Archive for February, 2010

What is the best abs workout equipment?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I've seen infomercials of like "the bean" and "the ab chair" but what is the best equipment to give me a flat stomach quicker? Or what video would be good to use? (I don't plan on spending more than 80dollars.) OMG! Ablounge ( my friend uses it and wow )

Should all work-out equipment be removed from prisons so prisoners don’t come out more menacing than before?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

They can still get exercise by walking and running about the yard, but they don't get to lift weights and become hulking piles of muscle. They get to get SMALLER because they're just sitting in a cell most of their day (unless they want to do hundreds of sit-ups and ...

Where to buy weights (strength training) equipment in Toronto?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Looking to buy a bench press, some weights for it and some dumbbells. And one of the benches to lay on for benching. Anyone know of where I can get this stuff in Toronto? The Treadmill Factory MARKHAM Head office & Showroom 230 Denison St. Markham, Ont. L3R 1B6 905-944-0090 Their website http://www.treadmillfactory.ca/

Best place for home free weight equipment?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Trying to build a basic gym in my basement, but I'm having a hard time finding dumbells and plates for a reasonable price, any ideas? If you are interested in saving space. PowerBlocks (or their small version called SportBlocks) might be something to look at: http://powerblocks.com/

Do home gym machines give you the same body as the better quality gym equipment?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I just bought a crosstrainer and bike for home. They are decent quality. I am now getting worried i would have gotten a better figure using the gym quality equipment? Or do you think the equipment is basically the same? can somone help, because im getting upset bout it! the people at the ...

Personal Fitness Machines.?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Alright so I'm looking for my own little Fitness Machine, but I dont want to spend WAY too much money. Basically looking for rowers, stairclimbers, ellipticals&tredmills(maybe) and such. I already have a couple of weights. I dont have very much room inside of my bedroom and that is where those are going. I'm ...

What is the best inexpensive cardio fitness machine?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

A jump-rope is very good. Jumping rope will burn tons of calories in only a few mins.

How can I tone up my body at home without the use of exercise equipment?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I want to tone and lose weight on my body, mainly my lower half (belly, hips, bum and thighs) but as I am a cheap skate I can't afford to go to the gym or get proper equipment sooo how can i tone myself up at home? I need exercise ideas ...

How long should you spend on any piece of cardio equipment in the gym?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

That will depend on your fitness level and the objective of your workout, as well as the rules and customs at your gym. When I'm forced indoors (YMCA in my case) by bad weather, a typical workout would go something like this: 2 mile swim, 30 minutes ...

What would be a good aerobic alternative exercise to using a treadmill?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I've broken both ankles and don't want to buy another piece of equipment. Ouch! As a former fitness instructor, here are two ideas to try: 1. Push ups while kneeling on the floor. This will definitely put you in an aerobic state, while not applying any pressure to your feet whatsoever. The ...