Archive for November, 2008

Benefits Of No Xplode

Friday, November 28th, 2008

NO Xplode is the world’s first supplement that produces immediate results in size, energy, pumps, strength, performance, mental focus, and training intensity. Here is why this is such a break through supplement.

Almost all of the creatine supplements and related products on the market make you wait weeks or even longer to get results. Unfortionatly, many people don’t see any results at all. The key problem is that these products don’t “train” your muscles to store more creatine. Since your muscles can only hold so much creatine and once they’re topped off, your gains will come to a screeching halt. For those of you who feel are topped of already, your will probably not respond to these products at all.

Not to worry. There is a new product on the market that has received many positive reviews and seems to push through that topping off effect. It is called NO Xplode. This product has eliminated the problem of topping off by increasing you body’s creatine saturation point. No Xplode  completely opens up the blood vessels which feed the muscle, allowing the Muscle Volumizing Creatine Matrix to stretch the muscle cell and force it to hold more creatine and other volumizing nutrients than the other cell volumizing supplements. Another great advantage with this product is, you’ll never feel bloated, retain water, or get fat!

To get a maximum pump, you’ve got to connect with your muscles with 100% focus on every set and every rep. In order for that to happen you need a supplement that provides a one-of-a-kind blend of methylxanthine and nootropics which energizes your brain and body with the most focused intensity imaginable, within minutes of ingestion.

This complex blend is a powerful magnet for water, protein, carbohydrates, creatine, and other muscle building nutrients within the muscle. This innovative system dramatically enhances the pump, fuels the body for intense training sessions, reduces lactic acid build up, replenishes lost electrolytes, enhances endurance and stamina, and saturates the muscle with nutrients for growth.

Nothing is more frustrating than investing time and effort into your training routine, and then not achieving the result you have read about. Now there is no more waiting, hoping, or praying for results. Just add in your scoops, wait a few minutes for your energy to increase, and then watch your  pumps grow faster than ever. No more workouts even including the abs where you feel and look flat, or where your mind and your muscles are not synched up. NO Xplode begins working within minutes of taking it, it gets you dialed in and pumped for every single workout. No other products can say that. No other products can do that!

Benefits of No Xplode

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Resistance Band Training Ideas

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Exercise Ideas Using Resistance Bands

Are you looking to supplement your weight training routine? Or maybe start training with a resistance band? If so then read on. We all know that resistance bands are easier and more flexible than dumbbells, barbells, or even hand weights. But did you know that your weight training routine will benefit from adding at least one strength training exercise that uses this piece of equipment.

Here’s some exercises to think about. Try placing your resistance band on top of an open door and then perform squats (this exercise strengthens the thighs, chest, back, biceps, triceps, and even your butt).

Before trying this movement think safety first:

• Secure your band around objects, otherwise the ends can come loose and possibly cause injuries to your arm or shoulder.

• Before and during every session of your weight training program, make sure your hands aren’t sweaty, damp or slippery which can also cause an injury.

We suggest buying a resistance band with safety features (B-Lines Resistance Bands Upgrade Kit includes a door attachment with safety strap, so you can attach your band to a doorjamb or even a tree and pull, pull, pull without fear).

Check back as we will continue to provide you with great resistance band workouts to help build and tone your muscles.

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Air Versus Magnetic Resistance Rowing Machines

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Rowing machines are one of the best pieces of fitness equipment that you can use for a full body and cardio workout. The benefits of fitness are countless:

Full body workout – exercises all of your major muscle groups from head to toe. Weight loss – can burn up too and more than 900 calories in a single one hour session. Now that’s some serious fat burning. Low impact – they are easy on your joints and muscles. Rehabilitation – perfect for rehabilitating your muscles, ligaments and joints after an injury. Flexible – easily adjusts to your stamina and fitness level for a great workout

Let us help you in your selection of the best rowing machines on the market.

