Archive | January, 2010

Low Back Pain Article from The Better Life Experts – January 29, 2010

Most low back pain is caused by muscle weakness and imbalances in the hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back muscle groups and abdominals. Physicians as well as exercise professionals have determined that a strong correlation exists between excess body weight and decreased physical activity. Consequently, it stands to reason that becoming physically fit and adopting a healthy lifestyle may help to prevent LBP (low back pain).

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Fitness Town Showcases home ellipticals on Breakfast TV, Vancouver

On January 6th, 2010, Gerry and Dai of Fitness Town help put local BTV host, Greg elevate his heart rate on the Vision X6200 Premiere, folding elliptical. In this video segment watch as Greg learns the benefits of using an elliptical crosstrainer.

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Fitness Town Showcases the Life Fitness G7 on Breakfast TV

On January 6th, 2010, Gerry and Dai of Fitness Town help put local BTV host, Greg through the paces on several pieces of equipment. In this segment watch Greg try out the Life Fitness G7 Functional trainer.

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Fitness Town Showcases Power Plate Vibration Technology on Breakfast TV

On January 6th, 2010, Gerry and Dai of Fitness Town help get local BTV host, Greg through Power Plate Vibration Technology. Check out how quickly Greg’s heart rate spikes after 90 seconds on the Power Plate My5!

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Fitness Town Life Fitness Fit Tip: Carry the Year with a Strong Upper Body

Reading the news of the day can leave you feeling as if life is pretty heavy, and between careers and kids, we have plenty of baggage to carry. But even the heaviest of burdens is nothing a strong set of shoulders can’t manage.

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Fitness Town on Breakfast TV (CityTV) – Power Blocks, Gym and Medicine Balls

On January 6th, 2010, Dai and Gerry from Fitness Town helped get Greg fit! Greg, a Breakfast TV host, was visiting the Fitness Town North Vancouver location where he was taken through the “what’s hot in fitness” today. (also got his heart rate going with some quick fitness fixes along the way…)

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The Economic Horizon… Part 2 By Shawn Vint

Last month we looked at the upcoming issues of sovereign defaults, as nations unable to print their own currency (such as those who have already joined the European Union, especially Ireland, Greece, and Italy) are unable to service their debt payments, nor a life of borrowed living.

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Fast healthy meals

Just a quick blog on a new topic I may end up covering over the next few months.  Here’s a quick picture of a meal I made in less than 15 minutes.  That 15 minutes included all preparation.   I know it’s not the most exciting meal but hey, anyone looking for a quick meal that isn’t too harsh on [...]

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Fitness Tips: Make Small Changes for Big Rewards

It’s a new year, a fresh start, and a chance to drop those bad habits and acquire good ones. While getting fit, losing weight or being healthy likely topped your list of New Year’s resolutions, you may already feel like you’ve fallen off the wagon. Instead of beating yourself up, do yourself a favor by resetting your goals with more realistic plans.

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Do you have a Positive Mental Attitude?

We all have problems every day, and every day’s problems impact on the way that we live and enjoy our lives. Our problems sometimes take over and overshadow the enjoyment of our lives. Just to simply say to yourself “let’s be positive” does not always do the trick and seldom has the desired long term effect.

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