by David Paul Ohmer

One factor which will make the proform bike such an ideal choice is the fact that it is a cheap exercise bike. Although stationary bikes come from the 0 or 0 range, this exercise bike starts at 0 with its least costly model. This means you will probably have a great exercise bike that is inexpensive, and you’ll start working out in your house without spending too much.

A Great Low Cost Exercise Bike

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Features:

• 2-speed Cool Air workout fan

• EKG heart rate monitor

• Adjustable difficulty

• RPM meter

• 4 personal trainer programs

• Target Pacer that lights up when you have reached your target heart rate

• Both recumbent and upright exercise bike designs

Advantages of the Proform Exercise Bike:

- The main benefit of using the Proform Exercise Bike is the fact that it is not as expensive as the rest of the exercise bikes on the market. For anyone who is just getting into trying exercise bikes as their workout of choice, this exercise bike is a great low-budget option.

- The characteristics from the exercise bike make it a sensible choice for individuals who’re new to everything about stationary bikes. Beginners can easily obtain a good workout when utilizing this exercise bike by Proform. For novices to the world of exercise cycling, you will notice that the Proform bikes are simple to use when compared to other exercise bikes.

- The setup of the exercise bike is fairly easy, and thanks to the folding design of the Proform exercise bike you can easily collapse the exercise bike to store in your closet, basement, or attic.

Disadvantages of the Proform Exercise Bike:

- The Proform exercise bike is not a high-quality model like the Schwinn stationary bikes, and people that are advanced exercise bikers may find that this exercise bike is just not advanced enough for them.

- The lack of heart rate programs on the exercise bike may be a deal breaker for many advanced cyclists, as there is no way for them to monitor their workout progress.

- Some of the models don’t even come with the personal trainer programs, which is exactly what you should expect for a low cost option like the Proform exercise bikes.

In conclusion:

Selecting an exercise bike is about choosing the best for your goals. If you are one that is just starting out then taking advantage of the proform exercise bike might be an ideal fit. I would suggest that you “test drive” it to be certain that you’re comfortable using this bike this way you can determine better if the Proform is what you need and want. In most cases the Proform exercise bike always pleases its users. Good Luck with the Workouts!

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When it comes to doing exercise, it’s hard to beat an exercise bike for effectiveness and efficiency in giving your body a good workout. A folding exercise bike can be one of the best purchases that you will ever make, and you will find that your folding exercise bike will make it easy for you to do your exercise in the comfort of your own home.

Why a Folding Exercise Bike?

Every exercise bike is created to help you shed weight, improve your health, and remain healthy. Exercise bikes are really simple to use at home, due to the fact that they are stationary and might be setup quickly inside a corner of your home. Having an exercise bike may also be quite simple, and anyone can easily get on and start working out. Due to the dynamic design of the folding exercise bike, it is very possible to find space plenty of space in your home for storage. Moreover the folding exercise bike was designed in such a way that cycling would not only be simple but also effective in helping you reach your goals.

Benefits of Using Folding Exercise Bikes

• As mentioned earlier many exercise machines often take up a lot of space in own homes. Machines such as the treadmills and elliptical machines are bulky machines that when put together takes up half your living room. Investing into a folding exercise bike is great simply because it is as good as other bulky machines but with less space needed for packing away. Folding exercise bikes could fit in your closet, garage, under your bed and even in your cupboards – this is all made possible because of its retracting nature.

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• Using exercise bikes for your workout is one of the best ways to get quality exercise. Exercise bikes are an excellent way to get your heart pumping, as the cycling motion of the exercise bike ensures that your blood starts flowing, your breathing becomes elevated, and your body has to push itself to maintain your pace of cycling. You also give your leg muscles a good workout using an exercise bike, and you may come to enjoy spending time on your bicycle simply for the rush of adrenaline cycling gives you.

