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Best Incline Bench

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Turn up your dumbbell and barbell workouts and focus on isolated muscles with this heavy-duty adjustable incline and decline fitness weight bench form Bowflex.

With six different positions to train your body, you can adjust this weight bench from a 17-degree decline to a 0, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degree incline and hit your muscles from many different angles. The SelectTech Adjustable Bench comes with a detachable leg hold-down brace for added decline position support.

This weight bench is what every home gym should have. It is built with heavy-duty commercial quality steel and enables you to perform over 30 new and powerful exercises. The bench pads are comfortable will hold up for years.

It is perfect to use with dumbbells like the Bowflex 552 SelectTech Dumbbells or use this bench as a flat bench for you chest training with dumbbells or barbells or use the Bowflex bench as a decline bench. Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells have 15 sets of weights into one using a smart dial system. The resistance is automatically changed on each dumbbell with just a turn of a dial.

I like to workout with free weights on this bench and it allowed me to do just about any exercise I wanted to do.
Features Of The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1:

* Dimensions: 56? L x 26? W x 20? H (142.25 L x 66 W x 51 H cm)
* Adjusts to six different positions
* 17° decline to 90° incline
* Constructed of heavy-duty commercial quality steel
* Corrects posture and stabilizes positioning for a safe, muscle-building free weight workout
* Can be used with more than 30 exercises
* Comes standard with a removable leg hold-down brace for added decline position support
* Wheels away for easy storage

More Info:
Click Here To See The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Incline Bench Series 5.1

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Bodyweight Exercises

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Bodyweight ExercisesIf you are like many of us then you probably don’t have any time to get to a gym. If this is you then you should consider the many advantages of being able to workout at home. Exercising at home saves you valuable time and even more importantly your hard earned cash. So what if you can’t afford all of the workout equipment needed to get that body you have always wanted? If this is the case you shouldn’t worry. You can get a great workout in your house even without those expensive machines or a gym membership. How? with bodyweight exercises without the expensive fitness equipment. Think about it – bodybuilding without the weights!

With a body weight training you use absolutely no exercise equipment. What you do use is many different styles of exercises and workouts that use your own body weight. For example, if you want to concentrate on building bigger biceps, you just need to perform the suggested exercises. These exercises will only uses your body for your resistance. Most of you might already know the basics of a body weight workout because if you have ever exercised without equipment, you have used your own body weight to exert effort and resistance. However, the body weight workout as you know it has been taken to a whole new level. This new body weight workout will make your training session more enjoyable and not passive and boring. Take a look below at the latest trend for men and women – body weight exercises!

The Bodyweight Exercise Revolution eBook gives you 5 full separate programs for the price of one. You get all this:

* The Bodyweight Exercises Revolution E-book
* Over 165 pages – jam-packed with explanations and instruction. Get in the best shape in your life
* Color photos with detailed descriptions for each exercise variation
* 5 step-by-step 28-day program plan
* 20 weeks of distinct programming (representing months or even years of variations on exercise level and intensity)
* A follow-along instructional video based on the RMAX Intu-Flow® joint health and mobility portion of the program (downloadable mp4)
* A follow-along instructional video of the RMAX Prasara Yoga compensatory cool down portion of the program (downloadable mp4)
* The 28-day Fat Loss program
* The 28-day Muscle Gain program
* The 28-day Strength Training and Building program
* The 28-day Longevity program
* The 28-day General Athleticism program

Plus the following bonus material:

* Follow-along videos of ALL the circuits and sessions.
* A Bonus chapter on the integration of other RMAX training programs into the 4×7 Wave template.
* On-going support from both Ryan and Adam through the RMAX International on-line forum. You can log in to ask questions about the Bodyweight Exercise Revolution program and we’ll make sure you get the answers you need.
* Access to all future updates to this title.

Get Ready to Uncover the Secret Bodyweight Workout Routine Known to Only a Chosen Few – Elite Athletes, Rock Stars, and CEO’s – in the Inner Circle of World-Renowned CST Trainers Ryan Murdock and Adam Steer. Bodyweight Exercise Revolution

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Fitness On A Budget

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Here are four examples of low-cost ways you can stay fit on a budget:

1. Consider investing in multi purpose, low-cost fitness equipment such as a workout step, an exercise ball, resistance bands, and a couple sets of hand weights. The nice thing about having fitness equipment at home is you won’t have to worry about what time the gym doors open or you don’t have to wait for the equipment to become available!

2. Pop in a DVD. There are thousands of workout DVDs are available for any fitness level.

3. Don’t overlook “old school” workouts — push ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and lunges. These core exercise workouts do not require any equipment and can be done just about anywhere.

