Workout Equipment

I finally had the change to test the Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer, I had heard a lot about it so I was anxious to test it.

First thing I noticed was that it looks and feels like a commercial machine. Remember we are talking about an elliptical that is on sale now for just $1437.

The motion feels very natural and smooth mostly because you have a 20” stride. This is very long for a budget elliptical, mostly they only have 14”-16” strides. Another great feature is the heavy duty 30 lbs flywheel which also contributes to a ‘walking on air’ experience.

The foot paddles are adjustable and it runs very quiet so you can easily watch TV or listen to music. It comes with a wireless heart monitor, which is comfortable and easy to apply, or you can use the stationary handle bars that have built-in pulse sensors.

This is not an easy to fold or move elliptical machine, quite frankly its very heavy so you need a fixed place for it. I like it because it makes the Sole E55 sturdy and makes it possible to go all out during a workout.

Overall I am impressed with the sole elliptical trainer and I highly recommend it to people who are looking for the quality of a commercial elliptical without the price tag.

Other Features Of The Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer:

• Eddy Current braking resistance
• 20 levels of resistance
• Fans
• Water Bottle / Accessory Holders
• Warranty: All service is performed In-Home. Framework - Lifetime / All Parts - 5 Years / Labor - 2 years
• Product Weight 200 lbs
• Weight Capacity 375 lbs

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The Creative Fitness Door Gym is an exercise device that can be used on almost any door frame. You don’t need screws or fasteners so no holes are left in your door trim. It uses your own body weight to keep it in place.

The Creative Fitness Door Gym has two protruding close-grip handles which enables you to work out with your palms facing each other, a good position to isolate the muscles in the center of your back.
Also you can use this device on the ground to do push-ups and sit-ups so if you are in a hurry you can get a real good upper body work out in minutes with just this one handy device.

You could choose for extras like ab loops for performing hanging ab exercises and an extension bar for increasing the range of pull-ups. This door gym is easy to install and does not damage your door.

Other Features Of The Creative Fitness Door Gym:

• Pull-up/chin-up bar for tool-free doorway installation
• Fits easily in 24- to 32-inch doorways (extensions available)
• Ideal for pull-ups, push-ups, chin-ups, crunches, and more
• Requires trim up to 3.5 inches wide around door
• Breaks down and stores in case for easy travel

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When you do not have space for a lot of different dumbbells but you do like a good workout at home with weights, the Bowflex 552 SelectTech Dumbbells might be a good solution.

These 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. You can change from 5 pounds up to 52.5 pounds of weight. So, instead of having a rack with 30 pairs of dumbells, you only need two 552’s.

It works quite easily. You just turn a dial on the SelectTech Dumbbells to the weight that you want until you hear a click. Once the weight plates are locked in, you can lift the dumbbells from the holder. If you don’t do this properly and the knob is in between, it will lock and you will not be able to take out the dumbbell from the holder.

Usually weights are metal which can be inconvenient when working out on a floor that can get scratched. The Bowflex 552 SelectTech Dumbbells however are covered with an injection-molded plastic to prevent this problem. It makes them also silent in use.

Other Features Of The Bowflex 552 SelectTech Dumbbells:

• Combines 15 sets of weights into one, using a unique dial system
• It’s easy to switch from one exercise to the next
• Each dumbbell is adjustable from 5 to 52.5 pounds; adjusts in 2.5 lb increments up to the first 25 lbs
• No need for numerous dumbbells anymore
• Five-year warranty on weight plates, two-year warranty on parts

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L-Carnitine transfers long-chain fatty acids, such as triglycerides into mitochondria (a cell’s energy powerhouse). In our body fatty acids are stored at a lot of places to serve as reserve fuel and building material. L-carnitine works as a shuttle-molecule; it transports fatty acids from outside the cells to the mitochondria inside the cells. Here the fatty acids are burned to deliver energy.

When you supplement with carnitine while using fitness equipment you will create optimal fat burning, more energy and more endurance because your body fat is utilized as energy source. Supplementation of L-Carnitine also may help support the heart muscle, dramatically increase the heart muscle capabilities and may be helpful in sustaining a healthy heartbeat.

The typical dosage for carnitine is 1-4 g/day. A study on the pharmacokinetics of oral L-carnitine in human subjects found no differences in plasma carnitine after 2 g vs. 6 g, indicating that 2 g is already more than the saturable dose. The half-life of the 2 gram dose was 6.5 hours, and this would imply that the ideal dosing schedule would be 1-2 grams 2-3 times daily, although many studies indicate beneficial effects with only .5-1.5 grams daily.

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I tried a lot of rowing equipment but I don’t think there is a better choice in this price range then the Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine.

It is build surprisingly good for this price and is also very easy to assemble. The amount of resistance is adjustable and the machine is very quiet so you can watch TV while you workout.

The steel frame and aluminum center beam are made to endure years of use. A ball bearing roller system and adaptable hydraulic cylinder resistance arms mimic the even movement of rowing on the water.

Because rowing is one of the best ways to build cardiovascular fitness and strength you’d better invest in a rowing machine then any other fitness equipment. For example the ab lounge XL costs almost as much but never will give you the workout this rowing machine has to offer.

That’s why I recommend the Stamina Rowing Machine to people who don’t have much room in their home and money in their pocket but still want to have a great workout in the comfort of their own home.

Other Features Of The Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine:

• Unique, full range of motion rowing
• Gas shock resistance
• Multi-function electronic monitor
• Easy assembly
• Folds for storage
• Sturdy, steel frame construction
• Manual resistance control (knob)
• Maximum user weight: 250 pounds
• Dimensions: 23.5 x 46 inches

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With the incline trainer you can add a new dimension to your home fitness workouts. It combines the best of a steppers machine with the best of treadmills by allowing you to walk or climb uphill.

