One of the most desirable features of most exercise nuts is the flat toned stomach. People dream of the six-pack, but many people are unable to get there. Most people don't make it because they believe in certain myths about ab workouts that simply aren't true. Below we will tackle some myths about abdominal muscle workouts that will help eliminate misinformation.
1.Doing Ab Exercises Gets Rid of Abdominal Fat. Unfortunately, this doesn't work at all, for the abs, or anywhere else for that matter. People think that if they work the ab muscles with abdominal machines that will burn the fat. These exercises will increase endurance and the size of your muscles, but not burn your belly fat. The only way to burn the body fat is cardio work-outs and reducing your caloric intake.
2.Ab Muscles are Different From Other Muscles in the Body. People often work their abs differently from other muscles in their body. Why? Because of misinformation. The correct way to do it is weight training in the abdominal area with abdominal strength machines 2-3 times a week then rest in between. Then use exercises to target different areas of the abs.
3.High Repetitions Lead to Ab Strength. People always peform multiple, multiple, and even more multiple reps to get that six-pack. Just like other muscles in your body your abs need rest, and a lot of people don't realize this. People think they aren't working their abs hard enough, mainly because of improper form.
Fit4Sale offers a wide variety of abdominal machines to help you get that flat stomach. But remember, you need more than regular strength workouts to get that six-pack. You need to eat a proper diet and do some cardio as well.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ways to Fight the Fat
Many of us fall into the same mistakes when it comes to trying to be healthy. Here are five typical pitfalls people face when trying to lose weight and stay healthy, and some simple solutions to solve them. Staying fit and healthy is about more than just using the right exercise equipment.
1. Losing Control With Your Buddies. To solve this problem, offer healthy choices if you are having friends over at your place. If you are out, try and stay on the healthy side, as many restaurants offer low calorie and low fat options on the menu. Many states even mandate that restaurants show the nutrition facts of their items. When you have almost had too much to eat, grab a piece of chewing gum which will allow your stomach to tell your body you are full.
2. Late-Night Snacking. Late-night food cravings and urges are common for all of us. After a certain time at night, our bodies drop in blood sugar levels, which means it will begin to crave sugar. To help ease your overloading, always eat at the kitchen table and buy individual snack packs of your favorite items. The harder it is to get at the food the less likely you will be to consume it.
3. Junk Food at the Office. The key to this dilemma is to bring your own food. If you find yourself unable to resist the treats at the office, go on short walks during your breaks and lunch period.
4. Family Dinners. Break away from tradtition and bring a unique dish that is both healthy and appealing. Pile your plate with fruits and veggies and only take small amounts of the things you really love!
5. Binging After a Workout. Eat something before your workout! A combo of protein and carbs beforehand will prevent you blood sugar from dipping during a workout, which will prevent you from consuming more than your burned.
1. Losing Control With Your Buddies. To solve this problem, offer healthy choices if you are having friends over at your place. If you are out, try and stay on the healthy side, as many restaurants offer low calorie and low fat options on the menu. Many states even mandate that restaurants show the nutrition facts of their items. When you have almost had too much to eat, grab a piece of chewing gum which will allow your stomach to tell your body you are full.
2. Late-Night Snacking. Late-night food cravings and urges are common for all of us. After a certain time at night, our bodies drop in blood sugar levels, which means it will begin to crave sugar. To help ease your overloading, always eat at the kitchen table and buy individual snack packs of your favorite items. The harder it is to get at the food the less likely you will be to consume it.
3. Junk Food at the Office. The key to this dilemma is to bring your own food. If you find yourself unable to resist the treats at the office, go on short walks during your breaks and lunch period.
4. Family Dinners. Break away from tradtition and bring a unique dish that is both healthy and appealing. Pile your plate with fruits and veggies and only take small amounts of the things you really love!
