Diet Therapy - treatment of a disease through diet
Nutrients - chemical substance found in food that is necessary for good health
Polyunsaturated Fat - fats whose carbon atoms contain only limited amounts of hydrogen
Therapeutic Diets - diets used in treatment of disease
MET (Metabolic Equivalent) - Also used to calculate energy use. A resting metabolic rate is 1 Met. Moderate exercise (such as a brisk walk at 3.5-4 mph) uses about 5-6 times the resting metabolic rate, or 5-6 METs.
Overweight - defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25 and less than 30
Race walk - A specific, speedy walking technique that must follow rules and is judged (when performed in competitions). An Olympic sport since 1908.
Shin splints - A catch-all term for any pain in the front of the lower leg (shin). Usually means you just need to stretch and
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Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike / Rower
Feature: ... Extruded aluminum rowing beam; Multi-function monitor; Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance; High-end, molded foam padded seat and seatback; Heart rate sensors are built into the seat handles ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-10-10 Summary: Excellent dual use home exercise machine ... First, it's important to note that you're not going to get the same level of quality with home fitness equipment as you will in the gym. This is because the price of the equipment you see in the gym is much higher. Keeping this in mind, I want to offer my thoughts on this combination rower/recumbent bike. I am used to gym quality exercise equipment, but needed something good for home use when my schedule or the weather wouldn't allow me to get to the gym. I've had bad experiences with home exercise equipment before, ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-04-12 Summary: We love it ... We are very pleased with this bike/rower. It shipped much faster than promised, was easy to assembly and is easy to operate. It is smooth sailing to use, and no trouble to switch exercises in the middle of a workout, which helps us stay at it for more than 30 minutes. And it is quite enough to use while the TV is on in the same room and not disturb anyone. We are very satisfied with our purchase. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | With the EMR Conversion II Recumbent Bike/Rower, you get two cardiovascular workouts in one space-saving machine. The magnetic resistance gives you a quiet, smooth workout at any resistance level. Increase or decrease the workout intensity with a click of a knob without interrupting your workout. Because both are impact-free activities, stationery cycling and rowing can be lifelong forms of exercise. For effective aerobic exercise, work within your target heart rate zone (70 percent to...more
[2] ... Product Description | Featuring a battery-operated monitor displaying speed, distance, time, calories burned, and heart rate, this two-in-one machine combines a recumbent bicycle and a rower for two types of low-impact strength and cardio workouts. Moving a pin switches from one mode to the other. In either bicycle or rower mode, magnetic resistance provides a quiet, smooth workout, whose intensity can be varied by turning an eight-position knob without interrupting a workout. A foam-padded seat glides on a...more
Maximus Fitness MX325 Multi Press and Rowing Machine
Feature: ... 200 lbs. Steel Weight Stack; Multi-Press Station; Row Station; Adjustable Back Rest; Adjustable Seat Pad ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The versatile Maximus Fitness MX330 Assisted Chin up and Dip Exercise Machine offers users an effective upper body workout. The frame is constructed of heavy gauge steel, suitable for home of professional gym use, and the flat angle, high density foam padded bench is anti-microbial treated vinyl. For complete safety of the user the weight stack of the Maximus Fitness MX330 Assisted Chin up and Dip Exercise Machine is covered with a steel shroud. The quality nylon coated cables are tested...more
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