• Exercise bikes are perfect for exercise, but it is very easy to entertain yourself while doing your exercise. Thanks to the design of the handlebar section of the exercise bike, you can easily place your laptop or tablet device on top of the handlebars to allow you to read, listen to music, or even watch movies on your computer. Seeing as your exercise bike is stationary, you can watch TV in your living room while working out on your exercise bike. Using the exercise bike can be a great way to ensure that you don’t get bored as you work out.

What are the main brands of Folding Exercise Bikes?

The three main folding exercise bike manufacturers are:

- Schwinn

- Marcy

- Confidence

Each one of these brands make top-quality exercise bikes, however, many people have found that their Schwinn exercise bike was the most effective of folding exercise bikes in the marketplace. From personal experience and popular reviews I can tell you that the Schwinn folding exercise bike models are worth a closer look into. When it comes to exercise bikes in general a folding exercise bike ticks all boxes. Good luck with your training and choosing the right one.

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by US Army Africa

Do you have an exercise plan? Do you own any exercise equipment? Perhaps a treadmill, an exercise bike, or any of the gazillion exercise machines advertised on infomercials over the last 10 or 20 years? I think we’ve all been sold at one time or another on something to make exercising easier… or so we thought. And that’s good! Having the desire to look better, feel better and implementing a good exercise plan can help us to reach those goals and also help us to keep our weight under control. And those are just a few of the benefits of exercise. When we perform an exercise routine regularly we begin to not only look and feel better… we even sleep better. When you get right down to it I think we all know that a good exercise plan is part of a healthy lifestyle.

I often hear people ask “What is the best exercise?” And the answer to that question is the one you like the most. Why? Because that’s the one your more likely to do! For many people, just one exercise would not be enough because although we all want to be in good shape and the proper weight, we all have different fitness goals… but for others, one exercise performed consistently and regularly provides all the benefits mentioned above and then some!

So… how many exercise plans do you need to receive all of the exercise benefits described above? One! That’s right… just one! And how many exercises do you need to do? That will depend on your particular fitness goals… your likes and dislikes… but the first question I encourage you to ask yourself is “What one exercise do I like the most? That answer will get you started on a good exercise plan.

Now…

Did you know that how often you exercise is the single most important factor in whether you:
• reach your weight loss goals
• will be satisfied with your results
• will feel good about your progress

You could own every piece of exercise equipment ever advertised on an infomercial, from an exercise bike to an exercise ball and every exercise machine in between, but if you’re not going to use them, then your exercise plan will never succeed. Now I’m not saying that you need to own exercise equipment to be in shape. There are many people who are in excellent condition who own nothing more then a pair of Nikes. If you get just one thing from reading this, understand that your fitness level is directly related to the frequency in which you exercise.

It doesn’t matter if you know how to do every imaginable abdominal exercise, dumbbell exercise, aerobic exercise, tricep, deltoid or backside exercise. The important thing is how often you do them!

I challenge you right now to base your exercise plan on frequency, and I promise you will be much more successful. Whether your exercise plan consists of 20 different exercises or one… please remember this.

Now I don’t want you to get carried away. There’s more to life than just exercising… much more. All I’m saying is when you set about creating an exercise plan, the frequency of exercise is crucial. So as you create your exercise plan answer these two questions:
1) What one exercise do I enjoy the most? Even if you currently hate all exercise… there must be one that you like or hate less than the others.
2) And secondly, how often can I sincerely do this?

Answer those two questions and your exercise plan will be off to a great start!

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Article by Scott Haywood

If you’re trying to lose weight without exercise, you’re not doing yourself any favours.

“But what if I don’t like exercise?” I hear you ask. Well, if you’re not keen on exercise you are not alone, but there are some things you can do to turn this around.

This article discusses some of the reasons why some of us don’t like exercise and what we can do about it to make sure we are more likely to achieve our fitness and weight loss goals.Why some of us don’t like exercise.

