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Smooth CE 2.0 Elliptical Trainer

April 17, 2009 by workout mommy No Comments »

As part of your home exercise regime, this elliptical trainer will provide you with an excellent body workout. It will tone as well as strengthen your body and build muscles in your legs and glutes. You will enjoy the low-impact motion of the trainer and exercising will be fun.


The compact size of the elliptical trainer makes it very easy to store. It is only 45”length by 20”width and can be tucked away in any corner of your home. It comes with adjustable pedals and movable handlebars to make it comfortable for all shapes and sizes.

You can choose between 16 different levels of resistance depending on your workout goal and fitness. You can also choose between various manual and preset programs. The options are multifold and you can use a different program every time. Exercising will never be boring again.

The built-in BMI sensor calculates your body mass percentage and monitors your weight loss and muscle toning success. As an added feature, when placing your hands on the handlebars, your pulse will be monitored and accordingly the intensity of the workout altered to reach an optimum exercise pulse rate. At the end of an exercise regime, you can press the recovery button and your recovery heart rate will be monitored for 60 seconds.

The computer console has a sophisticated display and shows time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, resistance level as well as RPM. In sleep mode, temperature, date and time is displayed.

This elliptical trainer is perfect for your home gym and it comes at a very reasonable price. It will certainly give you workout fun and success for years to come.

 

Smooth 6.25 Treadmill

March 17, 2009 by workout mommy No Comments »

Why not start running and enjoy the benefits of getting fit in the convenience of your home? This solid and durable treadmill is designed with serious runners in mind and gives excellent quality for money. It comes with really fantastic features.


When ready to use, this treadmill easily drops into place and it is just as easy to fold and wheel away for storage.

A special feature is the patented Swing ArmTM Suspension System that is designed to cushion your steps when running and therefore, not only will you have a smooth running experience, but it will also protect yourself from injuries to the hips, knees and back.

The Smooth 6.25 is ultra quiet when running. It is built with the special Whisper WeaveTM Belt that makes it one of the quietest treadmills on the market.

It comes with 8 preset incline and speed programs that can be changed quickly and easily as well as 15 levels of incline. The handgrip pulse monitors reads your pulse and automatically adjust the intensity of your workout in order to achieve the optimal fat burning or endurance training specifically for you and your needs. For hands-free running, there is also the option of purchasing a wireless chest strap for heart rate monitoring.

The design and layout of the LED console computer is very easy to read and it simultaneously displays distance, calories, speed, time and pulse.

The treadmill comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor as well as the frame and also has a 5 year warranty on all parts, including 1 year in home service.

In terms of quality, stability and features, this treadmill gives you excellent value for money as well as enjoyment and a better, healthier lifestyle.

 

Cardio Sport Impulse 9 Heart Monitor

March 15, 2009 by workout mommy No Comments »

Exercising is healthy, but have you ever thought of paying attention to your heart as well when doing sport?


Heart rate monitors can help you achieve more and are vital for your general fitness. Many runners and sports people use monitors on a regular basis to help improve their level of fitness.

The Cardio Sport Impulse 9 Heart Monitor will give you all the information you need to know to ensure you and your heart will stay in shape. One feature of the monitor is the display and monitoring of maximum, average and minimum heart rates over an exercise period. It also comes with a high and low heart audible target zone alarm in one beat increment.

Others features are:

* Time of day
* Calendar
* 10hour stopwatch
* 10hour single and repeat countdown timer
* Daily Alarm Function
* Lightweight transmitter belt
* Water resistant
* ECG accurate

As part of your exercise regime, Cardio Sport Impulse 9 Heart monitor is a must have piece of equipment and will help you to exercise at just the right level to get results and to stay healthy. Cardiosport Heart Rate Monitors help you train and exercise at a right intensity, not too heavy and not too light, but just the correct intensity based on your workout goals.

 

Walking Shoes

March 3, 2009 by workout mommy No Comments »

Choosing the Right Walking Shoe

Take an inventory of your shoes and determine how many pairs are most comfortable for walking. How many did you choose? One? Two?  Choosing the right walking shoe is essential in preventing foot injuries and other problems.

Sure, buying a pair of the latest styles might be fashionable, but can you honestly wear them all day without grimacing in pain?  Years ago, a good pair of walking shoes consisted of one style which was not at all flattering.  Today, however, you have a wide variety of good walking shoes to choose from, and it is in your best interest to keep your feet healthy by selecting the appropriate walking shoe.

Some of the types of shoes which you can choose are those that are shaped like your feet and provide more toe room.  With tight shoes, you run the risk of bunions, blisters, calluses, and a host of other conditions which can make your life miserable.

According to leading podiatrists, shoes should be comfortable. You should be able to wiggle your toes, and the shoes should have a sole that flexes at the ball of your foot.
Also, it is important to wear the proper size. More often than not, if there is a pair of shoes we have to have, but are a bit smaller, we make the sacrifice. The end result, however, is more pain.

Have your feet sized when you go to the shoe store. As you get older, changes occur to the feet in that their size and shape become more pronounced.

The next time you are sitting at your desk or at home, and you suddenly find you’ve taken off your shoes because they are causing pain, this may be a good time to visit a good shoe store. They will not only measure your feet, but provide you with a variety of shoes more comfortable for wearing.

 

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