Sole F63 Treadmill

Sole F63 Treadmill

Rating: List Price: $1,899.99 Sale Price: $999.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

You will enjoy working out from the comfort of home with this Sole F63 treadmill. Intuitive features include speed and incline adjustments on the handrails, built-in cooling fans, and a convenient blue backlit LCD display that allows you to keep track of your progress. The built-in audio system lets you work out to your favorite music.

Details

• Selected as a "Best Buy" from a leading consumer magazine
• Features a 2.5 horsepower motor and lift-assist to easily fold
• Includes grip pulse monitoring and a heart rate chest strap; six standard programs and two heart rate programs; speed range is 1-10 miles per hour
• LCD display tracks your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace
• 325-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 33 by 75 by 58 inches (W x L x H) when assembled; folds to 68 by 43 inches (H x D)

Feeling Swell? What Causes Gas And Bloating And How To Cure It!

This post was written by Rene Simard, a regular reader and visitor to Lose Weight Feel Great.  Rene is a mom of two wonderful kids, Andre a 8-year old boy and Julie a 12-year old girl.  Rene lives in the United Kingdom.

Don’t you hate it?  Your bloated.  Again. 

Your tummy is stretched beyond what it was when you were pregnant.  You feel puffy, and uncomfortable and are biting at anyone that crosses your path.  No, it’s not PMS (maybe it could be) but all you want is to be left along and perhaps curl up and sleep it off.  While bloating happen to men, and women it seems to affect women more than men.  Bloating can be characterized by distended stomach, and puffy skin to a tender abdomen.  Ouch!  It is any wonder why women can be so cranky?  According to experts, you know doctors and such, bloating is caused by excess gas or blockage (yeech) and swelling of the belly caused by fluid retention.

For men, a quick trip to the washroom (or not) and a few explosive (and generally very rude) noises and they’re done with it – usually.  But for women, well we have our dignity to keep and unless we’re in deep seclusion (and even then few women will ever do it) we may “let it rip” – don’t snicker ladies, you know you do it!

But what causes gas and bloating anyways?  Is it strictly hormones?  Is it the food we eat?  Can stress cause or contribute to gas and bloating?  What about medications?

The answer is no, yes, yes, yes and yes.  If you are counting there is an extra yes in there.  Let me explain.

There are several causes of bloating.  The first is food intolerance.  Many people have certain foods that will not sit well with them, the most common are foods like cheese, breads, vegetables and even acidic foods like oranges, grapefruit or juices like orange juice.  Other foods that may cause intolerance are wheat or gluten, dairy products, caffeine, alcohol and citrus fruits. 

Food intolerance can cause excess amounts of gas to be produced in the gut as a reaction to the food – for example, I get a reaction to ketchup or tomatoes – it tends to swell my tongue so I keep away from it.  Bloating could also be caused by other serious underlying issues such as fluid build up in the gut, constipation or even an undiagnosed pregnancy (yes, that can happen). 

If you’ve found that it’s certain foods that cause gas and bloating – it’s best to try avoiding them.  Within a few weeks of not having those foods you should see your body get back to normal.  You should never cut out foods entirely, especially if they are important to good health and nutrition so it’s always best to work with your doctor so that the both of you can determine the best course of action.

The next cause of gas and bloating is dehydration.  Yes that’s right – not getting enough water into your body.  Not getting enough fluid can actually lead to fluid retention and bloating.  Fluid retention can be made worse by eating salty foods and other diuretic drinks like caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks and fruit juice which encourage the cells to suck water in which of cousre leads to bloating.  How do you combat dehydration and bloating?  Drink lots of water.  Eight to ten glasses a day.  There ladies, now you have yet another reason to drink water – not just to lose weight but to combat bloating.

Third up is IBS or irritable bowel syndrome.  Nasty. It affects millions of people and can lead to a painful, bloated stomach as well as other symptoms like wind, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn and nausea.  In people with IBS, bloating is due to excess wind trapped in the abdomen because of a blockage or over-production of gas.

Some ways to tread IBS include changes to the diet to to include more fibre (wholegrains, fruit and vegetables) and cutting out any foods which might be triggering symptoms.  Some foods which may cause problems are spicy and fatty foods, cheese, citrus fruit, green vegetables, onions and leeks, beans, lentils, chocolate and other high sugar foods, fruit juice, alcohol, milk, red meat, coffee and refined carbohydrates.

For some people, peppermint tea has relieve symptoms in some cases.  Again you should speak to your doctor.

PMS – guys, you can stop reading now.  Women – keep going… some women experience bloating due to fluid retention at some point in their menstrual cycle. For most women this is because of higher levels of the sex hormone progesterone.  For women atleast in these caes, sometimes fluid retention is not confined to the abdomen and breasts but can also affect the face, ankles and hands.  Caffeine, wheat and salt are all diuretics, which trigger the cells to hang on to fluid, so cutting back on them can help reduce fluid retention.  As well as not adding salt to meals, and cutting back on processed foods which are high in salt.  Stick to eating lots of fruit and vegetables which contain fluid-reducing potassium.