There are many reasons why some people don’t like to exercise. Here are just some of the most common:

It’s too hardIt’s boringIt’s no funIt zaps their energy and leaves them tiredIt takes too longIt gets in the way of other thingsThey think they’re too bigThey don’t think they need itThey don’t know what to doThey don’t like gymsThey don’t think they canThey’re embarrassedIt hurtsThey don’t like sweatingThey don’t like runningThey don’t like weight training

Let’s explore each of these in turn and list things you can do about them.

It’s too hard

This is probably the most common reason that a lot more people don’t exercise regularly.

And it’s not surprising, because one of the most common mistakes people make when starting a new exercise program is that they employ an exercise intensity that is far too hard.

If our goal is to lose weight, it doesn’t matter how quickly we walk or jog 5 kilometres, it just matters that we do walk or jog 5 kilometres.

If you are new to exercise, make it really easy on yourself so that you are happy to continue exercising until it becomes a habit.

Start walking at a slow pace if you have to, and as you get fitter you’ll find yourself being able to walk further and faster.

Remember, when it comes to exercising for weight loss, anything is better than nothing and consistency is the key. Do whatever it takes to get yourself exercising everyday or every other day for at least 30 minutes at a time and if that means taking it relatively easy, do it.

It’s boring

This is another very popular reason why people don’t like exercise.

But exercise needn’t be boring. Here are just a few suggestions to make it more interesting:

Keep looking until you find exercises you like or dislike the leastExercise in interesting and varied outdoor locationsExercise with friendsExercise in front of a TV or radio if indoorsJoin an exercise class of some kindTry something newVary your workouts

It’s no fun

This is somewhat related to the above. As well as trying some of the suggestions listed above, remember that exercise is helping you achieve your weight loss goals, making you fitter, stronger, leaner, shapelier and giving you more energy which will help you get the most out of things in life that you do think are fun.

For all of those reasons, exercise doesn’t have to be fun.

Having said that, you’ll find the fitter you get and the better you get at exercising, the more fun it will become.

It zaps their energy and leaves them tired

It sure does! But only during the first few weeks and guess what?

You’ll begin sleeping like a babyYou’ll feel a sense of achievement afterwardsYour body will soon adjust and compensate giving you more energyExercise is the second best thing possible to spend your energy on!

Again, if this is a major problem for you, take it nice and easy to begin with and build up your intensity levels over time.

It takes too long

You don’t need to exercise for hours to get benefits.

If I told you that spending only 2% of your time exercising was enough, would that sound reasonable?

Well, with 24 hours in each day, 30 minutes represents just 2% of each day.

If you can’t allocate 2% of each day to exercise, you might have some imbalances in your life and perhaps you should begin questioning your priorities, especially if you really want to lose weight and/or improve your fitness.

If you really can’t find 30 minutes a day, remember that anything is better than nothing when it comes to exercise.

It gets in the way of other things

Again, this is a question of priorities. What is more important than your health?

They think they’re too big

OK, some of us are a little too big to go running around the local lake. But most of us can manage a walk, a swim, a short bike ride, some sit ups, push ups or light resistance training.

Remember to start out easy and progress slowly at a pace you can cope with. And always check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.

They don’t think they need it

If you want to lose weight in the most efficient and effective way, you need to exercise!

They don’t know what to do

Here are some suggestions if you don’t know what to do:

Start walking, swimming, or bike riding for startersHire a personal trainer for a few weeksVisit your local gym for a few months and get them to put a program together for you and show you proper exercise techniqueRead as many exercise articles as you can get your hands onDo anything

They don’t like gyms

Gyms are not the only place to exercise.

Why not try exercising:

At homeIn a parkAt the beachIn a personal trainers studioAnywhere!

And remember that all gyms aren’t alike. Look around until you find one in your local area that you like.

They don’t think they can

This reason is pretty common.

If you doctor says you can, you can!

If you think you lack the technical skill, there is plenty of help available.

Like most things in life, exercise can feel awkward at first but you’ll find that the more you do, the better you’ll get.

They’re embarrassed

Again, this reason is very common.

