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Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Using a Balance Trainer Just Got Easier
Have you seen our videos on YouTube? You'll learn new ways to use equipment that will give you a better, more intense workout.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Working Out, Together
We're proud to announce that JJ Virgin, a renowned fitness and nutrition expert, has teamed up with Harbinger Fitness. You might know her from TLC's Freaky Eaters television show or from her various appearances on early morning television. This time, JJ Virgin has put together a series of workouts, the 4X4 Workouts she calls them, to get people up and off the couch. Using Harbinger gear, she has developed this fitness program and is offering the first two videos for everyone. Check them out on YouTube.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Fat Loss, Energy and Sticking with it
Walk or Run for fat loss
A recent study conducted at the University of New Mexico shows that both walking and running are very effective for weight loss and weight management. Although you will generally burn calories faster running, being patient and walking will do the trick as well. One practical tip for increasing the rate at which you burn calories is to add some resistance to your walking. Try using very light hand weights for your shorter walks in the beginning. Make sure that the weight is light enough so that your normal walking mechanics are not changed. You can increase your caloric output by as much as 15% by doing this.
Eat for energy
One of the biggest myths of weight loss is understanding not only what to eat but also when. We are designed to be grazers, meaning that we should eat throughout the day. This does two things. First, it is much easier to metabolize smaller amounts of food, and two, when you eat small and frequently you will find that your energy level stays much more consistent. And despite all of the hype of high protein/no carbs or high carbs/no protein, balance is the key. Try a variety of mixes in order to see which sustains your energy the best. Strength Training to lose fat Strength training is an absolutely essential way to lose fat. By completing a concise, appropriately intense strength training session you will burn calories for many more hours following your workout than you would by just doing cardiovascular exercise. Concentrate on major muscle groups and simple exercises. Hand and ankle weights are as effective as a $2000 machine when used effectively and consistently.
21 Days To Health
Research and our work with over 30,000 individuals from a variety of walks of life confirm the following. It takes 21 days for a new discipline to become a habit. That’s only 3 weeks. How long have you been trying to get fit, lose weight, start that new sport? How often have you started and stopped? Setting a very actionable goal is the first step. Opening your planner and scheduling in time for exercise to help you accomplish it for the next 3 weeks, will increase your chances 60% of reaching that goal. From there, as any long-term exerciser will tell you, it becomes a habit.
Written by Gregory Florez, president of First Fitness, Inc., a personal fitness and education company providing fitness, business strategy and sales training to the fitness industry, as well as professional certification and business development services.
A recent study conducted at the University of New Mexico shows that both walking and running are very effective for weight loss and weight management. Although you will generally burn calories faster running, being patient and walking will do the trick as well. One practical tip for increasing the rate at which you burn calories is to add some resistance to your walking. Try using very light hand weights for your shorter walks in the beginning. Make sure that the weight is light enough so that your normal walking mechanics are not changed. You can increase your caloric output by as much as 15% by doing this.
Eat for energy
One of the biggest myths of weight loss is understanding not only what to eat but also when. We are designed to be grazers, meaning that we should eat throughout the day. This does two things. First, it is much easier to metabolize smaller amounts of food, and two, when you eat small and frequently you will find that your energy level stays much more consistent. And despite all of the hype of high protein/no carbs or high carbs/no protein, balance is the key. Try a variety of mixes in order to see which sustains your energy the best. Strength Training to lose fat Strength training is an absolutely essential way to lose fat. By completing a concise, appropriately intense strength training session you will burn calories for many more hours following your workout than you would by just doing cardiovascular exercise. Concentrate on major muscle groups and simple exercises. Hand and ankle weights are as effective as a $2000 machine when used effectively and consistently.
21 Days To Health
Research and our work with over 30,000 individuals from a variety of walks of life confirm the following. It takes 21 days for a new discipline to become a habit. That’s only 3 weeks. How long have you been trying to get fit, lose weight, start that new sport? How often have you started and stopped? Setting a very actionable goal is the first step. Opening your planner and scheduling in time for exercise to help you accomplish it for the next 3 weeks, will increase your chances 60% of reaching that goal. From there, as any long-term exerciser will tell you, it becomes a habit.
Written by Gregory Florez, president of First Fitness, Inc., a personal fitness and education company providing fitness, business strategy and sales training to the fitness industry, as well as professional certification and business development services.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Cardio & Core Intervals
BellaOnline's Exercise Editor shows some interval training using Harbinger's weighted jump rope and fitness balls in this recent workout video.
Our 2-lb weighted rope and fitness balls can be found at national retailers and online.
Our 2-lb weighted rope and fitness balls can be found at national retailers and online.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Thanks for the Kudos
Over at WorkingOnYourFitness.com, they gave our 1260 Training Grip Gloves a try for the last few weeks and the verdict's in... they love 'em.
Check out what they have to say about Harbinger's gloves, made with gel padding and moisture-wicking lining. You can find them at local resellers (search for them here) or through Amazon.com.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Yoga 101
Despite being practiced for several millennia, yoga is continually attracting new devotees and for good reason. Not only is it a strength-building exercise, it has been shown to have all sorts of other benefits for the body.
Many believe that a regular yoga routine can help with depression, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and arthritis.
No matter why you do yoga, it's good for you. And if you haven't already, it's easy to get started.
1. Find a qualified instructor at a local yoga studio or get DVDs to follow at home.
2. Buy a high-quality mat. It is an essential investment.
3. Try out a few different styles of yoga: ashtanga, bikram, and sivananda are some of the most common.
Do you practice yoga? What's your favorite pose?
Flexibility:
The slow stretching of yoga poses (asanas) increases the range of motions in your joints and can stretch the ligaments and tendons, as well as the muscles.
Strength:
If you've ever done the Plank pose, you know that yoga can build upper-body strength. The Chair pose works the lower back and most of the poses build core strength that is critical to more intense exercise.
Stress-Reduction:
Whether or not you incorporate meditation into your yoga routine, the deep breathing and its biochemical responses are proven to create a sense of calm.
Many believe that a regular yoga routine can help with depression, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and arthritis.
No matter why you do yoga, it's good for you. And if you haven't already, it's easy to get started.
1. Find a qualified instructor at a local yoga studio or get DVDs to follow at home.
2. Buy a high-quality mat. It is an essential investment.
3. Try out a few different styles of yoga: ashtanga, bikram, and sivananda are some of the most common.
Do you practice yoga? What's your favorite pose?
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Water, Water Everywhere: Staying Hydrated
Don't let something as simple as water get in the way of your best workout. Getting and staying hydrated is a fundamental part of exercise. It keeps you performing at your best, but if you forget your body will surely let you know.Dehydration during exercise can cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure and that can lead to faintness, nausea and dizziness. So how to stay hydrated?
- Drink 8-16 ounces of water before your workout.
- Drink another 8 ounces every 15 minutes, if possible, during your workout. Keep water handy.
- Drink another 16-20 ounces to replace the water you lost through sweating.
Sometimes this much water can get a little boring, but you can always jazz up your water with some orange or lemon slices, sprigs of lavender or cucumber slices. This variation of flavored water is far better for you than sports drinks or diet sodas.
What do you do to stay hydrated?
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