Aging - The general deterioration of the body with increasing age.
Antioxidants - In the form of vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals on cells and repair cellular damage. Antioxidants protect cells by sacrificing electrons to prevent free radicals from stealing electrons from healthy cells.
Convenience Food - food that has been partially prepared commercially and consequently is quickly and easily prepared at home
Hypoglycemia - subnormal levels of sugars in the blood
Amino acid score - a measure of the actual amounts of individual amino acids in a food, or in the diet relative to the need for the amino acid. Does not evaluate whether the protein is digestible
Diabetes Type 1 (insulin dependent diabetes) - occurs when the pancreas does not produce insulin at all leading to elevated blood glucose
Latisimus dorsi or "lats" - the pair of fan- shaped muscles across your middle and lower back that attach the arms to the spine. They work to pull your arms down and back
Perceived exertion - the level of intensity you feel your body is exerting during exercise on a scale of 0 - 10. An unscientific way of staying within your target heart rate zone
Urine - Should be pale and odorless. If it's bright yellow or pungent, you are dehydrated.
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) - the ratio of a person's waist circumference (measured at the umbilicus) to hip circumference (measured where the hips are the widest)
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The Bean Deluxe Ultimate Abdominal Exerciser, Including DVD and Pump
Feature: ... The Bean also provides a complete comfort with its Ergonomic S shape that molds to your body; The Bean exercise chair uses a rocking motion to allow you to automatically combine three exercises in one; Work your entire body at home with no pain Comfortable shape supports your body while the rocking action does all the work; Bubble-top comfort offers total back support, Complete stability allows you to exercise with proper form; University tests prove that The Bean increases muscle activity up to 72 percent over regular exercises ...more
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[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-04-20 Summary: Buy It!!!!!!!!! ... Simply amazing!!!! I was skeptical at first, but it delivers an intense core work-out without the backache. It is also very comfortable. Sometimes I lye on it and/or work-out while I watch a movie. The material is of high quality and extremely durable; we have three dogs, a cat, and a one-year-old...so far so good. My 250 lb. hubby has also used "The Bean Elite" so the weight rating holds up. If you are worried about deflation or puncture, it comes with repair patches. Also I find that "fix-a-flat" does wonders. I ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Bean Deluxe is an all-in-one workout tool that offers the benefits of a stability ball, incline bench and back pain rehab device all rolled into one product. The ultimate exerciser to shape and tone your body The Bean Deluxe is longer, more comfortable and even more effective. The Bean is perfect for all fitness levels and has an exercise for every part of the body....more
Web-Slide Exercise Rail System - Deluxe Assortment
Feature: ... Available in either Stainless Steel or Galvanized; Set of 3 exercise rails; 16 position storage rack; 14 exercise devices; Set of six, 25 sheet "Take Home" exercise pads ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Web-Slide system utilizes exercise devices that provide resistance, ROM, stretching and traction. It is compact and includes everything needed - fixtures, exercise devices, and instructional materials - to quickly and effectively train and monitor patients. Mounting hardware included. Posters for each device in the system....more
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