small percentage of people around the world know about my little Latin-dance work out strategy.

You can dance at your own pace because it doesn't matter if you are an expert or a professional salsa dancer, you just need to follow the rhythms, listen the drums, and listen to amazing Latin beats.

Tip number #1: Make a commitment to pop in a Merengue or Salsa CD or download some Merengue or Salsa music online that will make you start dancing while breaking a sweat.

Tip number #2: Take 2-3 Merengue or Salsa dancing classes. You cav take a basic Latin dance class or intermediate to advance level class based on your experience.

This will eventually improve your Latin dancing skills and dedication and will make you look like a professional. These moves also help strengthen your abdominal muscles which can help keep fat flab off your tummy.

Tip number #3: Make a commitment to dance at least 60 minutes a day before work, after work or on your lunch break. Don't forget; if you are a female, shake your hips. If you are a male; shake your chest. The first 30 minutes should not be interrupted, stay active and in constant motion for the full 30 minutes because this is when you start burning fat and calories.

Tip number #4: If you don't want to take the time and money for classes, begin with the simple 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 steps starting with a right step in front and left step back and fourth while counting 1,2,3,4,5,6,7. This will help you dance the weight away.

Tip number #5: Keep your stomach and back straight for better stability, as it is very important to maintain your center of gravity when changing direction. Good balance will allow you to be in the correct position to hit the next dance step.

Dancing to Latin tropical rhythms like Salsa and Meringue this summer will get you in shape in no time. By increasing your power with the following Latin grooves exercise, you can improve your overall fitness goals in less than a month.

About the author:
Vicky Shell is an expert in Latin culture and Latin music. Vicky has also released three albums dedicated to traditional Latin grooves and Salsa. If you are looking for some fun Latin music to dance to this summer while shedding pounds, visit http://www.thelatinqueenofmusic.com/weight.html and download two free tracks!

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Bowflex Treadclimber - Treadmill - Elliptical - Stepper

2006-10-07T18:44:05-05:00

Bowflex Treadclimber

The Bowflex TreadClimber INNOVATIVE DESIGN unleashes amazing power!

It's true! You can get fantastic results without resorting to grueling exercise like running! In fact, the TreadClimber machine's unique combination of movements is so efficient that just walking will jump-start your heart rate and give you a great calorie-burn.

It works many major muscle groups at the same time, and is LOW IMPACT, too!

The beauty of this home fitness machine is - if you can walk, you can and WILL get great results in just 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

The TreadClimber 3-in-1 fitness machine offers you a fast way to lose weight - and more!
Treadmill - Elliptical Machine - Stair Stepper

What if you don't want to lose any weight?
That's great! Then how would you like to:
Increase your energy & endurance levels?
Strengthen your core muscles?
Encourage better posture?
Increase your cardio fitness?
Start sleeping like a baby again? or,
Re-distribute your current weight into an even sexier shape?
Losing weight is just one of the many benefits of the Bowflex TreadClimber exercise program!

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Title: Elliptical Training Machines vs Treadmills

Author: Trevor Mulholland

Article:
When you're looking to buy just one piece of gym equipment to use at home, two things will stand out to you: treadmills and elliptical training machines. They're practically the most popular exercise gear, coming close in second to the ever-popular dumbbells and weights. Both machines are known to be excellent tools for cardio workouts and because of their effectiveness, are considered useful for all regimens.

Elliptical training machines and treadmills are not created equal, however; just because they're both cardio workout equipment, doesn't mean they improve exactly the same things in the human body. These two pieces of equipment have entirely different functions, and you should look into these functions before making your decision to buy.

Treadmills, being older and thus having enjoyed a longer stint in the market, are a traditional favorite. The treadmill focuses on working out the lower half of your body, by simulating running and walking exercises indoors. This makes treadmills an excellent device to help you burn up unwanted calories.
Treadmills provide a reasonably lighter impact so that your legs don't get as strained as they would be during regular outdoor runs or jogs. The less impact there is on your legs, the less chances there are of your leg muscles bulking up, like competitive runners' legs do. Electric treadmills are especially useful for lessening the friction between your feet and the running belt. You can set speeds so that you can walk or run at different paces, depending on what's comfortable and recommended for you.

