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
Body Fat - Amount of fat in one's body. First, your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 150 pounds and 10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle, organ tissue, blood and everything else).
Caloric Density - energy value; number of kcals in a food
Natural Foods - unchanged; contain no additives
Plaque - fatty deposits on the interior of artery walls
Ballistic stretching - see Stretching, ballistic
Diet - the food and drink a person or animal consumes in their normal life. Also refers to an eating plan for medical reasons or as a measure to promote weight loss
Fat Grams - a measure the fat content of a food. One gram of fat = 9 kCalories.
Hormones - chemical messenger substances in the body that are released into the blood from one location and that bind to target tissues at other locations and elicit specific responses. Insulin is a hormone
Ligament - a flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects bone to bone. Ligament injuries can be sprains or tears
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
Trapezius or "traps" - the triangular muscles stretching across your back from the spine to the shoulder blades and collarbone. Its used to "shrug" your shoulders
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Phoenix 98516 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill
Feature: ... Manual treadmill with heavy-duty weighted flywheel and 41.5-by-13.5-inch belt; Single-button electronics display tracks speed, distance, time, and calories; Lets you achieve maximum walking/jogging speed via self-powered workout; Folds and locks in upright position for storage; 250-pound maximum weight limit; Measures 46 x 50 x 21 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-09-01 Summary: Fine for the price ... It is a good basic treadmill. Pros - Right price - Folds up nicely and can be moved around easily (unlike bulky electric ones) - Good for an occaisional walk Cons - Steep incline needed to get to work (I have to put a board under the back end so not quite so steep). - Have to hold on to handles to help hold on since at steep incline. I can't swings arms while walking on this. Since I only walk occaisionally and have limited space this treadmill is great for me. If I walked everyday I might consider investing in something ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-06-23 Summary: Phoenix 98515 manuela treadmill ... This was easy to assemble, with all the necessary tools in tact and it's not too heavy and rolls away like a charm....I think I am going to enjoy walking' on this. It is too hot right now to walk outdoors, so this should do the trick... ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | An economical yet reliable walking treadmill with smooth, quiet operation. Select your own space and alter it at any time any way you want! Very simple and user friendly design, yet equipped with heavy-duty steel frame and flywheel. Warranty is 90 days parts, 1 year frame. Maximum user weight is 250lbs. Not recommended or guaranteed for user over this limit....more
[2] ... Product Description | Most treadmills are frightfully expensive, with bulky electric motors that power the treadmill while jacking up the price. No so the Easy-Up manual treadmill, which asks the user to power the belt instead. The treadmill is outfitted with a heavy-duty weighted flywheel and a sturdy 41.5-by-13.5-inch running belt that respond to your walking/jogging speed. The faster you run, the faster the belt spins, letting you reach whatever speed is comfortable. At the same time, the treadmill isn't...more
Hoopnotica Travelhoop Exclusive Kit
Feature: ... Energizing travel kit supporting hoop-based cardio and muscle-sculpting workouts; Includes exercise hoop, 2 HoopDance DVDs, 2 HoopMix music CDs, and tote; Tones your core and body muscles while burning 400 to 600 calories per hour; TravelHoop breaks down into 5 easy-to-carry and -assemble segments; Canvas HoopTote is custom designed to fit the curve of the TravelHoop ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Enjoy your workout anywhere with the Hoopnotica TravelHoop Kit. The kit includes the Travelhoop, strap,2 HoopDance DVDs,2 HoopDance CDs and the HoopTote carry bag. TravelHoop collapses into six segments so you can easily store and transport it. Once you’ve learned the basics to Hoopdancing you can take your favorite workout with you to the gym or even the park....more
[2] ... Product Description | Hoopnotica is an energizing, fat-burning cardio and muscle-sculpting workout that's endlessly fun, creative, and sexy. Now users can do their Hoopnotica workouts on the road with the Hoopnotica TravelHoop kit. Bundled with a TravelHoop exercise hoop, two HoopDance DVDs, two HoopMix music CDs, a traveling strap, and a HoopTote carrying bag, the Hoopnotica TravelHoop kit makes it easy to take your favorite workout with you. Each Hoopnotica routine tones your core and body muscles while also...more
Body Back Ball & Porcupine Massage Ball
Feature: ... Two great products at one great price plus FREE shipping!; An Exercise, Chiropractic session and a Massage session all in one!; Stretch muscles, dislodge tension and discomfort!; Increase blood flow and promote healing.; Recommended by chiropractors, physical therapists, Yoga instructors, Pilates and Gyrotonic instructors, massage therapists, bodyworkers, fitness instructors and dance teachers. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The body back ball is: * An exercise, a massage and a chiropractic session all in one! * Use to stretch muscles, dislodge tension and discomfort, increase blood flow and promote healing. * Makes your whole body feel good! * Recommended by chiropractors, physical therapists, Yoga instructors, Pilates and Gyrotonic instructors, massage therapists, bodyworkers, fitness instructors and dance teachers. * Comes with 9" ball and pump; perfect for travel. The porcupine massage ball is: * Great...more
Phoenix 98007 Easy-Up Motorized Treadmill
Feature: ... Compact treadmill with 2.5-horsepower peak-output motor and 4-window LCD display; Speed range of 0.5 to 7 miles per hour; shock-absorbing 36-by-14.5-inch walking surface; Tracks time, distance, speed, and calories burned; 3 preset variable-speed programs; Easy Up folding and locking system for storage; 3 selectable incline levels; Measures 51.2 x 47.2 x 25.4 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | As Phoenix's premiere compact treadmill the MT007 treadmill operates on a 2.5 HP peak output motor with a speed range of 0.5 to 7 MPH. The narrow belt and Easy Up folding system make for a very compact and space saving design. As with all our treadmills, the MT007 uses a patented safety key system and shock absorbing deck design to cushion the impact on your joints. The "SMART" computer includes 3 present variable speed programs and a manual program mode which allows you to set programs...more
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