EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - An omega-3 fatty acid found in cold-water fish and fish-oil; a precursor to "good" eicosanoids.

Stomach Banding - surgical reduction of stomach, but to lesser degree than bypass

Anaerobic exercise - An intense or fast activity where you become breathless. Your body can't process oxygen fast enough for use. Literally, "without oxygen."

Asthma, exercised-induced - A constriction of the bronchial passages during exercise only that causes wheezing, coughing, labored breathing, and shortness of breath. Can usually be remedied by physician-prescribed inhalers. Not a reason to stop exercising!

BMR (basal metabolic rate) - the rate of energy used for metabolism when the body is at complete rest - closely related to the muscle mass. Usually measured by the amount of oxygen consumed. Acknowledged by experts to be difficult to measure accurately

Kickboard - small foam board used in swimming to develop leg power and speed. Held under the chest so that the arms are not involved in the swimming stroke

Lactic acid - Some of the "waste" your body makes when you exercise hard (anaerobic) and you feel heavy or quivery. The body uses it to make more energy later.

Tissue - a collection of cells of the same or very similar type

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Powertec WB-HR10-B Workbench Half Rack (Black)
Feature: ... Half rack training system that supports several major barbell exercises; Gravity-lock catches safely support your barbell and weight plates; Supports optional lat tower and utility bench (sold separately); Integrated number system for easy, quick adjustments; Rack supports up to 1,000 pounds; measures 78 x 82 x 49 inches (W x H x D) ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | A safe and solid rack system providing the traditional and most effective free weight exercises....more
[2] ... Product Description | The Powertec WB-HR10 Workbench Half Rack provides a safe method of performing a variety of free weight exercises, from squats to shoulder presses to chin-ups. The Half Rack is equipped with a series of gravity-lock catches that support your barbell and weight plates. You can use the catches to hold the bar before performing an exercise, or you can use them as spotting catches should the weight prove too heavy. The Half Rack also supports such optional accessories as a lat tower and utility...more

Powertec WB-HR10 Workbench Half Rack (Yellow)
Feature: ... Half rack training system that supports several major barbell exercises; Gravity-lock catches safely support your barbell and weight plates; Supports optional lat tower and utility bench (sold separately); Integrated number system for easy, quick adjustments; Rack supports up to 1,000 pounds; measures 78 x 82 x 49 inches (W x H x D) ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | A safe and solid rack system providing the traditional and most effective free weight exercises....more
[2] ... Product Description | The Powertec WB-HR10 Workbench Half Rack provides a safe method of performing a variety of free weight exercises, from squats to shoulder presses to chin-ups. The Half Rack is equipped with a series of gravity-lock catches that support your barbell and weight plates. You can use the catches to hold the bar before performing an exercise, or you can use them as spotting catches should the weight prove too heavy. The Half Rack also supports such optional accessories as a lat tower and utility...more

Powertec WB-LS10-B Workbench Leverage Gym (Black)
Feature: ... Home workout gym with built-in leverage arm for safe, efficient workouts; Incorporates more than 20 of the most classic strength-training exercises; Lever arm offers natural feel and resistance of free weights without risk; Lock-and-load removable bench section with bottom wheels for easy mobility; Supports other optional accessories; measures 101 x 82 x 56 inches (W x H x D) ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-11 Summary: Great option for a home gym ... I purchased a Powertec WB-10LS after many long months of deliberation. There are dozens of home gyms on the market, but most of them have significant flaws which eliminated them from consideration. I needed a gym that was safe for solo weightlifting, reasonably compact, and affordable. Additionally, I wanted to get a free weight or leverage gym, much preferring them over cable or resistance rod type machines. After doing much research, I decided that the Powertec line was the option for me and ordered one back in June. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-06-29 Summary: Powertec Gym ... Enjoy the gym very much. Everything I wanted and needed for a non beginer home gym. Disapointed it did not come with leg extension, and no direct number to speak to human or contact person if problem arises ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Awesome look, real results! This great machine provides over 20 of the best free weight exercises in leverage form to build the entire body....more
[2] ... Product Description | Enjoy an efficient total body workout in the comfort of your own home with the Powertec WB-LS10-B Workbench Leverage Gym. The gym incorporates more than 20 of the best and most effective classic strength-training exercises, helping you work every muscle group to its full potential. The WB-LS10-B supports such exercises as arm curls, tricep presses, dead lifts, bent over rows, shrugs, shoulder presses, squats, leg curls, lat pulldowns, bench presses, calf raises, ab crunches, and leg extensions....more

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