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Elliptical trainers are
exercise equipment that combine the movements of the
stair climber, treadmill, and the exercise bike into
one. The basic features of elliptical machines
include the drive system, the resistance system and
the stride length. This week we focus on How we can
use Elliptical trainer for an impact free workout.
Enjoy good health,
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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Be aware of your Posture
while stretching
Posture is one of the most neglected aspects of stretching. It is important
to be aware of how crucial it can be to the overall benefits of your stretching.
Bad posture and incorrect technique can cause imbalances in the muscles that can
lead to injury.
In many instances a major muscle group can be made up of a number of different
muscles. If your posture is sloppy or incorrect your stretching may put more
emphasis on one particular muscle in that muscle group, thus causing an
imbalance that could lead to injury.
For example, when stretching the hamstrings (the muscles at the back of the
legs) it is imperative that you keep both feet pointing straight up. If your
feet fall to the side this will put undue stress on one particular part of the
hamstrings, which will result in a muscle imbalance.
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Take stock of your
accomplishments
In order to achieve long-term goals, you need to set some
shorter-term goals, too. Achieving those smaller intermediate goals will give
you a sense of accomplishment and make it easier to keep striving for the bigger
ones.
At the end of each day, review what you've achieved and the progress that
you've made. Building a successful personality is a long journey of many
small steps, so remember that each day an effort made brings you
closer to your ultimate goals.
Note: WF Members receive motivation like
this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
motivation, can go ahead to download Free motivational Wallpaper Changer at
http://www.womenfitness.net/downloads.htm
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"The real glory is being
knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real
glory. That's the essence of it."
~ Vince Lombardi |
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Spinach Salad
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
1 lb. spinach leaves, washed and torn into pieces, tough stems discarded
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing
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Directions:
Combine spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes in a salad bowl.
Pour dressing over salad and toss.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 50 Kcal
Fat: 0.7g
Cholesterol: nil
Protein: 4.6 g
Carbohydrates: 8.9 g
Fiber: 4.0g
Sodium: 240 mg
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Elliptical trainer: for an
impact free workout
Elliptical trainers are exercise equipment that
combine the movements of the stair climber, treadmill, and the exercise bike
into one.
The basic features of elliptical machines include
the drive system, the resistance system and the stride length.
Why to choose an elliptical trainer?
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There are many benefits to using an elliptical
trainer but probably one of the most important benefits of using an
elliptical trainer is the absence of impact.
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Elliptical exercise equipment combines the
movements and benefits of hiking, cross country skiing, and biking. With
elliptical exercise equipment, your legs travel in an elongated circular
motion.
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With quality elliptical exercise equipment,
you feel the movement as fluid. For this reason elliptical trainer workouts
are safe on the joints and provide a no impact workout (as opposed to a
treadmill where you feet hit the deck with every step). This is ideal for
people with back, knee, hips and joint problems as well as older people
looking for a no-impact workout.
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While using an elliptical machine gives you a
no-impact workout, the resistance exercise still helps to build bone density
and fight off osteoporosis.
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The elliptical trainer uses all of the muscles
of the lower leg. Therefore, you will strengthen and build your lower legs.
When you move forward, you�ll work your quadriceps and gluteal muscles. Some
machines also come with handles that are moved back and forth to work the
upper body too. So a person can get a full body workout, including cardio,
on one machine.
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Elliptical trainer: for
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