September 2010

What are some good abs exercises to get fit abs?

Question by aphrodisiacxx: What are some good abs exercises to get fit abs?
I have good abs already. But i want to improve myself more…before the new year begins. I need tips or fun exercises on youtube or something.

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Answer by chastel22
contradictory to popular belief you have to do cardio to burn that excess flab off your abs, then your core exercises will show results. if you work out your abs, they will get stronger, but the layer of fat just sits on top of your muscles and prevents them from looking good.

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Fitness & Weight Training Exercises : Elliptical Machine Exercise Tips

Elliptical workout machines focus on leg muscles and the lower body, including the quads, calf muscles and hamstrings. Better understand this workout machine with thesetips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises. Expert: Aaron Hill Bio: Aaron Hill is a professional fitness and health instructor at Fitness for Life in Wilmington, North Carolina. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

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Selecting Right Abdominal Exercise Equipment

Selecting Right Abdominal Exercise Equipment

Both men and women long to have a flat and trimmed stomach which can be achieved through proper regular diet and abdominal exercises. Some people, who are overweight and are embarrassed to go to the gym to cut their weight, can opt to purchase abdominal exercise equipment and try them from their home.

There are many equipment that are specifically designed to tone the muscles of the abdomen but they have to be practiced regularly to achieve good results. Before starting abdominal exercise, walking can be done to warm up. Balance ball is abdominal exercise equipment that is perfect for those who want to sweat out to reduce abdomen fat from the comfort of their home.

A balance ball is an oversized ball made of rubber and to get the proper way of utilizing it, an instructional video can be followed. Medicine curbs are other kind of abdominal exercise equipment that is almost similar to balance ball and balance trainer is an equipment that strains the entire body to keep the body agile and balances it as well. There are many kinds of exercises that can be performed using the balance trainer.

When done with good coordination, this equipment yields good results. Since exercise equipment have undergone many modifications in course of time, there are a variety of machines like abdominal exercise wheels, abdominal crunch machines and for less industrious people, there are stools that rotate to flatten the stomach.

The burst resistant body ball is an abdominal exercise equipment that is claimed to be better than floor sit-ups and also helps in sculpting legs and gluts. A wheel is for those who enjoy getting down on the floor for a work out and is simple equipment. It also helps to work the internal and external oblique and firms up the abdominal area.

Abdominal crunches machines give a feeling of working out in the gym which has bars with handles to offer up and down motion. Some may also have a weighted harness to give a pulley kind of action that reduces the fat in the abdomen. But for those who want to workout without such ado, watching their favorite television programs, fitness Quest Red XL exerciser offers a rotating stool to sit on and gripping the handles and while rotating, offers a good exercise to the abdominal muscles.

But of all the equipment, the good old method of sit ups and crunches combined with a healthy and proper diet are the best way to get rid of the unwanted muscles in the middle region. A flat stomach cannot be achieved over night and it is necessary to maintain a regular schedule of exercising, followed by good diet to achieve the desired result.

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Overview Of Commercial Elliptical Machines

Overview Of Commercial Elliptical Machines

Commercial Elliptical Machines

One of the best ways to get a cardio workout is by using an elliptical training machine. There are many models available for home and commercial use. So what is the difference between the two?

Home elliptical machines can be purchased with a range of features from the most basic model to a commercial grade unit. If you take the reviews as evidence, apparently you get what you pay for.

Commercial elliptical machines can be found in therapy offices, doctor’s offices, fitness centers, gyms and just about anywhere else you can go to work out. Usually, these models are feature packed and run into the thousands of dollars (00 is the median). Although the commercial models can have the same features as a residential one, the difference is the quality of the construction. This justifies the price tag.

Commercial elliptical machines can monitor your heart, breathing and pulse with additional items sold separately. Of course these additional items cost additional money. Most commercial elliptical machines provide not only the walking simulation for cardio, but also an upper body workout as well.

The Nordic Track brand was the first one I remember seeing and it was marketed as a simulator of cross-country skiing. Perhaps this was the basis for the rest of the industry to add in the upper body workout portion.

In any event, commercial elliptical machines are basically built stronger and more durable to withstand prolonged, continuous use. One machine may be used 20 or 30 times a day in some gyms, maybe more. They are equipped with stronger motors, better drive systems, advanced cardiac monitoring systems, softer, more fluid stepping action and even laptop or personal stereo holders, if you want to work or listen to music as you exercise.

