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Weight Training for women has increasingly popular, and working out with the Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym can make the difference in how happy you are with your body. Cardiovascular exercise just isn’t enough anymore, and many studies have proven this, because weight training for women builds lean muscle, which increases your metabolism, which in turn helps you burn more calories during your workouts and at rest. Studies performed by Wayne Westcott PHD from South Shore YMCA in Quincy Massachusetts, found that the average woman that weight trains 2 to 3 times a week for 2 months will gain nearly 2 lbs. of muscle and will lose 3.5 lbs. of fat.

The question; Will I lose my curves and look more masculine? can be answered, No! You will get stronger, but you will not bulk-up. Researchers have found that women typically don’t gain size from weight training, because compared to men, women have 10 to 30 times less of the hormones that cause muscle hypertrophy. Weight training for women has a much different goal than for men, it will allow you to keep your curves and feminine figure (more fit and toned), and you will still have a waist, hips and chest.

While Running/jogging on a Sole Treadmill, some questions will arise, such as: When should you eat? and What should you eat? When you start to run, you shouldn’t feel stuffed or starved, so you don’t want to eat right before running because cramps could occur and on the other hand you don’ want to run on an empty stomach because you can run out of energy. The best thing to do is, eat a light snack or meal about 1 to 2 hours before you start your workout.

After your jog/run it’s a good idea to replenish energy as quickly as possible. It has been proven that your muscles are the most receptive to rebuilding glycogen (stored glucose) within the first 30 minutes after exercise, and if you eat soon  after your workout, you can help minimize muscle soreness and stiffness. You will want to consume primarily carbs and protein, with a ratio of 1 gram of protein to 3 grams of carbs. Nutrition bars, a bagel with peanut butter, or a smoothie with fruit and yogurt are a few examples of a post-run meal.

The Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer has many factors which make it stand out as an exceptional value. Sole offers an impressive warranty which includes 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor as compared to many other companies which offer only a 90 day warranty. An excellent indicator of a machine’s quality is its warranty, because it stands to reason that if a company backs up their elliptical trainers with a strong warranty, the machine must be built to last or they would go broke with constant service calls.

The Sole E35 Elliptical (2009 model)  now comes with a power incline feature, which allows you to better target and tone your muscles and it also gives you more of a cardio burn. For a mid-priced elliptical it features a very smooth elliptical motion, which can be attributed to the heavy-duty 30 lb. flywheel. Another feature that stood out is its’ relative quietness compared to other ellipticals in the same price range.

When beginning a workout program on a Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym, here are a few tips to help you become successful in your endeavor. Drink a lot of water, a gallon a day, because your body is about 75%-80% water and all your cells and muscles are made mostly of water. Your training should be constant and regular and the weight increase should be slow and constant and as an alternative you can increase the number of reps and sets instead of increasing the weight.

Make sure you warm up properly by light stretching or using a very light weight performing the same exercise in your routine, before moving on to heavier weights. Workout your whole body, instead of just focusing on your biceps and triceps, try focusing on your majority muscle groups, working your back, chest, shoulders, legs, etc and you will find that building your arms will become much easier. Be careful not to over-train, because muscles need the appropriate rest after training so they can renew and grow.

What Does “Core” mean and why is it important when working out with GoFit Kettlebells. “Core” refers to those exercises that strengthen core muscles (the obliques, abdominals, lower back, and the glutes. While people often focus on the fact that a strong core means great looking abs and a better physical appearance, core strength is essential for many activities.

The core muscles are largely responsible for posture, balance and maintaining equilibrium through a range of motion. That’s important whether you are an athlete or a parent who wants to pick up their child without back strain. A strong core is essential because it reduces the risk of injury, improves athletic ability and makes everyday activities easier, and another great result, is your body looks great.

“Cardio” is short for cardiovascular and refers to aerobic exercise and working out on a Sole Treadmill is considered an exercise that is sufficient to raise your heart rate substantially. The result is improved heart and vascular health with your breathing rate also increased because you need oxygen to burn calories and a cardio workout burns calories faster than any form of exercise.

Aerobic exercise is the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Aerobic exercise is essential for heart health, vascular health, lung health, and has been shown to benefit bone strength, mental acuity and disease prevention.

Focusing on the outer part of the chest using Xvest TurboBells Adjustable Dumbbells, the Chest Fly is another way to work on the major muscles of the chest. Since the Chest Fly is an isolation movement, it will make a nice complement to both the chest press and push-ups because those moves are compound. A good idea is to use a lighter weight for flies and you should take care when lowering your arms down to avoid hurting your shoulders or losing control of the dumbbells.

When doing the Flat Flies, Lye flat on a bench, hold the weights directly above your chest with your palms facing towards each other, then bend your elbows slightly and maintain this flexion for the rest of the exercise. Next open your arms in an arc lowering the dumbbells with your elbows locked in a slightly bent position (Imagine opening your arms to give someone a hug). When your upper arms are parallel to the floor, use the same movement to return the weights to the starting position and repeat. You can perform the Incline Flies by adjusting the bench to an incline of 30 to 45 degrees and use the same techniques used with the Flat Flies.