Nike Air Pegasus 26 Running Shoe Review

February 15, 2010 by FitnessGuru  
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I am a big fan of the Nike Air Pegasus Running Shoes. For one, this shoe is pretty much around in it 26th generation. Nike is putting a lot of effort in to make this running shoe a really great shoe. I am not just reviewing products I do not have. I actually show you part of my shoe collection in this short video review of the Nike Pegasus 26 Running Shoe.

Please take a look at this video review of the Pegasus 26 Running Shoe now. Please read on after the video has been finished for additional information about the Pegasus Running shoe.

So, thanks for watching this brief video. As you can tell, I do own several pairs of this great running shoe. Let me reiterate that I like this shoe for the comfort it provides and how reliable it is. I do run a lot and so these shoes have to work hard to keep me satisfied and so far every pair of the Nike Pegasus running shoe had done a great job for me. If you are interested in buying a pair for yourself, check out pricing at Amazon.com. You can actually save quite some money by buying this shoe online.

Nike Dri Fit Clothing is Awesome

January 20, 2010 by FitnessGuru  
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I am runner. I run between 25-30 miles per week on average. It’s fun and it gets me away from all the noise and stress in my life. I even run outside when it is cold and snowy. While the first mile is a little chilly when the temperatures are around 5 or 10 degrees Fahrenheit, after that it is all fun and well worth the first mile. However, you will need proper clothing and about 2 years ago I switched to Dri Fit clothing of Nike. It is a little more expensive, but well worth the investment. And even better – these running clothes work well for other kind of activity as well.

Last Monday I went skiing. I live about 90 minutes away from several ski resorts in Colorado. Me and some friends went up there for a nice day on the slopes. I wore my Nike Dri Fit running pants on the way up and then just put on my regular ski pants on top of the running pants. The good thing is when you ski it is a good workout and you sweat a lot (at least I do). With the dri fit clothing the pants do not feel wet and so I do not get cold. The same thing works with the Nike Dri Fit Shirt of mine. It’s great for running and great for skiing.

So, the investment when settling on Nike Dri Fit clothing was a great decision for me. The clothes work for so many sports activities – it is awesome.

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

September 22, 2009 by FitnessGuru  
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The Bowflex series 7 treadmill is the latest in a series of high quality reliable treadmills from the Bowflex line. The series 7 is far superior to all the other treadmills in the series and has been voted the top consumer fitness product by leading consumer fitness magazines.

It is essentially an intense cardio workout system which has a powerful 3.0 Horsepower motor with up to 15 different workouts. The workout programs include fat burn, cardio, jogging, up the hill jogging and more. It also has a good range of options such as Body Mass Index calculator, Hear rate monitor, calorie goal, and distance goal and strength/recovery test.

Convenience
The Bowflex series 7 treadmill can be easily folded and stored in a compact manner. This saves you space and makes it easy to store your treadmill for example when you are expecting guests and don’t have enough space. It also has a larger running belt area which allows you to be more comfortable while exercising.

Speed
The treadmill comes with a speed range of up to around 11miles per hour and has an incline grade of 12%. This allows you to tinker with your workout routine any way you want.

Motor
The motor on the Series 7 treadmill is upgraded above and beyond the Series 3 and 5 to a massive 3.0 horsepower which should improve speed and keep it reliable for years to come.

Features and Technical details

• Telemetric heart rate control
• Commercial style 2.5” rollers
• Strikezone deck suspension
• Quick speed and incline keys
• 20” x 60” running area
• Skylight backlit LCD computer display
• Two bottle and cup holders
• Fifteen workout programs: cardio, running, manual fat burn, , hill intervals, speed interval jogger, heart strength/recovery test, 5K run with 12 intervals, calorie goal, distance goal, fat burn heart rate calculation, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, two custom programs

Recommendation: It is much better than the series 3 and 5 from Bowflex. If you are looking for a solid and reliable treadmill the Series 7 Bowflex treadmill is the way to go!

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The Power of having the Right Running Shoe

July 14, 2009 by FitnessGuru  
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Today I ran the 4th 10K in a row during this week and my legs are feeling great. Compared to last week that is a difference like between night and day for me. What happened? Well, I got new running shoes – that’s what happened. I usually have to replace my running shoes every 4-5 months, but the last 4 months were just a dragg. Instead of buying the shoe I was comfortable with, I opted for a model one level above of what I had. And that was a mistake. The shoe never performed as advertised and running was just painful – especially when running on pavement or concrete.

So, 2 weeks ago I finally bought new shoes and I went back to the roots. I bought the Nike Air Pegasus 25 for really cheap money. It was dirt cheap because the store was now also displaying the Nike Air Pegasus 26 – the new model of the same show. The number stands for the year of how long this model is already produced. Nike improves it more or less each year and it is a great running shoe.

The link below will take you to Amazon where you can find the Nike Air Pegasus for men and women. Great shoe. Buy it and try it and let me know what you think.

Nike Air Pegasus as Amazon

Fitness Can Prevent Illness

July 2, 2009 by FitnessGuru  
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Fitness can and will prevent illness in many cases. This is a definite fact and yet more US people than ever are suffering from weight problems and Type 2 diabetes thought to be at pandemic levels in the U. S. One of the bi-products of fitness and exercise, as any doctor will tell you, is that working out and consistent exercise helps manage your blood sugar. A diabetic who takes drugs daily may notice that less medicine is required with a continual fitness and exercise program. Many diabetics who stay with fitness and exercise programs may find that they may be able to reduce or give up the medicine and manage their diabetes in an absolutely natural way. High triglycerides are also fast turning into a norm for most US citizens. High triglycerides are linked to heart problems, including strokes and coronaries. An excellent, easy-to achieve and completely natural way to cut back your level of triglycerides is to start and stick with a fitness and exercise program mixed with a reasonable diet. Raised triglycerides are also attached to high blood sugar, and it is extremely common in diabetics.

Fitness and exercise effectively minimizes 2 potential health risks at the same time. Many individuals have despaired at the way obesity has become part of the Yankee psyche questioning its causes.

Inactive lifestyles are now much commoner and can include working in front of PCs, watching TV, staying inside, playing VR games and such like. In addition, many US citizens eat diets loaded in fat and carbs.

Whatever the source, fitness and exercise could be a major part of the remedy for this problem. Skyrocketing exercise, raising the heart rate, and just getting active can help an individual loose weight, control triglyceride levels and improve or stop diabetes. Fogeys should limit time expended by kids with Playstation games or watching TV and inspire them to take part in fitness and exercise.

Youngsters did this naturally in past generations, but now there are too many distractions to keep them inside. Playing games like baseball, basketball and jump rope outside can help lessen this situation in a way that is fun and revitalizing for all concerned. Youngsters who learn the advantages of fitness and exercise at a young age will keep working out in adulthood.

They’re going to lead more healthy lifestyles and have a tendency to live longer, more fit and happier lives.

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