I wrote a post last week about buying used exercise equipment because at this time of year it is much easier to by exercise equipment then it is at any other time of the year and to save money to boot. Anyway in all of the equipment that I mentioned I never did mention the best piece of cardio exercise equipment and that is the rowing machine. Rowing machines are a bit more complex and a bit … [Read more...]
Walking Tips
If you want to feel great, have more energy and improve your overall health, take a walk. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise and you can do it almost anywhere, anytime, and for free. The generally recognized health benefits of walking regularly are far-reaching: reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases, reduced stress, control, muscle tone, and cardio … [Read more...]
Trampoline rebounding
I was watching Honey we are killing the kids just now and they talked about an exercise called rebounding. Rebounding is a type of exercise done on a mini trampoline at home indoors. I have always liked trampolines because they are so much fun. I looked around and found the following article about rebounding on the trampoline: Rebounding Workout, Rebounder, Gym Rebounder, Mini … [Read more...]
Burning up calories
I am never sure how many calories I am really burning when I do exercise. Quite often you will have a great workout and according to the numbers you only burned a couple of hundred calories. There is a lot more to calorie burning than what the numbers may say. Some question you should ask yourself are: How long did you exercise? How hard was the workout to you? Did you gain any muscle in … [Read more...]
Running into a new year
Up here in Calgary the weather has been nice although only a little cold over the last couple weeks. I have been on holidays so have not really been on my bike getting exercise and instead have been trying to get workouts in and cardio done indoors. I am sure I will be kicking myself in a couple of weeks but the change of pace has been nice. Work for me starts up again on Tuesday and I should … [Read more...]
Riding the stationary bike
Time for riding the stationary bike is coming quick. Well, winter is going to be kicking in here in Alberta soon enough. I have been riding my bike still and now this week is great but the weekend does not seem so good. This winter I will be riding a stationary bike that is sitting in the bedroom and has been collecting dust over the summer. After I wipe down the bike, I am looking … [Read more...]
The Value of METs in Weight Loss Workouts
Every now and again you will get on a treadmill or elliptical trainer and see that it lists the number of METS in the workout, like me you probably glaze over it and just start. But this Mets number is very interesting and important. If you are anything like me it gets kinda confusing sometimes to compare heart rate, calories burned, time, number of miles or floors. It would be much easier to … [Read more...]
Exercise Tips for Women
Having a healthy lifestyle involves having proper exercise, as these exercise tips for women will show, and diet. Women nowadays are getting more and more motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle through proper exercise in order to lose fat and , to maintain their physique, and to have a longer and healthier life. Here are a few exercise tips for women to help you achieve your desired and size … [Read more...]
What is Chi Running?
What happens when you combine running with the practice of T'ai Chi? The answer: chi running. When people first hear about it, they often ask, "What is chi running?". Chirunning, as it is also called, is a relatively new way of running that focuses on form and keeps you relaxed and meditative while running. Danny Dreyer, who popularized chi running, claims that it will result in less pain and … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic lists 8 reasons to do 30 minutes of exercise
Moderately strenuous exercise, about 30 minutes a day, can lead to enormous benefits in terms of your mood, health, and the ability to live an independent and fulfilling life. The exercise doesn't need to be athletic or difficult. Studies have shown that simply walking at a brisk pace for 30 minutes or more on most days can lead to significant health improvements. Add simple strengthening … [Read more...]
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