There are, of course, other options and features, too. This is just an overview of commercial elliptical machines. When looking at commercial elliptical machines, the best brands to look at are:

• Precor
• Fitnex
• Star Trac
• Stairmaster

These are top quality brands and will carry a top quality price tag as well, but they have been reviewed as the best commercial elliptical machines by consumers. All have several models to choose from and can be delivered anywhere in the world.

Commercial elliptical machines are preferred over treadmills. This is due to the low impact of the elliptical machine on the feet. Joint and ankle pain was a complaint of people using treadmills for a long period of time. While treadmills are still used widely, elliptical machines are fast becoming the preferred machine to use. With an elliptical training machine, there is no impact on the feet at all, as on a treadmill. This alleviates the foot, ankle and heel injuries to a great extent.

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Get Up All You Couch Potatoes It is Time To Exercise

Get Up All You Couch Potatoes It is Time To Exercise

If you have not figured it out by now, the answer is Walking. Yes, simply walking every day can do wonders for your body. And I am not talking about speed walking or power walking, just basic walking. A good moderate to brisk walk every day will help improve your attitude, your outlook on life, and even get you to thinking about changes you want to make in your life but never got around to it.


As you know we currently live in a world where everyone wants and expects a quick fix. Unfortunately, our bodies do not understand the quick fix method when we put on more and more weight and then want to get rid of it fast. You probably feel like celebrating when you start a diet and the first week you lose 5 to 7 pounds. Do not start celebrating yet. The weight that you think you have lost is mostly water weight and muscle. These are the things your body needs.


You do not have to diet to lose weight but you do need to start really looking at how you view food. Is it a source of fuel for your body when your energy gets low? Do you stop when you start getting that full feeling? Or have you been conditioned to eat what is put on the plate in front of you, even if it could probably feed three more people? If that is the case, you are not alone.


There are ways of getting out of this unhealthy rut and setting you on the right road to better health. I am going to give you a few things to consider:


*Drink a full glass of water before you sit down to eat that meal. Use this trick when dining out. You will be surprised how much food you will be taking home in a doggy bag.

*Chew your food at least 10-20 times. The more time you spend thoroughly chewing your food, the less likely you are to complete your entire meal. First of all, your stomach will feel full faster and second, your mouth will be ready to quit.

*Serve your meals on smaller plates. We have become so accustomed to the platter servings at restaurants that are designed to feed more than one person that we have forgotten what a normal size plate looks like.

*Drink 6-8 glasses of water day. Water acts as a diuretic and helps to decrease water retention. It aids the digestion by helping to break food down easier, and it regulates our body temperature.

*When you feel like you want a snack, go walking or engage in some other activity that will refocus your thoughts.


Did you know that if you get a craving for something the best way to get rid of it is to drink a glass of water? The craving will lessen and eventually go away after about 15 minutes. The guy that used to be my trainer when I went to the gym told me that. I did not believe it either until I tried it, and it really worked. He also told me that a lot of times cravings for sweets or other things is your body telling you that you need to drink more water. So think about that next time you reach for that cookie or piece of cake.


The last and most important thing you need to add to your healthier outlook is incorporating physical activity into your day. If all you have time for is walking, that is great. At least you are getting your body moving, your muscles and joints working, and believe it or not, you are releasing whatever tension built up in your body and in your mind. Walking is a great stress reliever because it does not take any effort to do and you can do it at your own pace. Walkign also helps to correct your posture and could you avoid pesky back problems later in life.


Now, you no longer have an excuse for staying on the couch. It only takes 30-40 minutes out of your day and you can even break up the time; 15-20 minutes in the morning and 15-20 minutes in the evening. The point is, you need to take time out for yourself and do something good for your body. Your body will love you for it. Here is to your good health.

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Tips for Frozen Shoulder Exercise


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Tips for Frozen Shoulder Exercise

If you have a frozen shoulder diagnosed by your physician and have done any research on this condition, then you are aware of the 3 stages by now: Stage 1 – Increasing pain in the shoulder joint with daily activities or range of motion, Stage 2 – Increasing stiffness and loss of motion, but usually less pain, and Stage 3 – Shoulder range of motion beginning to increase slowly with return of functional abilities. Hopefully if you have begun a frozen shoulder exercise program then you are experiencing results. But what if you are not?

If your progress is less than desired then you might add these tips to boost your results:

Try a very warm shower, or even better a very warm bath just prior to beginning your exercise. The moist heat will increase local blood flow and extensibility (stretchiness) of the tissues in and around the shoulder joint.

