The blond and the bowflex

He pulled up in front of the sorority house that on that warm April evening. Just moments later she came out to meet him as he walked up towards the door. She was a beautiful young blond. The kind of beauty that just came natural to her. She skipped down the walk and he opened the car door for her. “What a lucky guy” I thought as he walked over to get in the car.

Then I recognized him. He played forward on the basketball team. A big kid from a small town half an hour away. Not a great athlete, not a star - but he tried hard. He stayed in good shape. I’d seen him in the rec center doing laps and then in the weight room. He had a small town simplicity. Work hard, treat people nicely and enjoy life.

And, he had a really, incredibly beautiful date on that spring evening! She wasn’t going out with a beer-bellied good-time Joe from the frat next door. She chose the guy who worked hard at keeping himself in good shape.

During the off-season he went to the gym. On cold nights after basketball season ended he could be found in the rec-center doing laps. In the weight room, and on one of the new Bowflex TreadClimbers! Low impact exercise that consistently produces results. He had the results - good health, a good outlook and a great attitude. And, on that perfect evening in April he had a date with a classic beauty.

Any time in life is a great time to start getting in shape. Or improving on the shape you’re in. Why not use the most efficient, low impact exercise equipment available? Burn more calories in less time on your very own BowFlex TreadClimber. Whether you want to build muscles, tone your body or just get in shape for summer Tips for Building Muscle and Losing Weight with your BowflexTreadClimber will get you on the right path. The path to a healthier body.

Plan for building muscles with your BowFlex TreadClimber

With the right plan and actions you can start building muscles and getting fit with your BowFlex TreadClimber. Do you have a plan? Start with a goal. Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to improve your physical conditioning? Do you want to build muscles and get your body in better shape?

Write down your goal(s). Now, start writing down the steps necessary to reach your goal(s). Then start taking action. Work your plan. Are you going to start eating better and maybe eating a little less? Does your plan include exercise or physical activity of some kind every day?

Make your plan reasonable. Something you can indeed accomplish. You won't lose 20 pounds this week. Slow and steady improvement will lead to longer lasting results. Make the most efficient use of your time. Get the maximum results in the shortest time possible. Why spend hours every day walking off your pounds when you can burn those calories much more quickly. That expensive health club membership is fine and the treadmill is cool.

There is more efficient way to build the muscles you want and to get into better shape. Spend just 15 or 20 minutes a day on a BowFlex TreadClimber and you'll see results in just a few weeks. After a couple of months you'll be amazed.

Get yours today and you'll soon be on the road to a brand new you!

Success has nothing to do with miracles. Success happens because we plan for it AND take the steps in the direction of our goal. So, get out a pen and write down your goals on a piece of paper. Tape it on your bathroom mirror or your refrigerator. Some where you will see it every day! Then, write down your plan. Make it achievable - something you can actually do. Start today.

building muscle - tune your body

Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to an engine. It enables us to perform up to our potential. Fitness can be described as a condition that helps us look, feel and do our best. More specifically, it is:
"The ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly, with energy left over for enjoying leisure- time activities and meeting emergency demands. It is the ability to endure, to bear up, to withstand stress, to carry on in circumstances where an unfit person could not continue, and is a major basis for good health and well-being."

Focus on the following key elements of getting and staying fit:

Warmup - 5-10 minutes of exercise such as walking, slow jogging, knee lifts, arm circles or trunk rotations. Low intensity movements that simulate movements to be used in the activity can also be included in the warmup.

Building Muscle is easy with a minimum of two 20-minute sessions per week that include exercises for all the major muscle groups. Lifting weights is the most effective way to increase strength.

Muscular Endurance - at least three 30-minute sessions each week that include exercises such as calisthenics, pushups, situps, pullups, and weight training for all the major muscle groups.

Cardio - at least three 20-minute bouts of continuous aerobic (activity requiring oxygen) rhythmic exercise each week. The Bowflex TreadClimber is ideally suited for getting maximum results in the shortest time. Mix it up - try a variety of aerobic conditioning activities. Get out and enjoy the fun of walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, rope-jumping, rowing, cross-country skiing, and tennis, racquetball and handball.

Flexibility - 10-12 minutes of daily stretching exercises performed slowly, without a bouncing motion. This can be included after a warmup or during a cooldown.

The Cool Down - at least 5-10 minutes of slow walking, low-level exercise, combined with stretching. This is when you really get that great sense of calm and accomplishment. The cool down is SO relaxing.Keep moving. Enjoy the good feeling!

Patience is essential. Don’t try to do too much too soon and don’t quit before you have a chance to experience the rewards of improved fitness. You can’t regain in a few days or weeks what you have lost in years of sedentary living, but you can get it back if your persevere. And the prize is worth the price.

Building Muscle

Some interesting facts about sports nutrition:

You can survive for a month without food, but only a few days without water.

* Water is the most important nutrient for active people.

* When you sweat, you lose water, which must be replaced. Drink fluids before, during, and after workouts. Especially before!

* Water is a fine choice for most workouts. However; during continuous workouts of greater than 90 minutes, your body may benefit from a sports drink. Try some gatorade and half a banana! Or an orange!

* Sports drinks have two very important ingredients - electrolytes and carbohydrates

* Sports drinks replace electrolytes lost through sweat during workouts lasting several hours.

