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Give the Gift of Sports
I know that you still have dreams of dusting off that old softball bat in pursuit of greatness but let's be honest, your softball slugging days are over.
Instead of tossing it, dust off the bat and donate it to someone who can actually fulfill their sports dreams: kids! Sportsgift.org has already collected thousands and thousands of sports equipment for underprivileged children around the world and they're always looking for more.
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What's the WORST Part About Going to the Gym
Having a gym membership can be great. There's tons of equipment you can use, a plethora of exercise classes, and some health clubs even have a sauna, a pool, or a hot tub.
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I usually try to go during my lunch hour at work so I do what I need to do, and get out of there fast.
Free Pilates Class: Pilates Day is May 5th, 2007
Last week I told you that Hilary Duff loves Pilates, so maybe you were thinking that you would like to try it too. Well here's your chance - May 5th is Pilates Day. Yippee!
Back Off: Lat Pulldown Machine
Based on my back fat post, many of you mentioned that you wanted to know some good ways to help combat that annoying problem.
The Lateral Pulldown Machine is the machine to use for some back toning -- but unless you own one, you're going to need to head to the gym.
Here's how to do it:
What's the Deal with: The Power Plate
The Power Plate is the latest in workout equipment.
The Product maker, Power Plate USA, says:
Advanced Vibration Technology exploits the body's innate reflexive response to disruptions in stability in order to stimulate enhanced muscle strength and performance. The Power Plate produces a vibration through which energy is transferred to the body.
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Can You Guess the Fitness Equipment?
Every year new pieces of fitness equipment are introduced into the market. And while some are straight out ridiculous — think Shake Weight — some go on to become respectable fitness trends, like the TRX Suspension Home Training Kit. If you're a gym fanatic, an avid FitSugar reader, or get your dose of infomercials, this quiz will be a no-brainer.
Fit Tip: Try a New Piece of Gym Equipment Each Week
The gym can get painfully boring when you constantly follow the same routine each day. FitSugar reader plumeria9 has some great advice though. She says, "I try to use one new piece of equipment a week so I don't get stuck in a rut."
Speak Up: What Fitness Equipment Intimidates You at the Gym?
Many of you are avid gym goers, not only because the weather outside may not allow you to exercise outdoors, but because it's a convenient and easy way to get in a good workout. There are so many different types of machines and equipment you wouldn't be able to have access to if you worked out solely at home. I'm wondering if there is any type of gym equipment you shy away from because it intimidates you.
Guess the Fitness Equipment
If you belong to a gym, have a home gym, or are intrigued by exercise equipment infomericals, then you probably know a lot about fitness equipment, or at least the names. Test your smarts with this quiz. To make it more difficult, I cropped some of the pictures so you can't see the entire item.
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