Run For Your Life! Valuable Tips and Advice About Treadmills.Written by Larry Denton
So, it's time to improve your heart health, lose a few pounds, and simply become more active. It's time to exercise. Where do you start? Even with best of intentions, many people find it difficult to get to gym three or four times a week. With our hectic lifestyles, increased work loads, and various other commitments, exercise routines begin to suffer. Americans, both young and old are searching for exercise solutions that fit into their demanding schedules, yet still provide a quality workout with positive results. Here comes answer--the ever present treadmill. The treadmill has rapidly become dominant choice in exercise equipment--both at home and in gym. "They will probably always be Number 1 item because they appeal to two most popular forms of exercising--walkers and runners," said Mike May, communications director for Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. More than 45 million Americans currently use a treadmill, either at home or in a gym, according to annual consumer survey of Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. More popular than stationary bikes (which were #2), stair machines, ellipticals and rowing machines, treadmills can guarantee a consistent workout in all seasons in all climates. You need not worry about weather conditions whether it be too hot, too cold, too windy, too wet or too humid. Treadmills are Goldilocks and Three Bears of exercise--they can be used indoors and at your specifications--"Just Right." So what do you look for in a treadmill? Start your search by answering some important questions. Will you be using your treadmill for walking or running? Long workouts or short? Who will use treadmill? How much do you plan on using it? Do you want a basic treadmill, or one with special, optional features (like a heart rate monitor or cup holder)? How much space do you have to use it? How much can you afford to spend?
| | A Good Daughter, Inc. Available at Broward Convention Center Fearless Caregiver ConferenceWritten by Thomas Cutler
The Fearless Caregiver Conference at Broward Convention Center will be held Saturday, April 16th. The event allows family caregivers and professional caregiving community to come together and explore ways to be a more productive member of their loved one’s care team. According to Olga Bruner, founder of A Good Daughter, Inc., based in Margate, Florida (www.agooddaughter.com), “I attended my first caregiver conference in 2001 while I was caregiver to my own mom. I never realized that there was such a large community of support, and resources available from local experts. It’s a must-do especially for those individuals caring at home for a loved-one with Alzheimer’s disease.”As Today’s Caregiver Magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary, families will hear from this year’s featured guest speaker, popular musical artist and American Idol superstar, Clay Aiken, who has been involved in care giving issues himself and founded Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Brunner’s community involvement throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties continues a few days later when she will speak at FAU (Florida Atlantic University) campus on April 20th. The presentation will address options available to students in Health Administration Degree programs. Brunner notes, “This is an important topic because students need to be aware that they can they seek employment from a large facility or health care institution, or look for entrepreneurial caregiving opportunities right in their own communities.”
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