BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
Calorie - also known as kcal or kilocalorie; represents the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature
Registered Dietitian - a person who has graduated from college or university after completing a course of study accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Exercise - almost any activity requiring physical movement such as walking, running, lifting weights, gardening, etc. A critical part of the healthy lifestyle needed to lose and maintain weight
Kilometer - A metric measurement commonly used in athletic distances. Abbreviated Km or K. 1K equals 0.62 miles. Inversely, 1 mile equals 1.62 kilometers. 5K is 3.1 miles, while 10K (this is higher math) is 6.2 miles.
Nutrients - substances obtained from food and used to provide energy and structural materials for the growth, maintenance and repair of the body's tissue
RICE - A common (and smart) prescription for treatment of exercise boo-boo's, such as sprains and strains. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Always smart - once you know your injury is not in need of medical care.
End "Body for life workout" research and recommendations
Gymboss V.1
Feature: ... One or two different time intervals from 2 seconds to 99 minutes. Also, the GYMBOSS now comes with a Stopwatch feature!; Auto mode keeps repeating through intervals. Can set from 1 to 99 rounds. Special alarm/vibrate notifies you when preset rounds are completed.; Alarm by beep, vibration, or both. Alarm duration of 1, 5, or 10 seconds.; Size of a small pager. Water and shock resistant. For use with: MMA, Boxing, Martial Arts, Cardio, Strength Training, Kettlebells, Body for Life, Weightlifting, Running, HIIT, Learn-to-Run, and more.; All the new colors, (Slate, Silver, and Hot Pink) can be found here on Amazon. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-10-26 Summary: Don't know how I managed to live without it. ... I bought a Gymboss because I got tired of trying to time Tabatas (20 seconds intervals of hard effort with 10-second rest intervals) at the Y by watching the second-hand on the wall clock while doing dumbell swings or while on the treadmill, rowing machine, etc. It works great for that, and I started using it for other things, too--like meditation, for instance. I can set it for however many minutes I want to meditate before work, and the vibration reliably tells me when to get up and get going. I almost always use ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-05-20 Summary: Does the job nothing flashy ... Pros: cheap, only good alternative for tabatas, strength intervals Cons: non intuitive button design, multiple steps needed to go from interval to stopwatch, ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Gymboss is a small, easy-to-use, dual-mode, interval timer. This multi-use timer has many versatile functions that make it beneficial to virtually any type of exercise program. No more looking at the clock. The Gymboss allows you to focus all your intensity on the workout, giving you a better workout with better results! Maximize your training to increase: Anaerobic endurance, Cardio endurance, Increased VO2max, Muscle strength/size, and Fat loss...more
End "Body for life workout" resources and offers
