Archives for the 'Gym Fitness Equipment' Category

What Are Ellipticals Effective At?

Elliptical machines burst on to the fitness scene relatively recently and are loved by many and hated by some. But the question that is constantly asked is are ellipticals effective for me? The answer to that question can only be answered on a case by case basis but for the most part these machines do [...]

23 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

Life Fitness Exercise Equipment - The Good Bad And Ugly

Much of the equipment that you use for your exercise and fitness programs is made by Life Fitness. Life Fitness manufactures all sorts of exercise equipment to ensure that you receive the full body workout you desire. Whether you are looking for machines that give you a cardio workout or strength training, this company [...]

23 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

All About Treadmill Motors and Maintenance

What sets a good treadmill apart from the competition is the quality of its construction. If treadmill motors and other parts such as the belt are substandard, the machine wont perform to the levels you would expect from the best models on the market. Its a simple fact, treadmills, just like cars or any other [...]

22 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

How Smooth Elliptical Trainers Offer Superior Built In Value

Smooth Fitness makes one of the most cost-efficient elliptical trainers on the market. It is called the Smooth elliptical trainer, and its internet sales are through the roof. While many people choose these trainers for their relatively low cost, their quality is anything but cheap or shoddy. Instead, these rival even the [...]

21 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

3 Common Types of Abdominal Equipment

Abdominal equipment can be a great way to quickly get rid of that unwanted belly fat. There are many little devices and machines that you can use but not all are effective. Here is some tried and true abdominal equipment that will work wonders on your abdominal muscles.
1. Treadmill: This machine allows you to walk at [...]

20 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

Dumbbells - The Best Equipment For Home Gyms

Resistance training or weight lifting has been a popular workout to burn fat and build muscle. The reason is just because it really works. A high intensity and short duration resistance training will burn some calories during the workout and you will burn a lot more during the following hours. A [...]

20 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

Why Should I Use An Elliptical Trainer

Elliptical trainers have been around for over a decade now, however it is only really in the last four or five years that theyve become so popular. Previously in the large gyms there would be more treadmills than any other piece of cardio vascular equipment. Nowadays there are normally equal numbers of elliptical trainers, also [...]

20 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

Replacing The Treadmill Parts

Now that you have got your treadmill and have started following your routine fitness programme, another important thing now is to learn about your machine, its parts and its working.
By knowing about all the parts of the treadmill, their names, and their working would not only add to your knowledge but will be useful for [...]

19 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

Equipment - Fitness

I wonder what fitness equipment you have around your house at the moment. Maybe an old set of dumbbells, a skipping rope, some ankle weights, a mat, a bench or a fitball? And if you have this kit, is it ready for action? Has it been used recently?
It is an integral part of turning over [...]

19 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off

Treadmills Versus The Elliptical Exercisers

The war about which one of these is best has been raging on for a while. The treadmill was the first to hit the scene and households everywhere were amazed. This was too good to be true. Now there was no reason to have to brave the elements to take a walk or run. This [...]

19 October 2008 | Gym Fitness Equipment | Comments Off