4. Dance – Zumba Fitness. Turn on your favorite tunes and get your heart beating for at least 20 minutes. Don’t worry about your form. Make having fun your main objective – you will stick with it longer!

Saving money or being on a budget doesn’t mean you should stop making fitness a priority. As long as you increase your heart rate 30 minutes at least three days of the week, your body will experience all the benefits of physically activity whether it is a structured activity in the gym or a low-cost one you try at home.

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Jazzercise DVD

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Jazzercise DVDLooking for a workout for any fitness level? Look no further – Jazzercise. A Jazzercise DVD is a 60 minute workout that combines cardio, dance, toning, and weights. With Jazzercise you workout at your own pace and the quality of the DVD’s will make anyone feel comfortable.

The best part of doing Jazzercise is that you will have so much fun you will completely forget it is exercise. Don’t let the fun fool you though because in one-60 minute class you can burn up to 500 calories. That’s not too bad for having fun. The videos are like no other exercise workout. Check out the link below to see the current music and workouts being used for the routines.

Jazzercise DVD’s

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Hampton Dura Bell Dumbbells

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Hampton Dura Bell Dumbbells w/ ergonomic chrome handle offers one of the best innovations in the fitness equipment industry since the grip plate. The structural integrity of the Dura-Bell weight set is guaranteed! Hampton Fitness holds the U.S. patent on a round cylinder head that is screwed onto the end of a solid dumbbell handle, then reinforced with a quarter-inch roll pin through the head and handle itself. These weights are guaranteed not to come loose!

Other dumbbells sets use hexagon-shaped heads and rubber-coating which causes the rubber to tear from the inside out. Unlike its competitors, Hampton uses virgin rubber. The competors rubber weight sets are made with a scented recycled rubber. This maybe a little cheaper than the virgin rubber, but in the long run, these dumbbells just will not wear out.

Features:
1. Dura-Bells: 5-125 lbs. Weights come in pairs.
2. Hampton was the first company to introduce this type of dumbbell bar to the market
3. Virgin Rubber Encased Heads minimize odors, decrease damage to floors and equipment and reduce   noise
4. No toxic smell from inferior recycled rubber
5. The 30 mm Ergonomic hardened Chrome Handles are secured to the heads of Dura-Bell dumbbells with patented process.

Hampton Dura Bell Dumbbells

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Xvest Turbo Bells

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Xvest Turbo BellsThe Xvest Turbo Bells system is one of the the easiest, fastest, and most versatile dumbbell on the market today. The weights on the Xvest Turbo Bells are easily adjusted with a flip of a switch. You do not have too switching blocks, and there are no complicated dials to adjust. All you have too do is just toggle the switch. Xvest Turbobells are a pair of adjustable dumbbells that range in weight from 5 to 60 pounds. You can make as little as 2.5 pound changes in resistance easily allowing you to keep your workout program going. This will also help you break through any training plateaus you may have. Each Xvest is made from high strength steel weight plates. The most amazing feature is, you now can change the weight at the flip of a switch. Simply disengage or engage a lever and select your desired weight. Xvest dumbbells also features an innovative hammer handle design that is flat on both sides. This grip is made from a strong rubber and it is designed for maximum comfort and grip. The hammer handles on the xvest turbobells adjustable dumbbells will also keep them from rolling in your hand causing you to lose your grip during your workout. Take a look at the xvest turbobells adjustable dumbbells 5 to 60 pounds with stand. You will be pleasantly surprised.

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Xvest Turbo Bells

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Fitness Sale and Clearance For Feb. 2009

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

You can find this weeks sales at fitness sale and clearance

This weeks fitness sales are:

1. Save 60% on the Smooth Fitness CE 2.0 Elliptical Trainer. Sale Ends Feb. 19

2. Save up to $300 on Horizon Fitness Treadmills and Elliptical Trainers. Sale Ends Feb. 20

3. $100 Additional Savings on Select Treadmills and Elliptical Trainers. Sale Ends Feb. 17

4. $200 Additional Savings on Select Smooth Fitness Equipment. Sale Ends Feb. 17

5. Save up to 25% on Inversion Equipment. Sale Ends Feb. 15

6. Save 20% on the Gaiam Balance Ball Chair. Sale Ends Feb. 10

7. Save up to 50% on Fitness Equipment Closeouts. Sale Ends Feb. 15

8. Save up to 20% on Bally Fitness Accessories. Sale Ends Feb. 15

9. Save up to 30% on Bosu Balance Trainers and DVDs. Sale Ends Feb. 15

10. Save up to 25% on Rowing Machines. Sale Ends Feb. 15

11. Save up to 25% on Select Equipment from Phoenix Fitness. Sale Ends Feb. 15

Fitness Sale and Clearance

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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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