If you’re too embarrassed to exercise, do it in private at home, one on one with a personal trainer or outside in secluded spots.

Once you get better at it and you start to lose weight because of it, your confidence will grow and you’ll feel a lot more comfortable exercising around others.

It hurts

Exercise can hurt a little while you’re doing it and for a day or two afterwards your muscles might feel a bit stiff.

Again, the key to minimising this type of pain, and that associated with injuring yourself, is to take it easy in the beginning.

You never know, you may actually end up enjoying the slight pain you feel while exercising and the next day because it is a sign that your body is being, or has been challenged.

They don’t like sweating

Some people just don’t like sweating.

That’s OK. Try swimming or exercising at a pace that minimises sweat.

They don’t like running

Running is not the only exercise around, although it is a very effective one for losing weight and improving your fitness.

If you don’t like running because it’s too hard, start out very slowly until you build up your fitness.

If you just don’t like running full-stop, find something else you do like.

They don’t like weight training

Weight training or any form of resistance training is very beneficial to those of us who want to lose weight because it helps us build lean muscle tissue which burns extra calories 24/7.

If you don’t like resistance training because it’s hard, take it easy.

If you don’t like resistance training because you don’t know what to do, get help.

If you don’t like resistance training full-stop, do something else.

Conclusion

If you’re trying to lose weight without exercise, you’re not doing yourself any favours.

“But what if I don’t like exercise?” I hear you ask. Well, if you’re not keen on exercise you are not alone, but there are some things you can do to turn this around as we’ve just seen.

Remember, when it comes to exercise it’s not important what you do, it’s only important that you do.

About the Author

Scott Haywood is the managing editor of www.weightloss.com.au and www.weightlossdirectory.com.au.

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Article by Pete Marks

If you want rock hard visible rock hard abs diet abs workouts and exercises alone will not do it. You have probably already tried the latest ab gadgets, ab pills or burning pills and have yet to see results but feel like failure trying to reach that goal. No matter how hard you try the truth is you may never see real results.

Ab diets and workouts are effective in building up stronger gut muscles and back muscles and may help reduce some fat. Spot burning or trying to reduce flab or fat on one area of the body with one specific exercise such as sit ups or gut crunches is just a myth and many fad gadgets usually focus on one group of muscles. Focusing on one group of muscles may add strength and tone. The truth is that if you have washboard abs and you have a layer of tummy fat or love handles no one will ever see those ripped abs.

You really need to focus on reducing your overall body fat thus reducing the fat around your waist if you want to see visible rock hard washboard chiseled abs. The typical diet can sabotage your goal if it is not tailored to you or it is not low fat. To lose weight takes a whole approach and this includes eating more whole foods, avoiding fats, avoiding lots of processed foods. A good weight loss diet plan will not be too extreme but will usually get you back to the major food groups. This can sound difficult but with the right knowledge and training it makes it easier to achieve sexy flat abs.

There are certain things to seriously consider in a workout regimen and you want to seriously consider the following about overall body fat. The ideal body fat for a health male adult is about 10 – 12%. The ideal body fat for a healthy female adult 14 – 16%. BMI is usually an indicator of health and is computed using charts that are based on age, height and current body weight. Even if your body weight falls within your BMI or Body Mass Index it is still possible that you may not fall within the guidelines of body fat mentioned above. A really extreme athlete may not even apply to a BMI chart and it may also depend on the sport. It really is unique to each individual. But if your close to your BMI then closer to desired body fat you are close to achieving your goal of flat hard washboard abs.

If you have the knowledge from a personal trainer you can always do your ab exercises from home or while your on the road. An active maintenance routine to stay fit is usually 3-4 days a week and depending on how aerobic the activity is. It can also pay to have a personal trainer but it can be costly and time consuming to have to always do your ab workout at the gym. If pays to get knowledge about health and fitness. Some products over deliver and this is because they have usually been around for a while and have shown that they deliver desired results when applied.

