IDEAL CONDITIONING.How to Find It: Paramount, (800) 721-2121/www.paramountfitness.com Hoggan Health, (800) 678-7888/www.hogganhealth.com Star Trac, (800) 228-6635/www.startrac.com BroadcastVision, (800) 770-9770/www.broadcastvision.com Tuflex, (800) 543-0390/www.tuflex.com Sports Band, (888) 868-1513/www.sportbands.com Did you know that an overwhelming majority of New Year's resolutions A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set to get buff and fit are dashed by June 1? While we're a nation that always wants to put its best foot forward, we seem to have a hard time with tenacity. And as any personal trainer personal trainer person n → (persönlicher) Fitnesstrainer m, (persönliche) Fitnesstrainerin f worth his or her weight in amino acids will tell you, unless you want it bad, it's just not going to happen. So what's the problem? We've got plenty of facilities to choose from, offering everything from free weights to Nautilus nautilus, in zoology nautilus, cephalopod mollusk belonging to the sole surviving genus (Nautilus) of a subclass that flourished 200 million years ago, known as the nautiloids. to Spinning classes. And as the Surgeon General The U.S. Surgeon General is charged with the protection and advancement of health in the United States. Since the 1960s the surgeon general has become a highly visible federal public health official, speaking out against known health risks such as tobacco use, and promoting disease can attest, just 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise three times a week is enough for you to proudly pronounce yourself "physically fit" -- or at least on your way to a higher level of fitness. Perhaps your workout equipment just isn't getting the job done? Are your weights wearied, your bikes stationary, your treadmills tired? Just in time for the holidays, Parks & Recreation offers a look at some of the best toys on the market to help you pump, pedal, and power your way to a happier swimsuit season. See you on the beach! BroadcastVision Fitness Cinema BroadcastVision's new Fitness Cinema system guarantees superior sound and value, allowing club members to enjoy up to 32 television or music selections when working out. Leaving the burden of central wiring behind, the 900 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Fitness Cinema system provides the clearest stereo sound available. "Making fitness fun is good for business," says Dale Kredell, BroadcastVision president. With this system, fitness facilities can create exercise-friendly workout environments with multiple entertainment choices. Fitness Cinema systems are easy to install and maintenance-free, and BroadcastVision products are designed to meet any facility's budget. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 40 Paramount FIT-2000 FIT5000 Multi-Station System The new Paramount FIT-2000 system features variable resistance strength-training exercises in a compact design. The FIT-2000 features a variety of upper- and lower-body strength-training exercises, including Paramount's Advanced Rotary Technology. The patent-pending ART design involves single-axis rotation, nine-position adjustable handgrips, and a variable resistance cam, which follows the natural biomechanical Biomechanical may refer to:
The FIT-2000 system works out the entire body with triceps triceps, any muscle having three heads, or points of attachment, but especially the triceps brachii at the back of the upper arm. One head originates on the shoulder blade and two on the upper-arm bone, or humerus. extension, biceps curl The biceps curl is any of a number of weight training exercises which target the biceps brachii muscle in order to develop one or more of the following attributes:
A grooved pulley wheel like that used for ropes is called a sheave. station. The new Paramount FIT5000 Multi-Station system is designed for facilities requiring versatile performance in limited space. Like the FIT-2000, this system features ART technology and the 3-Way Bench, but also offers an optional vertical butterfly and chest-press station. In addition to offering the traditional curl and extension exercises, the FIT5000 also features vertical knee raise and dip plus a choice of either the leg-press/calf-press station or the unique Paramount single-cable column design for both upper- and lower-body exercises. A smooth operator, the FIT5000 comes equipped with a heavy-duty frame, chrome components in high-contact areas, aircraft-quality cables, and extended-life pulley wheels. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 41 Tuflex Rubber Flooring ColorMat Tuflex Rubber Flooring's ColorMat line features colorful, affordable mats that are perfect for protecting wood floors and carpeting in fitness centers from the push and pull of heavy cardiovascular equipment and free weights. The portable ColorMat offers excellent performance and noise-reduction properties. Made of vulcanized vul·ca·nize tr.v. vul·ca·nized, vul·ca·niz·ing, vul·ca·niz·es To improve the strength, resiliency, and freedom from stickiness and odor of (rubber, for example) by combining with sulfur or other additives in the presence of heat recycled rubber, this nonslip non·slip adj. Designed to prevent or inhibit slipping: a bathtub with a nonslip surface. nonslip Adjective designed to prevent slipping: safety mat can be found in baseball dugouts, hockey arenas, golf pro shops, and colleges and universities around the country. It's easy to clean and maintain with hosing or dry mopping, and is stain-resistant. Comes in five color patterns. