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Beginner Discounts for Beginner Cyclists

Health should probably be the top priority of every individual. Aside from dieting and making sure you are in a clean and healthy environment, ample exercise is also a necessity. Most people don't like going to the gym, probably because it's not very exciting and the routine makes for a very boring experience. Boredom leads to laziness and that's just not what people should be looking for.

How about trying something a little different? Sports are a wonderful alternative to the tedious choices given to us. There are a lot of choices to choose from. It all depends on your preference. Football, basketball and baseball are the most popular choices but most people don't do well in team sports. Contact sports terrify the majority and they prefer to be spectators instead of participants.

Other sports require rigid training and specific facilities that aren't accessible most of the time, like swimming, gymnastics or ice-skating. It is also important that a person enjoy what he or she is doing and most sports rely on pure adrenaline and excitement to take care of that. However, there are other alternatives that may pose an attraction to the average person.

Cycling is an undervalued sport that not many people think of it first when choosing one. There are many kinds of cycling ranging from mountain biking, racing and even doing tricks. For beginners, a good suggestion would be just cruising, for exercise and recreation. To start, you must have the proper equipment and gear. Since you're new to this, it's not necessary to spend so much all at once.

For this you can get some bargain finds at discountcycleshop.co.uk. They have a lot of promotions and discounts that are perfect for starters like you. They have an AMMACO xrs junior sports bike that used was once sold for 299 £, had a price cut of 99 £. They also offer specific models for men and women like the 20" men's bicycles. Like one Salcano Commander 23" once sold for 189£ is now only 140£.

On nashbar.com, you can find some discounts that might even be better. They have -1 Mountain bike that used to go for $, but now it is only 199$. For helmets, they had this crazy discount on a Bell Vert Multi sport Helmet, which had a 67% off discount. A bell sweep road helmet that has a 54% off discount.

A Diadora Ergo road shoe had a 100$ price cut. It was once sold at 139$, now it is just 39$. Another shoe, the Pearl Izumi Quest Road shoe's original price was 89.99$, well, look at it now it is just 29.99$. Even Sunglasses sell like its costs nothing at this site, proof is a Nashbar No Frame Sunglasses with a regular price of 24$, now it only costs 9.99$.

These are only a few of the amazing discounts you can get. You can look for more online. A little patience is all you need and after that you can finally start your new journey on the path of cycling.

About the Author

Athena has been writing articles for the past 3 years. Check her latest website over at http://www.cycling-gear.org/ which gives people advice about the best Cheap Cycling Gear as well as more information on cycling gear and accessories.

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Izumi Womens

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3 Advanced Strategies for Women to Shape and Develop Sexy Arms

In my experience training women, the arms are almost always a common focus area. Specifically, women tend to store fat in the triceps area, often leading to the dreaded “bat wings”. Four sets of triceps kickbacks for 30 reps with 5 lb. neoprene weights don’t cut the mustard. Yet, it seems to be the program that most women are on in commercial gyms today. I guess lack of knowledge along with the “herd” mentality probably has a lot to do with this ineffective choice of programming. In order to get great definition and shape to the arms, you have to train them intensely. This means using compound movements, heavy weights, and short rest periods. Note: These programs are for women who have been training for at least 3 months…and not for the faint of heart!

Program #1

Strength

Strength programs are excellent for building definition in the arms. The best results will be achieved by utilizing a full-body routine three times a week. A general strength program will include compound movements for the entire body, while utilizing rest periods of 60 to 90 seconds. You should only be able to do one or two more reps at the end of each set. The last set should be continued to muscular failure (with a spotter of course!).

Here’s a sample workout:

3 sets; 4-12 reps with 60 seconds rest between sets

(Do exercise A1 into A2, etc. Repeat circuit A 3 times. Move to circuit B.)

