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Archive for June, 2008

Apple Nike + iPod nano Sport Kit | Workout Motivation for the Gadget Lover

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Two of the most recognizable and successful brands in America, Nike and Apple have collaborated to create a cutting edge fitness product.

The Nike + iPod Sport Kit allows you to monitor your running experience by transmitting data through a wireless connection between your shoe and your iPod nano. The microchip tracks speed, distance, time, and calories burned during your run. It also includes real-time spoken feedback to announce milestones throughout your workout and a PowerSongs option to integrate your favorite iTunes selections.

The kit is inexpensive but you’ll need all three components to take advantage of this new technology.

  1. Nike + iPod Sport Kit
  2. Nike + iPod ready Nike shoes
  3. Pod nano 1G, 2G or 3G

When you get home from a run just plug your nano into your computer and automatically sync all your run data online at Nikeplus.com.

The system lets you remember each run, analyze your performance and try to surpass your previous records. The customized training programs allow you to compete with friends and other Nike+ users in distance and speed challenges. This ability to setup goals and rewards is very addictive and will keep you motivated.

Frequently asked technical questions about the Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit

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Pilates Power Gym | Stress Management and Body Sculpting in a Compact Exercise Machine

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

This machine was designed to shorten the pilates learning curve and help bring this popular approach to fitness out of the gym and into the living room.

The Pilates Power Gym consists of a large padded board that glides along a track, with adjustable height for various exercises and difficulty levels. A choice of four variable resistance cords are available to help firm, tone and define your calves, thighs, hips, abs, shoulders, arms and back.

An optional push-up bar attachment is also available.. The machine comes fully assembled and the mounted wheels make it easy to move between rooms.

The weight capacity on the sturdy carbon steel frame is 300 lbs, but this pilates machine is not ideal for tall users. The compact design make it most effective for heights of 5’ 10” and under.

Added comforts and benefits include padded handles, adjustable foot straps and a special pilates workout DVD.

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ProForm E500 Strength System | Nine Workout Stations & Personal Fitness Tracker

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

The manufacturer touts this system as providing “all the advantages of a health club right in your home.” We don’t pay much attention to such claims because they’re obviously not true. But this home gym has a lot to offer at a mid-range price. The 9 different workout stations and 65 exercises give you a good all around strength training workout in as little as 20-30 minutes per day.

The ProForm E500 Strength System offers 240 pounds of resistance with the option of upgrading to 340 pounds. You can increase the resistance by simply pushing a button, making the transition between sets very simple.

This model features the unique Electronic Personal Training Tracker. It counts your reps and sets automatically and beeps twice when your set is complete. This allows you to focus fully on form, not on counting.

ProForm E500 Strength System Product Details

  • Pull-Up Station to work arms, shoulders and back.
  • Dip Station to define triceps, chest and shoulders
  • Knee Raise Station to work legs and abs
  • One-Touch Resistance Control Workout
  • 9 Total Body Workout Stations
  • 65 exercises
  • Electronic Personal Training Tracker counts reps and sets automatically

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Lifecore LC-900 Recumbent Bike | Comfortable Workout with iPod Inspired Control Panel

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

The Lifecore LC-900 Recumbent Bike puts an emphasis on comfort, precision and a quiet ride. The padded high back seat is vertically adjustable and includes customizable lumbar support — a rare feature for any exercise machine. It also features one of the smallest exercise bike footprints that we’ve seen. It can be easily moved to any room and fits nicely in tight spaces.

The Lifecore LC-900 Recumbent Bike stands out with its unique iPod inspired control panel with an easy to use toggle wheel and unusually large, crisp readouts. There are 12 preset programs, 4 heart rate control options and data for up to 9 users can be stored and tracked.

Lifecore Recumbent Bikes have been rated #1 by Health Magazine and are continually recognized for quality of construction, comfort, smoothness and versatility.

