http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/rss.php?w=new New Blogs in Fitness Products Blog. en-us Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:59:45 -0700 Fitness Products Blog RSS email@site.com http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=33 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=33 I don't recall another fitness product that has received such an extensive and lengthy advertising campaign than The Perfect Pushup and The Perfect Pullup.  Of course there is the Bowflex, which has been in existence for quite some time, but other than that, the majority of fitness equipment products are gimmick ab machines that seem to eventually fizzle out and fade away.  Since The Perfect Pushup and The Perfect Pullup keeps advertising, my interest in this piece of equipment has peeked and I'm considering purchasing one.  I'm more interested in The Perfect Pullup because I find pullups an essential back exercise and I start out with pullups in every back routine.  Additionally, I prefer to workout my chest with free weights and the twisting motion can easily be added when conducting a dumbbell bench press.From what I've read on The Perfect Pullup, it's getting nothing but great reviews.  The twisting motion that The Perfect Pushup introduced is in The Perfect Pullup and unlike a pushup, this motion can't be imitated while doing actual pullups like you can do with free weights on the bench.  The twisting motion allows you to work more muscles, helping you create that V-shape back you're craving, while at the same time, help burn fat around your waste.  I previously wrote on the importance of working out your back.  After reading all the great reviews out there, I am planning on purchasing this product. It may be a little pricey at $99, so I would scour eBay, but the $99 may be worth it. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=32 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=32 I like the traditional breakfast: omelets, pancakes, and French toast.  If your not into fruits or oatmeal, but love breakfast, you can have 3 absolutely delicious, healthy breakfasts that are high in protein, and have good, slow-digesting carbs by just making a few adjustments to the recipe:1.) FRENCH TOAST -- Instead of quick-digesting white bread, opt for 2 slices of whole wheat toast.  Batter in 1 egg mixed with cinnamon.  Serve with sugar-free or low-sugar syrup.2.) OMELET -- You could use 2 eggs, but if you're striving for a low-fat diet, you can use egg whites.  Add vegetables (I would go with peppers and onions) and low-fat ham, or potatoes, with 2% milk cheese (cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, or whatever you prefer).3.) PANCAKES -- With this protein pancake recipe, you can make pancakes with oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs.  It's loaded with protein and still delicious: just add cinnamon and vanilla extract.  Serve with sugar-free or low-sugar syrup. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=31 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=31 Want to get ridiculous jacked and ripped at the same time?  Do the "300 Workout".  It's pretty intense.  Check out this video to see what makes up the work out -- 7 exercises 300 repetitions:Here is the Behind the Scenes Workout Video: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=30 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=30 Some people avoid training and working out their back because they find it boring or it's just not as "sexy" as bench pressing or arm workouts.  If you've negligected training your back, that's unfortunate because by training your back, you can take advantage of two huge benefits:1.) Building your back helps burn belly fat.  That's because the more muscle you train, the more fat you burn, and the largest muscle in youbody is your lats.  Add pullups into your routine to really hit this muscle group.2.) Your arms will get stronger the more you work your back.  Rowing movements that work the back are great for building up your arms. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=29 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=29 A study has found that short periods of exhaustive exercise can reduce stress.  After a study where participants performed a single all-court sprint, researchers found that each participant experienced less tension, anger, and confusion about 75 minutes afterwards.  Scientists claimed sprinting fatigues the mind, resetting it to its baseline.  You can reap the benefits of sprinting just by a single 30 second spring.  So next time your need to clear your head or feeling irrate, just do a quick sprint. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=28 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=28 Here are five seasonings you can add to a variety of foods in order to reap their many health benefits:1.) Cinnamon - Cinnamon makes cells more responsive to insulin and lowers your risk of developing metabolic syndrome.2.) Garlic Powder - Garlic powder has an anti-infective, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering effect.  It also has a powerful antibiotic, antifungal, and blood pressure lowering ingredient, allicin.3.) Oregano - Oregano is high in antioxidants.4.) Onion Poweder - Onions have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.  They also have anti-inflammatory and anti-caner effects and can also relieve congestion.5.) Cayenne Peppers - Cayenne Peppers can improve your digestive system, heart, and circulatory system.  It also increases the body's heat production and can speed up your metabolism. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=27 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=27 Green tea is great for its numerous health benefits: it's been linked to burning fat, raising metabolism, lowering cholesterol, as well as improving the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol, preventing cancer, and preventing neurogenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.  Researchers have also claimed that drinking 5 cups of green tea a day helps the body burn an extra 70-80 calories per day.  Green tea has about a quarter of the caffeine content of coffee Green tea has so many health benefits because green tea contains the anti-oxidant EGCG.  EGCG not only inhibits the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.  Green tea even contains more antioxidants than many fruits and vegetables.  Additionally, green tea can help prevent heart disease because it contains polyphenols, which lower cholesterol levels.  This is one of the reasons why the rate of heart disease in Japanese men is quite low despite 75% being smokers. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=26 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=26 Salmon is commonly known as one of the best foods to eat for your health, but not many people know why.  Here is a list of reasons why you should include more salmon in your diet:1.) Salmon is loaded with protein and muscle-building amino acids.2.) Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help your body make anti-inflammatory coumpounds that soothe body aches and pains, as well as support fat-loss.  Omega-3's also help skin recover from skin damage from UV rays.3.) Salmon is high in Vitamin D, which supports strong bones and can help ward off colan caner.4.) Salmon is high in Selenium, which can help lower your risk of prostate cancer. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=25 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=25 Best Life Magazine wrote an article on the the best foods that you should eat everyday.  Here are the foods and what they can do for you:1.) Spinach - sexual enhancement, muscle growth, heart healthy, bone builder, and enhances eye sight.2.) Yogurt - cancer fighter, bone builder, boosts immunity.3.) Tomotoes - cancer fighter, heart healthy, boosts immunity.4.) Carrots - cancer fighter,  boosts immunity, enhances eye sight.5.) Blueberries - brain stimulant, fights cancer, heart healthy, boosts immunity.6.) Black Beans - muscle growth, brain stimulant, heart healthy.7.) Walnuts - muscle growth, heart healthy, fights cancer, brain stimulant, boosts immunity.8.) Oats - musle growth, hearth healthy, brain stimulant. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=24 http://www.fitnessproductsblog.com/blog.php?bid=24 In order to maximize stimulation of the abs, the bicycle crunch is the most effective exercise.  What makes it the best is that is that it is the only ab exercise capable of stimulating four different sections of the abs.  They key to making it work is perfect form.  Here are the steps for perfect form on this ab exercise: 1.) Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. For this exercise, you will need to put your hands beside your head. Be careful however to not strain with the neck as you perform it. Now lift your shoulders into the crunch position. 2.) Bring knees up to where they are perpendicular to the floor, with your lower legs parallel to the floor. This will be your starting position. 3.) Now simultaneously, slowly go through a cycle pedal motion kicking forward with the right leg and bringing in the knee of the left leg. Bring your right elbow close to your left knee by crunching to the side, as you breathe out. 4.) Go back to the initial position as you breathe in. 5.) Crunch to the opposite side as you cycle your legs and bring closer your left elbow to your right knee and exhale.6.) Continue alternating in this manner until all of the recommended repetitions for each side have been completed. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700