Convenience Food - food that has been partially prepared commercially and consequently is quickly and easily prepared at home
High-glycemic - A food is considered to be high-glycemic if it is broken down rapidly and enters the bloodstream quickly as glucose.
Lean Body Mass - the percentage of muscles in the tissue
Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) - carries blood cholesterol to the cells
Ascorbic acid - vitamin C
Ballistic stretching - see Stretching, ballistic
Biomechanics - the study of the mechanics of muscular activity
Endorphins - a group of proteins produced naturally by the body with potent analgesic properties (similar to morphine). These are the brain chemicals that contribute to the "runner's high" or good feelings during and after exercise
Nutrition - Good daily nutrition means 55-65 percent carbohydrate, 20-30 percent fat, and 10-15 percent protein.
Sprain - an injury to the ligament
Tendon - A flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects muscle to bone. Damaged in strains.
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Stamina 1690 Power Tower
Feature: ... Home workout device with multiple exercise stations; Supports push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, tricep dips, and more; Tough steel frame for solid support; no-slip end caps; Freestanding design fits easily in home workout area; Measures 50 x 81.5 x 41.5 inches (W x H x D); weighs 54 pounds ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-22 Summary: Good, Need an improvement ... Good for price, one improvement can make it further better. If height of the handles can be increased or can be made adjustable than it can be set as per the requirement. Also the grip handle is small in size so if you have big palm then bit difficult to hold it. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-07 Summary: Quality fitness equipment for a great price ... At under $100 this chin up/tricep dip is a great value. The item arrived without any damage and was easy to assemble with one person without any additional tools. I am 240 lbs (250 is the weight limit for this equipment) and the feeling is solid during use. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | When you are ready to get serious about your workout, sculpt and strengthen your entire body with the Stamina 1690 Power Tower. One piece of equipment gives you multiple workout stations for push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, tricep dips, and vertical knee raises. Build total body strength, Sculpt your chest, abs, back, and arms. Freestanding with a small footprint to fit easily into your home workout area. Provides an intense yet safe workout....more
[2] ... Product Description | Ready to get serious about your workout? Turn to the Stamina 1690 Power Tower, which lets you sculpt and strengthen your entire body in the comfort of your own home. Built of tough steel for solid support, the Power Tower lets you perform such exercises as pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups (with multiple grip positions), tricep dips, and vertical knee raises. As a result, you can build total body strength, sculpt your chest, abs, back, and arms, and improve your overall stamina. The...more
Weider Club 290 Power Tower
Feature: ... Multi-station workout tower for improving muscle definition; Multi-grip pull-up station for working out back and biceps; Vertical knee raise (VKR) station helps develop your abs; Raised push-up station and pair of handles for tricep dips; VKR armrests fold up and out of the way when not in use ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-03 Summary: great!!! ... fast shipping and great product! we set it up in our spare bedroom and my husband loves it! he uses it all the time and it completely holds him! we're very happy with the machine and highly recommend it! ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-15 Summary: Sturdy and Easy to Assemble ... My journey to purchasing the Weider Power Club 290 started with a simple search for a pull up bar. After reading numerous reviews of pull up bars, it seemed there were a lot of variables that made a simple pull up bar difficult to select. They were either not sturdy, or didn't fit certain doorways, or would damage the door's trim paint, etc. In that research I learned about the Weider Power Club 290 and several other VKR-type equipment that had pull-up bars. The Weider is more expensive than others, but reviews constantly ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Push-up station, multi-grip pull up station, grip dip station, push away VKR dip station...more
[2] ... Product Description | An ideal combination of comfort, style, and versatility, the Weider Club 290 Power Tower helps you build muscle and get fit in the comfort of your own home. The Club 290 offers several workout stations. The multi-grip pull-up station, for instance, includes both narrow and wide grips for working out your back and biceps. The vertical knee raise (VKR) station, meanwhile, helps you develop ab muscles worthy of showing off while trimming inches from your waist. And to keep your chest and...more
VKR Power Tower by TKO
Feature: ... Wide Base For Stability; Coated, Non-Slip Handles For Safe & Comfortable Grip; Unique Design Allows All Exercises To Be Performed From The Front; Unit Can Be Placed Against The Wall; Dimensions: 95" H x 42" W x 44" D ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Wide base for stability Coated, non-slip handles for safe and comfortable grip Unique design allows all exercises to be performed from the front Unit can be placed against the wall Size: 89" H x 44" W x 44" D Weight: 148 lb. ...more
Best Fitness BFVK10 Vertical Knee Raise
Feature: ... Sturdy steel frame delivers a solid performance day after day; Thick, comfortable back pads and arm supports are designed to reduce fatigue and discomfort; Dip station handles offer a thick, comfortable grip; Lightweight design allows you to easily move the machine from an out of the way corner to the middle of the room; Best Fitness In Home Only 3-1 Warranty. 3 Years on the frame. 1 year on all other parts ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | BEST FITNESS BFVK10 Vertical Knee Raise. The BFVK10 Vertical Knee Raise stands ready to help you tighten your abs and define your upper body muscles. This single-station, multifunction workhorse is intelligently designed to combine ab-blasting vertical knee raise and oblique routines with muscle defining dip, pushup and chin stations. Built to last and designed to perform, the BFVK10 offers a lightweight solution to a heavyweight series of upper body exercises....more
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