Start with good posture before beginning each exercise. If you look in the mirror and your natural relaxed posture reveals rounded shoulders and upper back and your chin is protruding forward, this will lessen the amount of motion you will be able to obtain. Retract your chin slightly, sit up tall or stand tall, and roll your shoulders backwards before beginning any range of motion exercise. By doing this you place your affected shoulder in a more natural position and will make the frozen shoulder exercise more effective.

Increase your frequency and intensity of each exercise session. You should be stretching and strengthening several times a day, but each session should be more brief with focused intensity rather than 2-3 long drawn out sessions. You will see quicker results by not allowing the shoulder to stiffen up between sessions that are too far apart.

The tips above will boost the effectiveness of your frozen shoulder treatment and increase your motivation as you will see results sooner. Always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and make sure your program is designed by a professional or licensed clinician.

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Q&A: What are the most important weight lifting exercises to do?

Question by Leopard Gecko 2.0: What are the most important weight lifting exercises to do?
I use bodybuilding.com and the only exercises that they let you enter information for are: Rows, Squats, Bench Press, Deadlift, Bicep Curl and Overhead Press.

Are these the most important weight lifting exercises for your body? If not, what are the exercises that I should use for my routine?

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Answer by Brad Boon
all lifts play a part, but to narow it to three most would agree with deadlifts, squats and bench.

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Circuit Training: The Fastest Way To Fitness!

Circuit Training: The Fastest Way To Fitness!

If you’re committed to getting in shape and improving your overall health and fitness, the efficiency of circuit training offers a complete solution! Circuits improve overall body strength, including the strength and resiliency of tendons and ligaments, and the integrity of your joints.


A well designed circuit training program will build strength, increase stamina, tone muscles, improve body awareness, burn fat, and improve your aerobic and muscular endurance all at the same time!


Circuit training is my absolute favorite method of fitness training! Circuits can be successfully developed for those desiring to lose weight, conditioning for better athletic performance, and for injury rehabilitation. The fast pace and constantly changing workouts provide a different type of stimulus to the body and keep my clients from getting bored with their workouts.


A professionally designed circuit training routine can be totally personalized to give you exactly what you want. Whether you are a beginner to fitness, recovering from an injury and returning to the gym, or an elite athlete seeking improvement in your particular sport, circuits can be designed to emphasize strength, endurance, speed, weight loss, agility, balance, or any other aspect of your fitness that is important to you.


Traditionally, the circuit training format utilizes a group of 6-10 exercise “stations,” where you complete one exercise right after the other at heart thumping intensity! Each exercise is performed for a specific number of repetitions or for a prescribed time period before moving on to the next exercise.


The exercises within each circuit are separated by a brief rest interval (10-30 seconds), with each circuit followed by a timed rest period of 60 seconds or more. The total number of circuits performed per exercise session will vary depending upon your fitness objectives and training level (beginner, intermediate or advanced).


My Suggested Guidelines When Circuit Training


* A warm up should be at low to moderate intensity for 8-10 minutes. Follow with stretching of all major muscle groups


* Perform circuit workouts 2-3x per week, leaving at least 48 hours between each session.


* Select 6-8 sessions for each workout.


* Arrange your exercises (or stations) so that they alternate between muscle groups (i.e., triceps dips followed by squats), and work each muscle group during the sessions.


* Perform 10-12 repetitions of each exercise, using a weight that is challenging yet allows you to perform each repetition with perfect form.


* Leave time for an adequate cool down of 8-10 minutes at the end of your workout.


* Honestly consider your level of fitness! If you’ve never done any sort of circuit work before (even if you think you are fit and in shape), be conservative. Sore muscles, aching joints and the increased likelihood of injury will be the result if you push yourself harder than your body is ready for.


Cardio Circuit Fat Burning Routine


This is a great circuit training routine that has fat-burning cardio intervals between exercises. You need minimum equipment: a pair of medium-weight dumb bells, a medicine ball, a jump rope and one of those 65 cm Physio balls. You may need to adjust the number of repetitions in accordance with your current fitness level. Watch your heart rate! Rest as you need to with the goal of completing the circuit with little to no rest between exercises.


Cycle through twice, advancing to 3 circuits as tolerated. Do this routine 3x per week for 3-4 weeks, then change to a different routine.


And as usual, please consult your physician before undertaking this or any other exercise program.


Here we go!


