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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Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym
Feature: ... Spacesaver Design; Rolling seat; Adjustable incline; 50 superpack additional resistance ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-19 Summary: Inclined to like it. ... Just got my unit and set it up. Unlike many machines, this one is a snap to assemble. A half inch wrench is all you need. Three bolts and four pins later and you are you are good to go. This machine is heavy. The metal tubing is thick gauge steel which suggests it's very durable. I have used a Total Gym machine and I have to say this one is not as refined but then again it costs far less so you are getting a lot of value for your money in my book. The set-up sheet that comes with the device is easy to follow and well ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-17 Summary: What I expected and more. ... I ordered this product after seeing an infomercial for a similar product endorsed by a celebrity notorious for his "roundhouse kicks to the face, beard rubs, and inability to fail or die". This product was mainly purchased for my fiance, as she is wanting to exercise more, and was really turned away by the large price tag of the endorsed product. I am a larger framed man so I am challenging the limits of this piece of equipment, but even still, it performed well when tested. Several reviews were dismayed with the prices ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Able to accommodate over 100 body shaping exercises, features body weight resistance and additional bands to add up to 50 lbs of resistance...more
Total Gym 1100
Feature: ... Ergonomic glide board with handles for strengthening and sculpting muscles; Counterbalances percentage of body weight against gravity for smooth resistance; Works upper body, lower body, abdominal muscles, and cardiovascular system; Folds away for easy storage in a closet; comes with wing and leg attachments; Measures 99.5 x 43.75 x 16 inches (W x H x D); weighs 54 pounds; 1-year warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-21 Summary: good for what it is & price ... If you really wanna get ripped or do some serious muscle building, training for a sport or body sculpting, join a gym or buy a more pricey machine. If you're already in good shape & want to be even better, you don't need a Total Gym. If you want a rock hard 6 pack, this won't do that for most people. If you wanna get get rid of your gut & have a flat abdomen, this will do that. If you haven't been off the couch in a while and want to lose weight, build strength and shape up, this is a good machine to start with (and ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-08 Summary: Great results, highly recommended ... I bought this product several years ago and it has been one of the best purchases I ever made. I try to use it 3-4 times a week and it has held up very well, so I would have to say that the quality of the product is excellent, especially for the money. Initially I had a difficult time removing the pulley in order to use the separate components like the pull-up bar, but after doing it several times it became much easier. Adjusting the height of the glideboard is really simple, and I actually use all the settings except ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | The Total Gym 1100 is a compact, efficient trainer that replaces an entire gym of equipment....more
[2] ... Product Description | Want to tone your entire body without buying a complete home gym? Check out the Total Gym 1100, which helps you strengthen and sculpt every major muscle group in your body. Offering more than 60 different exercises, the Total Gym 1100 works by making you lift a percentage of your body weight against gravity, making the resistance smooth and fluid. As your strength and conditioning improves, you increase the total resistance by boosting the incline, thus increasing the body weight lifted...more
Bodylastics ***BASIC TENSION Heavy Duty Resistance Bands System with User Book
Feature: ... Home/travel gym with four continuous dipped (highest quality) 4-foot elastic tubes, padded heavy duty handles, and padded heavy duty ankle straps; Do over 140 top gym exercises with bundled door anchor, which safely attaches to all positions on any door (many exercises do not require a door); Unique heavy duty carabiner clip system provides ability to use 1 to 4 bands at the same time creating 16 levels of resistance, up to 44 lbs. per side. Weight equivalents are stamped right into clips; Industry Leading Lifetime warranty; Free Daily Live streaming workouts ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-25 Summary: Better Than Expected! ... Just got these today, and they're better than I could have imagined. They're a little more expensive than some of the others (and I've got several cheaper sets sitting in a drawer that I'm frightened to use - they're just too flimsy), but these are very high quality and I don't worry that they might snap or give away as I'm using them. The connectors are well made, durable and easy to use, and the instructions very good. I was looking for something similar to some of the Pilates exercises I do in class, and these did ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-09 Summary: very nice ... Bought these bands to go along with my P90X workouts. Have only had them for about a week now, but they seem to be a very good product. Nice wide handles with the carabiner hooks that make switching bands really easy. For those not considering using these bands for P90X (or something similar) the bands come with a short manual/book with different exercises to do with the bands. Minus one star because I would have liked to have had one more band heavier than the 19lb blue one, but oh well-just do more reps. These bands ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The original exercise bands system, proudly shaping bodies since 1998! Bodylastics Basic Tension (88 lbs, 44 pounds per side) exercise Bands Super System is a complete home exercise system using resistance bands. Everything about this system is HEAVY DUTY, from the latex to the welded O-rings. Easy to use, this system is designed build or tone and tighten your body. By simply attaching and detaching the bands on or off the handles and ankle straps, you can create a custom workout with...more
Total Gym XLS
Feature: ... Top-of-the-line home fitness device for strengthening and sculpting all muscle groups; Gravity-based resistance system creates smooth and fluid workout routine; Upgraded pulley and cable system, squat stand, and glide board (with head support); Comes with Pilates kit, strap handles, leg pull accessory, and wing attachment; Supports up to 400 pounds; includes several workouts and workout tools ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-06-09 Summary: Fantastic Home "Total Gym" ... I purchased this as my first piece of equipment for my home gym. I had been contemplating the Total Gym since 2004 and finally took the leap. What a great product! It came assembled, but did take some finesse to set up because it was heavier than I expected. Nonetheless, it's "heavy size" is good because it is a stable and solid machine. The best features are as follows: 1) Deck of cards -- there is a variety of workouts and makes it easy for me because it pre-plans rather than having to go in and plan out an efficient ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-08-23 Summary: Came as advertised ... Delighted -- with product and service. It arrived faster than advertised - price was right, machine works ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Discover how easy it is to get fit and stay in shape with the Total Gym XLS home gym! Endorsed by Chuck Norris & Christie Brinkley, the Total Gym XLS comes complete with a total fitness system of workouts and workout tools to take all the guesswork out of getting into shape. With Total Gym's top of the line model you'll receive the highest quality home gym with unbeatable savings. The XLS features: 400 lb weight capacity for total strength and stability, an upgraded comfort system, pulley...more
[2] ... Product Description | Want to tone your entire body without buying a space-hogging fitness machine? Turn to the Total Gym XLS, a top-of-the-line device that helps you strengthen and sculpt every major muscle group in your body using a single glide board and a few handy attachments. The Total Gym XLS works by making you lift a percentage of your body weight against gravity, creating a smooth and fluid resistance. As your strength and conditioning improve, you increase the total resistance by boosting the incline,...more
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