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Metabolic Testing
RMR, VO2 Max &
Anaerobic Threshold
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
Save up to 50% on select Harbinger men's and women's weight training and workout gloves.

Inflatable Fitness Balls
Inflatable fitness balls from Harbinger, Theraband and TKO. Great for abdominal and core body strengthening.

Weighted Fitness Balls
A great alternative to traditional weights, these water-filled rubber balls are great for training core body.
Foam Rollers
Rehab Equipment
Foam 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
Stabilize low back and trunk while performing those heavier lifts. We offer a wide selection from Harbinger Fitness.

Harbinger Big Grip
Workout Gloves
Heavy duty gloves for the serious lifter. Available in wrist wrap and non wrist wrap styles.
Outdoor Strength
Classes
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
Increase wrist support with our wide selection of weight lifting straps from Harbinger and Grizzly.
Nip Guards
Abrasion Prevention
For Runners
Protect from painful nipple abrasion. A must have product for male runners. Don't run your next long run or race without them.

Run Fast by
Hal Higdon
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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Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit
by Covert Bailey



If you have seen those health rider infomercials then you probably recognize Covert. You will be pleasantly surprised with his knowledge of exercise physiology and his great analogies and explanations of how your body burns fat and what it takes to keep it off. Covert has a knack for taking the most complex, scientific subjects and breaking them down so anyone can understand them. Whether you are ready to get back on track, a weekend warrior or a hard core fitness enthusiast you can learn something from Covert. This video version of his best selling book tends to include more basic information so if you are looking for more comprehensive or are not a novice at fitness and nutrition you may want to buy the book.

- Michael J. Merlino
  BBA, ACE, BSMI (CPFT,RES,SCS), Cooper Institute

Balance Ball: Fitness for Abs
by Suzanne Deason

Instructor Suzanne Deason takes you through 45 minutes of ab burning exercises using the lates exercise craze, the stability or exercise ball. Deason is a yoga and Pilates expert who coaches you on some great moves to tighten your stomach. Great for home workouts targeting that area that all of us are desperately trying to improve.

- Michael J. Merlino
  BBA, ACE, BSMI (CPFT,RES,SCS), Cooper Institute

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Polar A5
This heart rate monitor is great for beginners and athletes.
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Smart Exercise
by Covert Bailey
A refreshing, common sense approach to exercise physiology. Learn how to get fit, burn fat and build muscle.
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The Path
by Mary Beth Jones
Learn how to create your mission statement for work and life. Warning! This book may change your life.
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Runners World
Why we think this is one of the best running and fitness mags on your newsstand.
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Smart Exercise
by Covert Bailey
In this video version of his best seller, Covert shares his thoughts to a live audience on what it really takes to get fit.
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