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 42 Hoggan Health Industries Sprint Torso Exerciser Sprint Cross Trainer Elliptical Hoggan Health's new and improved Sprint Torso Exerciser is an excellent addition to any facility's cardiovascular area. Wheelchair-accessible and priced to move, the Sprint Torso Exerciser benefits users at all levels. The 1998 IHRSA IHRSA International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association Industry Data Survey revealed that 37 percent of club owners planned to beef up their cardiovascular equipment areas. "Upper-body cardiovascular training is being recommended more and more for people of all ages," says company President Lynn Hoggan. "We produced a piece of equipment that requires no electricity, provides maximum results, and is simple to operate -- just get on and go." This piece of exercise equipment combines carbon steel, sealed dual-roller bearings, and the Eddy Current Eddy current An electric current induced within the body of a conductor when that conductor either moves through a nonuniform magnetic field or is in a region where there is a change in magnetic flux. It is sometimes called Foucault current. resistance system with a stylish design. Hoggan has also recently completed an overhaul of its Sprint Cross Trainer Elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. . By reducing the overall length, adding a more stylish body design, increasing bearing count and grade, decreasing the width between pedals and handles, and adding a new finish and upper-body handle system, Hoggan has created one of the most impressive elliptical trainers on the market. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 43 Star Trac V-Bike Star Trac's new V-bike was developed to comply with strict bicycle design protocols. Its adherence to proper geometry ensures that it will "fit" and consequently appeal to a broad range of exercisers regardless of gender, physical size, or fitness level. While other bikes are not designed to accommodate every cyclist, the V-bike was developed specifically to provide riders of all sizes and fitness levels an effective and rewarding cycling experience. "Proper body positioning is critical," says Randy Bergstedt, product manager for the V-bike. "From creating power to preventing injury, a rider's alignment on a stationary bike Stationary Bike is a short story written by Stephen King, which was originally published in the fifth edition of From the Borderlands in 2003. The story depicts the struggle of Richard Sifkitz — a commercial artist and widower — to suppress a passion for is an area where there should be no compromise." Beyond performance, the Star Trac V bike was designed and engineered for reliability and low maintenance. All exposed metal is corrosion-free stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. . Nonrusting shrouds cover the brake and chain system to deflect sweat. The V-bike also comes equipped with grips manufactured from a special rubber compound that is soft, resists moisture, and provides nonslip performance as well as superior comfort. The bike's perfectly balanced flywheel produces inertia levels that provide a "true cycling" feel at high rpm. The proper inertia level also gives a rider greater control and reduces the risk of knee injury. As a result, the V-bike is one of the safest and most nonintimidating indoor group bikes in the industry. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 44 The Sports Band Company Maxx Band Combination Kit Sports Band's new resistance band products provide a superior total-body workout that maximizes heart rate and increases strength and definition. By using the Maxx Band Combination Kit -- which includes the Maxx Band, a 2-foot-long double band with firm handles on each end; the Maxx Bar, a double-handled tension bar with a 5-foot band that is used like a barbell Barbell A bond investment strategy that concentrates holdings in both very short-term and extremely long-term maturities. This is also known as the "dumbbell" or "barbelling. ; and a jump rope jump rope or skip rope Children's game in which players hold a rope (jump rope) at each end and twirl it in a circle, while one or more players jump over it each time it reaches its lowest point. -- enthusiasts can get a full-body resistance workout at home. Created by veteran personal trainer Albert Seligman, the Maxx Band Combination Kit is designed to give athletes at all levels an advanced, full-body resistance workout. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 45 |
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