Equipment Articles

Fitness » Equipment | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 10:20 PM

When you're in the business of physical therapy, it is important that you have the right types of tables. It does not suffice to have just one type of table. That is because your patients come in different types. They come in different shapes, sizes, and conditions. If you have just one type of table, you're not going to be able to serve everyone who walks through your door. That can do a lot of harm to your bottom line and there are going to be a lot of people wanting you to help them... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Samuel Zipursky @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 5:59 PM

Most people really want to get in shape and always dream about having a healthy body like the ones they see in movies and on TV. Well the hardest part of getting that body is actually getting your self to exercise on a regular basis at home or in a workout fitness gym or club. Well for many people when you mention going to the gym they not only say they don't have time but they also tend to argue that the prices are just not reasonable enough so they don't end up bothering. Well... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 31st October 2008 @ 9:34 AM

One of the most popular exercise machines out today for humans is the treadmill. The reasons why treadmills are so popular are they are easy to use, they burn calories, and they create less impact on your body compared with walking or running on hard surfaces and their conveniently located inside your home. Those same reasons can apply to your dog's exercise routine. You can train your dog to be a treadmill dog and walk on a treadmill just as you do. This equipment is easy to use fo... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Amy Nutt @ Wednesday, 29th October 2008 @ 8:34 AM

It has long been known that EMS devices are effective in rehab environments. When a person has a muscle tear or other muscle injury, the low-level electrical current of electronic muscle stimulators stimulates the muscle. This stimulation is just enough to initiate repair of the muscle. It is very important for those tears to heal so that the muscle becomes stronger. In a rehab environment, the therapist is counting on that repair to occur so that they can move on to the next phase of the rehabi... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Alex Craig @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 11:47 PM

Whether you're exercising to lose weight or to keep in shape, a recumbent bike makes perfect sense. These unique exercise bikes are built to be ultra comfortable, so that any one can get a great workout without having to stop and stretch because of the ill fitting seats and the awkward posture of regular exercise bikes. The recumbent bike, which is often called a bent, features nice wide seats that provide the comfort needed for a full workout session. The user is not put in the usu... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Vienna Miller @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 10:32 PM

Buying a treadmill? There are so many new brands and features on the market these days, it's hard to know just what to look for. This article lists the top 7 tips for buying a treadmill so you can find the best buy for you. 1) Motor - This is the heart of your machine. Try to look for a high powered motor of at least 2.0 Continuous Duty HP or more. Even if you just plan on walking. Motors usually range from 1.25 HP up to 3.5 HP. Remember that a 1.25 HP motor will have to work... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 8:29 PM

A number of neuromuscular dentists have joined together to form a group of more than two hundred dentists nationwide that are offering a new and improved mouth guard that has been designed to enhance any athletic performance. This new mouth guard is known as the Pure Power Mouth Guard, which can help protect your teeth or the teeth of your children while they participate in their athletic events. This new improved mouth guard works by allowing the athlete's jaw and neck muscles so th... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Corey Palmer @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 11:22 PM

Nike is a popular brand of shoes and other sports apparel and accessories. Its headquarters are in Beaverton, Oregon. Considered as the biggest and most successful brand of sports goods, Nike has become a pop culture icon, with customers averaging 60% of the total market. It all started in 1963 to 1964 when two people, a track coach (Bill Bowerman) and a mid-distance runner (Phil Knight) decided to import and distribute running shoes that are cheap yet high quality from Japan. Back then,... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Vienna Miller @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008 @ 1:47 PM

Looking for low price treadmills? In this tough economic market, many people want to get a high quality motorized treadmill for less. Unfortunately, in many places, treadmill prices are rising (stores are feeling the pinch too). But there are still ways you can save money and get a quality treadmill for less. This article will list 3 ways to find a low priced treadmill. Please note that I don't recommend that you buy a low quality treadmill. Because a treadmill with c... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Jeremy Ranson @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 6:03 AM

Running with an injury is a problem that has an impact on two levels - prevents us from fully enjoying the run and it can lead to another injury. Despite that, some of us can't help waiting for the injury to heal completely because we love the thrill of a running so much and we expose ourselves to danger. If you have an injury of some sort, knee, spine, ankle or other, you can overcome the problem with training on a treadmill for a while, at least until your injury fully heals. Tread... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 12:04 AM

