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Monday, 31 March 2008 |
By Rob Ryan
 Exercise bands have become a mainstream method for resistance type workouts due to their low cost and effective benefits for burning fat, getting tone, muscle building and strength training. Exercise band workouts are also safer than using free weights.
Strength training equipment such as the Nautilus type equipment that uses weights attached to a cable and pulley system are very effective but also very expensive and take up large amounts of space. Another is the BowFlex that uses a principle of stiff resistance bands and is also very effective but once again, expensive and not a space saver.
With a proper anchoring system and the ability to get proper resistance and movement, exercise bands not only are just as effective but can actually exceed these expensive contraptions. Reason being, with cleverly and accurately anchored bands, you can literally exercise every major muscle group, which is exactly what you should want for a True Full Body Workout Program for burning fat and building muscle.
These resistance bands can also allow the exerciser the ability to perform intense workouts and with the correct |
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Sunday, 30 March 2008 |
By April Kerr
 We all know that exercising is very important for our health but sometimes it can take quite a bit of motivation to get things done. Lots of people who want to lose weight are worried about how they look. They think that gyms are full of really slim and beautiful people and that they will look ugly in comparison. This is no excuse not to do any exercise however. If you have the space you should seriously think about buying some home gym equipment. This way you can sweat like a pig and no-one has to see you. However there are so many different types of home gym equipment sometimes it's difficult to know which type to buy. However one type of exercise equipment you should consider is an elliptical trainer.
What is an Elliptical Trainer?
Elliptical trainers, also known as cross trainers, are a form of exercise equipment which is stationary. They allow you to exercise in a similar way you would if you went for a walk or a jog. However they are much |
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