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and apparel store, our Ebay fitness close
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Houston
Metabolic Testing
RMR, VO2 Max &
Anaerobic Threshold
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Whether
you are looking to loose weight or increase peformance, metabolic
testing can help you reach your goals. Our resting metabolic
rate tests rates your metabolism and gives you a gauge of how
many calories per day that you need to maintain or lose weight.
Our VO2 - anaerobic threshold tests let you know your true heart
rate zones to get the most out of your fat burning ability while
you do your cardio workouts. Runners and cyclists can also take
their sport and racing to the next level by getting heart rate
zones to help with realistic heart rate training goals. Check
out the links below for more info about both tests and call
us at 713-523-2577 if you have questions about testing and how
it can benefit your fitness goals.
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Harbinger
Workout Gloves Clearance Sale
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| Save
up to 50% on select Harbinger men's and women's weight
training and workout gloves. |
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| Inflatable
fitness balls from Harbinger, Theraband and TKO. Great for abdominal
and core body strengthening. |
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Weighted
Fitness Balls
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great alternative to traditional weights, these water-filled
rubber balls are great for training core body. |
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Foam
Rollers
Rehab Equipment
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rollers are hot and a great way to apply your own myofacial
massage. They can also be used for balance, stability and core
body training. Check our our full line of foam roller and rehab
equipment. |
Workout
Belts
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low back and trunk while performing those heavier lifts. We
offer a wide selection from Harbinger Fitness. |
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Harbinger
Big Grip
Workout Gloves |
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duty gloves for the serious lifter. Available in wrist wrap
and non wrist wrap styles. |
Outdoor
Strength
Classes |
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Boot
camps are hot but Michael has been busy designing his own version
of outdoor exercise. No army fatigues and screaming in your
face while wallowing in the mud here. Just challenging and safe
workouts for all fitness levels that will make you fall in love
with playing outside again. Each workout involves resistance
training and cardio conditioning to get you in shape quick and
wondering why you haven't done this stuff since you were 8 years
old.
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Weight
Training
Wrist Straps |
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wrist support with our wide selection of weight lifting straps
from Harbinger and Grizzly. |
Nip
Guards
Abrasion Prevention
For Runners |
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from painful nipple abrasion. A must have product for male runners.
Don't run your next long run or race without them. |
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Run Fast by
Hal Higdon
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Whether
you are a beginner road racer or shooting for a new personal
best, this book does a great job of breaking down training schedules
and drills to run smarter and prepare for race day.
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book reviews |
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Weight Training
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Lat
Pulldowns |
Pulldowns
are a great exercise for the back muscles
but avoid pulling the bar behind the head.
Pull the bar down in front of the body toward
the collar bone and with the bar just below
your chin. Pulling the bar behind the head
puts undue stress on the shoulders and rotator
cuff.
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Running
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Avoiding Shin Splints |
Do
you have lower leg pain or shin splints from
running? Running on hard surfaces, worn out
running shoes and weak calf muscles could be
the culprit. Try running on soft trails, buying
a new pair of running shoes or adding calf
exercises to your weight training routine.
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Walking
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The Talk Test |
A great way to make sure you are staying in your aerobic fat-burning range is the talk test. If you cannot comfortably carry on a conversation with your walking partner you probably need to bring down the intensity to assure yourself that you are burning fat.
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Fat Burning
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Your Anaerobic
Threshold |
A
great way to make sure you are burning fat
during cardio sessions is knowing your anaerobic
threshold or where your heart rate zone needs
to be to burn fat stores. Find a gym or fitness
center that offers anaerobic/VO2 testing. Merlino
Fitness offers anaerobic threshold testing
every month. Check out the link below for more
details.
Merlino
Fitness Metabolic Testing
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Nutrition
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Keys to Weight Loss |
If you are trying to drop weight make sure you incorporate the following to get you on your way. Drink lots of water, don't skip meals (especially breakfast), do not eat late night meals or snacks after 7 or 8 pm and build as much activity into your everyday life as you can. Michael also recommends joining weight watchers to anyone trying to lose weight and keep it off long term.
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Nutritional Supplements
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Stay Away From Ephedra! |
The weight loss/energy supplement is in the news again. Supplement companies that market this controversial supplement claim it is safe although many have died from this dangerous supplement. Make sure you check the labels of your nutritional supplements as many are laced with ephedra, also known as ephedrine or ma huang (the actual herbal). |
Quick Tip Archives
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Our archived collection of fitness
and nutrition tips to help you stay focused
and fit.
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I
work out 5 days a week and can't loose
weight. I do spinning, tae bo and many
types of cardio. Where am I going wrong?
