Workout Equipment

Here we have another nice invention of Fitness Quest the Leg Magic Exercise Machine. With this simple piece of exercise equipment you can train your legs and abs especially the problem areas of the inner and outer thighs. It also offers a low impact workout for all the people who have knee or ankle problems and can’t go out running or do other strenuous aerobic exercises.

The Leg Magic Exercise Machine is very simple to use, you just stand on the foot platforms and you are ready to start your exercise. If you are not in shape you need to know that the beginning will be very challenging but if you persist and add a couple of reps every day you will be doing great in a matter of weeks.

Because you have to stand up straight to keep your balance you will train your abs and strengthening your core muscles plus you will find that the Leg Magic Exercise Machine also gives you a good cardiovascular workout.

You also get a workout DVD which takes 13 minutes and shows a lot of other exercises for you entire body with or without using the Leg Magic. Also included is a nutrition guide which gives you some good ideas of what to eat. One thing I should mention is that the Leg Magic is not ideal for people of 5′4″ & under.

I would recommend this machine to everyone who is looking for a good lower body exercise together with an excellent aerobic workout. It is very light and easy to store or to take with you on a trip.

Other Features Of The Leg Magic Exercise Machine:

• Sturdy steel construction
• Easy to fold and store
• Step count computer
• Padded handgrips and textured non-slip pedals
• 1-year manufacturer’s warranty

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Most exercise equipment focuses on helping you build physical strength. Yet, what about your mental stamina? You can’t neglect that, especially if you like to play a lot of sports. Remember, when you’re on the field, you need as much wit as you do athletic ability.

Well, thanks to the home version of the Bosu Balance Trainer, you’ll be able to build up your mind as well as your body. Why? Well, unlike other exercising devices, the Bosu Balance Trainer requires proper coordination in order to complete a particular movement. As a result, your mind must be focused if you want the Bosu Balance Trainer to really work for you.

Yet, don’t get scared if you feel you’re not that coordinated. The Bosu Balance Trainer is designed to accommodate everyone. Even children can benefit from it. This is not to say you won’t have a bit of a workout challenge, but it will still be something that you can do and is without doubt much more demanding then it looks. It also helps your basic balance skills, flexibility, and strength. You can modify and intensify almost any exercise you can think with this simple tool.

It should also be noted that the Bosu Balance Trainer requires no assembly, making it a perfect exercise device for people that don’t like putting things together. Additionally, the Bosu Balance Trainer is very small. You can take it with you wherever you go, without having to lug around something heavy.

More Features of the Bosu Balance Trainer Home Version:

• Offers a variety of exercises including curls, lunges, pushups and more
• Excellent for toning and building strength
• Extremely versatile
• Used by some of the top sports teams

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Wouldn’t it be nice if exercising could be as fun as playing video games? Well, with the ProForm 850 Elliptical you can actually do both thanks to the machine’s innovative GameFit Technology. What happens is as you are stepping your way to fitness, you get a chance to play a simple, yet very entertaining video game. The game’s difficulty adjusts according to how well your workout is. This means the faster you go, the easier the game becomes.

You can also use the ProForm 850 Elliptical to play music. Just plug your MP3 player into the machine’s Interplay Music port and you have another way of entertaining yourself during your workout.

Still not convinced? Maybe you think you’ll get Wii Fitness, or something similar. Well, there are two problems with that plan. First, in order to use Wii Fitness, you have to possess a Nintendo Wii, a video game system that is STILL hard to find. With the ProForm 850 Elliptical, everything is provided through their GameFit console. No extra systems are needed.

Secondly, Wii Fitness cannot offer the type of workout that the ProForm 850 Elliptical can. Yes, you will have fun and you will lose calories, but you won’t have any idea how much you are losing. You also won’t be able to control your heart rate, something that is vital for exercisers with cardiac problems. So, if all of these things are a concern, stick with the ProForm 850 Elliptical.

Of course this elliptical offers you all the other great features you expect from Proform like an 18 inch stride length for optimum leg training and ergonomic upper body arms to create a total body workout.