A1 Barbell bench press

A2 Barbell squat

B1 Assisted pull up – use different grips every set, i.e. overhand, underhand, and neutral

B2 Barbell straight leg deadlift

C1 Dumbbell overhead press

C2 Machine row

D3 Dumbbell skull crusher

D4 Dumbbell biceps curl

This is a pretty tough workout. After 6-8 weeks, it’s time to move on to hypertrophy.

Program #2

Hypertrophy

Hypertrophy literally means increasing the size of the muscle fibers. “Oh no, I don’t want to get big…just defined!” might be your response to doing a hypertrophy program. Well, even lifting to increase muscular size won’t get you that big. Please read my article on women and heavy weights to dispel this myth (http://tinyurl.com/ylpp2kz). The truth is, hypertrophy programs are excellent for reducing body fat directly under the skin as well as creating definition. This program is more intense than strength because of the shortened rest periods. Again, you should have a rep or two in the tank at the end of a set.

Here’s a sample workout:

2 sets; 8-12 reps with 15-30 seconds rest between sets

Drop sets on bicep curl and skull crusher – Choose a weight you can complete 8-12 reps. Do a set and drop the weight 10%, do 3-6 reps, drop the weight 10% again, and do 2-4 reps…intense!

(Do exercise A1 into A2, etc. Repeat circuit A twice. Move to circuit B.)

A1 Dumbbell lunge

A2 Cable fly

A3 Dumbbell bench press

B1 Swiss ball hamstring curl

B2 Lat pull down

B3 Inverted body-weight row

C1 Barbell lateral lunge

C2 Dumbbell lateral raise

C3 Dumbbell overhead press

D3 Dumbbell bicep curl

D4 Dumbbell skull crusher

This workout is incredibly tough…but I know you can do it. After 6-8 weeks, it’s time to move on to tabatas.

Program #3

Tabata Training

Tabata training is an intense 4-minute interval protocol utilizing 20 seconds of

work with 10 seconds of rest. This is a very high rep routine with short rest periods. Your arms will be burning by the end…trust me.

This type of training is named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, who studied this protocol at the National Institute for Sport and Fitness in Tokyo, Japan. What he found was amazing: After just 6 weeks of testing, subjects increased their anaerobic threshold 28%, and also increased their VO2 Max 14%. On top of that, the EPOC (look at my article on cardiovascular exercise an intensity for details on EPOC) created from this workout substantially increased the number of fat calories burned after exercise.

Tabatas are not for the faint of heart. They are extremely difficult and trainees should have a base of at least eight weeks of resistance training under their belt before trying tabatas. Here’s a sample program:

A1 Dumbbell bench press for 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Repeat 7 times for a total of 4 minutes of work

B1 Cable squat and row

C1 Swiss ball hamstring curl

D1 Barbell bicep curl

E1 Bench dip

These programs are all excellent for developing the arms. Remember these general rules: Utilize periods where you lift heavy, shorten your rest periods, and switch up your program often. As long as you do this, your arms should continue to develop. You could go back to a strength program after tabatas to switch it up again. Or, if you’re working out three days a week, you could do each of these programs one day a week. Have fun, and let me know what you think of these workouts!

About the Author

Kurt Rawlins is a fitness professional, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and author. He specializes in helping professional women in Chicago shape and tone their muscles into fat-burning machines so they can wear whatever they want, and feel healthy and confident doing it. Visit his website at www.kurtrawlinsfitness.com to sign up for his free e-newsletter with valuable fitness and nutrition tips.

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Izumi Cycling

scot — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:35:33 +0000

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Izumi Cycling

The Tabata Protocol: Dangers And Limitations

For those who do not know:

The Tabata protocol-after the name of Japanese Izumi Tabata- is actually a very short and very strenuous formÂ of Î—Î™Î™Î¤(high density interval training).
Its main part lasts only 4 minutes andÂ its target is to burn maximum fat in minimum time.

It is well proven that the workouts based on the Tabata protocol improve both the aerobic and the anaerobic capacity of the exerciser.

A Tabata workout is as follows:

-first you warm up for 5'

-then you sprint all out for 20".