This is much more efficient because walking uphill is a lot harder then walking on a treadmill so you will burn much more calories. Even at a slight incline and walking slower then on a treadmill your heart rate will be higher and the calories burned more.

If that is not enough the X5 also comes with upper-body Adjustable Resistance Cardio Cables which can be set for eight different resistance levels to strengthen your arms, shoulders, back and abs while increasing cardio workout efficiency.
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Green tea, and its active component epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), are both well known for their fat-burning effects. Thats why green tea is used a lot by people who want to loose weight.

Green tea is derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, which also gives us black tea and oolong tea. The difference between the three teas is in the type of processing each undergoes.

Unlike the others, green tea gets steamed before the leaves are dried so it keeps its natural green color and prevents the breakdown of its active components, resulting in a higher concentration of certain polyphenols, such as EGCG.

As of the late 90’s people started to consume more green-tea after a team of French and Swiss researchers published data on its metabolic effects. That study found that a supplement, standardized for caffeine and EGCG, increased calories burned over caffeine-only supplements. The caffeine/EGCG combination caused people to burn a higher percentage of calories form fat.
Levels of the fat-burning neurotransmitter nor epinephrine were increased by 40%, which was due to EGCG’s capability to inhibit enzymes that would usually break down norepinephrine. A number of further studies have been published confirming the metabolic effect of green tea on fat burning, making it a staple for people wanting to lose fat. Not to mention its proven effectiveness as a powerful antioxidant – up to 200% more powerful than Vitamin E.

Look for green-tea extract supplements that are standardized for EGCG. Take 1,000-1,200 mg of EGCG per day in two to four divided doses.

For example, a supplement that provides 500 mg of green-tea extract per dose and is 50% EGCG delivers 250mg of EGCG. Taking two dosed twice a day provides 2,000 mg of green-tea extract and 1,000 mg of EGCG.

Don’t substitute drinking green tea for the green tea supplements because the body absorbs the supplement form better than that from the tea.

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This is one of my favorite ab machines the Yukon Ab Crunch Machine. It is one of the most popular home ab crunch machines on the market and the perfect device for anyone who wants to achieve powerful, tight, abs.

This machine isolates the abdominal muscles and will allow anyone, from the beginner to the skilled fitness fanatic, to enjoy a complete and thorough abdominal workout.

With its padded seat, a padded back piece, two patted feet holders, and two padded handles the ab crunch machine is comfortably and very easy to use.

You just get on the seat, grab the handles located above your head, place your feet behind the feet holders, be sure your ankles touch the feet holders and not your legs, and start moving your upper body forward slowly and really focus on using your abdominal muscles while performing each crunch. Also remember to exhale when you move forward and flex your abdominals.

You also have the option to put on standard or Olympic plates with a 200 pound capacity.

Other Features Of The Yukon Ab Crunch Machine:

• Fully Bushed Leverage Arms
• Foam Handles
• Fixed Foot Hold
• Back Pad for Extra Support
• Custom Seat Cushion
• Fully Adjustable Seat
• Accepts Olympic Adapters
• Capacity - 200 lbs.

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This flavorful recipe makes for a good change from plain old canned tuna. I eat this for lunch or dinner. Good for low carb diet, it is high in protein with a modest amount of carbs.

Grocery bag:
¾ cup mango, peeled and diced
½ cup canned black beans
2 jalapena peppers, seeded and minced
½ cup red onion, diced
½ cilantro, chopped
½ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
Four 6-oz tuna steaks
¼ cup garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
For salsa, toss mango, beans, peppers, onion, cilantro,lime juice and olive oil in a bowl and mix together. Leave covered at room temperature.
Rub each tuna steak with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Spritz each side of tuna steaks with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Grill for 5-6 minutes per side. Top each steak with ¼ cup of salsa.
Serves four.

Nutritional information:
One tuna steak and ½ cup salsa:
292 calories, 22g of protein, 9 g of fat,
7 g of carbs

The Precor EFX 546 HR Elliptical is a 2004 health club model. This is a premium commercial grade machine that can be used at your home and is the World’s most sought after elliptical exercise machine.

The EFX elliptical closely simulates natural movement, so you are comfortable from the moment you start exercising. With this elliptical you can vary muscle involvement by changing ramp resistance, decreasing or increasing ramp incline, changing foot placement on the footplates or by going backward or forward.

The Precor EFX 546 HR Elliptical also has a electronically adjustable ramp so you can change the slope of the stride with the touch of a key to vary muscle emphasis and target the large muscles of your lower body even more. Its smooth, fluid motion virtually eliminates all impact on the knees, hips, lower back and ankles.

Its very well build and highly reliable as wel as providing exceptional stability, even during vigorous workouts. Because of its slim features it takes up minimal floor space and is easy to move with its built in weels.

Other Features Of The Precor EFX 546 HR Elliptical:

• heart rate monitor integrated into handle bars
• wheels for easier mobility
• quick start or 8 preprogrammed courses
• 20 resistance levels
• accessory tray and reading rack
• adjustable ramps (13-40 degrees)
• forward/backward pedal motion

This elliptical is ideal for any home, office, or medical and fitness centers now available in like new condition for only $2299 at Big Fitness with a 7 Day Warranty that includes parts and labor reimbursement to fix any issue that prevents the proper functioning of your machine. Most used machines are built for 16 hours a day of use. They should last you a lifetime.

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