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 Firm Wave Kit
Feature: ... Innovative personal workout system; Helps tone abs, shape thighs, and tighten glutes; Includes 3 interactive DVDs: Ride the WAVE, Speed Slimming SCULPT, and Rock it OFF; Compact, easy-to-follow system ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-18 Summary: The Wave Rocks ... I am 67 years old and have lived in a beach city my entire life. This exercise tool truly simulates surfing, without the water and associated fear of sharks or drowning. The exercises portrayed on the accompaning DVD's offer a full body work-out and excellent instruction. I have also found that the Wave is a wonderful tool for the improvement of balance. It forces one to stand straight with knees slightly bent. The best part is that is really fun to use!! ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-05 Summary: Love it! ... I love the Wave. It's fun and challenging. It took a couple of workouts to get used to, but I love it! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | A revolutionary dual-sided personal gym that combines cardio and strength training in Speed Slimming Intervals so you can blast off the pounds and chisel a leaner, shapelier, sexier body in record time. Kit includes The FIRM Wave, 3 DVDs in one (Ride The Wave - 10 minutes, Rock It Off! - 40 minutes, Speed Slimming Sculpt - 30 minutes). Also included the Weight Loss Success Guide Book and an Accessory Mat....more
[2] ... Product Description | The Firm Wave Kit is a personal gym system that helps you burn calories, while providing a great cardio workout. This kit includes three DVDs to help to tone abs, shape thighs, and tighten glutes. The Ride the WAVE DVD teaches proper exercise techniques to get you maximum results. The Speed Slimming SCULPT DVD is a targeted workout that trims and tones your body, while increasing your metabolism and helping to burn fat and calories during and after your workout. The Rock it OFF DVD is...more
Gaiam Tricord Resistance Cord Workout Kit
Feature: ... Resistance training kit; Three stretchable cords of varying resistance; Has a 30-minute TriCord Total Body Workout DVD; Two comfortable handles that easily attach to the cords ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-08 Summary: THIS IS A FABULOUS RESISTANCE WORKOUT ... I love this video - it is an excellent resistance workout! Not only is the DVD easy to follow, it gives you a good workout and is just 30 minutes in duration which means that you can fit it in easily if you have a busy lifestyle. You can do the video using either the resistance bands provided, or with free weights (if you have them at home). Either way you get an excellent workout that helps you firm and tone your muscles fast. Just remember - if you decide to use resistance bands instead of free weights with this ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-09-09 Summary: Great deal, great quality ... The tricord is a great product. It comes with a DVD workout video. My wife wanted to find resistence bands for light workouts and some of the other products out there only had one handle for 3 bands. These bands all have their own handles with three different resistence: light, medium, heavy. Great for a nice quick little workout. My only gripe is that certain exercises on the DVD require you to wrap the bands around your hand to increase resistence, but the bands are too short in some exercises or too long in others. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | A complete portable resistance training system, providing three intensity levels and a full-length guided workout. Expert instructors demonstrate optimal technique and integrate stretching, strenghtening and cardio conditioning into efficient, non-impact workouts with variations for three skill levels. Comfort-grip handles attach easily to each resistance cord for a custom workout. Kit includes: 3 resitance cords (purple for light resistance, green for moderate and blue for heavy resistance),...more
[2] ... Product Description | Featuring three stretchable cords of varying resistance (light, medium, heavy), this workout kit also includes two comfortable handles that easily attach to the cords and a 30-minute TriCord Total Body Workout DVD. On the DVD, expert instructors demonstrate exercises that combine stretching, strengthening, and cardio conditioning for non-impact workouts at three skill levels. About Gaiam Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose...more
FitBALL Sport Firm Exercise Ball - 55cm
Feature: ... Dimensions: 55 cm; Weight Capacity: 1,250 lbs.; This more firm version of the FitBALL creates a greater balance challenge and is great for improving flexibility, core and muscle strength, posture, and cardiovascular fitness; Made of burst-resistant material that prevents rapid deflation when punctured; Requires inflation (pump not included) ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The FitBALL Sport Firm was created for those who enjoy a more firm exercise ball and an increased balance challenge. The FitBALL Sport can withstand weights up to 1,250 pounds and is made of burst-resistant material that prevents rapid deflation. Use the FitBALL Sport to improve flexibility, core and muscle strength, posture, and cardiovascular fitness....more
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