Comments on: Exercise & Fitness: 10 Things You Should Know About Stretching

By: ♥TeenieWoo♥

♥TeenieWoo♥ — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:11 +0000

http://www.bellaonline.com has some great exercise with picture. Also try http://www.prevention.com they have exercise from Denise Austin. Good Luck

By: Kimmy

Kimmy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:10 +0000

The primary difference is the adjustability and the quality that goes into the drive mechanism. Spinning bikes, as the name implies, spin a weighted flywheel using the power of your legs. The tension you set, in conjunction with the weight of the flywheel, determine the resistance you feel. This provides a much more realistic effect in terms of how it uses your muscles. A old school excercise bike isnt as good at effectively targeting the muscle used and doesnt provide as much of a realistic cycling feel.

That said, if your goal is just to get a workout in you arent going to miss much. A competitive cyclist would notice the difference but a casual rider just looking to burn some calories probably will notice only the terribly uncomfortable saddle of an old excercise bike.

Think of it as the diffference between running wind sprints vs. running parachute assisted acceleration sprints…. Unless you're a pro athlete working on dropping your 40yd times, wind sprints is just fine. Similar situation here. If you're gonna be heading to the races, start spining.. If you just want a workout save the money.

PS- If you get serious about riding and you really want the best set-up, IMO its using your road bike on resistance trainer like the cycleops fluid2 or something similar. It lets you keep your cockpit setup (duh, its your bike) but gives you the indoor training option for those shoddy days when you dont want to go outside and ride.

By: SkaterChick

SkaterChick — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:10 +0000

basics:
pushups
leg raises
dance like crazyyyyy to your favorite songs for five minute intervals.
jumping jacks
crunches
jog.

By: curious

curious — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:10 +0000

there are actually a variety of ways you can exercise that don't require any type of specialized equipment. you can do calasentics (e.g. jumping jacks, running in place, push-ups, sit-ups, etc.)
cardio is always a good thing to do whether you're trying to shed pounds or not. start by going for short but brisk walks. as you build up your stamina start jogging/running.
another good workout is circuit training. its actually not that hard to do and it can help you keep from getting bored.
if you're looking for alternatives to weight training you can use can goods. another suggestion is to get an empty milk carton (the plastic jugs work best) because you can adjust the weight by the amount of water you add. it might not seem heavy but after a few reps you'll start to feel it. besides low weight and high reps is good for losing weight. if you need any help with setting up a circuit training e-mail me, i have experience in that area. but before you start any kind of diet or exercise program you should really consult your doctor just to make sure you do it safely.

By: Peace69

Peace69 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:10 +0000

More than you would think..being active is important

By: xMistakes

xMistakes — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:09 +0000

Probably about 30 to 40 minutes a day, as you progress if you can go longer, DO. Also Doing about 30 or 40 squats everyother day should help too. Dont start out too heavy or you'll over work yourself and the same with the squats if as you progress you can go longer do.

By: Zolyshka

Zolyshka — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:09 +0000

the best exercises for beginners or for someone who hasn't done much for a long time would be to start of with gentle exercises, maybe a leisurely stroll, start with a gentle 20 minute walk 2-3 times a week for a few weeks then as you feel fitter start to walk faster and further, after a couple of months try adding some more exercises like push ups or sit ups, start off with as many as you can manage without hurting yourself and then gradually increase the number of repetitions.
before you start though see your doctor, explain that you want to start exercising and ask for a checkup to make sure there are no underlying medical conditions that would be made worse by the extra exercises

By: Josh Finor

Josh Finor — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:09 +0000

jogging on a treadmill is a sufficent exercise for at home and stretching should be done before and after

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:09 +0000

just lie down and lift up ur legsas can an d dothis rreligiously

By: nychiphop

nychiphop — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:03:07 +0000

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