PowerPlane in action This is in follow-up to the excellent PowerPlane (www.powerplanefitness.com) presentation at our clinic. I am a physical therapist at the New West Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre. I have focused my career on the rehabilitation of athletes following injury, and helping them achieve their goal of returning to full sport participation. I have [...]
Strength training is exercise that uses resistance to strengthen and condition the musculoskeletal system, improving muscle tone and endurance. Strength training is used as a general term synonymous with other common terms: weightlifting and resistance training. Physiologically, the benefits of consistent strength training include an increase in muscle size and tone, increased muscular strength, and increases in tendon, bone, and ligament strength. Lifting weights has also been shown to improve psychological health as well, by increasing self-esteem, confidence and self-worth.
When you see a machine like this one, you understand what a home gym should be. Solid, engaging, and full of possibilities. The G7 Cable Motion Gym System is the one machine that lets you do it all. It’s as bold and commanding as it is subtle and refined. If you’re into the latest and greatest, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all that this single piece of equipment has to offer.
The word elliptical means shaped like an oval. In the world of fitness and exercise, elliptical technology is a relatively new, innovative equipment design that draws on a smooth, elliptical movement to provide a low impact form of weight bearing exercise that is fun and easy to learn.
When it comes to home fitness equipment, one size does not fit all. This is especially true for machines to be used by more than one user such as in the case of home use ellipticals for an entire family or club equipment for a variety of patrons. While elliptical machines are noted for their ability to provide a great total body workout, some are also known for their adjustment capabilities. Adjustable stride ellipticals are great options for those who want the challenge of being able to change their stride, or those who are buying for more than one user.
Life Fitness X7 Adjustable stride dual-action elliptical. Watch this short video to find out why Life Fitness is world-renown as the industry’s #1 fitness equipment manufacturer…
Leisure seems like such a luxury when we’re having difficulty trying to fit in the ‘necessities’ of daily life. That is a wrong-headed view. Gone are the days when we ‘wear’ a sixty hour work week as a badge of honor; if you still do, you need to re-prioritize what you are working for.
The time has finally arrived for the highly anticipated trip out of the country. The plans began long ago: airplane tickets, hotel reservations, rental car, sightseeing plans. The bags are being pulled from the attic to be packed, and the excitement mounts with each passing day. Everything is a go.
