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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- So you've decided to get in shape in the New Year. FindTheBest's unbiased data-driven comparisons can help. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO) With hundreds of exercise machines that you can compare side-by-side, FindTheBest.com streamlines the decision-making process. You'll be getting in shape in no time with the right equipment around to fuel your workouts. First, use FindTheBest's...

Through special monitoring technology, called “HRC” or Heart Rate Control, users can maintain a healthy heart rate during their cardio workout. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 30, 2011 Fitness 4 Home Superstore, Inc., Arizona’s premier supplier of fitness equipment, suggests cardio equipment to help take off holiday weight. Through special monitoring technology, called “HRC” or Heart Rate Control, users can maintain a healthy heart rate during their cardio workout. “It’s no...

Survey reveals nearly one in four dieters using smart phone apps YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Can't squeeze into your jeans? Not happy with what you see in the mirror? For consumers whose New Year's resolution is to eliminate unwanted inches and pounds, Consumer Reports has the skinny on shopping for home exercise machines such as treadmills and ellipticals. In addition to exercise machine Ratings and buying advice, Consumer Reports has seven...

Study to see if walking and/or memory training may prevent memory problems in people with Parkinson's disease Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center have launched a study of exercise and computerized memory training to see if those activities may help people with Parkinson's disease prevent memory changes. The type of memory that will be examined is known as "executive function;" it allows people to take in information and use it...

One financial staffing company in Minneapolis, Minnesota have taken drastic measures to combat the health issues that arise from spending long hours sitting down and working at a desk -- they have installed four treadmill desks in a conference room in order to allow their workers to exercise while attending corporate meetings. According to Eric V. Copage of the New York Times, that company, Salo, encourages what they refer to as "walking meetings" by setting up four "height-adjustable"...

COTTAGE GROVE, Wis., Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Health Tech North America (JHTNA) introduces a new breed of consumer treadmills available this month equipped with the all-new Passport((TM)) media player featuring Virtual Active((TM)) technology. The new treadmills deliver a high-definition workout experience designed to enhance the cardio workout of serious runners. (Photo: <font size="2"...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KETTLER USA has announced that their new foldable treadmills are now in stock and available for immediate shipment. The Verso® TX1 and TX3 treadmills feature advanced electronics with heart-rate-control programming using a Polar® heart rate (HR) chest strap to provide efficient, effective, and beneficial workouts. "Our new Verso® treadmills are state-of-the-art and give the user a quality exercise routine with sophisticated...

Employers worldwide are struggling with employee health costs caused by obesity related diseases. The major culprit? Many scientists believe it is the sedentary nature of the employee’s work environment. This past week TrekDesk was promoted as a novel way to workout at work by the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 19, 2011 TrekDesk Treadmill Desks have been generating interest, sales...

TrekDesk treadmill desks allow an individual to workout at work, walking all day at their desks. Rated highly by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report, the health benefits are multiple and the reviews from Alaska office and home users have been excellent. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 16, 2011 TrekDesk Treadmill Desk has received favorable reviews on national and regional radio and television stations around the country. Spotlighted for its value and health benefits by Fortune...

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When most people think of a gym, they think of treadmills, pull weights, dumbbells and bar bells, etc... These types of gyms may work for some individuals, however there's a reason people often joke about the rarely used gym membership. Losing weight and becoming more fit requires months of dedication and hard work, and people often find themselves losing motivation when results aren't achieved in a timely manner. That's why more and more are...