More Features of ProForm 850 Elliptical:

• 12-preset workout programs
• Can determine your heart rate through a ‘grip pulse’ feature
• Uses digital resistance to adjust your workout’s intensity
• Offers a very intense workout
• 275-lb. User Capacity
• Lifetime Frame, 10 Year Brake, 1 years parts and Labor

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This fashionable walkvest is perfect for adding extra weight to your body to burn more calories when you are out walking, on a treadmill, stairmaster or elliptical machine. This vest will make your workouts more demanding and useful.

Its principle is very simple; when you suddenly weigh 2 to 16 pounds heavier your muscles are forced to work harder and you will burn more calories. Not only will you use more calories but you also increase you lean muscle mass and your bones are forced to grow denser and stronger. You can of course grab a couple of dumbbells but the vest is much more ergonomic because the flat weights lie against your body.

The Walkvest is lightweight and breathable and made of washable cotton/canvas material. It has many small pockets with snaps to hold the weights. It is best to build your way up and start with 2 pounds and add a half pound every week.

Together with Debbie’s motivating CD’s this walkvest will transform your exercise in effective fat burning workouts.

Other Features Of The Gaiam Walkvest Kit:

• eight 0.5-pound weights
• includes Rocker’s 30-minute workout DVD
• 20-minute audio CD
• adjustable cotton construction
• small, medium, and large sizes

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One of the most popular Pilates exercise tools is the magic circle also called fitness circle or exercise ring. This is a flexible ring which can be used to work almost every part of your body and it will help you with your core stability, will develop flexibility and challenge your core strength. It provides mild to moderate resistance and gives the body feedback about which muscles are being used.

The Stamina Pilates Magic Circle is well made and portable. They are wonderful for travel and weigh less than 2 pounds. Because of their small volume you can store it under the couch or your bed and use it when you are watching television to perform some core movements.

The older versions of the magic circle only had pads on the outside but Stamina has also put a pad on the inside of the ring to add even more versatility to the magic circle. I also found it to be very durable and it did not break, even after heavy usage.

The Magic Circle is made of steel and covered with a synthetic rubber coating and it has molded grips to fit comfortably against your body. You can do exercises for chest and shoulders as well as strengthen and toning the arms and upper back or target the hips and thighs, especially the inner and outer thigh.

The Stamina Magic Circle is very versatile and portable, and offers an excellent workout for not much money.

Other Features Of The Stamina Pilates Magic Circle:

• Comes with an instruction DVD
• Has a diameter of 14.75-inches
• Weighting only 1.4 pounds

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I remember I used a straight steel bar to do chin-ups when I was a teenager, my father had welded some hooks on it so I could use it on my bedroom door. It did not work very well and gave me huge blisters.

Everything has changed with the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar. With this bar you have different places to hold the bar so you are able to do many different pull ups by changing the position of your hands. This way you can target different back muscles and get a better developed back.

You also can put the bar on the ground and use it for push ups and train your pecs or lock it underneath a door or couch and you can do sit ups to create an awesome six-pack. That’s what I call multi-functional.

With this simple chinning bar you have all the tools to build a strong and well toned physique by using your body’s own weight to generate the most impact where it counts: back, pecs, shoulders, triceps, biceps, and abdominal muscles.

More Features Of The Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar:

• Comfortable foam grips
• Adjustable to fit on doorways up to 32”
• Fast and easy to assemble
• Maximizes upper-body strength and definition
• Portable so you can use it anywhere
• One year warranty

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Oxygen is the most important element for a human being but unfortunately it can also be to blame for cell damage and early aging caused by oxygen-containing ‘free-radicals’ that are natural by-products of the body’s metabolism. This damage is called oxidation.

The best way to explain oxidation is when you cut an avocado it will turn brow, this is because it is exposed to air but when you add some lemon juice on the avocado it will stay green. This is because the juice of the lemon acts as an antioxidant.

The same thing happens in your body. Antioxidants or anti-oxidation agents are “mopping up” free radicals, meaning they neutralize dangerous oxidants by binding together with these dangerous molecules. This way the body keeps its balance.

Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, vitamins C, E, and A, selenium and other substances.

This only works if there are enough antioxidants in the body. The problem these days is that most people don’t get enough antioxidant. There are a couple of reasons for this. First one is bad eating habits. Second would be that we are having stress, pollution, pesticides and radiation which also cause free radicals.