But while newer in the market, elliptical machines deserve a second look. They not only exercise the lower body and pump up the heart like treadmills do; they also give your upper body a good aerobic workout. Elliptical machines have different models and makes, but for the most part they resemble cycling machines where you don't actually get to sit down while you cycle - in fact, you do your pedaling standing up, on flat vertical pedals!
If the treadmill lessens the friction between your feet and the running area, the elliptical trainer virtually removes it, providing more fluidity of movement but at the same time inviting the body to use less force.

If you want a stronger and more solidly "built" lower body, you should definitely get the treadmill. The treadmill is great for people who want to build up their stamina while toning their leg muscles. It's especially useful for people who need to train for marathons or walkathons. The elliptical training machine, being a lower-impact device, doesn't bulk up your limbs as much, but does provide a full-body workout. It distributes the results of the exercise equally throughout both the upper and lower parts of the body.

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Home Workout

2006-09-05T20:35:55-05:00

Exercise Equipment

Ab Circle Pro - A treadmill for your abs. A fun workout for your abs and buns.
Ab Shaper Chair Deluxe - Seat - tighten and tone your upper abs, obliques and lower abs.
Ab King Pro Advanced - Get the flat, sexy, and incredible Abs you've always wanted!
Bowflex Treadmill - Treadmill - Elliptical Machine - Stair Stepper.
Bun and Thigh Roller - Easy way to tighten up your bun and thigh muscles.
Cardio Cruiser - 3-in-1 body sculpting machine.
DDR Game - An interactive dancing game. A fun way to lose weight.
Lateral Thigh Trainer - Bi-directional skating like motion.
Leg Machine - Ultimate fun exercise machine target problem areas.
Vibration Plates - As your balancing on it, your entire body gets a total workout!
Smart Abs - Do more effective crunches, targeting all four abdominal groups.
The Bean - Is an all-in-one workout bench tool like a stability ball.
Trikke Scooters - Medium between walking and running - muscle exercise.
Ultimate Glider - Features a smooth walking motion.

The Bean Bench Stability Ball - Core Secrets

2006-08-03T19:29:51-05:00

The Bean Workout System

The Bean Bench is an all-in-one workout tool that offers the benefits of a stability ball, incline bench and back pain rehab device all rolled into one product. Whether you're a well-conditioned athlete or someone just getting back into shape, The Bean offers a workout that's right for you.

THE BEAN can also help you relax and relieve back pain; it’s rounded yet shapely design comforts you, while you follow its easy stretching routine. Whether you want to keep your hard earned figure or get back into shape, THE BEAN can offer a workout that’s right for you.

The rocking motion of the bean allows you automatically combine three exercises in one: a crunch, a pelvic tilt, and a leg raise. You are doubling the effects on both the upper and lower abs, it’s this rocking action that’s doing all the work.

Everyone's body is different. But, because The Bean is so convenient, versatile and time-efficient, people report feeling and seeing changes in their body in the first two weeks. If you just sit on The Bean while watching TV, you'll be activating your ab muscles and building your core strength. The Bean comes with 6 free video workouts to make exercise fun and fast. Some workouts take as little as 10 minutes.

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Let's Get On The Ball!
Author: Bryan Ashbaugh

The stability ball has fast become a popular tool for exercising. Primarily used in a rehabilitation facility by therapists, you can now find them on many gym floors, on your local sporting good store shelves and at your LIVE on line store as well. It offers many different exercises for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. They are great for working the entire body, not just for abs, as you'll find many ads marketing this way. You'll find it a challenging and exciting way to add variety and fun to your workouts. In conjunction with improving your overall strength and muscle tone, it can help improve you core strength, posture, balance, and coordination.

