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Running Tips For A Stronger Finish

by Rod McDonald on Jul 23. 2010 in Jogging-Running

Are you running out of gas at the end of your workouts or races? If you find yourself wondering where your high gear has gone, then you could benefit from working on your finishing kick. Having a fast finish is a benefit to every runner, no matter what the goals or abilities.

Learning how to finish fast will improve your form. strengthen your muscles, and improve your heart’s efficiency. Not only will you gain speed and power, but self-confidence and mental toughness as well. Try some of these long distance running tips for discovering how to boost your high gear at the end of a long run:

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Running Shoes: Break-In And Replacement

by Rod McDonald on Jun 10. 2010 in Clothing

If you are a runner, you probably already know how important it is to own high quality running shoes. But do you also know how to break them in, and when to replace them? These two important factors are often neglected or poorly understood. This article will address these two important topics.

Break In Period

Whatever you do, do NOT wear your new pair of running shoes on race day! You will be rewarded for your hard work with lots of blisters, and possibly even foot damage.

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How Using a Leather Weight Lifting Belt Can Get You Bigger and Stronger

by Rod McDonald on Jun 06. 2010 in Body Building

If you incorporate a lot of free weight exercises into your workout, one thing that you can do to really help increase the amount of weight that you can lift and make your muscles bigger and stronger is to use a leather weight lifting belt.  These belts are not only cheap and easy to use, they can give you some serious benefits.  While you won’t want to be using them all the time, here I show they can help you out.

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3 Ways To Lose More Weight Whilst Walking

by Rod McDonald on Apr 28. 2010 in Exercise, Weight Loss

A lot of people are really overweight and therefore want to find some simple ways to shed the pounds.  Because of this you will see so many crazy diets and exercise routines being promoted and it’s difficult to know whether it’s worth the effort.

This is why you might want to find ways of losing weight that doesn’t require lots of effort and can be easily incorporated into your lifestyle with little fuss.  Walking can be an excellent way of starting a fitness regime however there are a few ways you can make it even more beneficial for your weight loss efforts.

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Ways to Find Good, Cheap Elliptical Machines for Sale

by Rod McDonald on Apr 14. 2010 in Gym Equipment

Are you looking for good, cheap elliptical machines for sale? If so, then you are in luck, as there are several good ways to find good one’s at very reasonable prices. However, make sure that you are not just getting a cheap price – nothing is worse than buying a piece of fitness equipment that does not do what you want and ends up as a coat rack in the garage because of this sad fact.

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What I Like About My Polar F11

by Rod McDonald on Apr 04. 2010 in Exercise, Misc

I like a number of things about my Polar F11, but probably my most favorite feature is the quick five-minute fitness test, which allows you to establish your base line fitness.  Let’s face it; most of us think we’re in better shape when we first embark on a new fitness program that we actually are.

The Polar F11 heart rate monitor watch allows you to design your own heart rate based fitness program from inputting the information derived from this short test five minute test into its popular Keeps U Fit program.

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Types of Aerobic Exercises

by Rod McDonald on Mar 17. 2010 in Exercise

One of the easiest aerobic exercises is walking. It is not the exercise that guarantees rapid weight loss, but it will definitely help you shed weight. No special equipment is needed and it can be done in anywhere. To resemble an aerobic exercise, walking has to be fast, so as to increase the pulse and respiration, but not fast enough to not be comfortable.

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Weider Powerswitch 100 Review

by Rod McDonald on Mar 15. 2010 in Gym Equipment

If you are looking for a good set of dumbbells for your home gym, then you should consider purchasing the Weider Powerswitch dumbbell set. I have had the opportunity to use and to test out this set over the past 6 months and would recommend the unit to just about everyone out there who is looking to improve their home gym experience.

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The F11 Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch

by Rod McDonald on Mar 01. 2010 in Weight Loss

Anyone who wishes to start doing regular heart rate training as part of an advanced fitness program and are looking for a sports watch to track and analyze their programs might consider the F11 Polar heart rate monitor watch. Designed for fitness workouts, the Polar “F” series of heart monitor sports watches feature a wide range of different watches with various features, from the entry level Polar F4 heart rate watch to the Polar F55 at the top end. The Polar F11 comes after the Polar F6 offering great versatility than the cheaper watch with it’s “Keep U Fit” workout function.

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Elliptical Machines: A 20th Century Innovation

by Rod McDonald on Feb 14. 2010 in Gym Equipment

When we hear the word ‘fitness’, we get reminded of various things, such as: flexibility, muscular and aerobic endurance, strength and power. Fitness machines are important for bettering these attributes, and using them regularly have long-term benefits to a person’s overall health and disposition. Elliptical machines are specifically becoming more and more popular because they are able to do multiple exercises at a single time and in the process burn more calories and exercise several muscle groups at once. By being able to adjust the incline, speed and other factors, you can get the most out of the equipment’s cardiovascular benefits, making them an even more effective tool than weight lifting and other complex exercises. Best of all, because they are low-impact, they keep your joints from the risks of injury.

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