Cosmeceuticals - Skin care products that contain vital nutrients which combat the damage of free-radicals and reduce inflammation, keeping skin in a youthful condition.
Lean Body Mass - the percentage of muscles in the tissue
Regular Diet - Normal diet, based upon the food guide pyramid
Biomechanics - the study of the mechanics of muscular activity
Caliper - an instrument used to measure skin-fold thickness as a way of determining body fat. Accuracy varies with the user and it has been largely supplanted by the BMR
Exercise - almost any activity requiring physical movement such as walking, running, lifting weights, gardening, etc. A critical part of the healthy lifestyle needed to lose and maintain weight
Fat - also known as adipose tissue. Animal tissue containing glycerol and fatty acids
Rectus abdominis - the muscle extending the entire length of the abdomen, from the lower 3 ribs to the top of the pubic bone (below the navel). Works to keep you upright and lets you bend at the waist. Strengthening this muscle can help prevent lower back pain
Sprain - an injury to the ligament
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Best Fitness BFFID10 FID Bench
Feature: ... Combination flat, incline, and decline bench for barbell and dumbbell exercises; 5 starting positions, from 10-degree negative decline to 70-degree positive incline; Comfortable 1.75-inch upholstered pads; durable powder-coated finish; Safety pins and bolts for easy adjustments; compatible with preacher curl assembly; Measures 18 x 17 x 54.5 inches (W x H x D); carries 3-year warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-01 Summary: Best bench for the price/practicality. ... I have used this bench for about a month now and couldn't be happier. I'm 5'11'' and don't have a problem using it, although my friend who is 6'2'' feels a little uncomforable when lying flat. I live in a manhattan studio apartment and store the bench between my bed and dressor which is saving me $87 dollars a month on a gym membership. It just makes sense. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-17 Summary: Good bench but... ... Like other reviewers, this is a good bench for the price but it has some limitations. If you're tall (I'm 6'1") you will find this a little short at times. I had limited space and it is not a big problem with most dumbbell routines I was using it for. But you will find yourself having to adjust your body to keep centered as you go through a workout. Also, because of the short length of the bench you won't be able to do some ab routines that use an incline bench. So as you expand your workouts/routines you may want ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Best Fitness home workout equipment is manufactured to the same high standards as those set by industry leader Body Solid. Affordably priced and ergonomically designed to fit any household, Best Fitness machines are tested tough and proven effective for a slimmer waistline, defined chest, stronger back, well muscled arms and legs and healthy cardiovascular workouts....more
[2] ... Product Description | Bring everyday strength training into your living room with the Best Fitness BFFID10 bench. Ideal for barbell and dumbbell exercises, the bench is functional, compact, portable, and durable. The bench offers five starting positions--from a 10-degree negative decline to a 70-degree positive incline--along with durable and comfortable 1.75-inch upholstered pads. Once you've chosen the proper position, you can use the bench for dumbbell presses, bicep curls, shoulder presses, ab crunches,...more
Best Fitness BFMG20 Sportsmans Gym
Feature: ... Has a natural arc of a free weight bench press and pectoral dumbbell fly; High pully with wide grip lat bar for biomechanically correct lat pulldowns; Low-slung 79-inches height accommodates low ceiling homes and basement workout rooms; Fiberglass pulleys with ball bearing movement on solid axle rotation ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-12-09 Summary: Home gym BFMG20 ... I like this product because of easy to fit in excercise room that has sauna, eliptical,stationary bike before this addition. Not for really bulking up but more of staying fit and strong. I am 50 so just trying to maintain. Assembly was for the most part OK. Just do step by step or you will mess up for sure. 3 hours to set up with girlfriend...Overall a nice addition to our fitness room. Good price also at just over 400 dollars. I recommend this product for sure... ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-30 Summary: BFMG20 ... I purchased the BFMG20 6 weeks ago. I had never owned this type of equip. The machine is just what I needed. It's VERY compact compared to others with similar features. It was easy to assemble with the parts fitting perfectly. I am 72 yrs. old and it is just right for me. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | BEST FITNESS BFMG20 Sportsman Gym. The innovative BFMG20 Sportsman Gym is designed to help you take your home workouts to the next level... or the lower level. At just 79 inches tall, this sturdy, multifunction gym easily fits within the confines of most basements and low-ceiling homes and offers a well made home gym aimed at exercisers with both limited space and limited budget. Creative engineering has incorporated press arm and pec fly into the same unit, and the BFMG20 also features...more
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar
Feature: ... Ideal for pull-ups, push-ups, chin-ups, dips, crunches, and more; Three grip positions, narrow, wide, and neutral; Uses leverage to hold against the doorway so there are no screws and no damage to door. Installs in seconds. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-06 Summary: Good to go! ... It does exactly what it says; sturdy and effective, I use it every other day for chin ups, pull ups, and sit ups, it's been about 3 weeks and I'm already feeling the results. Read specs before buying to ensure it will fit your door frame, I have regular frames and it fits perfectly. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-22 Summary: Sturdy and worth the price. ... I had doubts about this, but it's a great tool. I don't really use it for the push-ups or sit-ups. But for a pull-up bar, it lives up to the expectation. The great thing about having it in my home and in line-of-sight all day, is that each time I walk past it I'm tempted to do at least a few reps. It's great and highly recommended. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Iron Gym is the multi function training bar that combines every exercise you need to build a powerful upper body. Its the ultimate body sculpting and strength building tool that helps shape the upper body and tones your midsection. The durable steel construction holds up to 300 lbs. It is designed to fit residential doorways 24" to 32" wide with doorway trim or molding up to 3 ½ inches wide....more
[2] ... Product Description | Strengthen your back, biceps, and other upper body muscles in the comfort of your living room or dorm with the Iron Gym workout bar. Designed to fit conveniently in most doorway frames or sit on the floor for pushups, dips, and sit-ups, the Iron Gym is an ideal choice for people who want to get fit without buying expensive, space-intensive weight sets. When installed in the doorway, the device lets you perform pull-ups and chin-ups, with three grip positions--narrow, neutral, and wide--for...more
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