* Rope jumps – 50 reps

* Medicine Ball Wood chops – 20 each direction

* Dumbbell shoulder carry squat and press – 20 reps

* Hamstring Bridge / Rolls with physioball – 20 reps

* Physioball pushups – as many reps as possible

* Rope jumps – 50 reps

* Dumb bell alternating bent over rows – 20 reps each side

* Medicine ball stationary lunges – 15 reps each leg

* Medicine ball double crunch – 20 reps

* Medicine ball mountain climbers – 20 reps

* Medicine ball prone jumping jacks – 20 reps

* Bench triceps dips – as many reps as possible


Try adding circuit training to your current workout routine, or in place of 1-2 days of plain old cardio.


You’ll love what you see in the mirror!

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Debunking The Myths Behind Height Exercises

Debunking The Myths Behind Height Exercises

Many people wish they were taller. In many cases, this leads to them adopting so-called height exercises in an attempt to lengthen their bones. Sadly, these exercises simply don’t work. Fortunately, there are a variety of natural ways to help increase your height that are highly beneficial.

Many height exercises claim that by lengthening the spine and stretching your limbs, your bones will actually grow longer. In order to understand why these methods don’t work, it’s good to know how the body grows.

When you are younger, much of your bone mass is composed of a flexible substance called cartilage. As you grow, much of your cartilage gradually melds together to form solid, adult bones. Growth plates, which are pieces of cartilage located on the ends of long bones, are what causes growth spurts in most children.

However, what the people who sell height exercise tapes to you don’t want you to know is that once your bones are done growing, there is absolutely nothing short of surgery that will make them longer.

However, if your body is done growing, don’t lose hope. There are many different ways to improve your appearance and bone health as well.

Your wardrobe is an important factor when it comes to your height. By wearing dark colors and vertical stripes, you can make yourself look taller and thinner. High heeled shoes and boots can also help increase your height.

Believe it or not, your posture also affects your height. While it can’t physically make you taller, sitting up straight not only makes you appear taller, but it gives you a mien of alertness and confidence as well. Incidentally, having poor posture can make you look even smaller than you are now.

While height exercises can’t do anything to increase your height, having a steady workout regimen can not only help keep your posture perfect, but having a slim, muscular body can make looking taller easier.

In extreme cases, you can even have surgery to lengthen your bones. This is done by creating gaps in the bone and installing plates to allow the bone to re-grow in the space between. However, this should never be done lightly.

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How to Use Rowing Machines

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Rowing machines are great for the back. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.
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The Best Exercise for “LOWER” ABS & FAT LOSS

TheBest Way to Exercise with Doug Jones www.TheBestWayToExercise.com http DOUG’s NEW BOOK! Learn how to Exercise YOUR Eccentric Genius HealthyIntroDougtions.com DOUG’s Exercise DVDs http Doug’s FITNESS CENTER Learn how to exercise and work out correctly with FREE FITNESS SECRETS by Doug Jones, part of his Healthy IntroDougtions to Strength Training series by Stand Firm Fitness. If you have never worked with a personal trainer or fitness professional, or would like to get all of the facts from an expert in the field, we think you’ll appreciate this free advice and exercise tips. This information will help you lose weight, burn fat, build muscle, get strong, be fit, prevent osteoporosis, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, get lean, fight depression, reduce anxiety, become flexible, and decrease stress. Have fun working out and please let us know if you have any questions. StandFirmFitness.com http YourEccentricGenius.com There are exercises for the butt, thighs, hamstrings, calves, glutes, hips, back, chest, shoulders, arms, biceps, triceps, abs, abdominals, lower back, forearms, and midsection. Doug Jones, BS, MA, CSCS Exercise Physiologist Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist President, Stand Firm Fitness, LLC 644 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897
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Are rowing machines better for cardiorespiratory health than swimming?

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Question by D: Are rowing machines better for cardiorespiratory health than swimming?
I have heard that swimming is the ultimate cardio exercise, but I have rowed on Concept2 rowing machines and it definitely increased my heart rate, so I am wondering if rowing is somehow better overall?
By increased heart rate, I meant during exercising, not afterwards.

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Answer by INsaneTACS(sierraC&C)INsaneTACS
Do you mean increased your heart rate even after you stopped exercising? because that’s bad, exercise is supposed to make your heart stronger thus decrease your heart rate…

Anyways I think swimming would be better

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The Best Abdominal Exercises Exposed!

The Best Abdominal Exercises Exposed!