* Carbohydrates in sports drinks provide extra energy. The most effective sports drinks contain 15 to 18 grams of carbohydrate in every 8 ounces of fluid.

Got Carbs?

Carbohydrates are your body's main source of energy.

* Carbohydrates are sugars and starches, and they are found in foods such as breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, pasta, milk, honey, syrups and table sugar.

* Sugars and starches are broken down by your body into glucose, which is used by your muscles for energy.

* For health and peak performance, more than half your daily calories should come from carbohydrates.

* Sugars and starches have 4 calories per gram, while fat has 9 calories per gram. In other words, carbohydrates have less than half the calories of fat.

* If you regularly eat a carbohydrate-rich diet you probably have enough carbohydrate stored to fuel activity. Even so, be sure to eat a precompetition meal for fluid and additional energy. What you eat as well as when you eat your precompetition meal will be entirely individual.

Flexing Your Options to Build Bigger Muscles
It is a myth that eating lots of protein and/or taking protein supplements and exercising vigorously will definitely turn you into a big, muscular person.

* Building muscle depends on your genes, how hard you train, and whether you get enough calories.

* The average American diet has more than enough protein for muscle building. Extra protein is eliminated from the body or stored as fat.

Score with Vitamins and Minerals
Eating a varied diet will give you all the vitamins and minerals you need for health and peak performance.

* Exceptions include active people who follow strict vegetarian diets, avoid an entire group of foods, or eat less than 1800 calories a day. If you fall into any of these categories, a multivitamin and mineral pill may provide the vitamins and minerals missing in your diet.

* Taking large doses of vitamins and minerals will not help your performance and may be bad for your health. Vitamins and minerals do not supply the body with energy and, therefore are not a substitute for carbohydrates.

Popeye and All That Spinach
Iron supplies working muscles with oxygen.

* If your iron level is low, you may tire easily and not have enough stamina for activity.

* The best sources of iron are animal products, but plant foods such as fortified breads, cereals, beans and green leafy vegetables also contain iron.

* Iron supplements may have side effects, so take them only if your doctor tells you to.

No Bones About It, You Need Calcium Everyday
Many people do not get enough of the calcium needed for strong bones and proper muscle function.

* Lack of calcium can contribute to stress fractures and the bone disease, osteoporosis.

* The best sources of calcium are dairy products, but many other foods such as salmon with bones, sardines, collard greens, and okra also contain calcium. Additionally, some brands of bread, tofu, and orange juice are fortified with calcium.

Building Muscle with your Bowflex TreadClimber

Are you ready to start building muscle with your Bowflex TreadClimber? Make 2008 your best year ever and start working on a new, fitter you! Flatter abs, better tone, burning more calories - all come easier and quickly when you work out on your Bowflex TreadClimber! You can do it - you know you can.

Mardi Gras is just around the corner. Why not use this wonderful season of Lent to work on your body. Treat your body like a Temple. Nourish your muscles. Eat a healthy diet. And spend 15 or 20 minutes a day three or four times a week on the TreadClimber. You'll see - and feel - results in just a few short weeks. Eight weeks from now you'll be amazed at the progress you've made.

You can do this. Join the hundreds of thousands of people just like you and me who want slimmer, more muscular bodies. Hardworking, positive minded people who know this is the year to improve! Better health is a goal we can reach. Results come with a few positive changes - better exercise. Better diets. This is not hard. We can achieve the kind of growth we see for ourselves. Picture yourself in that swimsuit at the lake or at the beach.

There is no better time. Get your body into better shape. Burn more calories - even when your body is at rest. The TreadClimber will help your metabolism burn more calories - and more efficiently. Feel better in no time. And look better too! Are you ready to make this the year you go for it? Start now. Start Building Muscle with your BowFlex TreadClimber and have a better body by May!

Building Muscle is easy with the Bowflex TreadClimber

Building muscle is easy with the Bowflex TreadClimber. Easily the best $24 you'll spend each month. This sturdy, powerful fitness machine is the exercise lover's dream! Why spend hours on the treadmill or waiting in line for your favorite machines at the gym when you can have the ultimate muscle building machine right in your home? Sure to be one of the best investments you can make in 2008 - and beyond.

Are you ready to get in shape? Do you ever get tired of wishing you could have muscular, and trim body? Maybe you're like me and just want to get in shape before Spring and Summer roll around. We can lose weight this year and tone our body at the same time. You don't need to spend hours at the gym every week. Enjoy the best workout equipment on the market right in the comfort of your own home!

The Bowflex TreadClimber will soon have you on your way to a slimmer, trimmer you. This workout equipment is perhaps the most efficient way to a more muscular body. The kind of body you'll be proud to show off at the beach all summer! And for years to come. Now is the best time to start on your exercise and fitness goals for this year. You can be building muscle with your Bowflex TreadClimber as early as next week.

Lets Lose some weight in '08

Start small - make a few healthy choices in your diet and exercise plan! Adopt some simple habits and enjoy a long and healthy life. Take a few small steps each week and gradually increase your healthy exercise routines. Start building muscle today and before long you will see a difference. A healthier outlook, a healthier body. More Energy and Stamina!

The Bowflex Treadclimber might just be the most efficient exercise machine available today. Why not burn more calories in less time? Building muscle and your stamina has never been easier! Are you ready to feel better? Look better? For less than a dollar a day you can be on the road to a better, healthier you!