Fitness Training Equipment

Schwinn Exercise Bike

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SCHWINN

238 Reviews
Exercise Bike
Model: 230
~~List Price: $599.00~~
Buy New: $399.00
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Compact stationary recumbent exercise bike

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Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape with the compact, comfortable Schwinn 230 recumbent exercise bike. The 230 boasts many of the high-quality features of the Schwinn 213, but adds several extras, including a nicer, easier-to-read instrument panel with a three-position angle adjustment, a slightly lower pedal height that produces a more comfortable riding position, and an easy step-through frame. And that doesn’t even account for all the essentials, which range from 16 resistance levels to handlebars with an integrated heart rate monitor built into the grip.

ProForm Spacesaver 850 Elliptical

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ProForm

15 Reviews
Elliptical Trainer
Model: PFEL5105
~~List Price: $699.99~~
Buy New: $473.23
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Offers six personal trainer workouts and two heart rate workouts

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The ProForm 850 elliptical trainer features SMR Silent Magnetic Resistance and the choice of 10 intensity levels that can be easily changed without interrupting your workout. The oversized pedals offer comfortable foot placement, while 8 programs give you great workout variety and allow for customized routines. A CoolAire fan helps provide a cool breeze while you exercise, and the SpaceSaver design offers easy storage.

Life Fitness Treadmill

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LIFE FITNESS
Health Club Treadmill
Model: CST-0100-01
Buy New: $5,499.00
Same display and controls found on Life Fitness’ best-selling health club model

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If you desire a gym like experience from the comfort and convenience of home, on a piece of machinery that rivals anything found in the finest health clubs in the world, try the home version of our high-end commercial model. Warranty – Frame & Shock Absorption: Lifetime – Motor: Lifetime – Electrical & Mechanical: 10 Years – Labor: 1 Year.

Schwinn Recumbent Exercise Bike

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:25:43 +0000

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SCHWINN

238 Reviews
Recumbent Bike
Model: 230 Bike
~~List Price: $599.00~~
Buy New: $399.00
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Recumbent exercise bike with 16 resistance levels

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Elliptical Exercise Machine

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:19:10 +0000

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435 Reviews
Elliptical Machine
Model: 430 Elliptical
~~List Price: $799.00~~
Buy New: $579.00
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Features eight computer controlled resistance levels

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The Schwinn 430 offers eight computer-controlled resistance levels and eight workout programs for workout variety, including six user-profile programs, one manual, and one calorie goal program. Its quick start functions allows you to easily change your resistance level while exercising to challenge yourself to the next level. Three feedback programs–recovery mode, results mode, and body mass index (BMI)–allow you to track the progress of your workout routine.

Body Solid Home Gym

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Body Solid

23 Reviews
Home Gym
Model: EXM1500S
~~List Price: $1,075.00~~
Buy New: $742.50
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Rated number 1 BEST BUY in Consumer Magazines

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The Body Solid EXM 1500S Home Gym is so well made and easy to use the leading consumer reporting magazine named it the #1 Best Buy in the home gym category. The EXM 1500S has all the features you need for a complete toning, trimming and strength training program at home. You can trim down and firm up in your own home, on your own schedule. Forget the gym membership dues, long lines and that locker room smell. Using the EXM1500S will lead you to a healthier lifestyle, save you time and save you money.

Omron Blood Pressure Machine

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OMRON

419 Reviews
Blood Pressure Machine
Model: HEM 790 IT
~~List Price: $89.99~~
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Cleared by the FDA to help detect morning hypertension

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Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor w/ComFit Cuff Portable blood pressure monitor detects morning hypertension and irregular heartbeats simple one-touch operation extra large display 2-user 200 memory w/time/date stamp Includes Omron Health Management Software ComFit Cuff AC adaptor carrying case CD Rom USB Cable 4-AA batteries

Omron Digital Pedometer Model HJ 112

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OMRON

2,452 Reviews
Digital Pedometer
Model: HJ 112
~~List Price: $34.99~~
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Accurately measures aerobic steps and minutes

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The Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that–thanks to unique dual sensor technology–can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.

Treadmill vs Elliptical vs Rowing Machine

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There are several considerations when buying fitness training equipment and the biggest challenge is perhaps choosing the one that matches your budget, space and fitness level. But regardless of these factors, you are most likely to land on any of the following exercise equipment:

Treadmill is a popular piece of gym equipment that has become the primary choice of anyone who wants to maintain an exercise routine at home. It lets you walk, jog or run anytime of the day, any month of the year – regardless of season and weather condition. A good treadmill costs at about $1500 but it can go as much as $3500, depending on the brand and features. When selecting one, focus on the load capacity, wide belt, incline settings, safety shutoff, smooth action and solid construction.

Elliptical Trainer is a no-impact exercise machine that simulates running and walking without causing excessive pressure on the joints thus decreasing the risk of impact injuries. The machine can be set from low to high intensity work out that is suited for all fitness levels. Today, elliptical trainers are the most popular piece of gym equipment. Price ranges from $500 to as much as $4000. Try out different brands when buying one.

Rowing Machines are excellent for those who want a total body workout. Requires little space, the rowing machine simulates the body movement of watercraft rowing targeting both the upper and the lower body muscle groups. Proper posture is required to avoid back strain.

Cross Country Ski Machines provide a full body workout, targeting both the upper and the lower body muscle groups. However, this type of machine is hard to master. So before buying one, make sure that you try it out first and see if it is really for you. People who use a cross country are often the best experienced exercisers with sufficient skills, who want a challenging workout.

Step Machines or steppers are low impact exercise machines that improve cardiovascular fitness and build and strengthen lower body muscles. A good step machine can be very expensive. Choose the right one or consider other alternatives if your budget does not fit.

Stationary Bike is composed of pedals, a paddle and some kind of handle similar to a real bike but used as exercise equipment rather than a means of transportation. A stationary bike is good for new exercisers or for those who like to have a no-impact cardiovascular workout. A quality stationary bike costs between $500 and $1000.

Recumbent Machines are like stationary bikes but with the rider sitting in an inclined position. The main advantage of a recumbent machine over a stationary bike is it provides better lower back support, thus minimizing the stress on the knees. A recumbent machine has the same aerobic effect with that of a stationary bike and targeting the muscles of the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus.

Resistance equipment is often known as either free weights or multi-stations or home gyms. Both have pros and cons and purchasing either of the two requires major thinking. Free weights are reasonably priced and require less space but they also require greater supervision and instruction as they are more likely to cause injury. Multi-stations on the other hand are more convenient to use but takes up a lot of space and the price depends on the quality of the machine. Take your pick.

Benefits of exercise for the treatment of depression.

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:02:16 +0000

Department of Psychiatry, Central Hospital of Sogn og Fjordane, Førde, Norway.

In general, depressed patients are physically sedentary. They have reduced physical work capacity but normal pulmonary function compared with the general population. This indicates that the reduced fitness level is caused by physical inactivity and is a strong argument for integrating physical fitness training into comprehensive treatment programmes for depression.

Exercise is associated with an antidepressive effect in patients with mild to moderate forms of nonbipolar depressive disorders. An increase in aerobic fitness does not seem to be essential for the antidepressive effect, because similar results are obtained with nonaerobic forms of exercise. More than half of the patients continue with regular exercise 1 year after termination of the training programmes.

Patients who continue to exercise tend to have lower depression scores than the sedentary ones. Patients appreciate physical exercise, and rank exercise to be the most important element in comprehensive treatment programmes.

Exercise seems to be a promising new approach in the treatment of nonbipolar depressive disorders of mild to moderate severity.

U.S. National Library of Medicine