If there are not enough antioxidants health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes, etc. can occur. Antioxidants also help reduce inflammation, keep arteries flexible and preserve the genetic material against mutation. As you understand it’s very important to have enough of these nutrients. This can be done through food. Choosing raw fruits and vegetables instead of cooked for the reason that they provide the highest concentration and best absorption of antioxidants. They can also be found in nuts, grains and some fresh meats, poultry and fish.

Getting enough antioxidants through food alone can be complicated that’s why it is helpful to use a dietary supplement for the times you do not consume enough antioxidant-producing foods.

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The abs are the hardest muscles to work, which is why even a skinny person can have an ‘unattractive’ stomach. To matters even worse, there are certain abdominal exercises that build the wrong type of muscles. So, instead of giving the stomach a more toned appearance, they actually make it look fatter.

Well, thanks to the Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer, building your abdominal muscles no longer has to be a mystery. To use the device, you simply sit down in the chair, extend your feet forward, and move yourself. The motions you subsequently make simulate a crunch, an exercise that is essential for building stomach muscles.

Of course, you may think that you don’t need the Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer to do a crunch, but this is not entirely true. Why? Well, if you try to do a crunch without the Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer, you may not be able to properly hold yourself down. Granted, you could try and solve that problem by having a friend push on your feet, but what about back support? With the Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer, your back will not strain because you lay it on a system of rolling cushions.

Best of all, the Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer is extremely portable. Weighing only 10 pounds, you can easily take it another room or even in another country… it doesn’t matter.

More Features of the Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer:

• Offers 3 levels of resistance
• Achieves results in just 5 minutes a day
• Also includes a recommended meal plan

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Here is another top treadmill from Sole. With some machines you just have it as soon as you start exercising and the Sole S77 Treadmill is one of them.

With its huge and powerful 3.5 HP continuous duty motor this machine can entertain even the most hardcore runners and is capable of delivering speeds of up to 12mph. If that’s not enough it is also inclinable for up to 15%.

Along with the powerful motor it comes with the longest deck Sole makes, a whooping 58 inch. The tread belt is double woven 2 ply and capable of holding users up to 400 lbs. The special shock absorption deck makes running and walking so much better because you put less stress on your joints. Another great plus is that it runs extremely quiet.

I love the console with its vibrant LED Tri Color display that even has a message board for clear coaching and advice. Through the console you have access to six auto workout programs, two custom programs, and two heart-rate control programs for cardio or weight loss. With the heart-rate workout modes you always stay in your target heart rate zone as it automatically adjusts the incline when your hart rate gets too high or too low. Another thing I liked is that the speed and incline controls are also to be found in the hand rails.

As I have stated often you can know a lot about the quality of a machine by its warranty and Sole gives you top quality with its lifetime motor warranty, as well as a lifetime deck and frame warranty.

I agree with other reviewers; the Sole S77 Treadmill is one of the best treadmills you can buy under $2000 and it will bring you as close to a commercial quality as you can get. It is not accidentally that you find this treadmill in every Hilton hotel around the world.

If space is an issue you may be better of with the Foldable Sole F85 treadmill.

Other Features Of The Sole S77 Treadmill:

• Wireless chest strap heart rate control
• Hand pulse grips
• Message windowpane with scrolling information
• Six standard programs
• Two user defined programs
• Two heart rate programs
• Two cooling fans
• Speakers and MP3 plug-in
• 2 3/4 inche rollers

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The Foam Roller can be used for core balance training, stretching and for massaging painful muscles. They also are of great use in therapy or sports.

There are quite some runners with IT band injuries who used the Hugger Mugger Foam Roller to stretch and massage their knee ligaments and were able to recover much faster then those who just let the knee rest.

For those who want to use it for balance training beware because this tool offers a considerable balance test and must be used by beginners with great care. So if you just started your Pilates exercises begin very slowly and listen carefully to your body.

If you want to use it for massaging you are in for a special treat because it feels like a deep tissue massage and will relieve your muscles from all their tension and knots caused by stress or sports.

It is an outstanding help for self massage of the upper and lower back by rolling along on your back or you can lie over the roller to expand your chest and reduce shoulder pain. You also can use it to massage your calf, hamstring, glutes and quads after a long day at work or intense sports.

Other Features Of The Hugger Mugger Foam Roller:

• Sturdy white foam core
• 100% nylon blue cover
• Removable and washable cover 6″ x 36″
• Excellent for balance training
• Used in therapy, sports or massage

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