You can also try this on e.g. a stationary bike or an elliptical machine(it would be difficult on a treadmill).
Or you might try it with push ups,dumbbells,kettlebells etc.

-then you rest for 10"

-you repeat this 30" cycle for seven more times for a total workout time of 4'

- finally you cool down for about 5'

I am very experienced with various Tabata workouts and I can assure you that they are very demanding and dangerous as well.They are destined only for individuals of high fitness levels.If you don't belong there you have to be very cautious and proceed gradually.

Main limitations and dangers pertaining toÂ Â Tabata workouts

1 Even if you are a well trained individual try to limit your Tabata workouts to two/week if you are under 40 and no more than one/week ifÂ you are older.The danger for injuries is very high.
Generally this form of training is not suitable for the vast majority of amateur athletes.

2. The short duration ofÂ Â the Tabata workoutsÂ Â means that their EPOC/afterburn effect is lesser that many would expect.

To elicit a strong and pronounced EPOC/afterburn effect a long duration together with the high intensity is needed .

It is most obvious that our expectations for the number of calories burned during a Tabata workout should be low and unluckily the intensity cannot compensate for the short duration.

Personally I use HIIT workouts of around 20'.I find it as a golden mean between the intensity and the duration of similar events.This allows me to burn some good calories while enjoying a decent afterburn effect.

To your health!

Chris Strogilis

About the Author

Civil engineer with postgraduate studies in MBA and Marketing. christos@macon.gr http://maconwaterproofing.blogspot.com/ http://totalfitness-christos.blogspot.com

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Running Shoes that Are Right For You

Choosing a pair of running shoes can be tricky business, especially with the constant influx of new technology and the latest trends. Many websites, magazines and runners’ forums hesitate to make specific recommendations because purchasing a pair of running shoes is such a personal decision. Different shoes may be better for different feet, or for different running styles and needs. Choose your shoes based on your arch type (low, normal or high). And be sure to take into account any injuries or deformities you may have (weak knees, bunions, hammertoes, etc.). You should refer to recommendations for specific shoes only after considering your own feet and running needs.
National Geographic recently rated running shoes based on runner “types” (amateur, marathoner, etc.) and these are their picks:

For the experienced and competitive runner (The Racer), National Geographic picked the Pearl Izumi Streak. This athletic shoe was chosen for its first-rate cushioning that supports the foot without decreasing the foot’s responsiveness. This shoe is best for distances of 5k. For those of us who only hit the trail a couple of times a week (the Amateur), National Geographic recommends the Reebok Premier Bislett. This shoe is lightweight and provides cushioning and a smooth interior that should keep your feet comfortable. For people who struggle with over pronation (generally people with flat feet), try New Balance 1001. This shoe – like most shoes designed to limit pronation – provides your foot with motion control. Motion control shoes tend to be heavy, but National Geographic claims that the New Balance 1001 comes in nearly an ounce below average. Finally, for runners who like the latest in technological advances (the Innovator), National Geographic directs you towards the Newton Gravity. This high-tech shoe is designed so that you spend less energy on each step you take.

Runner’s World also carried out its own study, testing over 30 shoes with the help of 350 runners who wore the shoes for a month and then provided feedback. The Editor’s Choice was the Asic Gel-Kayano 15. The gel-filled heel provides first-rate impact protection. The shoe uses a new off-center lacing design, which, the Editor claims, provides for a “naturally snug” fit. The Best Buy award goes to the Mizuno Wave Nexus 3 (available to you at the price of $80). The Mizuno provides stability, a comfortable toe box with few frills or fuss.

For motion control, Runner’s World recommends the Etonic Minado 3 MC. This shoe offers the support and control of most motion control shoes but with a slightly less rigid sole and slightly more padding.

About the Author

Jane Barron works for OddShoeFinder.com,a free online website that helps people find mismatched footwear.Get more information on diabetic shoes, diabetes support group or diabetes foot problems.

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