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May 9, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
PumpOne
is pleased to announce a partnership with Starwood Hotels Resorts
Worldwide's new lifestyle brand, aloft hotels. Starwood
Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its much anticipated new
lifestyle brand, aloft hotels, today announced an industry-exclusive
partnership with Pump One.
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May 7, 2008 8:00 AM by Cat Schwartz, eBay Gadget Director | COMMENTS
FreeStyle Underwater MP3 Playe
If your workout consists of underwater activity, this is a must! Add
your tunes to the world’s first completely shock and waterproof MP3
player. It will keep your body movin’ to over 350 of your favorite
tunes.
Finis Lap Track
Another
one for you swimmers out there: the Finis Lap Track. If you head to a
pool and do laps, then you know that it is super easy to lose track of
how many you've completed. Suction this bad boy to one end of your lane
then hit the button with each pass. Use the easy read number display to
check on how many more you have to go. Cool, huh?
Calorie Counting Jump Rope
If
you jump rope then you are well aware of how tired you get from this
exercise; but just how hard are you actually working? This rope keeps
track of how many rotations you've done and how many calories you've
burned once it's over. Feel the burn and then relax!
Tanita BC 558 Body Scale
It's
amazing how much information you can get from a scale these days. With
this unit you not only get a readout of your weight, body fat, body
water, muscle mass, bone mass, and more, but this is also the only
monitor available in the U.S. that gives you segmental body composition
readings, meaning you can get separate readings from your left arm,
right arm, left leg, etc. Pretty cool - especially if you’re focused on
training a specific body part.
More gadgets after the jump...
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May 7, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
United Health Care is one of many health care companies offering very special benefits
regarding your general health, wellness and unknown to many-your
FITNESS GOALS! One of the biggest benefits: Save 5 to 50 percent on wellness products and services generally not
covered by insurance.
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May 5, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Physiological footwear
denotes shoes that have a number of positive effects not only on the foot but
on the whole body. MBT is the first physiological footwear. Masai Barefoot
Technology is patented worldwide. The shoes were created after studying the Masai tribe from East Africa. Karl Muller, the inventor of MBT, observed
that because the Masai walked on soft, instable ground, they were forced to use
their body to maintain balance. This balancing act, apparently, is good for
strengthening core muscles and promotes good posture. To simulate walking on a
soft surface such as sand or soft moss, Karl created the MBT shoe line with a
rounded, curved sole to force the wearer to balance themselves like the members
of Masai.
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May 1, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Under Armour has come up with another great training product.
After years of research, development and collecting insights from athletes and consumers, the Performance Trainers – Under Armour’s first line of non-cleated footwear – hit store shelves
on 5.3.08. Engineered with Directional Cushioning Engineering (DCE™)
the trainers are designed to provide maximum support and propulsion,
filling the void of the lack of proper footwear for training needs.
After moving athletes out of cotton-soaked clothing and into
moisture-wicking performance apparel, the Performance Trainers are the
product that will take training to the next level. No longer do people
have to perform all their training and exercises in one-dimensional
running sneakers or basketball sneakers.
For women, they are
available in two prototypes, each with a specific purpose to maximize
training. The Proto Speed™ Trainer builds pure linear speed and the
Proto Evade™ Trainer improves the ability to build quick side-to-side
lateral motion.
UA Proto Evade™ and UA Proto Speed™ Trainers are available for women and youths.
Retail prices range from $80 - $90; colors will vary.
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April 28, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
May is the special recognition month for Exercise is Medicine™
as presentd by the American Medical Associaltion and the American
College of Sports Medicine. It will be a time for physicians, health
and fitness professionals, the public, and supporting organizations and
constituents to recognize, emphasize and celebrate the valuable health
benefits of exercise.
May-Kit Happen features new resources and ideas on the importance of Exercise is
Medicine™ that allow you to participate in your professional and
community settings.
Pick your doorway and find out how you can get involved and May-Kit Happen!
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April 27, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Here'a a great gadget to help exercise your lungs-whether you're
involed in a sport or not. And great for those who suffer from asthma,
COPD and chronic heart failure.
POWERbreathe is a
hand-held inspiratory muscle trainer is a unique, simple-to-use, drug
free product designed to help maximise sports performance, improve
fitness and reduce breathlessness.
