Sunday, December 19, 2010

4 Last Minute Christmas Fitness Gifts


Stuck on a gift? Check out 4 inexpensive last minute Christmas Gifts!




1. Dumbbells.
You can get a great full body workout with just a few dumbbells. Priced at about $10 and up, you won't break the budget.






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2. Resistance Bands
Light and easy to travel with, this is THE gift for your Christmas travelers. $15 and under.






3. Exercise Ball
Need to work and core and balance. Get this gift priced at around $20.






4. Yoga Mat
Have someone who needs to chill out? Breathe in, breathe out on their new inexpensive yoga mat.



Good luck and stay fit this year!!!




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Sunday, December 5, 2010

How To Buy The Best Piece of Fitness Equipment


Exercising can be difficult. Owning the perfect piece of fitness equipment will help make achieving your fitness goals a lot easier. Here are four easy steps to help you find the Best piece of fitness equipment.





1. Designed For Your Goals

Make sure the fitness equipment that you purchase is suited to help you achieve your specific fitness goal. If want to lose weight or strengthen your heart, then cardio equipment such as a treadmill, jump rope, or even a new pair of running shoes will work. If you are looking for added strength and toned muscles, some dumbbells, a weight machine or gym membership would be best.




See some free heart pumping workouts at iBodyFit.com. View some here.




2. Within Your Budget

There’s no need to spend a lot of money on a new piece of fitness equipment. A medicine ball, yoga mat or exercise band can each be purchased for under $15. You can strengthen your core with a medicine ball, improve your flexibility and balance on a yoga mat and tone and tighten your muscles with exercise bands.




3. Easy To Use

Make sure you understand it! Ever look at a big home gym with all of its weights, bars and adjustable benches then wonder to yourself, “how on earth am I going to use this”? Chances are, you’re not going to use it. Be sure you are comfortable using the equipment you purchase.





4. Enjoy It

Make sure you will enjoy (or at least won’t hate) using the piece of fitness equipment that you purchase. A treadmill is great but if you hate running or being inside, it’s a waste of money.



For the best results from exercise, choose a piece of fitness equipment that meets your fitness goals, is within your budget, is easy to understand and will be somewhat enjoyable. Remember, the best piece of fitness equipment is the one that you will use!

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