Weight Loss, Diet and Fitness Program

Treadmills, stationary cycles and stairclimbing machines are the three most popular machines at health clubs and at home. Here are a few tips that can help you decide which is the best for your fitness needs.

TREADMILL
The pleasures of treadmill walking:
Just imagine being able to take a safe walk any time of the day or night, in any kind of weather. That’s the bliss that awaits when you own a treadmill. Walking on this machine is a great workout for your cardiovascular system and provides all-over calorie burning; you’ll also build strength and endurance in your legs as you stroll along. Recent studies suggest that people who use treadmills burn 40 percent more calories per hour than while using other cardiovascular machines. Read more!

Wave goodbye to treadmills, weights and regimented exercise programs and get in shape in your own backyard. You don’t need a gym to keep you fit and sexy if you have a garden.
The fitness gospel has long preached the virtues of exercising in sweaty gyms and ugly Lycra, but there is another option. Experts agree that a regular dose of gardening promotes a sense of well-being, raises your fitness levels and makes you look sexy.

According to Dr. Steven Palmer, Director of the Center for Stress Management and a professor at City University, gardening is an excellent form of stress management and therapy. Dr. Alison Joy, a physician, agrees. She says, “People love gardening and there’s very little injury involved”.
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