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Article by Using Physical exercise to Promote Fat Loss: Some easy actions to obtaining the weight off and keeping it offRob Boykin

Taking very good care of one’s body is some thing many men and women take for granted. Witness the increasing dilemma with obesity in this nation and we can all begin to determine why this is true. If you’re overweight then you need to recognize why the fat loss advantages connected with cardio training are so important. It really is 1 of the most effective ways to sustain overall bodily wellness and weight.

So just what’s cardio or aerobic training? It is physical activity that utilizes the largest muscles within the physique in a continuous and uninterrupted manner, typically in a repetitive motion. To be most successful your heart rate requirements to be elevated to 60 to 85 percent of its maximum rate. These kinds of activities can include walking, jogging, aerobics, biking, swimming, and any other activity that keeps your heart rate at a sustained level.

Here are five very good factors that cardiovascular workout can support you meet your fat loss goals.

1. Energizes the physique and mind – As your fitness levels improve with regular physical exercise you’ll obtain you’ve much more power throughout the day which helps you concentrate on the tasks at hand.

2. Illness prevention – The thing that’s terrific about cardio training is the workout your cardiovascular program gets. It strengthens the heart and lungs as well as the fat loss benefits contain reducing the effects of diabetes and lowering cholesterol levels.

3. Weight reduction and control – One of the hardest parts of any weight reduction try is keeping the weight off as soon as it’s been lost. Aerobic training not just helps you lose the fat however it also keeps it off when you stick to your exercise routine.

4. Loss of physique fat – With regards to weight reduction this is what everybody wants. Excess physique fat isn’t something anybody desires and cardio training helps burn away those excess calories and reshape your physique.

5. It’s a good stress reliever – With all the tension that modern life throws at us spending that half hour to hour operating out can aid relieve many of life’s stresses which results in a healthier mind and physique.

But bear in mind that to be able to acquire these fat loss health advantages from cardio training you should stick to your program. Be constant to the point that it becomes habit and before lengthy you’ll feel like you’re missing out when you miss a workout.Taking good care of one’s body is some thing persons take for granted. Witness the increasing dilemma with obesity in this country and we can all begin to determine why this is accurate. If you’re overweight then you need to comprehend why the fat loss benefits related with cardio training are so crucial. It really is one of the best techniques to sustain overall bodily wellness and weight.

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Article by Natalie Pyles

“What’s the one thing I should Start doing NOW as it relates to Exercise for Cancer?”

How to Exercise for Cancer

Exercise programming for cancer may mirror the growth in the US in alternative medicine and self help. A report in Alternative Therapies Journal by Van deCreek et al suggests that exercise is second only to prayer as the top forms of complimentary therapies that breast cancer survivors have interest in (prayer=84%, exercise=76%) and actually participate in as part of their recovery (prayer=76%, exercise=38%). Secondly, the passage of the Balanced Budget Act in 1998 has curtailed many acute rehabilitation programs in the US. Therefore, many therapists are looking for programs to provide to their patients to expand their level of clinical services. In 1996, the publication of the US Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity put into perspective the importance of regular exercise in maintaining and improving one’s physical health. Lastly, health centers in the US and abroad are moving in the direction of new and innovative programming. Many health clubs want to forge stronger relationships with their community medical facilities. All of these elements make for an attractive fit to provide exercise for persons with cancer. Therefore, exercise may stand on its own as the premier form of complimentary medicine for cancer survivors.

Benefits of Exercise

Why would a cancer survivor who has recently undergone chemotherapy or radiation wish to participate in an exercise program? In essence, patients feel better when they are in good shape. Not only are they better able to tolerate their medications, but their quality of life improves. This section details some of the major sports medicine reports that lend support to participating in exercise as a preventive approach to cancer but (according to some oncology sources) also to improve the odds for survival after diagnosis.