The stability ball can be used in place of a bench for many exercises, and for a variety of stretches as well. It also makes a great office chair since your core muscles will work to keep upright posture. Unlike a bench, a ball will move under you, at every angle, side to side and back and forth while performing certain exercises. So to keep the ball from moving, and perform an exercise, your body is coordinating multiple muscle groups to work together throughout every exercise you do.

When sitting on the ball to perform exercises like a dumbbell shoulder press or bicep curl, your core muscles will fire as they try to stabilize the ball underneath your hips. Lift one foot off the ground slightly and you'll find yourself working even harder to stay on top of the ball.

If you are thinking about purchasing your own ball to incorporate it into your workout program, here are some buying tips in case you're not sure which ball you should be using.

When seated on the top of a stability ball your knees should be even with your hips or slightly above. Larger, softer balls are great for de-conditioned, or those who might be rand new to working out, overweight, or mature populations. The firmer the ball the more difficult the exercises are to perform; the softer the ball the easier exercises are to perform.

* 45cm- used for shorter (under 5 ft). * 55cm- used for most people * 65cm-used for taller (over 6 ft).

A stability ball is a great tool that can offer a challenge to your workouts. All age groups and all fitness levels can incorporate the right stability ball exercises to improve your balance, strength, posture and coordination. But with a challenge, comes a more exciting workout that will help you to achieve better results while having fun during your workout.

About the author: Bryan Ashbaugh has a Masters in Exercise and Sports Science and is Co-Founder and CEO of www.liveleantoday.com. He has authored many fitness and nutrition articles. He has been in professional fitness for 8 years. If you want more information on other topics and a fitness and nutrition plan for you go to www.liveleantoday.com

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Lateral Thigh Trainer System

2006-06-30T19:11:04-05:00

Lateral Thigh Trainer

Unlike ordinary steppers, the Lateral Thigh Trainers bi-directional skating like motion targets multiple muscles from different angles. This movement is possible through Lateral Thigh Trainer’s exclusive double action resistance disk. You will be doing cardio, for over-all health, weight loss and toning to get those muscles firm and in shape. What are you waiting for? Take charge of your health. . .

The Lateral Thigh Trainer System gives you a fun, fat burning cardio workout plus a super effective toning workout. Don't be confused by ordinary steppers that only go up and down. The Lateral Thigh Trainer not only moves up and down, it also moves in and out at the same time.

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A Stair Stepper For Your Home Gym
Author: Kevin Urban

Why would you consider a stair stepping machine for your home gym? Because home is where the heart is. It's also where more and more people are increasingly building their own gyms to exercise the heart -- along with abs, lats and every other body part that can benefit from a little regular lubrication. Home exercise equipment such as treadmills have been the runaway favorite for years, but is it the best exerciser for you? Have you considered a stair stepper?

The best exercise steppers have complete display readouts with all the resistance adjustments and info on distance, calories burned, etc. Steppers can be considered as a workout by themselves or they are a great cross training tool to mix with other aerobic activities such as biking or walking.

Some of the best benefits a stair stepping machine offers is the low shock to the body while providing a high intensity exercise, and some people find it easy to read while stepping. Steppers have been a popular way to get into shape for years since they simulate climbing stairs, but instead of actual steps they use alternating pedals or platforms. In addition to the great aerobic exercise, adding a stepper to your home gym will help you get into shape for activities such as hiking or skiing.

You use a stair stepper by speeding up or slowing down the stepping rate and control the amount of resistance. Thus, you are able to choose the intensity of the exercise and make better adjustments as needed. As your step ability increases, so will your need for increased stepping resistance.

It's one of the best ways to work the legs, but steppers also place emphasis on the glutes, and incorporate some additional calorie burning cardio. Many people don't perform cardio after an intense leg/glute workout, because it's just so intense. With stair steppers, you've found a better exercise for a full body workout.

About the author: Kevin Urban is the editor at Best Home Gyms.com, a comprehensive guide featuring the best home gyms and online treadmill reviews. Click here to read home gym reviews on the most popular brands.

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