5. Binging After a Workout. Eat something before your workout! A combo of protein and carbs beforehand will prevent you blood sugar from dipping during a workout, which will prevent you from consuming more than your burned.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
When to Buy a Compact Treadmill
Have you been thinking about purchasing a treadmill, but are worried you do not have enough space to accommodate one? You may want to consider a compact treadmill. Technology has come a long way, so it is possible to find a high quality treadmill that is compact enough to fit in any space. It may seem unfathomable that a treadmill can be folded up and stored under your bed or in a closet, but they do exist. If you are shopping for a compact treadmill there are a few things you should consider first.
First, you should look for a compact treadmill that has an intuitive console, which will provide you with various workout programs and options. Just because you are shopping for a smaller unit does not mean you should sacrifice valuable features. Programs provide you with a more interesting workout and will prevent you from becoming easily bored. Programs can also allow you to perform unique routines like High Intensity Interval Training.
Second, since compact treadmills are smaller, many do not have the same cushioning as their larger counterparts. If you are planning on running on the machine, you may have to spend a little extra for increased cushioning. However, if you are just planning on walking, then you can get away with less cushioning. Either way, you should always wear running shoes to reduce the impact on your joints and ligaments.
Last, you should stick with a reputable fitness brand name. Brands that have been in business for multiple years have more experience, and work hard to uphold their reputations. Before you buy, you should research the brand name to see how their reputation stands within their industry. There are plenty of places to search for product reviews. Your best option may be to speak with industry professionals. Fit4Sale employs the famous bodybuilder Tom Platz to help customers find the exercise machine that is just right for them.
First, you should look for a compact treadmill that has an intuitive console, which will provide you with various workout programs and options. Just because you are shopping for a smaller unit does not mean you should sacrifice valuable features. Programs provide you with a more interesting workout and will prevent you from becoming easily bored. Programs can also allow you to perform unique routines like High Intensity Interval Training.
Second, since compact treadmills are smaller, many do not have the same cushioning as their larger counterparts. If you are planning on running on the machine, you may have to spend a little extra for increased cushioning. However, if you are just planning on walking, then you can get away with less cushioning. Either way, you should always wear running shoes to reduce the impact on your joints and ligaments.
Last, you should stick with a reputable fitness brand name. Brands that have been in business for multiple years have more experience, and work hard to uphold their reputations. Before you buy, you should research the brand name to see how their reputation stands within their industry. There are plenty of places to search for product reviews. Your best option may be to speak with industry professionals. Fit4Sale employs the famous bodybuilder Tom Platz to help customers find the exercise machine that is just right for them.
Friday, June 8, 2012
More Fitness Equipment Specials
This week we are putting two new items on special.
Lifecycle exercise bikes are the #1 preferred exercise bike in the world. The 9500U exercise bike is their Top-of-the-Line, Commercial exercise bike. Lifecycle exercise bikes have a proven track record distinguishing their exercise bikes from all other bikes in the industry. The 9500U exercise bike offers great reliability, longevity and superb ease of use. The smooth belt drive system is quiet, durable, and virtually maintenance-free. The 9500U exercise bike also offers a POLAR hands-free heart rate monitor and also Lifepulse Contact Heart Rate Training. Ergonomically correct seats with supporting back rest ensure comfort. These exercise bikes can handle the daily rigors of the most demanding facilities and are exceptionally well suited for home use too.
The Corevolution exercise weight machine works every muscle in your core, abs, back, and obliques while also working your legs and strengthening your arms and shoulders. There are no mechanical parts to wear out. Standard barbell weights can be added for an even tougher workout. Invented by a professional weight lifter to strengthen his muscles and eliminate back pain caused by his weight lifting. Used in physical therapy departments around the world. Our own Tom Platz highly recommends machines that help workout your core.
