Exercise Bikes vs. Treadmills You’ve decided you want to exercise at home. There are hundreds of pieces of home cardio equipment available. The most popular are treadmills and exercise bikes. In deciding between the two, you should compare long-term sustainability, the effectiveness of the workouts, and safety. Overcoming Boredom The biggest obstacle to a home […]
The Advantages of Recumbent Exercise Bikes
The Advantages of Recumbent Exercise Bikes here are so many exercise bikes available that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Spinning bikes, stationary bikes, dual action bikes, and recumbent bikes are probably some of the terms you’ve heard. It’s almost as though you have to be a fitness equipment engineer to understand the differences! Here’s a […]
Fit Pregnancy – Top 10 Exercise Tips
Pregnancy is not the time to go on a fitness blitz, but it is an important time to maintain an exercise routine. Exercising during pregnancy will make you feel more energetic, improve your sleep patterns and relieve some of the uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms such as back pain, constipation and bloating. Even if you were not […]
Six Pack Abs Exercise Routines Matter
As much as most women would like to think they’re not important, six pack abs exercise routines are often vital for getting the job done. The fact is if a woman wants a tighter, more toned look, exercising is an absolute must. Just doing any old routines, however, will not achieve the results women desire. […]
Exercise To Reduce Cellulite On Your Legs For Women
Cellulite occurs when small indentations are developed on the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic area after the puberty. Just like the body fat, it can be burned because basically it is fat. You can determine if you have cellulite by pinching the skin around your upper thigh. Usually it will look like […]
Xlent Body Health Series – Everyday Exercise Safety Tips for Kids
It is estimated that over 3 million kids suffer injuries when exercising, whether it’s running, bike riding, or becoming overheated due to overexertion. In an effort to avoid any injuries, kids need to follow safety guidelines when involved in any form of rigorous or playful exercises. Running: Stretching exercises should be performed to prepare the […]
Exercise With Leg Lymphedema
Fitness Article: Exercise with Lymphedema of the Leg… I am writing this article from two points of view, as an experienced fitness trainer / strength coach who has studied health issues for many years and as a patient who suffers with lymphedema of the leg daily. I have been able to maintain my lymphedema pretty […]
What You Need to Know About the Schwinn 201 Recumbent Exercise Bike
The Schwinn 201 recumbent exercise bike is an older model that’s still available sometimes. It’s been a big seller so you can find much owner comment on the Internet. The newer models have more features, but the basics are all there on the 201. Those basics are what have made it popular. Here’s what to […]
Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike – Problems?
Look, I’ve been riding a Schwinn Airdyne upright exercise bike for almost twenty years. This machine does several things right. There are some problems with this machine though. You may want to think about these problems before you buy an Air Dyne. Here they are… Noise. This is no silent stationary bike. The resistance comes […]
Using Bike Inner Tube As An Exercise Device (Hip Flexor)
I have already written several articles pertaining to the use of a old bicycle inner tubes as a very effective exercise device. There are two major reason you should consider at least giving this a try. One, you are saving the environment by recycling your old inner tubes and transforming them into an exercise device […]