Lifecore LC-900 Recumbent Bike Product Details

  • Compact 44″ Step-Through Design
  • 12 Preset Programs
  • 4 Heart Rate Control Programs
  • 5 inch Pedal Spacing to Reduce Joint Stress
  • Contact Heart Rate Sensors
  • High-Tech Display with Time and Temp Reading
  • Toggle Wheel for Easy Scrolling/Resistance Adjustments
  • Scratch Resistant Coating on Shrouds
  • Infinitely Adjustable Slide-Seat-Track and Vertical Seat Back
  • Built-in Transportation Wheels For Added Mobility

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Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scale HBF-500 | Measure Weight, BMI, Muscle Percentage, Metabolism and More

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

The Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scale uses full body sensing technology to accurately measure weight, body fat, visceral fat, skeletal muscle and resting metabolism. Knowing you’re losing actual body fat, not just water weight will keep you motivated, and the additional indicators help determine your ideal exercise levels and calorie intake.

The built-in memory lets you compare past levels with your current statistics and goals and stores personal histories for up to four people. Comprehensive body composition monitoring is viewable on the unique retractable hand held display screen. When the handlebar is lowered, the device looks like a regular scale.

The Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scale offers a wide array of useful functions. Basic measurements can be seen immediately but getting up to speed with all the features may require some time with the instruction book. We’d like to see future versions incorporate a USB output option for exporting and tracking results on a PC. But overall this is an excellent product that can benefit all fitness levels.

Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scale Product Details

  • Weight Display: 0 to 300 pounds in 0.2 pound increments
  • Body fat percentage: 5 to 60 percent in 0.1 percent increments
  • Skeletal muscle percentage: 5 to 50% in 0.1% increments
  • Body Mass Index (BMI): 7 to 90 in 0.1 percent increments
  • Resting metabolism: 385 to 5000 kcal in 0.1 kcal increments
  • Visceral fat level: 30 levels
  • Memory: 1, 7, 30 or 90 days

Omron Body Fat Monitor and Scales on eBay

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PowerBlock Personal Adjustable 5 to 45 Pounds Dumbbell Set | Space & Cost-Efficient Strength Training

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

This modern type of all-in-one adjustable dumbbell has become extremely popular among home fitness enthusiasts. As with the Bowflex SelectTech series, the PowerBlock Personal Adjustable Dumbbells save space and money by using one multi-weight unit rather than several sets of fixed weight dumbbells.

The PowerBlock Personal Dumbells are adjustable from 5 to 45 pounds per hand. The selector pin allows you to easily add weight in increments of 5 pounds (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45). The weight handle fits inside the first weight, which fits inside the second, which fits inside the third, etc. This system effectively replaces 9 pair of fixed-weight dumbbells that would normally have a combined weight of 450 lbs.

The pin changes easily and quickly but the user needs to ensure they are firmly in place before starting a set. Safety is more important than convenience. It might seem that a square dumbbell would restrict movement or feel awkward, but this is not the case. During your workout the feel is rock solid with no loose parts or clanging plates. And there’s no chance of them rolling away when placed on an uneven floor. The padded handles add extra comfort.

Compare these to the dial-type adjustable dumbbells.

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Horizon Fitness EX76 Elliptical Trainer | Health Club Quality Total Body Workout

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

This elliptical trainer is ideal for home use as it features the new Horizon sleek frame design, an extremely quiet advanced flywheel and a custom LED that works like a personal trainer, providing guiding feedback during your workout. Other personal comforts include the built in MP3 port, speaker/headphone jack, premium cushioned footpads and heart rate hand grips.

The Horizon EX76 Elliptical offers a 16-level electronic resistance and a stride length that’s longer, more natural, and more variable than most elliptical trainers. The distance between the pedals has been narrowed to create a more natural walking motion and the power incline allows you to adjust your workout difficulty and target specific muscle groups.

The Horizon EX76 is the flagship of Horizon’s elliptical trainer lineup and can be considered among the very best ellipticals in the sub $1000 range. This is health club quality workmanship that doesn’t skimp on crucial features like fitness programs and resistance levels. For a lower priced model see the Horizon Fitness E-52.

Horizon Fitness EX76 Elliptical Trainer Product Details

  • Commercial club quality features
  • 16 electronic resistance levels
  • Power incline up to 16 degrees
  • 16 preset program types, including weight loss, intervals, reverse, and custom
  • 18-19 inch variable stride
  • Heavy-duty 14 lb flywheel for quiet operation
  • Easy to read LED panel with 4 displays to track workout progress
  • Premium footpads and handgrips
  • MP3 port, holder and audio in/out jacks

Horizon Fitness Ellipticals on eBay

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