Being pregnant definitely changes the tummy of a woman, and some women feel it will never be the same. The baby is born, the tummy is not as tight as it used to be, and mom is looking for ways to get back her figure. This is where electronic muscle stimulators come in. Electronic muscle stimulators, or EMS devices, have a plethora of benefits. They are used by athletes after exercise to stimulate tissue that is not reached by exercise. People also use them to initiate faster repair of the... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Jeremy Ranson @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 7:57 PM

Regular exercising prolongs life, decreases chance of heart disease, improves immune system and builds up enough energy for you to lead an active life. No doubt that exercising is beneficial, but when you come to certain years, your running routine is not what it used to be. Professional runners have problems with knee and joint injuries during their professional carrier, at the peak of their strength. If they can be injured in their mid twenties, how can someone jog or run in the 40'... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Jeremy Ranson @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 5:43 PM

Certain home exercising machines come in varying sizes therefore you need to consider where will you be placing the gym. Your home gym is going to be delivered by truck and driver will not actually help you move the gym into the place you intend the gym to be. In case you live in an house and plan on placing it in an upstairs room you you should be positive it will go upstairs without problems. What you need to consider is the weight of the gym as well. Some home gyms come with free weights and ... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By James Steele @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 4:06 PM

Pilates home equipment is your first step towards shaping your new body. There are a few items that will be essential to starting up your pilates home gym. This article will discuss the beginner's tools you need to consider when starting to add toning exercises into your life. To start with, I do not want to give the impression that beginners tools are some how less able to help you get that killer workout then the bulkier reformer equipment. The truth is that all you need to tone... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By James Steele @ Friday, 3rd October 2008 @ 10:17 AM

A Pilates Exercise Ball will get you results fast. Not only are they an essential part of your Pilates fitness equipment, they are also a lot of fun. When doing your pilates at home, then exercise ball gets you off the ground and engages your stabilizing muscles for an unequaled workout. Exercise balls were never part of Joseph Pilates original vision, as the technology had not been developed during his time. As soon as exercise balls were created, people began to understand the power ... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By James Steele @ Friday, 3rd October 2008 @ 8:25 AM

Pilates fitness equipment is essential to make the most of your pilates workout. This article will introduce you to some of the most important basic pilates exercise equipment as well as talk about the more advanced pilates machines. The perfect starting point is the Pilates floor mat as it should be the first addition to you pilates home equipment collection. Its important to test the thickness of the cushion as well as the durability of the mat material as your pilates mat will be the... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By James Steele @ Friday, 3rd October 2008 @ 7:05 AM

If you have been doing Pilates for any amount of time, you have probably heard of Pilates reformer equipment. Some of you might be asking what exactly a reformer is and how does is help in a pilates workout. This article will address those questions and give you a nice introduction to what a pilates reformer can do for you. To start with we need to answer the question, what is a pilates reformer. At the first look, a reformer kind of appears to be an larger version of a rowing machine.... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 4:34 AM

Lots of people have now been setting up their fitness equipments at home either because they have no time to spare to go to fitness gym/classes or they do not want to waste money for gym or both. Buying fitness equipments will save you a lot especially if you know how to look for great deals and items. As far as health is concerned it is very much likely that people would want to look for ways in order for them to stay fit, however, in this time and era where every price are going on a big hike,... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Charles Cox @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 12:44 AM

Have you ever had a stress test at the office of your physician? This the wonderful activity when you were put on the treadmill and are hooked up to all sorts of monitors to determine what your heart is doing while you sweat your guts out. Now you can do this for yourself in the comfort of your own home with a treadmill heart rate monitor that is equipped with your treadmill. No longer do you have to go to the doctor or get hooked up with all the extra equipment when you exercise. A treadmill he... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Miarti Tal @ Sunday, 21st September 2008 @ 8:57 PM

There has been a large increase in the home fitness equipment sector in recent years. Unfortunately many would be fitness enthusiasts make the mistake of buying the wrong type of equipment because they haven't thought about what they require,there is an enormous range and the last thing you want is to buy the wrong piece. Remember that television commercials will always show the apparatus in the best possible way so try to temper your enthusiasm a little. Ask yourself a few questions before... more...