Was $1,349
Now $599
(Limited Supplies)
Cleaned and Serviced
Lifecycle exercise bikes are the #1 preferred exercise bike in the world. The 9500U exercise bike is their Top-of-the-Line, Commercial exercise bike. Lifecycle exercise bikes have a proven track record distinguishing their exercise bikes from all other bikes in the industry. The 9500U exercise bike offers great reliability, longevity and superb ease of use. The smooth belt drive system is quiet, durable, and virtually maintenance-free. The 9500U exercise bike also offers a POLAR hands-free heart rate monitor and also Lifepulse Contact Heart Rate Training. Ergonomically correct seats with supporting back rest ensure comfort. These exercise bikes can handle the daily rigors of the most demanding facilities and are exceptionally well suited for home use too.
Was $399
Now $99
New in Box
The Corevolution exercise weight machine works every muscle in your core, abs, back, and obliques while also working your legs and strengthening your arms and shoulders. There are no mechanical parts to wear out. Standard barbell weights can be added for an even tougher workout. Invented by a professional weight lifter to strengthen his muscles and eliminate back pain caused by his weight lifting. Used in physical therapy departments around the world. Our own Tom Platz highly recommends machines that help workout your core.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Are Consumer Reviews Reliable?
It makes good sense to check out fitness equipment ratings posted by consumers who have already experienced the product you are interested in purchasing. Consumers can offer valuable insights about effectiveness, service, and other product qualities you may not have even considered.
Fitness equipment ratings by users, however, may swing excessively high or low for reasons unrelated to the product itself. It helps to understand the human factors that could influence the reliability of consumer reviews and to know how to extract useful information before you buy.
The Under-raters
Consumers may rate a fitness product excessively low due to:
-Anger: Users who are truly dissatisfied seek to warn others about the perils of purchasing a fitness product. Their objectivity, perhaps tainted by anger, may cause them to post excessively harsh reviews as they air frustrations.
-Limited Experience: A new, inexperienced user may underrate a quality fitness product because they have not have exercised long enough to realize a training effect.
-The Promise of Fast Fitness: Users may be disappointed if they do not see immediate results because they bought into "fast fitness" marketing claims. Even the best exercise products will not produce rapid body transformations that exceed normal human capabilities for adapting to exercise.
The Over-raters
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Customers may rate fitness equipment too high due to:
Trick Advertising: You can usually spot a fake review when it's overly glowing and provides very little real information. Many companies hire fake reviewers to boost the ratings on their products.
Buyer Justification: Some people pay way too much for fitness equipment. In order to justify their purchase, some buyers will over sell the qualities of the piece they bought in order to rationalize their purchase. These reviews are hard to spot.
A genuine good review will come across naturally and won't use excessive praise. The reviewer will seem passionate about the product and will talk about how it affected them in their everyday life.
Fitness equipment ratings by users, however, may swing excessively high or low for reasons unrelated to the product itself. It helps to understand the human factors that could influence the reliability of consumer reviews and to know how to extract useful information before you buy.
The Under-raters
Consumers may rate a fitness product excessively low due to:
-Anger: Users who are truly dissatisfied seek to warn others about the perils of purchasing a fitness product. Their objectivity, perhaps tainted by anger, may cause them to post excessively harsh reviews as they air frustrations.
-Limited Experience: A new, inexperienced user may underrate a quality fitness product because they have not have exercised long enough to realize a training effect.
-The Promise of Fast Fitness: Users may be disappointed if they do not see immediate results because they bought into "fast fitness" marketing claims. Even the best exercise products will not produce rapid body transformations that exceed normal human capabilities for adapting to exercise.
The Over-raters
]
Customers may rate fitness equipment too high due to:
Trick Advertising: You can usually spot a fake review when it's overly glowing and provides very little real information. Many companies hire fake reviewers to boost the ratings on their products.
Buyer Justification: Some people pay way too much for fitness equipment. In order to justify their purchase, some buyers will over sell the qualities of the piece they bought in order to rationalize their purchase. These reviews are hard to spot.