The Epidemiology of Exercise and Cancer

In the mid 1980s, Dr. Rose Frisch detailed a report that stated that former collage athletes had a marked reduction in the incidence of certain types of cancer, some by up to 45% less than their sedentary counterparts. In the late 1980s, a report from Stanford stated that persons who engage in more than three hours of physical activity per week have a reduction in certain cancers (such as colon cancer) by about 15%. These were the first epidemiological reports that looked at physical activity in cancer prevention. It wasn’t until five years later that USC Professor Dr. Leslie Bernstein showed a 60% reduction in breast cancer incidence in premenopausal women who engaged in regular exercise each day. Three years later, Dr. Ingar Thune published a Swedish study on physical activity and breast cancer incidence in 25,000 women. Her results mirrored the work at USC and showed a reduction in incidence rates by over 25%. This is impressive based on the large sample size interviewed. In general, the consensus of epidemiology reports lend a tremendous amount of statistical power to inclusion of exercise into a cancer-prevention regime.

Improved Immune System

Reports from the early 1990s by Dr. David Nieman confirmed that exercise enhanced natural killer (NK) cell activity. This immune system component has effects on chemoprotection. However, the criticism in the immunology community is that changes in the immune system are transient, and it is hard to pinpoint whether or not regular exercise stimulates these cells enough to produce a long-term effect.

In a conversation with Dr. Nieman early in 1999, his response to this was for physiologists and physicians to understand the concept of immunoenhancement – the sum of change in the immune system over time. This changing pattern over time may improve the protective status of the immune system without being detected on a random blood draw. Nonetheless, this may explain why some persons who exercise regularly may have a reduced incidence rate of certain types of cancers.

Hormonal Changes

Some theories recently published by Dr. Ann McTiernan state that improving the hormone state will have a tremendous impact on cancer development. It seems as though components such as insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IG-F) have an effect on tumor development. Modulating these hormones (along with cortisol and sex hormones) may reduce the ability of tumor cells to grow and proliferate.

Other Physiological Mechanisms

There are other hypotheses that may indeed have an impact on tumor cell development and proliferation. Like the new angiogenesis inhibitors that are being tested in the cancer field, exercise redistributes blood flow. This redistribution may have an impact on blood supply to the developing tumor cell. Exercise also increases body core temperature, changes body pH and increases the amount of lactate produced metabolically. These changes, although not currently tested in cancer, may also have an impact on tumor cell growth. We can only speculate as to the true mechanisms of why those who exercise may be at a reduced risk for development.

Quality of Life Changes

The past 10 years of behavioral research has given quite a bit of information as to the power of support groups and positive thinking on cancer survivorship. Recent behavioral reports have shown that persons with metastatic cancer who are involved in group support live longer than their non-support group counterparts. In the behavioral aspects of exercise, what we do know for certain is that physical activity enhances the quality of life for all of its participants. There are more reports coming out each year on the effects of exercise on quality of life issues. A 1997 report by Dr. Bernadine Pinto stated that 16 breast cancer survivors who participated in regular aerobic exercise had improved profile of mood scores than their sedentary controls. A 1998 report by Michelle Segar from the University of Michigan stated that 24 breast cancer survivors who performed regular aerobic conditioning had improved self efficacy scores and less anxiety than their controls. A 1999 review of over 20 behavioral reports by Dr. Kerry Courneya from Canada states that 75% of these reports show positive effects of exercise on cancer survivorship. A paper presented at 1999 by the HealthEmotions Research Institute states that 41 women with breast cancer who underwent a 16-week group exercise program improved blood pressure, body weight and well-being scores. This is some of the most profound research available on the benefits of exercise for cancer survivors. The ability to enjoy life and participate more fully in daily activities is shown through regular exercise at even a low level of training.