When people think about exercises to firm up their abdominal muscles, sit-ups and crunches always come to mind. While crunches may be part of an exercise regime to work out the abs, there are many other strategies and methods that may be utilized by people looking to lose belly fat, make their six pack abs pop out, and condition the whole body as well.

Effective abdominal exercises that are, in most cases, geared towards delivering lasting benefits to the entire body, ideally must begin with some guidance from a certified trainer who will be able to expertly guide and teach you the importance of preciseness when you get going with your workout. A good exercise plan will also have, among its major components, recommended meal plans and dietary suggestions, with due emphasis on macronutrients – high quality proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats that may help an individual carry on with a mild-to-moderate or intense training/workout program. In most cases, the dietary recommendations are customized to suit individual needs and requirements.

There are seemingly simple abdominal exercises (and for most people, easy does it or easy is the best) such as those suggested by Shawn Phillips, strength and fitness expert and author of the book, Strength for Life. He devised variations of the traditional crunches, starting off with Swiss Ball ab crunches, followed by reverse crunches, and capped off by ab crunches. These are to be performed in three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions. Crunches can help tone the muscles but a person with excess poundage must lose the belly fat first to see those muscles, and therein lies the challenge of sticking to a healthy diet.

Training the midsection if important because apart from revving up and uncovering six pack abs, the abdominals’ core muscles improve posture, reduce low back pain as well as injury risk, and strengthen the torso. From certified trainers’ point of view, the most effective and hence the best abdominal exercises include ab crunches that flex the upper abs and serve as foundation for the entire workout; reverse crunches that strengthen the lower abs; and side bends that work on lateral oblique muscles. There is also the bicycle, adjudged by the American Council on Exercise as among the best abdominal exercises because it utilizes every muscle in the abs to create a well-built torso.

It must be reiterated, at this point, that abdominal exercises per se may not create the washboard abs you may be longing for if you happen to have a sluggish metabolism. There many ways, however, to speed up your metabolism, including healthy snacking in between meals or going for low glycemic index carbohydrates (like oatmeal, multi-grain and whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, and certain vegetables), aerobic exercises or cardio workout, hydrating/drinking enough water to stay energized, lifting weights, and monitoring food intake in a diary. Indeed, uncovering six pack abs requires constant monitoring of what, how much, and when you eat. Exercising, eating well, and bringing out six pack abs is no mean feat. Discipline and patience are essential. If many people can tone their abdominal muscles well, trim their belly fat and let six pack abs emerge, so can you, with much help from a proven program that’s certifiably safe and effective.

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How to Do Circuit Training for Women

How to Do Circuit Training for Women

For most of the women, the ultimate desire is to stay fit and slim, and for that they make a number of plans in their heads which don’t usually materialize. The reasons could be several, such as hardly being able to take out time to simple laziness.

To start up with any plan, it is very important to be properly motivated. If motivation does not exist, one may start with working towards a goal but not be able to stick on the path for long. This is why motivation is the basic requirement here too. Moreover, if you enjoy doing a task, you will definitely make all the efforts in the world to give it ample time.

Circuit training is one gift for all those women who seek fitness and a slim figure. However, it requires one to be motivated and determined to follow a plan, as only then positive results can be found. Circuit training involves one to engage in a variety of exercise at one time, one set after another. One is not supposed to take a break in between. This contributes in the reduction of fat from women’s bodies, and promotes their vascular health making their bodies leaner.

To begin with circuit training you first need to start with a couple of simple exercises which would warm up the body and pump up your heart. Such exercises include step ups and jumping jacks.

You may then start working on your biceps with the help of dumbbells. Make sure not to use too heavy weight dumbbells as you might end up with a sprain or a muscles pull, making all your exercise plans go down the drain. While you are holding dumbbells, start lunges of your legs side by side. As soon as you finish doing this, start with jumping over a jumping rope for one minute.

The best way to keep your arms and chest in shape is to do push ups. For a beginner, it is wise to start with knees, while someone who has practice can carry it off well on their toes.

To end the program for the day, you can do crunches to keep your belly in shape and squats, around 10-20 times.

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Exercise Bikes?

Question by asdf: Exercise Bikes?
What would be one of the better Exercise Bikes around the $ 200-$ 350 range. I want something that will last..Oh and I don’t want one that has the arm swingin action just peddles

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Answer by scott.braden
hit a resale store like born again sports, check your yellow pages any large city will have several.

try to find a “spin bike” instead of an exercycle. generally higher quality, more realistic bike feel.