Finally something called candida can also cause gas and bloating.  Not something that I understand well but something that the National Candida Society does:

Candida is a yeast which grows naturally in our bodies but in some people certain factors – like stress, hormone imbalances and over use of antibiotics – can lead to overgrowth which can cause a range of symptoms including tiredness, headaches, digestive problems and bloating.The good news, says Christine Tomlinson of the National Candida Society, is that diet and supplements work to alleviate symptoms in over half the people affected. A diet to combat candida is based on reducing sugar which effectively starves it, halting growth. Dairy products and wheat may be reduced or cut out completely.In addition, anti-fungal drugs (or herbs) are taken to kill the overgrowth and acidophilus supplements given to re-populate the gut with ‘friendly’ bacteria. If the condition is longstanding, it might be necessary to take some multivitamin or mineral supplements to build up the body’s immune system.For more information on practitioners, treatments and tests contact the National Candida Society on www.candida-society.org.uk

Some medications also cause gas and bloating, in fact too much antibiotics may also cause gas and bloating as can some blood pressure medications.  If the reasons for your gas and bloating are caused by medications, speak to your doctor to see if there are alternative medications available or if there are other ways to control, reduce or eliminate the problem.

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

Rating: List Price: $1,999.00 Sale Price: $1,099.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill, motorized, computer-programmed and ready to go the distance in getting you fit! Get the low-impact, high-cardio workout benefits of a gym-quality motorized Treadmill, right at home! Deluxe model, with incline adjustment, telemetric heart reading capability and 15 programs. Here's how Bowflex will have you flexing all your fitness muscles: Strike Zone deck suspension offers a comfortable surface that's easy on feet, ankles, knees and hips. You get a soft landing and a firm lift-off on the big 20 x 60" surface, a deluxe 2-ply belt; 15 programs for variety, including 2 user-defined, 2 heart rate control, and a body mass index. Quick keys for 0-9 speed and incline. Speed range from .5-11 mph; Sky-lite backlit LCD display for setting and workout readouts; Durable 3 HP continuous duty motor, made to last; 2 1/2" precision rollers for smooth operation; Contact grip and wireless heart rate telemetry for heart rate workouts; Fold-up treadmill with soft-drop declining, so it's portable and easy to store; 3-speed fan to cool you as you exercise. 2 bottle / cup holders; Measures 85 x 35 x 55 1/4"h. open. Folded it's 41 x 35 x 65 1/2"h. Weighs approx. 300 lbs. Some assembly required. Maximum user weight 300 lbs.

Details

• Selected as a top fitness product by a leading consumer magazine
• Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help you measure your fitness level; large 20 by 60 inch walking/running surface area
• Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired settings; 3-speed fan cools you while exercising
• Warranty: frame - 15 years, motor - 10 years, parts - 2 years, electronics and labor - 1 year
• 15 programs, including two heart rate calculation, two user-defined, and a body mass index test offer maximum workout variety

Sole F80 Treadmill

Sole F80 Treadmill

Rating: List Price: $1,999.99 Sale Price: $1,499.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The Sole Fitness F80 folding treadmill is equipped with cooling fans, a 6-window LED display, convenient speed/elevation controls in the handles and a high-output 3.0 continuous duty HP motor. Its 6 standard, 2 user-defined and 2 heart rate programs provide all of the options you need to reach your fitness goals.

Details

• Features a 3.0 horsepower motor and lift-assist to easily fold
• Includes grip pulse monitoring and a heart rate chest strap
• Six standard programs, two user-specific programs, and two heart rate programs; speed range is 0.1-12 miles per hour
• LED display tracks your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace
• 350-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 33 by 75 by 58 inches (W x L x H) when assembled; folds to 68 by 43 inches (H x D)

Nautilus T516 Treadmill

Nautilus T516 Treadmill

Rating: List Price: $2,499.00 Sale Price: $1,399.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Easy on your feet, ankles, knees and hips, the Nautilus® T516 treadmill is engineered with a gym-inspired design that lets you enjoy running or walking on a remarkably comfortable surface. It features a Softrak™ suspension deck with a cushioned surface, and conveniently situated remote speed and incline controls right at your fingertips. SoftDrop™ space-saving technology provides user-friendly folding.

