They found that over a 12-year period, all individuals who increased their exercise by about 180 metabolic units per week (equivalent to an additional hour of mild or 30 minutes of moderate activity per week) displayed decreased levels of triglycerides and increased levels of the “good” HDL cholesterol.

However, statistically significant decreases in the “bad” LDL cholesterol were only observed in women, with particularly strong effects in menopausal women and African-American women. And total cholesterol levels were only significantly decreased in African-American women, said an NCU release.

The authors speculate that these differences may arise from hormonal differences between the sexes, especially considering the extra effects seen post-menopause. The racial differences observed may stem from genetic variations that require further exploration.

These findings appear in the August issue of Journal of Lipid Research.

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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

A new product by Savage fitness is the Cardio Caddy with Water Bottle. The Cardio Caddy was designed to hold items such as a walkman, water bottle, and TV remote control and much more. The Caddy attaches to virtually any fitness machine including treadmills, bikes, steppers, and elliptical machines by using a screw system and universal clamp. The Caddy attaches to any round or square pole, whether it be in a vertical or horizontal position. The dimensions are: 4″L x 4″W x 5″H. The Cardio Caddy also holds: ipods, mp3 players, keys, your phone, pagers, the list goes on and on. Never leave your valuables on the ground again, The Caddy HOLDS EVERYTHING!

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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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