Current Clinical Studies

One of the first publications on therapeutic exercise for cancer patients was published by Rosenbaum in 1979. This guidebook may have been years ahead of its time in terms of its practical application to acute exercise programming for cancer survivors. However, in the 1990s, there are more reviews on the subject of exercise in terms of its application to the rehabilitation profession. A recent report from Dimeo states that patients who are on high dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation can improve physical measures such as hemoglobin and physical performance. This report details how even patients receiving large amounts of medication can derive exercise benefits. Winningham introduced the concept of the WAIT protocol, which uses interval aerobic conditioning to improve the fitness level of participants. Durak has used moderate to heavy progressive resistance strength training to improve overall function and quality of life scores in stage I and II cancer survivors. This program has also looked at health status over five years for participants who are continually exercising. Most of them (90% of 18 interviewed) still exercise and take nutritional supplements daily as part of their recovery process. A summary of the epidemiological and clinical benefits of exercise and cancer is listed in Table 1 below.

Programming for Exercise and Cancer

Most programs for cancer survivors use aerobic training (walking or stationary bike protocols) to improve function and quality of life scores for patients. The Cancer Well-Fit Program in Santa Barbara, California uses a four component approach for exercise. This model concentrates on progressive resistance strength training as the primary training regime. Patients select stations that fit their initial fitness level and medical concerns and progress to higher weight levels and additional stations as pain free fitness levels and strength improves. Aerobic training concentrates on machines (so patients can check improvement in Watts and MET values from computer readouts), step classes and group walking. The important aspect about training in a community health club environment is that patients can select from a variety of classes (designed for them) and aerobic machines to improve their aerobic capacity during their initial 10 weeks of supervised exercise. The third component is range of motion and flexibility. This concentrates on working out scar tissue deficits and balancing general musculature. The last component is mind/body fitness, which consists of breathing, relaxation, one to two yoga classes within the 10 weeks and some meditation programs. All of these are part of the health club programming. They are offered to cancer participants along with water exercise, NIA training and other club programs. This model is one that many health clubs and clinics are looking to emulate because, over the past five years, programs in Southern California, Colorado and Illinois have trained hundreds of cancer survivors using this model, and outcomes have been published on many of these participants with regards to increases in strength (over 45%), aerobic capacity (30%) and a multitude of quality of life improvements (in general over 29%). Over five years of recovery, over 90% of participants continue to exercise either self paced or in a club, and the same percentage take supplements on a daily basis. Their level of vigor is over 80% (on a 100 scale), and almost all use some type of complimentary therapy to enhance their recovery process.

Future Directions in the Field

Exercise and cancer is slowly making its presence felt in the sports medicine community. For now, personal trainers, therapists and oncology nurses have the resources to provide exercise programs for cancer survivors in a safe and supervised environment.

Personal trainers will play a critical role in the development of long-term health outcomes for cancer survivors. As we have seen in our recent national survey of personal trainers, fitness instructors can help cancer survivors with their orthopedic concerns (after referrals from PT), psycho-social needs through group exercise and improvement in self efficacy and can inform them on topics of health education, nutrition and mind-body fitness.

Health clubs will also play a role in cancer wellness through the developing of programs in their facilities and working with local medical agencies (physical therapy, nursing and oncology) to facilitate the growth of such programs for all types of cancer survivors.

If cancer and exercise is to reach the status of cardiac rehabilitation in this decade, then it is essential we increase our awareness and knowledge of dealing with cancer survivors (some of whom already exercise in the health club setting) and improve our communication with oncologists and therapists to ensure a smoother referral network into these exercise programs. Exercise professionals are going to lead the change in this area of health care, and they will do it in a big way.

This article is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Maryl Winningham, who pioneered the use of exercise for cancer patients. She lost her battle with breast cancer in February of 2001, but her spirit remains.

References: Upon request too long for here.

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Article by Brett MacPherson

I am always being asked what the best stomach exercise is to get flat abs. One of the largest myths that I have to deal with on a daily basis is the myth that abdominal training burns stomach fat. Everybody has different amounts of fat on their stomach, and for most of those people a way to successfully get rid of that stomach fat is yet to be found.