1. Water Rowers:

Water resistance machines are very similar to air rowers in the way that they are built. The major difference is water rowers are the closest thing to real rowing. Since they accurately emulate the real deal, your workouts are really second to none. The unique way this machine works is your resistance increases according to the pace of your workout. To change the resistance all you have to do is change the amount of water in the resistance tank.

These machines are also not as noisy as air resistance machines, but they are a little louder than the magnetic and piston machines. These machines are the heaviest of the bunch – and generally most expensive on the market. These machines are also the most aesthetic models on the market and they offer the highest maximum user weight.

2. Magnetic Rowers:

Magnetic resistance is also found on some of the top exercise bikes and elliptical trainers out there. They use powerful electromagnets to provide a multiple system of resistance. Unlike the water rowers as mentioned above, magnetic rowing machines are virtually silent. The make of these machines are also longer and smoother than some of the other models, which allows a more fuller fluid extension.

Many magnetic rowers offer versatile monitors that give you custom-fit workout options. Serious rowers in training, however, will probably prefer the air or water resistance machines, both of which vary according to your stroke rate.

3. Air Rowers:

Air resistance rowers use a fan to create its resistance. This means it responds to your pace and increases its resistance according to your stroke rate. Air models are generally built longer than the models mentioned above. They provide full extension but they do take up a little more space. Some of these models fold for easy storage. There is one con to these rowers, although the the fan cools its users, air rowers make  far more noise than the other two models.

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Abdominal Exercise Ball

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

If your ab workout sessions are spent crunching away on the mat, try sitting and give an exercise ball a try. Exercise balls are great for balance your core muscles. The use of an exercise ball also allows you to work your muscles through a larger range of motion thus targeting more muscle fibers.

So what will this type of training mean for you? How about firm, tighter abs, rather than small bulging muscles closer to the center of your abs. When you perforn crunches you focus in on those muscles in the center of your abs instead of focusing on a larger range of motion using more muscle fibers.

When training on an exercise ball keep in mind the importance of breathing while performing your exercises. This is a common mistake most people make.

So, if you are after that thinner waistline, rather than torturing yourself through months of dieting and performing your ab exercises on the floor, try an abdominal exercise ball.

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Advantages Of Using Free Weights

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

An alternative for using fitness machines are free weights such as dumbbells and barbells. Free weight training also has its advantages and disadvantages. We hope to clear up any questions you may have in this article.

Advantages of free weights:

•    Increased use of stabilizing muscles: Muscles acting in a stabilizing role aren’t directly involved in lifting a weight, but instead keep certain parts of the body steady so that the primary working muscles can do their job properly..
•    Helps to improve your balance: Weight lifting helps to gain strength and maintain balance.
•    Cost and Space: Three or four sets of dumbbells would cost less than 10 times the amount spent on a machine. Dumbbells take up far less space than most of the exercise equipment sold on infomercials. You can easily place them in a closet, out of sight under the bed, or in a corner. There are even dumbbells you can adjust (i.e., PowerBlock) that allow you to adjust the poundage on one set, eliminating the need for single-poundage dumbbells.

Some of the disadvantages of free weights are as follows:

•    Possible Increased risk of injury: Risk for injury is more if not used properly. Safety during exercise is more about proper form, technique, concentration and control rather than exercise apparatus. Someone can get hurt on a machine just as easily as with a dumbbell if incorrect form is used.
•    The biggest disadvantage of free weights is if you’re using a free weight that’s a little too heavy, you start to use other muscle groups to help stabilize your body.

It is advisable for beginners to start with free weights, as they are less risky and correspond to the daily routine activities. It is not as if machines are not good, but it is right that free weights are a better option.

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Cheap Manual Treadmills

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Treadmills come two basic varieties, manual and motorized. Manual treadmills are most basic model. They have no fancy training programs or features built in, no motor or incline, all you get is a frame with a belt that you need to move it so you can exercise on it. The treadmill is outfitted with a heavy-duty weighted flywheel and a sturdy 41.5-by-13.5-inch belt that respond to your walking or running speed.

