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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Total Gym XLS Home Gym
Feature: ... Total Gym XLS is Total Gym's top of the line home fitness system. Great for ages 8 to 80. The entire family can work out on 1 machine; Comes complete with Pilates Kit, Wing Attachment, 5 Workout DVDs, Exercise Chart, Training Deck and Nutritional/Meal Planning Guide and more. It works with all fitness levels from beginner to advanced; A 400 lb weight capacity and over 80 exercises to work all of your major muscle groups ¿ cardio, strength training and stretching, all on 1 machine; No assembly required, folds for easy storage; Protected by a 6 month warranty on all parts plus a Lifetime Warranty on the frame ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] 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
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-02-17 Summary: Fun, Easy, and Strengthens. ... Easy to use right out of the box. It is heavy, but definitely manageable. There is a start up DVD that shows you exactly how to set it up right out of the box. You will be working out with in less than 30 minutes, perhaps less if you don't worry about putting away the packing material and accessories. Plenty of workout videos to watch, and workout along with the video. The workout chart, and workout deck of cards clearly illustrates how to do exercises properly, and is easy to follow. There is a wide variety of exercises ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Please allow 4-6 for delivery...more
VigorFit 3000 XL w/ Power & Pilates Kit Gym !
Feature: ... 107 Gym Quality Exercises; Bumper to Bumper Lifetime Warranty; Free Pilates Kit; Free Strength Kit; Up to 440 lbs of Resistance ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Vigorfit Gym offers up to 440 lbs of real resistance and more than 107 gym quality exercises. Every upgrade and attachment you could possibly desire is included free of charge. Only the finest materials are used and we stand behind it with a real bumper to bumper lifetime warranty....more
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