It uses the basic principles of resistance training, with adjustable
load which caters for all capabilities and permits progressive
training. Dumb-bells for your diaphragm' - Just as you might use
weights to strengthen your arm muscles, breathing in through
POWERbreathe for a few minutes twice daily, makes your inspiratory
muscles work harder - thereby increasing their strength and endurance.
It is an easy-to-use, drug-free, hand-held device with a comfortable
mouthpiece. Within a few days your inspiratory muscles will feel
stronger and within four weeks your lung function, and ultimately
performance, will improve. It uses the basic principles of resistance
training, with adjustable load which caters for all capabilities and
permits progressive training. 'Dumb-bells for your diaphragm' - Just as
you might use weights to strengthen your arm muscles, breathing in
through POWERbreathe for a few minutes twice daily, makes your
inspiratory muscles work harder - thereby increasing their strength and
endurance. It is an easy-to-use, drug-free, hand-held device with a
comfortable mouthpiece. Within a few days your inspiratory muscles will
feel stronger and within four weeks your lung function, and ultimately
performance, will improve.
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April 22, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Flexibility is often overlooked, but it’s important to take time for a good stretch. Stretching helps overcome postural problems found in people who spend a large amount of time sitting. Stretching is also critical for people with active lifestyles, and especially where the activity is very repetitive, like cycling, running or swimming. So remember, for optimal flexibility, warm up with dynamic and active stretching, and finish your workout with some key, relaxing static stretches and foam rolling.
After the jump: the 4 types of stretching
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April 21, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Get this!
First, take your worn out athletic shoe (of any brand) and go to the nearest Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location. Nike has locations at some Nike Stores, other retail stores, athletic clubs, schools and colleges. In the U.S., they also partner with members of the National Recycling Coalition, and have Reuse-A-Shoe programs and locations around the world, in Canada, the U.K., Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and Japan. Next, the shoes are shipped to one of their processing facilities – one in Oregon, USA and the other in Belgium – to be ground up into a material called Nike Grind. Then, working with partner organizations, the Nike Grind is used to make different parts of sport surfaces in communities around the world. Some Nike Grind is used to cushion basketball courts, while other Nike Grind is used in synthetic soccer fields!
Find where to donate your old athletic shoes You can also send your old shoes to...
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April 20, 2008 12:00 AM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
It's a new year and time to GetFIT! The GetFit 2008 program encompasses both smoking cessation and weight reduction. Cleveland based Fit Technologies, an information technology services company has come up with an amazing incentive program.
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April 16, 2008 1:00 PM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Avoiding heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and dehydration is crucial for those
exercising in hot weather, says W. Larry Kenney, Ph.D., FACSM. He also
speculated that hot-weather risks may increase even more in the future.
“Right now, it’s difficult
to tell from available data if global warming and climate changes have played a
role in increasing heat-related injuries during the past few years,” Kenney
said. “But global warming can increase the frequency and intensity of heat
waves, which, of course, can lead more heat illness casualties.”
Kenney was careful to
dispute recent studies claiming that (1) dehydration of 2 to 4 percent body
weight loss does not impact exercise performance, and (2) body weight loss is
not a good way to monitor the body’s fluid needs. Instead, he encouraged
athletes to monitor their pre- and post-exercise weight in order to maintain
proper hydration. According to Kenney athletes should:
1. Calculate their body’s
sweat rate (by adding weight lost in one hour of exercise plus amount of fluid
consumed during the hour of exercise). Athletes should aim to replace all fluid
lost during exercise, and rely on sweat loss, rather than just thirst, to
monitor fluid needs.
2. Drink fluids before
exercise and periodically during exercise, instead of practicing rapid fluid
replacement in the middle of exercise. Drinking at intervals will provide more
adequate hydration and urine production.
3. Avoid extreme excessive
water consumption, which can lead to hyponatremia (over-hydration that may
dangerously reduce sodium concentrations in the body), in rare cases.
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April 15, 2008 6:15 PM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Cycling. A
great sport if you’re looking for something new. Almost anyone can do it-it’s just like riding a bike. Seriously. If you’re thinking about starting to cycle, whether
competitively or for recreation-please, please, please buy and wear a
helmet. I will admit it can be
cumbersome at first but you will get used to it. And it will save your life. I’ve got a smashed one to prove it. There are so many situations you can
never prepare for on a bike--like a random Rottweiler charging your front
wheel. Next thing you know you’re
flying over the front of the bike, then WHAM-your helmet hits the pavement--AND
YOU WALK AWAY! A friend just
recently flipped off his bike due to a crack in the road. A crack! He’s been a long time cyclist and was a former professional
triathlete. So believe me WEAR A
HELMET.