A genuine good review will come across naturally and won't use excessive praise. The reviewer will seem passionate about the product and will talk about how it affected them in their everyday life.
Friday, June 1, 2012
New Sale on Fitness Equipment for June
Take a look at our new specials for June!
You can save hundreds of dollar on climbers, cross-trainers and treadmills. Now is the perfect time to complete your home gym and get the workout your body deserves in the comfort of your own home. Whether you are looking to concentrate on strength training or cardio, we have the fitness equipment on sale this month to help you reach your goals.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Evolution of Fitness Equipment According to Tom Platz
If you've ever paid attention to the professional world of bodybuilding there's no doubt you've heard the name Tom Platz. Tom gained an interest in the sport from a young age, and by the end of high school had numerous accomplishments at a competitive level. During the 1980's he was a household name when it came to bodybuilding, frequently showing up on the cover of magazines and during high level competitions. Tom isn't a professional bodybuilder anymore, but he's using his knowledge, experience and connections to the sport to help Fit4Sale with its top of the line new and used fitness equipment.
One of the things Tom Platz likes to mention when he talks about fitness equipment is about how much it has evolved over the years. When he first moved to California in the late 1970's to make it big, Gold's Gym at Venice Beach was the mecca of bodybuilding. Back then there weren't any businesses manufacturing fitness equipment. Everything was custom made and designed to help the lifters at the gym achieve maximum results. Instead of ellipticals and stair climbers there were tons of free weights, squat racks, benches and barbells. As the popularity of bodybuilding rose, however, industry began to see the potential of the fitness market and started to manufacture fitness equipment.
According to Tom, a lot of advancements were made during the following decades, both in cardio and strength equipment. New or used treadmills are now in every gym and provide an excellent way to get a great cardio workout indoors. Some people say ellipticals are even better, as they help mimic a running motion with way less impact. The biggest advancements have probably been made in strength machines. It took a long time to convince the public, especially women, of the importance of strength training, but now there are strength circuits, strength machines and free weights in nearly every gym.
The last few years has seen a drastic improvement in the quality of strength training equipment. Tom says that most older strength machines don't account for the importance of strengthening the core. When lifting with free weights, your body needs to keep the weight you're lifting in balance. This works muscles in your core that aren't normally accessible with older strength machines, as the weights are kept in balance by the machine itself. Thankfully, newer strength machines have accounted for this factor. Exercise experts like Tom know that strengthening the core isn't just important for bodybuilders. It's essential for everyone looking to stay fit and healthy.
One of the things Tom Platz likes to mention when he talks about fitness equipment is about how much it has evolved over the years. When he first moved to California in the late 1970's to make it big, Gold's Gym at Venice Beach was the mecca of bodybuilding. Back then there weren't any businesses manufacturing fitness equipment. Everything was custom made and designed to help the lifters at the gym achieve maximum results. Instead of ellipticals and stair climbers there were tons of free weights, squat racks, benches and barbells. As the popularity of bodybuilding rose, however, industry began to see the potential of the fitness market and started to manufacture fitness equipment.
According to Tom, a lot of advancements were made during the following decades, both in cardio and strength equipment. New or used treadmills are now in every gym and provide an excellent way to get a great cardio workout indoors. Some people say ellipticals are even better, as they help mimic a running motion with way less impact. The biggest advancements have probably been made in strength machines. It took a long time to convince the public, especially women, of the importance of strength training, but now there are strength circuits, strength machines and free weights in nearly every gym.
The last few years has seen a drastic improvement in the quality of strength training equipment. Tom says that most older strength machines don't account for the importance of strengthening the core. When lifting with free weights, your body needs to keep the weight you're lifting in balance. This works muscles in your core that aren't normally accessible with older strength machines, as the weights are kept in balance by the machine itself. Thankfully, newer strength machines have accounted for this factor. Exercise experts like Tom know that strengthening the core isn't just important for bodybuilders. It's essential for everyone looking to stay fit and healthy.
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