When I do my cardio workout and I really push myself, I’ll get this weird smell in my nose of ammonia. This is only in my nose and not externally in my sweat and it goes away after a few minutes. Now I’ve researched this on the the web and apparently it’s fairly common but [...]
Archive | October, 2008
Benefits of the TRX
We secured a TRX on one of the beams in our North Vancouver store and I have now worked out with it twice. I did a chest workout and a back workout, much to the surprise of many little muscles that I did not know existed. I did fairly simple motions, such as chest press, fly’s, [...]
Mmmmm Oatmeal – Breakfast of Champions!!
Not the “instant” breakfast of champions – but a bowl of oatmeal done right is the perfect way to start a day. It warms you up, fills you up, and pumps you up like no other breakfast food. Oatmeal alone offers numerous health benefits, including helping to lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, [...]
Winner of the “Top Gear of the Year” Award for recumbent cycles
SportArt C531R The SportsArt Fitness C531R is uniquely positioned to satisfy a wide variety of fitness enthusiasts. All users will appreciate the convenient step-through access, and the non-weight bearing riding position is extremely easy on joints. For additional comfort, the C531R has a patented, adjustable mesh seat back that cradles and supports the rider. The [...]
500 Crunches a Day For A Flat Stomach?
We get a lot of customers who are looking to lose weight specifically around their midsections. Unfortunately, purchasing an Ab Roller or Ab Wheel isn’t going to help lose that fat!! These tools are great for toning and building muslce, but any flattening effects will still be covered by a layer of fat. Spot reduction simply [...]
Dynamic Warm-Ups
Warming up is so important in preparing the body for the demands of physical activity. I know a lot of people skip warm-ups and I do sometimes as well, but it’s never a good idea! Warms up should be dynamic and specific, mimicking the movements to come. Warms up should start with simple movements and [...]
Vancouver Home and Interior Design Show is in TOWN
Fitness Town is pleased to announce its involvement at this year’s Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show. We’ll be showcasing simple, functional fitness equipment essential to starting your very own fitness room in your home, condo, apartment or office. Expert fitness consultants will be on site at booth #738 during the 4 day [...]
Where will you be putting it?
If you’ve ever purchased a piece of fitness equipment the person you purchased it from should have asked you this key question. Location location location. This applies to a lot of things. Let’s look at the importance of the location of your fitness equipment. Two important points to consider when looking to place your fitness [...]
Eat, Workout, Live
No one wants to be stressed and obsessed with diet, exercise or life. The key is balance and how to find it. For me, over the years of sports, the gym, nutritional changes and life in general, I’ve found it’s easiest to live day to day. Workout hard, eat right for the most part, and [...]
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