Fitness Product Reviews

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Want Motivating Workouts? Get iTRAIN!

I need to stay motivated; I have a wife, two young children, two cats and three goldfish!  And for me staying fit, or having the actual feeling of being fit, gives me a more positive and energetic outlook on almost everything. In turn, I tend to stay motivated. So in my on going quest to obtain, maintain, and increase my fitness level, I always look for ways to keep my workouts interesting and challenging.  I was fortunate enough to read an article about a company based out of Southern California called iTRAIN. What iTRAIN Offers: iTRAIN.com sells, (in my opinion… ...Continue reading Want Motivating Workouts? Get iTRAIN!

Bodylastics Home Gym

I started looking for a home gym right after my son was born; I new raising a second child would limit the amount of time a had to get to the gym. I began researching products like Total Gym, Bowflex, and Body Solid.  One piece of home fitness equipment I was not contemplating was exercise bands. While conducting a random Google search, I stumbled on the Bodylastics website.  I read the company profile, all product information and testimonials. But what convinced me to purchase the product was… ...Continue reading Bodylastics Home Gym

DVD Review: AM/PM Stretch for Health

DVD Review: AM/PM Stretch for Health The A.M/P.M Stretch for Health DVD runs for 90 minutes and is a wonderful stretching workout for all ages. Stretching is useful for both injury prevention and injury treatment. If done properly, stretching restores and increases flexibility; this directly translates into reduced risk of injury. Stretching also improves core stability as well as balance and posture. The instructor, Madeleine Lewis, is a nationally recognized health and fitness expert who has lots of experience in choreographing fitness videos. She is an award-winning fitness video star as well as video producer and director. The a.m. stretches include… ...Continue reading DVD Review: AM/PM Stretch for Health

Nutritional Supplements: Are they Necessary?

A supplement, by definition, is something that accompanies something essential. But, in some cases, nutritional supplements can themselves be an essential part of a healthy nutrition regimen. Whether because of a busy life style, or an individual genetic or physiological condition, there are those who benefit from nutritional supplements. Everyone requires a certain amount of vital biochemicals, with the proportion varying within a narrow range for almost everyone. But diet doesn't always supply those amounts, even when a sincere effort is made to eat properly. Some individuals have rigorous exercise routines… ...Continue reading Nutritional Supplements: Are they Necessary?