Scott

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How accurate are the calorie counters on treadmills and cardio equipment?

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Question by Katie S: How accurate are the calorie counters on treadmills and cardio equipment?
Any ideas on how accurate the counters are on treadmills and other cardio equipment at the gym? My gym uses Precor equipment and I always wonder how close the display is to the actual calories I’m burning. Obviously it’s probably a little closer if you put in your age and weight, but what about basic muscle mass and body composition?

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Answer by Johnny B
They are totally just a toy added feature with no accuracy.
They assume everyone burns energy at the same rate which isn’t right.

It comes down to your own individual bodies chemical composition and reactions.
Do your exercise everyday and use digital scales to keep an approximate record. And obviously eat a balanced diet.

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Q&A: Does anyone know what Body max multi gyms are like?

Question by BurtandErn: Does anyone know what Body max multi gyms are like?

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Answer by Fitness Home Gyms
I’ve never heard of Body Max – I own Body Solid and love their equipment.

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Do rowing machines work well for building up muscle?

Question by Wesley A: Do rowing machines work well for building up muscle?
Hi, i was just wondering what muscles rowing machines build and if they’re any good for getting muscles?

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Answer by Mr Shane
Rowing machines are for cardio, they burn fat well, and target fat in the arms and back, but to build muscle you need to lift weights or engage in some form of resistance training

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An Informative Home Gym Review

An Informative Home Gym Review

There are a few well-known manufacturers of home gyms worth mentioning. While all have their advantages and downsides, the following home fitness gyms are especially notable. The reviews will focus on the universal gyms the companies produce.

Weider Home gyms Review

The Weider Crossbar ( formerly called the Crossbow ) is a universal gym that uses strong but bendable bows to make resistance. The Weider Crossbar sells for around 0.

Pros : The Weider Crossbar is relatively inexpensive and has a good range of exercises that it may be employed for.

Gold’s gym Home gyms Review

This is a universal gym that uses flexible bows to provide resistance. The maximum resistance is 210 pounds, with an available add-on that increases the maximum to 410 pounds.

Cons : It is difficult to adjust the resistance level and the manufacturers provide poor shopper service.
Tuff Stuff Home gyms Review

The CFM-555 is the best-known home gym manufactured by Tuff Stuff.
Pros : The CFM-555 features simply operated range of motion device, a contoured seat back that is functional and comfy, and a big selection of possible exercises.

Cons : It is enormous and comparatively tough to move. There was no mention of any way to add resistance to the CFM-555.
Hoist Home gyms Review

The Hoist Multi gym H-100 is a well-regarded top-end universal gym with a recommended retail cost of 00. The Multi gym H-100 features a single weight stack.
Pros : The Multi gym H-100 is well constructed and durable. It has got a profusion of possible exercises and a sleek, space saving design.

Cons : It is expensive and there is no way to add resistance outside the single weight stack.
Marcy Home gyms Review

It has the capacity of doing over 20 different exercises. The Marcy MWM 1800 retails for about 0.

Cons : there was only a 50-pound resistance add-on discussed and the MWM is hard to assemble.

The Powerhouse PH-1300 is a mix between a universal gym and a free weight home gym. It has the set up of a universal gym, but the user has to supply the weight rack. It costs in the region of 0 plus the costs of weights.
Pros : The PH-1300 can have as much as 500 pounds added to it. It is cheap and comparatively light-weight.

Conclusion :

Any of the products discussed in the home gyms review could be a good choice for consumers looking to exercise at home. People who are looking to do light exercise could select a smaller, inexpensive and less complex home gym, while folks who are absolutely committed to build strength would be better advised to get a larger home gym with additional features. The main point to keep in mind is that there’s a home gym on the market for everybody.
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Can multi gyms / home gyms help lose weight ? ( only answers related to multi gym )?

Question by Joey: Can multi gyms / home gyms help lose weight ? ( only answers related to multi gym )?
I have recently purchased a multi gym / home gym.
I was wondering if it can lose weight / reduce body fat ?
Or does it only build muscle ?

Only answers relating to the multi gym please. (no pills) (no other website)

Also if you dont know what a multi gym is, you can find it at the argos website.

Thanks !
Need answers ASAP ! icon smile Can multi gyms / home gyms help lose weight ? ( only answers related to multi gym )?

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Answer by Big D
Low weights and high reps builds lean muscle which burns fat…. so yes. But if weight loss is your goal, you’re better off throwing a little cardio in too.

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