Buying A Treadmill - 3 Essential Tips

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If you're buying a treadmill, chances are you've done lots of research already. You probably know exactly what makes up a high quality treadmill and have an idea of which features you want in your unit.But even with this knowledge many ... Read article

Treadmill Buying Tips

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These treadmill buying tips will make you aware of important considerations before you go treadmill shopping. A treadmill is the most popular piece of fitness equipment today and will last for many years. So you want to look for everything you ... Read article

Perform On A ProForm Treadmill

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Proform treadmills may be just the right kind of treadmill for you. If you are looking for treadmills that will last, Proform treadmills are definitely a consideration.One of the nice things about Proform treadmills are the choices you ... Read article

The Problems with Epic Treadmills

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Epic treadmills have long been on the market and have a large customer base. They can boast a wide range of features which some people seem to think has taken place over quality.Epic treadmills can now be seen in Costco, where previously ... Read article

Is A Heart Rate Monitor Right For You?

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Exercise equipment, like Bowflex, Body by Jake etc., has advanced dramatically over the last 10 years. With the new technology, you can run on your treadmill at home and then slide it under your bed as a space saver. As a matter of fact, you ... Read article

Why Smooth Treadmills are Among The Best

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Smooth is one of the better-known brands of fitness equipment. Smooth manufactures treadmills from high quality materials and premium components. You can find Smooth treadmills to fit any budget and lifestyle and the company receives high ... Read article

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Sit More - Die Younger?
30 Jul 2010 at 11:51am

The more time you spend sitting (outside of work), the greater your chances of death within the next 14 years. That is the finding of American Cancer Society's Cancer II study of over 100,000 healthy people they started tracking in 1992. Women who sit for more than six hours during their leisure time each day had a 37% greater chance of death than women who sat for three hours or, while men had an 18% greater chance of death.
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Energizer Reality Check - Daily Steps Estimates Way Off
28 Jul 2010 at 9:33am

How may steps do you take in a day? Unless you are wearing a pedometer and verifying it, you may be overestimating it by two miles worth of steps. That's what the Energizer Reality Check Survey found. Of the 473 participants, 42% took fewer steps than they estimated and over a third of them were off by 4000 steps. For most of us, that's a half hour or more of brisk walking -- and the difference between gaining weight or maintaining or losing weight.
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Toning Shoes on the Trail?
27 Jul 2010 at 10:33am

The Skechers Shape-Ups All Terrain toning shoes just seem like a bad idea from the start. Toning shoes are designed to be unstable, that's what forces your muscles into a greater range of motion and therefore, toning. Trails already do that with unstable surfaces and hills. Trail shoes are typically designed for extra support and extra stability. An unstable trail shoe is an oxymoron.
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Balance Walking Teams Poles and Toning Shoes
26 Jul 2010 at 10:35am

Balance Walking is a fitness program that combines fitness walking poles, toning shoes, and good nutrition. This seems to be a growing trend, as Skechers is teaming up with Leki poles and the Nordic Walking North America to launch a similar program this fall. The Balance Walking program is available through their web site and Foot Solutions stores in the US.
About the Balance Walking Program
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Toning Shoes Fail the Test
23 Jul 2010 at 11:19am

All toning shoe brands (Skecher Shape-Ups, Reebok EasyTone, MBT, etc.) say they have studies that prove that their shoes tone more muscles and help burn more calories. But now the American Council on Exercise sponsored a completely independent study to test these claims. And the results are: no difference from a good pair a regular New Balance running shoes.
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Funky Tasting Water?
21 Jul 2010 at 11:16am

Carrying along water is essential for hot weather walks. But what if you find your water tasting funky when using your reusable water bottle or hydration pack?

Keeping your water bottle clean is the key to preventing bad taste. Bacteria and fungus can grow in wet bottles, and they especially love and leftover drinks that contain sugar or juice. If you use your water bottle for sports drink, you must wash it immediately after use with warm water and soap, and allow it to dry out completely before replacing the cap.
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