Saturated Fats - Unhealthy fats found in most animal products and tropical oils. With a high proportion of hydrogen atoms, they are solid at room temperature and are converted to cholesterol in the body.
BMI (Body Mass Index) - BMI is a tool for indicating weight status in adults.1 It is a measure of weight for height. For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into one of the following categories:
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese
Cardiovascular Disease - disease affecting heart and blood vessels
Hyperkalemia - excessive amounts of potassium
Heart rate calculations - Standard formula is 220 - (your age) for men, 226 - (your age) for women. Error is 10-15 beats either way since heart rate maximums are genetically determined.
Quadriceps or "quads" - the group of four muscles that make up the front of the thigh. Quads straighten the knee. Keeping them strong can help ward off knee injuries
Rhomboids - the muscles that pull your shoulder blades inward. They attach to the vertebrae at the base of the neck and go diagonally to the inside edges of the shoulder blades
Sprain - an injury to ligaments.
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Gaiam Total Body Conditioning Bar
Feature: ... Core Training; Tone and sculpt; Low impact; Great workout; Great for Beginners ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-22 Summary: Great Product ... Video is a great exercise for beginners. The bar is easy to handle. Great short workouts when you are in a hurry. Instructor goes at a great pace. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-04-08 Summary: Love Tanja!!! ... I love Tanja. I also enjoying workout with her. She is easy to follow.Other than that...I would recommended this to anyone who wants to have a different workout. The only thing, I wish Gaiam did different with this product is making the DVD into sections rather all in one. I also wish the workout was longer on the bar. Other than that...I would recommended this to anyone who wants to have a different workout. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | This remarkably versatile device is really three workout tools in one. The 9-lb. solid metal bar pulls apart into three 3-lb. segments and can be used for dozens of exercise combinations. The Sculpting Bar DVD teaches you all the basic moves plus features four 10-minute workouts to accomplish full-body resistance. Do just one or combine the workouts to suit your schedule....more
[2] ... About Gaiam | Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth’s resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural, eco-friendly or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional...more
CW-X Women's Pro Tights
Feature: ... 80-percent coolmax / 20-percent lycra compression blend; Provides a suspension system for major muscle groups; Increases blood flow and reduces fatigue; Also reduces impact and load to the leg ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-22 Summary: Amazing Product ... CW-X Pro Tights deliver what they promise. I am recovering from a hamstring injury and the compression and muscular/tendon banding support they offer is unsurpassed. My chiropractor is even recommending them to his patients because of the support they offer. Great product! Sizing is accurate. They feel great! I acutally have now bought the shorts and the 3/4 length in the same product line. Run with them all the time now. I would definatley recommend them to a friend. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-06 Summary: Great buy! ... Not much to say that hasn't been written about these. I'm a big girl (6 ft tall) and a pro football player. Got these as an first layer for winter practices and preseason workouts. At first I was a little worried about the fit, but while they take time to pull on, they're amazing. I'm looking forward to getting out on the field in these babies. Bonus, they make your butt look really good!! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This ventilator tight works to support key muscle groups in your lower body while allowing excess heat from the skin to be released through ventilator panels. The supportive conditioning web provides targeted support to major leg muscle groups, especially IT band, calves and knee joints. This significantly reduces muscle fatigue lowers body temperature and improves performance. Through the conditioning web you can experience the taping support commonly applied to injured muscles thus helping...more
Tracy Effinger's Squeeze Stronger (fitness workout)
Feature: ... Advanced-level total body conditioning workout designed and led by Tracy Effinger; In addition to the full workout, this DVD also contains two premixes; Premix #1: Upper Body & Waist (40 minutes); Premix #2: Lower Body & Abs (43 minutes); Total workout time: 80 minutes ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-31 Summary: Awesome!! ... This is a terrific DVD! I'm actually surprised there aren't more reviews of it. It is a great workout! It surprised me, but I actually liked the music and the video effects. I also liked the fact that she seemed like she was working hard. Some of it might be manufactered, but I found Tracy inspiring. I have a couple other videos where the trainer seems like she isn't putting out any effort and keeps getting up to discuss the form of the people working out with them. Tracy is not like that at all, and has no assistants. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-24 Summary: Great All Over Work Out ... This is a really good tape to get a full body work out. Great moves that I have never done. And I like her high reps to exhaustion. It transforms your body. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Tracy Effinger is back with a new Squeeze workout! Building on the principles she introduced in her original, best-selling SQUEEZE workout, Tracy will take your training to the next level with her challenging new fitness routine. Get ready for more intensity and greater variety get ready to SQUEEZE STRONGER! SQUEEZE STRONGER is an 80-minute, full-body program that delivers the same intensity and high-energy of Tracy's live SQUEEZE classes. Designed to feel like a one-on-one training session,...more
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