Their mistake is often in looking for the wrong training methods and exercises in order to lose their hard to move stomach fat. For most they continue to search for the mythical holy grail of abs training, the right combination of exercises using the right equipment to finally move that stubborn stomach fat almost instantly.

I wish they did but stomach specific training will not burn fat from your stomach. All they do is strengthen and develop the ab muscles underneath the stomach fat. The only real way to burn fat is to create a higher metabolic rate and to increase the fat burning hormone response, this can be done with a strategic total body training program not by training relatively small muscles with small movements.

The traditional long slow cardio workouts don’t really create the effect you need from your hormones and metabolism either. Creating a complete program focusing on using multi joint and total body weight training movements and using a high intensity in your workouts is key to getting more fat loss from your program.

This method of training using high intensity total body movements and making sure to eat a healthy diet, is a fool proof way to getting rid of the fat covering up your abs. This is far more effective than hoping that doing heaps of abdominal crunches will burn up the fat on your stomach, research and experience proves this simply will never work.

It still amazes me how most people still believe that you have to do these useless stomach exercises to lose fat from your stomach, and do hundreds of repetitions every day of the week. It is crazy how many people still advance this myth on the fitness forums every hour of the day. Please please please don’t waste your time and effort following advice like this.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate stomach exercises. The right exercises done usefully in your program can be great for toning and strengthening your stomach. Doing these stomach exercises to help strengthen and tone your muscles is a good strategy and they provide additional benefits like helping your back and posture when they are done correctly (although they can also make your back hurt if done incorrectly), but if you are looking to burn fat from your abs the fact is doing these exercises as your strategy to lose fat is not the right idea and will leave you disappointed.

Using the right combination of total body weight training and making sure your diet is healthy are the best things you can do to see your six pack abs. You will also find that doing full body exercises really do work the abs, as they are very important in their role as stabilisers of your body, some would say even more important than their ability to crunch.

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Physical exercise helps you in developing and maintaining physical fitness. It also improves alertness and overall health. It gives strength to your muscles, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts up your immune System and helps to prevent various diseases, such as, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, bone diseases, etc. Moreover, exercising prevents depression and improves mental health by relieving stress and anxiety. Doing exercise keeps you flexible and agile; it also increases your strength and stamina. You can also enjoy sound sleep by exercising regularly.

Types of Exercises

There are various types of exercises, and we can choose from them according to our purpose, age and health. For example, Aerobic exercises, which are also called cardiovascular exercises, help to prevent heart and lungs diseases. Aerobic dance, bicycling & swimming are few of the examples of aerobic exercises. Another kind of exercise is weight-bearing exercise. It works against the force of gravity, and is important for building strong muscles and bones. Examples of weight-bearing exercises are walking, jogging, hiking & climbing stairs. Weight training or strength training exercise is done to build strength and muscles; its examples are push-ups, lifting weights, etc.

Individual Choice of Exercise

Every individual is different, so the need & purpose of the exercise differs from individual to individual. But it is suggested that on an average, person should exercise 4-6 times a week for around 30-45 min. Exercise has so many health benefits that if not much, any amount of exercise done is better than none at all. You can consult your doctor, especially if you have any health problems, or if you are pregnant or old. It is recommended to consult a doctor regarding the kind of exercise which is best for you depending on your current health condition. Especially in case of pregnancy, you should never try any exercise without the advice of your doctor; else it may create complications.

Daily Routine Exercise

Exercise does not mean spending hours working out in a gym. Certain day-to-day activities can help you attain all that which different exercise machines can provide. Such day to day exercises include taking the stairs instead of elevator, short walk after lunch or dinner, doing housework like gardening, sweeping, floor mopping, etc. To reduce our body weight, we should restrict the use of remote controls and intercoms, also avoid using cars or bikes and prefer walking to nearby places. Walking is considered one of the best choices because it needs no training and can be done anywhere at anytime. It only requires a good pair of shoes; so, put on those shoes and keep walking.

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