Guess which is the best instrument for monitoring your heart rate. The treadmill, of course. If you don't believe me, ask the doctors. Usually, when you visit a doctor for heart check-up, he would advise you to walk on a treadmill. As you walk, the incline of the treadmill would be gradually … [Read more...] about Medical or Home Based Treadmill-Which is Better?
Archives for May 2009
Tips for Dumbell Workouts
Do you find your local gym membership fee too expensive? That is no longer a problem. I will tell you how to get the same type of workout with the help of free weights such as dumbells. Believe it or not, you can get the benefits of your gym using such free weights. Most people keep paying the … [Read more...] about Tips for Dumbell Workouts
Are Portable Treadmills Really For You?
If you live in a tight little place and are hesitating about buying a treadmill simply because you don't have enough space to accommodate it, this is the right article for you. You see, you are not the only one who lives in condominiums. Moreover, large treadmills pose problems not just for those … [Read more...] about Are Portable Treadmills Really For You?
Vitamin D Deficiency
Yesterday my wife got results from some blood tests and they showed that she had a vitamin D deficiency. I thought that this was odd since I was under the impression that anyone that got enough sun would have their bodies create enough vitamin D to stay healthy. I was apparently wrong. Not … [Read more...] about Vitamin D Deficiency
Bodyweight Calisthenics
When you think of cardio, can you tell me what is the first thing that comes to mind? While I cannot read your mind, I would bet it has to be something among treadmill, exercise bikes or ellipticals. If you think that you cannot do cardios without the help of shiny fitness equipments or expensive … [Read more...] about Bodyweight Calisthenics