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Saturated Fats - Unhealthy fats found in most animal products and tropical oils. With a high proportion of hydrogen atoms, they are solid at room temperature and are converted to cholesterol in the body.

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

Cardiovascular Disease - disease affecting heart and blood vessels

Hyperkalemia - excessive amounts of potassium

Heart rate calculations - Standard formula is 220 - (your age) for men, 226 - (your age) for women. Error is 10-15 beats either way since heart rate maximums are genetically determined.

Quadriceps or "quads" - the group of four muscles that make up the front of the thigh. Quads straighten the knee. Keeping them strong can help ward off knee injuries

Rhomboids - the muscles that pull your shoulder blades inward. They attach to the vertebrae at the base of the neck and go diagonally to the inside edges of the shoulder blades

Sprain - an injury to ligaments.

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Caribou III System - Includes Caribou Power / Smith Rack / Lat Attachment / Workout Bench
Feature: ... Self-Oiling Bushings; Chin-Up Bar; Free Low Row Foot Plate and 47"" & 18"" Bars; Integrated Dip Station Mount; Olympic Adapters for Smith Bar included free ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-11-07 Summary: solid for building muscle ... I purchased this system over 2 years ago and am very impressed for the price. I am a personal trainer with access to a full gym, but still prefer to work out at home so I don't have to fight for machines/weights. I have had 500 lbs on this system and it took it like a pro. With the attachments, this is almost a complete gym right in your home! You get all the advantages of a smith machine for heavy solo lifting, or a power cage/rack for free weight work. this system is worth every penny. The reason I didn't give it ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-10-22 Summary: Serious home system ... I recently purchased this system through Amazon. I work out at home in the AM before work. I was looking for a Smith machine so that I could lift heavy in the basement without the danger presented by free weights w/o a spotter. You'll find Smith machines cheaper than the Caribou, but they fit in the category of "home gym" equipment. Commercial machines are generally a lot more expensive than the Caribou. I settled on Caribou because of the solid construction and flexibility to add on features later as my needs demand ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Includes Gym, Fid Bench, Dual Lat Station with Foot Plate & Leg Curl / Extension. Our new Caribou III gym combines the best features of a free-weight gym with a built-in premium Smith machine. The new Caribou III is one of the safest self-spotting home gyms on the market. The gym enables you to experience the feel of free weights with the safety of a Smith machine. The Caribou III contains the most advanced smith carriage available today. Oilite bushings glide over solid chrome rods providing...more

Bodycraft Fitness Jones Smith Machine
Feature: ... With a simple twist of the wrist, the weight bar is “racked” into place. Adjustable Safety spotters are included to add that last extra measure of security .; The self-spotting Jones is perfect for the novice or competitive lifter, versatile for males and females, excellent for trainers and coaches, a must for schools and clubs!; Setting up for the next exercise has never been easier! Simply raise or lower the bar to the desired starting position, add the desired weight, and lift!; Pop pin locks for traditional smith exercises.; Bodycraft Fitness Jones Smith Machine Dimensions: 83.07” Tall x 81.34” wide x 42.13” deep (58.63 w/ lat attachment). ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The patented 3-D barbell motion of the Bodycraft Fitness Jones Smith Exercise Machine provides for an almost unlimited array of exercises. Smith Machines normally only move vertically. The Bodycraft Fitness Jones Smith Exercise Machine moves both vertically and horizontally, allowing for natural, unlimited, user-defined motion. Because the bodyâ€s natural movements can be utilized within the Bodycraft Fitness Jones Smith Exercise Machine, all free weight exercises can be performed....more

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