Details

• Powerful treadmill for the home with 3.2 HP motor, 15 MPH maximum speed, and 15 percent incline
• Cushioned walking/running surface area (20 x 58 inches); Softrak suspension deck reduces impact to joints
• 26 workout programs, including 4 custom user profiles, 9 time/distance courses, including pre-set 5k and 10k, as well as BMI and calorie goal settings
• 4 Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip and chest belt (included); folding convenience with SoftDrop technology
• 350-pound maximum user weight; 15-year warranty on motor, 15 years on frame, 2 years on parts/electronics

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer

Rating: List Price: $2,299.99 Sale Price: $1,299.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The Sole E35 elliptical offers smooth, natural motion with a whisper-quiet ECB drive system and 16 levels of resistance. It has convenient handlebar adjustments for resistance and incline, and articulating foot pedals that feature an inward slope to help reduce ankle and knee stress. The blue backlit LCD display allows you to keep track of your progress.

Details

• Boasting a heavy 25-pound flywheel
• Contains unique oversize foot pedals
• Features a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress

Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer

Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer

Rating: List Price: $799.00 Sale Price: $597.54 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The Schwinn® 420A elliptical is engineered with biomechanically designed linkages for a comfortable and natural elliptical path. BioDyne™ performance features a perimeter-weighted flywheel with high inertia for smooth, consistent workouts.

Details

• Provides smooth upper- and lower-body cardiovascular workout with 16 resistance levels
• 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test and custom workout
• Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
• Ergonomic handles for multiple workout positions; natural-feeling 18-inch stride
• 300-pound maximum user weight; 5-year warranty on frame, 1 year on parts and electronics

Best GPS for Walking, Running, Hiking, Backpacking or Cycling

Whether you’re out walking, or running or perhaps going hiking or backpacking or even cycling having a portable, handheld GPS ensures you will not get lost. If you’re in familiar territory, it may not be much of a need – but if you’re someplace new and want to ensure you don’t get lost then a portable handheld GPS is a must – and with prices having come down for these units to be affordable for everyone, there is no longer a reason not to have one.

We’ve done some research and looked at the best options available to you from Amazon and the lowest prices and have come up with this list. We’ve added a couple of extra items – a heart rate monitor (a must if you’re a runner) and a golf GPS unit for the avid golfer… although we’ve just missed Fathers day, any dad would love one of these great units!

When we reviewed these units we were looking for the following types of features:

• Light weight
• Color screen – preferable, why settle for B&W or green/grey/gray when color is no longer considered an option?
• High Sensitivity SiRF Chip
• Ability to Download Maps
• USB interface
• Expandable Memory
• Auto-Routing
• Geocaching Mode

These GPS units fit the bill…

One thing you will notice is that this list is heavy on Garmin – that’s because they are the leader when it comes to GPS units are are more preferred to consumers.

View more Garmin products at Amazon.

When buying a handheld portable GPS unit, also consider these additional points:

1. Consider the size of the unit. Do you want to slip a unit into your pocket? Various carrying cases are available.
2. Choose a system that has multi-parallel channels. This ensures that several satellites are tracking you at one time rather than just one. You get faster fixes in difficult conditions.
3. Select a system that can store 100 or more way points. These are geographic points that can be used as markers.
4. Pick a system that can give the distance and direction of a point from your current position.
5. Choose a system that can store several routes.
6. Pick a system that is capable of using UTM grid data maps or local grid maps. Make certain that the system can use the common datums used worldwide.
7. Make sure the unit is rugged and waterproof.
8. Make certain that it has a backlit display. This is essential if you intend to do your hiking or bike riding at night.
9. Make certain that the battery life of the unit is sufficient for your travels.

Other features worth considering are:

Text-to-speech – Abbreviated as TTS, this feature calls out street names for upcoming turns. Which means that you’ll hear “drive one-half mile, then turn left on Oak Street.” instead of just “drive one-half mile, then turn left.”. Most, if not all GPS units that you can purchase will include this feature.

Large screen – The larger the screen, the better. With newer smart phones now sporting large, vibrant screens GPS manufacturers are taking notice and doing the same for their portable units.

Points of interest – Abbreviated as POIs. Some inexpensive units have as few as 750,000 POIs; Look for a unit that includes millions of POIs – some have as many 4.5 million points of interest. Garmin provides nearly 6 million on any of their units.

If you end up using your portable GPS to do double-duty as an in-car GPS (using optional windshield mounts) then consider these additional points:

Multi-destination routing – Allows you to pre-plan a trip with multiple stops. Better developed units do a nicer job of “optimizing” the order of the stops for efficiency; they also automatically advance you to the next point on the route.

Lane Assist – Gives you visual guidance as to what lane you should be in for turns. This can be very helpful on freeways or on urban streets with multiple turn lanes. Coverage is usually limited to major metropolitan areas. On a recent trip to LA this feature was useful on the wide highways!

Speed limit display – Ideally the unit will show your current speed on the map screen as well, or allow you to set an alarm if you go above a certain amount over the speed limit.

Powered mount – Why fumble with the mini-USB plug each time you get in your car. Current Garmin nuvis with this feature include the 7×5 and 8×5 series and the 1690.

If you’ve got any tips that you can share, simply leave us a comment and we’ll moderate and approve it!

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