Antioxidant - substance preventing damage from oxygen
Exchange Lists - Lists of foods with interchangeable nutrient and calorie contents; used in specific forms of diet therapy
Glucose - Is the simplest form of sugar and circulates in the bloodstream to be used by cells as fuel. Glucose is the primary fuel used by the brain and is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen.
Natural Foods - unchanged; contain no additives
Vitamins - Various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and plants. Though we produce some vitamins within our bodies, we need to obtain others via the foods we eat.
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
Metabolism - the sum total of all the energy production that goes on in a living cells. The chemical processes that take place within a living cell or organism that break down substances to provide energy
Muscle soreness - What happens when you do too much, too soon, too fast. Usually is worse on second day after the activity and goes away in 3-4 days.
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Trion Fitness Folding Flat Bench by HOIST
Feature: ... Adjusts to flat, incline, and step exercise positions; Compact, lightweight and space efficient; Folds flat for storage; No assembly required; 400 lbs weight capacity ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-03 Summary: Nice piece! ... Not that it matters, but I used to be a personal trainer and I think the build quality of this thing is great, it's compact, it's solid, attractive etc. Anyone complaining about this thing is just looking to be a pebble under someone's shoe. The price on Amazon was much better than my local price of $140 (i.e., LIST price). Great buy, solid piece... you won't regret it. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-06 Summary: Strong and sturdy but a little low ... Pros: Sturdy construction gives confidence Easy and quick to fold Cons: It is lower than those that you can find in the gym It is not adjustable to do exercises such as incline presses - not really a con but I suggest to get an adjustable bench to increase the number of exercises you can do ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Flat/incline/step... three folding exercise positions. Great for users of all ages and fitness levels. Compact, lightweight and space efficient. Folds flat for storage. No assembly required. 400 lbs weight capacity....more
HOIST FITNESS Standard/Olympic Weight Plate Tree
Feature: ... Holds Standard and Olympic weight plates.; Convenient storage system for weights.; Space saving staggered weight plate storage.; Maximum storage capacity 500 lbs. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This standard/Olympic Weight Plate Tree allows you to keep your weight plates in one location and to store them safely. Check us out on the web!...more
Rubber-Cal Elephant Bark Recycled Rolled Rubber Mats and Flooring - Green Dot in color - 3/8" x 4ft rolls
Feature: ... Made from abrasion and wear resistant 100% domestically produce recycled rubber; Ideal residential or commercial areas requiring anti-slip, abrasion, impact protection, and shock absorption; Designed for indoor and outdoor applications due to high content of EPDM found in recycled tire rubber; Provides superior underfoot comfort and support to absorb the shock of running, exercising, and walking; Extremely simple and easy DIY installation in garages, basements, doggie daycares, and gym & fitness facilities ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Rubber-Cal's Elephant Bark is a recycled rolled rubber mat and flooring option that is available in 2 gauges: a 1/4 inch thick and a 3/8 inch thick and is perfect for a variety of applications. Being that this material is made domestically, and of 100% recycled rubber, this mat is both a socially and ecologically responsible product. This product is excellent for either indoor or outdoor applications due the high contents of EPDM (i.e. a UV/Ozone resistant elastomer) found in the recycled...more
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