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Benefits of Treadmills and Elliptical Exercisers

Going to the gym is not my thing.  And I always crack up whenever I drive past the clubs with the large windows, where you can see people walking on treadmills. For some reason, sweating seems like something that should be done in private.  But maybe that’s just me. At the same time, I’m not the type of person to fork out a lot of money on gym equipment.  Especially if there is the chance I won’t stick to it.  But a few years ago I made a worthwhile investment when I purchased a treadmill. Notice that I didn’t say … Continue reading →

What Are the Best Freecycle Finds?

Wherever I go, especially yard sales, I tell people about Freecycle. For example, when we had out lucky dining room set find last weekend, I told the owners who were moving to consider joining freecycle. Over the years I’ve been able to bless others with things in our home that we no longer needed, wanted or loved. And in return, we have been blessed with things that we wanted and needed from others. It is interesting to see all of the different offers and wants on my local freecycle board. Some people ask for expensive items, such as laptops and … Continue reading →

Body-for-Life Workout, Day #4

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Taking the Stairs Most of us have a set of stairs somewhere in or near our home. Generally, we look at them as a minor inconvenience but now it is time for us to look at them as a great new opportunity! Climbing stairs is a great exercise for the calves, thighs, hips and glutes. Calves, thighs, hips and glutes just happen to be the biggest muscle group that most women need to shape up. Yes, forget about the abs for now, let’s shape up those hideous hips and bulky booty that we all avoid looking at and try to … Continue reading →

What’s an Elliptical Trainer?

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We’ve been talking about different fitness equipment for your home gym. One of the cardio machines mentioned was an elliptical trainer. This machine is part treadmill, part stationary cycle and part stair-climber. They are among the hottest trends in fitness equipment today and for good reason. The elliptical trainer allows your legs to travel in an elongated circular motion. Some models also allow you to pump the poles back and forth as you stride, providing you with an upper body workout to match the lower body. In this way, unlike other cardio machines, the elliptical trainer is a full body … Continue reading →