Now those are definitely extreme examples but examples
nonetheless. A great site for
helmets is Rudy Project USA. My favorites are
the Pink/White/Silver and the green Team Jelly
Belly.
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April 15, 2008 3:00 PM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Astavita recently unveiled
the newest addition to their supplement line in response to the demand for high
quality products for the physically active.
Physical activity produces an enormous amount of damaging free radicals; the
more intense the activity, the greater the number of free radicals. These free
radicals damage cells by triggering peroxidation (oxidation
to the greatest possible extent resulting especially in formation of a peroxide)
of the cell membrane and oxidation of DNA and protein. Free radicals will also
activate the inflammatory response causing additional cell damage. This is
noticed as the onset of muscle damage
during recovery in the form soreness and fatigue.
Astavita Sport's main ingredient was chosen because of its superior ability to
protect against this free radical damage. Published and on-going research,
focused on improving endurance and reducing recovery time, is showing benefits
linked to this potent carotenoid - AstaReal astaxanthin.
Astavita’s astaxanthin is
harvested from the best source of astaxanthin in the world: the deep red
microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Astaxanthin is an example of evolution at
work. Normally, the microalgae that swim about freely in pools of water are
green. However, when the water pools dry out and the algae are exposed to
intense sunlight, they begin producing large quantities of bright red
astaxanthin. Why? Because astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that protects
the algae from UV radiation, allowing them to survive - even in the harshest of
conditions.
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April 14, 2008 3:00 PM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Wendy Repovich, Ph.D., FACSM, and Janet Peterson, Dr.P.H., FACSM,
set out to debunk the Top 10 Nutritional Myths.
10. Eating carbohydrates makes you fat. Cutting carbs from your diet may have short-term
weight loss benefits due to water loss from a decrease in carbohydrate stores,
but eating carbs in moderation does not directly lead to weight gain. The body
uses carbs for energy, and going too long without them can cause lethargy.
9. Drink eight, 8-oz. glasses of water per day. You should replace water lost through breathing,
excrement and sweating each day – but that doesn’t necessarily total 64 ounces
of water. It’s hard to measure the exact amount of water you have consumed
daily in food and drink, but if your urine is pale yellow, you’re doing a good
job. If it’s a darker yellow, drink more H2O.
8. Brown grain products are whole grain products. Brown dyes and additives can give foods the
deceiving appearance of whole grain. Read labels to be sure a food is whole
grain, and try to get three-ounce equivalents of whole grains per day to reduce
the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
7. Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol. This myth began because egg yolks have the most
concentrated amount of cholesterol of any food. However, there’s not enough
cholesterol there to pose health risks if eggs are eaten in moderation. Studies
suggest that eating one egg per day will not raise cholesterol levels and that
eggs are actually a great source of nutrients.
6. All alcohol is bad for you. Again, moderation is key. Six ounces of wine and 12
ounces of beer are considered moderate amounts, and should not pose any adverse
health effects to the average healthy adult. All alcohol is an anticoagulant
and red wine also contains antioxidants, so drinking a small amount daily can
be beneficial.
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April 13, 2008 3:00 PM by Melanie M. Valerio | COMMENTS
Trigger Point Performance
Therapy is a remedy and treatment for common ailments such as plantar
fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, IT band pain, general knee pain, foot pain and
more.
It has successfully become one of the leaders in personal performance care by
marketing its in-home therapy technology to consumers in the athletic, health
care and personal wellness markets. It is a multi-channel company that provides
a broad selection of information, media, products and services to customers
that value personal development, wellness, positive lifestyles and enlightening
media. It offers its customers the ability to make purchasing decisions based
on these values while providing quality offerings at a price comparable to
mainstream alternatives.
Trigger Point Performance Therapy is a remedy and treatment for common ailments
such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, IT band pain, general knee
pain, foot pain and more.
Trigger
Point Technologies started as a
research project for Cassidy Phillips, who suffers from fibromyalgia. Phillips
needed to find a solution for the continuous pain throughout his body.
The well-trained athlete
spent years researching his condition and refused to settle with doctor's
recommendations of never training again. During his research, Phillips worked
heavily in trigger point therapy, which utilizes key areas of the body to
release tension and create blood flow to the area. The therapy was working for
him except that his thumbs were getting numb.
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