by mamta on August 26, 2009
Hi, Repetitive Strain Injuries are often caused to endurance athletes and those who train for long hours, everyday, using the same muscle, ligaments, bones etc causing to strain them. These injuries are pesky as they take time to heal and in some cases return on resumption of the sessions. They can also be very painful conditions. RSIs often begin with mild discomfort in the form of pain but if uncared for, get worse. Sometimes the pain may disappear after a few minutes of beginning giving the false sense of minor trouble. RSIs are more common with wrists, ankles, shins, neck etc. Symptoms may include numbness in the affected body part or tingling on holding objects or straining apart from the pain.
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by mamta on August 24, 2009
Evo 1 Treadmill
Hi! Let us take a look this Monday at the Evo 1 Treadmill. This is a residential model though a non-folding one. Let’s get straight to the specs.
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by mamta on August 19, 2009
Hi! In today’s fitness notes, we will take a look at the Piriformis Syndrome – which is condition that sometime afflicts exercisers when they walk or squat excessively as a part of their fitness regime. The syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that may arise from excessive usage or strain of the Piriformis and its muscle.
The Piriformis muscle is located deep inside the buttock or gluteal muscles. When the Piriformis muscle gets aggravated and swollen, it presses against the sciatic nerve and the sciatic nerve presses in turn against the bone. This causes radiating and excruciating pain, spasms and discomfort. It may also cause tingling and numbness in the buttock region as well as along the sciatic nerve.
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by mamta on August 17, 2009
Bodyguard T240 Treadmill
Hi. We will start our week by running a review on the Bodyguard T240 treadmill – some of the most technologically advanced treadmills to date and robust as well. This machine has complex parts but sells well and has an extremely low rate of defects or malfunctioning parts.It offers a warranty cover that is unheard almost unheard of. Let us take a look at what makes this treadmill stand apart from others in its category:
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by mamta on August 12, 2009
Hi. Today, we shall cover the infamous Iliotibial Band Syndrome or the ITBS that sabotages the fitness routines of many fitness enthusiasts.
The iliotibial band is a thick tissue that extends from out of the pelvis, running over the hip down through the lateral outer thigh and inserts just below our knee. One of the main functions of this band is to help stabilize our knee during movements like running, cycling, walking etc. Sometimes, due to sudden overload, overuse (repeated flexion and extension of the knee) or rubbing of the band over the lateral femur, the band is inflamed and causes pain in the lateral outer side of the knee or in the entire length of the band. The pain may start after a couple of minutes into the workout and will aggravate on continuing and on foot strike.
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by mamta on August 10, 2009
New Balance 1400 Treadmill
Hi, The New Balance 1400 Treadmill is another folding treadmill priced at under USD 1000. It is a more advanced machine than its predecessor – NB 1200 treadmill. With its large running surface and many custom-built software to enable an enjoyable workout experience, the New Balance 1400 Treadmill is a favourite for many fitness enthusiasts. Let’s take a look at what New Balance 1400 Treadmill has to offer its customers:
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by mamta on August 5, 2009
Hi, today’s post will cover disease-fighting foods. Of course, immunity can be boosted by exercising regularly (not over doing it – that compromises the immune system), and hygiene as well. These 3 together are basic things that are in your direct control. We will look at what we can add to our diet to help defend ourselves better against diseases.
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by mamta on August 3, 2009
Hi, and Monday today we will cover the Proform 730 Treadmill, which is a folding treadmill. This is another folding treadmill positioned at under USD 1000. Let us get straight to its specifications:
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by mamta on July 29, 2009
Hi and this Wednesday, we will see why it is important that women do their weight training. Till about half a decade ago, women shied away from picking weights at the gym and those who did them were seen through a mist of ill-founded myths. However, today we see a good number of women at the weight stations at gyms. Studies on women doing weight-bearing exercises have come up with the following benefits:
1. Reduces Chances of Breast Cancer: The American Cancer Society in a January 2007 report stated that weight-bearing exercises were encouraged in post-treatment phase of patients. A study of 3000 survivors in the Nurse’s Health Study showed that those who increased their level of activity to include fitness and especially weights reduced their chances of cance recurrence by almost 40%.
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by mamta on July 27, 2009
Sole F80 Treadmill
Hi, another folding treadmill this Monday – the Sole F80 Treadmill. Through my career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, I have often been invited to review treadmills or try them at retail stores. Trying out Sole treadmills has never proved a waste of time. I know am well versed with the quality this company delivers. Let’s see how the F80 measures up:
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