If you are on a budget or you just want a smaller treadmill because you lack the space in your house or apartment, then a manual treadmill may be a good option for you.

Manual treadmills are treadmills that you power with your walking speed, so you can set your own pace. Did you notice we said walking and not running. This is because manual treadmills are really made for walking and not running. That being said, manual treadmills can still give you a good workout.

Manual treadmills are also smaller than motorized treadmills because they do not have a motor. This may be good news for some because they are usually lighter and therefore easier to move.

There are some drawbacks with these treadmills though. They can be difficult to get a good or faster speed on. With some models the only way to get to a fast speed is to increase the incline, but after you increase the incline you can’t lower it back down unless you get off the treadmill. On the other hand, manual treadmills are the cheapest option for many home exercisers, and you still burn a great number of calories.

When considering purchasing a manual treadmill or any piece of fitness equipment, you should really weigh the pros and cons and decide if this piece of equipment is the best option for you.

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Indoor Exercises

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

It’s time to adapt and plan your workouts for indoors. We have listed a few pieces of fitness equipment and different ways to modify your indoor exercises for Fall and Winter weather. Before I discuss all of the indoor activities, we have to first discuss some outdoor Fall activities for those nice Fall days.

1. Raking the leaves is a must do and it is a fairly decent cardio exercise as well. For example, a 150 pound person would roughly burn around 225 calories an hour while raking leaves. Not bad! No matter what your age is get out there with your loved ones or your your kids and continue strengthen your heart.

2. Another great Fall activity that is great for overall health and weight loss is a nice long hike through the woods or through a local park. These indoor exercises are similar to walking on the treadmill. An hour of these activities burns around 333 calories for an 150 pound person. Again, not bad!

Can’t get outside? Now it’s time to adjust your outside workout to your home indoor workout. First, if you are a runner there is really no other way but to hit the treadmill. If you are a walker, you could either hit the treadmill, or hit the local mall where you can walk laps and people watch. If you really have a lot of energy, you can also find a large building or hotel and walk the stairs. Several flights of stairs is a great workout for just about anyone. This is a great way to get your heart rate up and build that lower body muscle strength and endurance.

These Are The Top 5 Indoor Exercises:

1. Treadmill (Brisk walk burns around 300 calories an hour)

2. Running Track (Running at 8 minutes/mile burns around 900 calories an hour)

3. Steppers (Walking up and down stairs burns around 700 calories an hour)

4. Fitness Class (Medium impact class burns around 500 calories an hour)

5. Stationary Bike (10 mph burns around 450 calories an hour)

Whatever your choice may be make it something you will continue to do during those cold winter months.

Indoor Exercises

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How To Use An Elliptical Trainer

Friday, November 7th, 2008

An elliptical trainer is a great piece of fitness equipment. Here is an easy and simple way to get fit and back into shape by learning how to use an elliptical trainer.

Start your elliptical exercise by keeping your back straight, abdomen muscles pulled in tight and your head facing forward as you use your elliptical trainer. This position will help you strengthen your abs as well as target excess belly flab from your stomach to your waist.

When using any elliptical trainers, maintain a constant momentum. This consistent, steady pace will help speed up your metabolism which will help you burn more calories (up to 85 percent from fat) and help you to work off that body fat weight quickly.

It is also important to keep your heart rate in the fat burning zone to work off that body fat faster. It’s best to use a heart monitor to find your target heart rate. However, if you don’t have a heart rate monitor, you can use the calculated-age formula to find your target heart rate. To do this, subtract your age from 220 and multiply the result by 65 percent and then by 85 percent. For example, at age 35, the above formula would yield a (rounded) 120 heart beats per minute to 157 beats per minute.

The handlebars on an elliptical machine are usually used for maintaining balance. Some people enjoy the swinging movement that using the handlebars can provide. It’s up to you if you want to use them or not. But, keep in mind that more resistance and strength training is delivered to the legs, rear, and belly if you simply use the handlebars for balance, or not at all.

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