Category: exercise equipment

Home Fitness Equipment: How To Buy A Heart Rate Monitor

June 11, 2022

Heart Rate Monitors Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals Safely and Quickly. Here Are A Few Of The Many Models Available.

MyZone Switch Heart Rate Monitor

Heart Rate Monitor For Wrist-Arm-Chest

MyZone Switch Heart Rate Monitor Available On Perform Better

MyZone Heart Rate Monitor Belt

Heart Rate Monitor Belt

MyZone MZ3 Belt Available On Perform Better

FITCENT Heart Rate Monitor Arm Band

Heart Rate Monitor Arm Band

FITCENT Heart Rate Monitor Arm Band Available on Amazon

FITVII Slim Fitness Tracker

Heart Rate Monitor Watch

FITVII Heart Rate Monitor Watch Available on Amazon

Features To Consider Prior To Purchase
  • Accuracy
  • Compatibility to fitness apps, gym equipment, Bluetooth
  • Updates
  • Out-of-target zone warning signal
  • Features: Blood Pressure, Calorie Tracker, Memory, Pedometer
  • Waterproof
  • Battery Life and Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Price
  • Warranty
  • Customer Reviews

Shop Our Health & Fitness Store

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Step-Up-To-Balance Bicep Curl To Overhead Press

June 11, 2022
Step-Up-To-Balance Strengthens Core, Thighs, Biceps and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS

Dumbbells are sold by Power Systems, Perform Better and Amazon

FreeStyle Step: Red/Black Sold By Perform Better

INSTRUCTIONS
There are 4 moves. 1) Step up on to platform with left leg. Stand on left foot as you do each exercise. 2) Perform 1 dumbbell curl. 3) Perform 1 dumbbell overhead press. 4) Lower weights and step down. Move slowly throughout each move.
EXERCISE GOAL: Maintain stability
MODIFICATIONS: 1) The higher the platform, the harder it is to maintain stability. Use a lower platform if needed. 2) Stand on one foot while performing the exercise without the platform. 3) Reduce the weight by using smaller dumbbells.
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Platform, or Step

Shop Our Health & Fitness Store

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Plank Slide Outs

May 31, 2022
The Plank Slide Out Is A Bodyweight Exercise That Strengthens Core, Shoulders, Upper Back, and Arms
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Get into an all-fours position on your mat.
  • Place a plastic sliding disc under each hand.
  • Lift into a plank position with hands under shoulders and arms straight.
  • Feet about hip width or slightly wider. Toes curled under.
  • Lower down to the down position of a push-up.
  • Slide right arm forward into a straight line. Return right arm to start position.
  • Repeat the same movement with left arm.
  • Push-up with arms straight. Bend elbows and lower down.
  • Continue repeating the sliding exercise for desired repetitions.
EQUIPMENT
  • Plastic Disc Sliders/Gliders
  • Exercise Mat

Gliding Discs sold by Amazon, Perform Better Gliding Discs for Carpet or Hardwood, Power Systems Gliding Discs for Hardwood or Carpet

MODIFICATION
  • Perform the exercise on all fours sliding the disc 4-6 inches, or less from shoulder.
  • Eliminate the push-up.
  • Move arm forward to tolerance performing quarter or half slides.
Shop Our Health and Fitness Store

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider