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Lifting with Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells can be a terrific way to workout, but lifting dumbbell can be dangerous if not done properly.The bottom line is that most forms of physical activity involving substantial movement or resistance can result in injury. And if you work out long enough and hard enough, no matter what you do, you will get injured. When lifting with dumbbells there are two regions of the body that are especially susceptible to injury in weight training: the back, especially the lower back, and the shoulders, mainly the complex of muscles called the rotator cuff.

When lifting with a set of Bowflex SelectTect 552 Dumbbells here are some basic rules for lifting that should go some way toward protecting you from injury. Warm up aerobically at the beginning of a workout and then with a few light lifts of any chosen exercise. Don’t lift when you’re excessively muscle sore or have pain in any joint. Keep the back straight and prevent the spinal column from arching over under load or with excessive flexion Try not to isolate the rotator cuff (shoulder) with excessive weight that you could load up with heavy dumbbell weights. If you suspect something is not right, go to a doctor or sports medicine specialist if any pain in a joint or muscle persists.

With the Bowflex SelectTect 552 Dumbbells you can get powerful results at the turn of a dial.With just the turn of a dial you can automatically change your resistance from 5 lbs all the way up to 52.5 lbs of weight. No more picking up 30 different dumbbells to give you the results you want! All you need are two Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells to transform your body for good. You’ll have all the weights you need in one set of Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells to build fat-burning muscle fast.You can adjust in 2.5 lb increments (up to the first 25 lbs) so you can gradually increase your strength without bulking up.

Bowflex SelectTect 552 Dumbbells are built with cutting-edge technology that lets you rapidly switch from one exercise to the next, with less time wasted, and more time getting fit! Another great feature is that they are one of the most space-efficient and flexible strength-training options available, you can say goodbye to 30 dumbbells cluttering your workout space. The 2009 model features enhanced plate technology that ensures the plates go back into the base in the correct direction, which keeps your workout going smoothly. Workouts are hard enough and that’s why Bowflex has designed the 552 model to be used effortlessly by all, no matter if you are a beginner or if you are an advanced lifter.

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When working out on a Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym, the proper order in which you exercise should always be maintained. This order on a Bowflex PR3000 has been designed with the large muscle group, compound exercises first, the smaller muscle isolation exercises following and with alternating ‘push’ and ‘pull’ to achieve a session that alternates muscle groups and modes of action as much as possible to enable maximum rest and recovery of the various muscle groups. Here are some examples of compound, isolation and push and pull exercises on a Bowflex: Squat - compound - push, Seated cable row – compound - pull, Triceps pushdown – isolation - push, Lat pulldown – compound - pull.

The basis of strength and conditioning on a Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym is progressive overload. It takes some skill to judge the point at which overload increasingly heavier weight, is building capacity yet not making you too sore, ill or fatigued to continue. That’s why it’s very important to start slowly and build. When in doubt, take a rest, miss a session but don’t alter the program detail, the reps and sets, if you can help it. The squat and deadlift can be very taxing, so be careful not to lift too heavy for a start. Always remember don’t skip the warmup and cool down, because these actions will help prevent possible injuries.

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Using PowerBlock Dumbbells in circuit training which is a combination of high-intensity aerobics and resistance training designed to be easy to follow, will give you a great workout, and target fat loss, muscle building and heart-lung fitness. An exercise “circuit” is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program; the idea being that when one circuit is complete, you start at the first exercise again for another circuit. Traditionally, the time between exercises in circuit training is short, often with rapid movement to the next exercise. A complete circuit takes about 15 minutes total time, involves five exercises and requires one set of PowerBlock Dumbbells and one step platform or equivalent of at least 6 inches.

Using Powerblock Adjustable Dumbbells is very convenient because of the different weights you’ll need throughout the different exercises.The dumbbells should be of a weight so that the maximum number of repetitions of the upper body exercises, the overhead press and arm curl, is 10-12 repetitions, and not much more for one set. It’s important that these weights are heavy enough to build strength and muscle. The lower body exercises, the weighted lunge and the squat, are done with the same dumbbells at the side allowing more flexibility. The circuit exercise variables, dumbbell weight, number of repetitions, number of circuits, can be adjusted to get the kind of workout required depending on your fitness and training goals.

The KettleWorx Program can help you keep your body in shape with the holidays fast approaching. Many of us are getting a little worried about looking good at holiday functions. Often it means seeing people you haven’t seen in a while, or maybe there’s a special someone you want to impress! Don’t worry with the KettleWorx Program you still have a bit of time to make some changes. Here is a sure-fire KettleWorx exercise that you can do to target stubborn spots such-as your legs, butt, abs, Back, & Triceps. If you want to look and feel confident in a body hugging dress, or feel confident wearing a backless dress then try the The “1/2 Get Up.

With the KettleWorx Program begin lying on your back, right knee bent, left leg bent, left leg straight. Holding your kettlebell in your right arm, pressed upwards, left arm straight out to the side. Push your kettlebell arm up, while you lean into your left forearm. Straighten your left arm as you sit up while you keep your kettlebell arm straight overhead. Lower by reversing the upward motion. Be sure to perform each repetition slowly and focus on form. Feel the muscles in your arms, core and legs activating and getting firmer. Try this exercise and have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!

Strength training on a Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym will soon take away the fear of some runners that it will make them bulky and slower. Whether you’re new to running or you’ve been running for years, you can benefit from strength-training. Lets look at a few reasons that strength-training with a Bowflex PR3000 is extremely beneficial for runners. Strengthening your core can help improve and maintain your running form, which translates into greater running efficiency and if you’ve ever had a long run or race when your form fell apart as you get fatigued towards the end, you’ll definitely benefit from strength-training.

The Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym is a great way to strengthen your muscles with over 50 strength exercises and a built-in rowing station and adding more muscle will increase your metabolism, which means you’ll burn more calories at rest and during workouts. Leg exercises are particularly important when it comes to reducing injury. The upholstered roller cushions for leg extension and leg curl, triple function ankle cuff grips on the Bowflex PR3000 make it easy and comfortable to strengthen the muscles that support and stabilize the knees and hips, two injury-prone areas for runners. Adding Strength training to your cardio workouts is the perfect compliment and will only enhance your running abilities, no matter if you are training for a race or just running for fun.

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The KettleWorx Program believes that a healthy diet should be an important part of every fitness plan. Fat Free in 42 by KettleWorx is a six week, 42 day program that will help you transition to a healthier way of eating. It is a step-by-step, easy to follow plan that complements and enhances the physical exercise portion of KettleWorx. By implementing a healthy diet and an effective exercise routine, users can be assured of achieving their fitness and weight loss goals. Fat Free in 42 is an essential component of the KettleWorx system because neither diet nor exercise alone is sufficient to insure optimum health.

With the holidays fast approaching, getting started on the KettleWorx Program now instead of waiting for that New Year’s resolution will have you looking and feeling great for the party and celebration. The thought process that you should use in your in your kitchen is, “Out of sight, Out of mind, Out of cupboards, Out of mouth!” When emotions run rampant, rather than throwing away your health initiatives, toss out any foods that sabotage your success. Then Turbo-Charge your conviction by turning up the heat on your next KettleWorx workout and do an extra 10-Minute Fast Fat Burn for good measure! Eat healthy and exercise regularly and you’ll soon find a firm and toned body that will have other people envious.

KettleWorx Premium Kettlebells are unsurpassed in quality. Made from high-grade alloys, each has a vinyl coated body for durability and added safety. The extra-wide handle design of a KettleWorx Kettlebell improves functionality while the handle’s specialty coating provides a secure yet comfortable grip. KettleWorx is a breakthrough program that gives you the three most important elements of fitness - Cardio, Core, and Resistance - ALL at the same time and ALL in short 20-minute workouts. It works so well because your body becomes the ultimate fitness machine, moving in 3 dimensions, like nature intended. You’re toning every muscle, getting RESISTANCE plus CORE plus CARDIO and you’re transforming your body in just Six Short Weeks. People love it because it’s challenging, efficient and you only need one piece of equipment.

With the KettleWorx Program, improved coordination and agility are a couple of benefits you’ll receive. Better posture and alignment will be greatly improved, because many exercises work the postural muscles in a functional way and since the exercises are functional and weight bearing, this will help increase bone density and keep the body strong for daily tasks. The KettleWorx Program is very time efficient. Twenty minutes seems short because we’re used to thinking about fitness machines or exercises that work only a few muscles at a time. Doing it that way, spending even ten minutes toning and firming each of your 400 muscles could easily take two hours a day! The power of KettleWorx is that every exercise is simultaneously working multiple sets of muscles. Each 20 minute KettleWorx routine effectively tones and conditions every muscle in your body! The result is a 20 minute workout with the results of a two hour workout.

A great question I will try and answer is, why choose PowerBlock Dumbbells? Let’s look at a few reasons that make me believe PowerBlock is the right choice for your dumbbell needs. First is that PowerBlock offer 13 models, so there is a model just right for your needs. PowerBlock is the most compact dumbbell available. At any weight, you will not find a shorter more compact dumbbell than PowerBlock. This means a dumbbell with the weight more concentrated around your hand and makes the dumbbell easier to balance and control. Unlike PowerBlock, other dumbbells’ length prohibit some exercises like chest presses or seated curls.

PowerBlock Dumbbells are backed by a real 10 and 15 year warranty that involves calling real people for any customer service or warranty claims. When your logo says PowerBlock World’s Best Dumbbell, you need a warranty that will back it up. PowerBlock has sets that are expandable, such as the Sport 9.0 Set and that means as your needs grow, your dumbbells can grow with you. For example, start with a set up to 50 lbs per hand today, expanded to 90 lbs per hand later on, and expanded again up to 130 lbs per hand. PowerBlock has been making PowerBlock dumbbells since 1991, so it’s a wise idea to go with a proven winner.

With the KettleWorx Program there is no need to purchase all sorts of heavier kettlebells to achieve a strong and healthy body. What about those who say I need to use a heavier kettlebell? Simply put, they are wrong. After years of research Ryan Shanahan has now developed KettleWorx a program that results, at least in part, from the ridiculous demands made by film stars and leading models, who wanted a program that would give them an almost immediate body transformation, without going through a Herculean workout. The kettlebell itself is not much more than a lump of metal. The key to achieving the results you want is not found in the weight of the kettlebell but in the training program that employs its use.

The KettleWorx Program is specifically designed to produce the best results when using kettlebells that are lighter than those often recommended. The difference between the KettleWorx Program and others is that many kettlebell training programs more closely resemble traditional weightlifting programs. Those who teach and follow those methods often seek to “bulk up” and so employ exercises very similar to those used by bodybuilders. It’s true that you can achieve greater increase in muscle mass (bulk) by using a heavier kettlebell. You also increase your risk of injury with a heavier kettlebell. KettleWorx is designed for the needs of most people. For those who desire a lean, fit body and true whole body health, KettleWorx is ideal, just as the recommended kettlebell weights are ideal.