Archive for March, 2010

What’s the difference between all the Men’s Health fitness books?

I just received a book from Men’s Health, "Muscle Logic – Escalating Density Training," describing an all new way to weight train. However, there are several other books from Men’s Health, such as the MH Hard Body Plan, or MH New High Intensity Training…anyone tried all of these? Which one is the best?
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Does the health-care bill have a discount for fitness clubs?

Does the new health-care reform bill they’re trying to pass have allowances for preventative measures, such as discounts for gyms or fitness clubs?
No, that is not the intent of the bill. The intent is to provide a mechanism by which all Americans currently uninsured could have basic health care.
Subsidizing health clubs is a different [...]

Anyone joined a good health club in the York/Leeds area?

I am thinking of joing the David LLoyd health club in York. It is more for the kids than me. I am interested to find out if anyone would recommend it or not?
I had a look round and it seems very nice but expensive!
Also, do the prices vary per area? As I could always go [...]

Which gyms in Dubai are presently hiring personal fitness trainers?

Im looking to pursue a career full time as a personal fitness trainer in Dubai. I have been training for the last 10 years with adults ( 40-50 age range) looking to get in the best shape of their lives. I know the market is very good but finding the jobs are very hard. [...]

How good is the Fitness Quest Total Gym 1100?

Hey i want to get a nice body. i have been running and all but i dont really wanna get my arms and legs big just get them toned and mostly work on my abs and chest. Would the Fitness Quest Total Gym 1100 be good for working my abs in a good fast way?! [...]

Any affordable fitness clubs in NYC?

Hey guys I need your help. Im looking for a decent and affordable fitness club but I cant find the fees on the websites. Can anybody who have a gym membership at ANY fitness club in NYC tell me what the monthly fees are or something like that. Thanks I appreciate it
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How much does a basic membership to a fitness club cost?

I live in Toronto, Canada.
I pay $15 every 2 weeks, is that too much?
How much do you pay?
Oops! I actually pay $30 (canadian) for 2 weeks!(not $15)
$43 American dollars per month at the YMCA, student discount.
that’s like $200 in Canaduh.
Voice: it’s been awhile since I bought maple syrup, so i apologize for not knowing the [...]

are there fitness centers that use outdoor treadmills?

i know that i can walk outside. it’s just a question.
I am not sure about a full fledged outdoor fitness center. I live in southern Louisiana and I see people with treadmills and bow flex’s on their front porches.

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What are the different levels of fitness?

I have to do a paper on my current fitness level but I don’t know what it is. Anyone know? Thx!
Aerobic fitness tests
Tests for aerobic fitness must use the same type of exercise as the sport in which the individual participates and often will involve a ‘time trial’ format.
Muscular endurance tests
These tests may assess either [...]

10 easy points – how old do you have to be to have a membership to 24 hour fitness?

my 13 year old sister wants to join 24 hour fitness, but not as a guest – with her own membership.
links to the answer would be appreciated.
you have to be 12 or older

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