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An Exercise and Fitness Routine for those Blah Days
Summer is right around the corner, but there's 2 feet of snow in my driveway! If you like to exercise outside, or you drive to the gym, how are you going to exercise when the weather is lousy? Plan a simple, but effective exercise routine that you...
Be Mindful of your exercise
Soft, gentle, fluid, mindful: Words we wouldn't normally associate with a high-energy workout for seniors. Advertising agencies and Hollywood have sold us on the idea that the intensity and personality of the instructor is a measure of the quality...
How to Strengthen Your Heart with the Easiest (and Most Fun) Exercise You've Ever Performed
Wouldn't you love to learn about an easy exercise that really works? A workout that shapes you and is fun too? Well, I've found one and this article will tell you all about it. Actually, I've known about this workout for years, but I recently got...
The Perfect Body building Exercise
So what is the perfect bodybuilding exercise or workout routine? READ ON.
Most people, when they plan out a workout routine, don’t take into consideration the implication of each exercise on other areas of the body. Almost every individual...
Top 5 Exercise Plateau Breakers
Plateau. That dreaded word that you do not want to hear, let alone experience. Especially if you have been diligently exercising in an attempt to get fit or lose weight. We have all experienced a plateau at some time all of a sudden you stop...
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"Why Exercise Bikes Might Be the Ultimate Fitness
Exercise bikes are the first things that come to your mind when you talk about home exercise equipments. Exercise cycles popularly known as exercise bikes have gained so much recognition that they are next to TV in demand and popularity among the household items.
The best part about workouts with exercise bike is that it has no side effects or no rules to follow. This makes it a tremendous gizmo to chop off that extra fat just like that. Most health conscious people keep the exercise bike in their home for fitness.
There are fundamentally two types of exercise bikes, upright bikes and recumbent bikes. Upright bikes are more like real bicycles with the exception that they do not run on road. Recumbent bikes on the other hand, have bucket seats and the pedals out in the front. These exercise cycles are fit for overweight people and those suffering from backaches.
Exercise Bikes the Easiest Way to Burn Fat
Unlike big exercise machines and gym equipments, exercise bike are simple to use and free from side effects. The functions of this exercise equipment are simple and everybody in you family, even kids can use it. Just sit on it, start pedaling and see your fat start burning.
The exercise bikes have a regulator gear to control the power exerted and you can adjust it according to the workout required. Adjustable seat and handle makes it possible for persons of all age and size to use the same equipment. You can't go wrong with an exercise bike. It counts your miles and gives better control on your diet management program.
Exercise Bikes: Mix Workout With Entertainment
The biggest excuse for inability to exercise is lack of time. Exercise bike is an appropriate solution for all such problems and excuses. If you are a TV buff and spend most of your free time watching TV, you can keep the exercise bike in the TV room and enjoy the movie or your favorite soap while exercising.
You can even read a book, newspaper or help your kids with their homework while pedaling and burning out those extra inches from your waistline. You do not have to take a step out of your home for exercise and you can spend that time with your family and enjoy the workout without missing any important phone call.
Exercise Bikes-The Economic Exercising Alternative
Besides simplicity, the second best thing about the exercise bike is its cost. Bikes with several features are available to fit all the budget requirements. The basic equipment comes for as low as $50.
For a trial, you can even start with a used bike. There are ample of used bikes available on sale through online stores, auctions and garage sales. Moreover, the bikes have a long life and low or even no maintenance requirement. Select the right exercise bike for yourself and get going for a healthy and fit body.
About the Author
Paul Johnson works as a software developer, often working long hours under great stress. He considers exercise crucial to his health. When purchasing his own fintess equipment he researched all available products. Now he's written a series of useful articles on choosing (and using) exercise equipment.
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| Exercise at About.com |
| Offers fitness and exercise related links, articles, information, and discussions. |
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| American Council On Exercise |
| Fitness Certification and Education: The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a non-profit organization, promotes active lifestyles by setting certification ... |
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| Physical exercise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Physical exercise is the performance of some activity in order to develop or ... Frequent and regular physical exercise is an important component in the ... |
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| Why Exercise Is Cool |
| Tells why exercise is important and explores the many benefits of physical activity. |
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| Kids and Exercise |
| When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights. But for children, exercise means playing and ... |
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| Fitness Fundamentals |
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| MedlinePlus: Exercise and Physical Fitness |
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| MedlinePlus: Exercise for Seniors |
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| Exercise: A Healthy Habit to Start and Keep -- familydoctor.org |
| Information about exercise from the American Academy of Family Physicians. |
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| Welcome to ::-:: Exercise, Fitness and Leisure |
| Information on various aspects of exercise and fitness and providers of sporting, exercise and leisure equipment. |
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| ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net |
| Fitness and exercise information including diet, nutrition, exercise, sports and weight training. Includes a muscle directory. |
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| Weight Training, Exercise Instruction & Kinesiology |
| Weight training and kinesiology reference with many animated weight training exercises, stretches, plyometric movements, and illustrated muscles. |
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| Exercise & Fitness |
| Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. Whether it is a structured exercise ... |
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| Howstuffworks "How Exercise Works" |
| Exercise creates a set of responses in your body, whether you work out regularly or not. Find out how these responses can be enhanced by training. |
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| Exercise and Diabetes - American Diabetes Association |
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| NIHSeniorHealth: Exercise for Older Adults - Table of contents |
| See the Exercise Stories. Exercise for Older Adults Table of Contents. Benefits of Exercise · Safety First · Exercises to Try · Charting Progress ... |
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| Exercise to Improve Your Body and Your Brain |
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| FitnessOnline.com - Exercise Health Nutrition Advice Weight Loss |
| FitnessOnline.com - expert advice on exercise programs, diets, weight loss, muscle gain, vitamins, supplements & strength training. |
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| Table of Contents |
| Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging ... Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise? ... Chapter 4: Examples of Exercises to Do at Home ... |
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| Exercise Physiology Page for the MAPP |
| Aging, Exercise and Short Term Power · Principles of Training- Revisited · The Time Course of Training Adaptations · Understanding Interval Training ... |
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