How do I Choose which Elliptical Trainer to Buy ?

January 1, 2010

When you visit a gym or your local fitness club, you will usually see a line of elliptical trainers which are being used by both the young and old. So what exactly is it about elliptical trainers which make them ideal in helping you meet your fitness goals?
What are Elliptical Trainers?
First, here’s a quick definition [...]

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Review of the Precor Elliptical Trainers

January 1, 2010

When purchasing any type of equipment or gadget, it does help to check on the online reviews first. This way, you can make an informed decision about which model and brand will give you the best value for your money.
The same thing holds true when it comes to buying exercise machines like elliptical trainers. Over [...]

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Review of the Life Fitness Elliptical Trainers

January 1, 2010

How would you feel if you can purchase an exercise equipment that will allow you to mimic the motions of climbing a hill, in such a way that it seems as if you are gliding mid-air? This is exactly the type of workout that you will get from an elliptical trainer. Also known as [...]

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Review of NordicTrack Elliptical Trainers

January 1, 2010

Over the years, treadmill machines were used by individuals who have a cardiovascular to workout right in the comfort of their own homes. However, the popularity of this exercise machine seems to have has been taken over by elliptical trainers. Also called cross trainers or elliptical, this type of an exercise machine has a goal [...]

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Interview with Paige Waehner About.com Guide to Exercise

August 30, 2009

Paige Waehner is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise and a freelance writer with more than 13 years of exercise experience. She trains clients in-home in the Chicago suburbs. She is originally from Nashville, TN and misses the nice, warm weather there.
Q: Please Paige, let Us know a bit more [...]

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Stretching is essential before exercise

June 27, 2009

ALBANY, N.Y. — All stretched out? Stretching before you exercise is integral to building muscle tone and promoting flexibility.

“Tight muscles are not functional muscles,” said Helen Lawson, a personal trainer in Schenectady, N.Y.
Without a good stretch before your workout, you may not be able to do an activity to the best of [...]

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Guest Post: Scott! I actually own an elliptical machine :)

January 21, 2009

It’s a little ironic because I just sent it over to my parents house two days ago (along with a really nice recumbent bike they got last year) I took on a roommate from school and my Mom has been wanting to use it so, now they have it. While moving [...]

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What Muscle Groups Work Using an Elliptical Machine ?

January 18, 2009

Treadmills, elliptical trainers, portable exercise machines, exercise balls – these are just a few of the fitness equipment and products which have flooded the market over the past few years. In a world where the temptation to lead a sedentary lifestyle is everywhere, one would require much self-discipline not to let yourself go in [...]

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How Many Days a Week Should I Workout on an Elliptical Machine ?

January 14, 2009

Over the years, it seems as if the popularity of the traditional treadmill has been overtaken by elliptical trainers. When you visit your local health club or when you stop by the gym, you will see that a huge portion of the area is devoted to elliptical trainers.
What these exercise machines do is give you [...]

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Review of Schwinn Elliptical Trainers

January 13, 2009

Gone are the days when an individual who would like to workout at home needed to bear the huge costs associated with purchasing a treadmill. If you live in an apartment, the noise of these bulky exercise machines while you are working out might get you a complaint from your downstairs neighbor.
Fortunately, exercise equipment manufacturers [...]

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