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Father’s Day deals

Written on June 13, 2010 – 9:49 pm | by Terra

Here’s three special deals just in time for Father’s day. The first is from Puma. They are offering 20% off all full-priced men’s items until June 20th(2010.) There’s no guarantee that lacing up a pair of their running shoes will make your dad as fast as Usain Bolt, but at least he can train in style. Remember, it’s only until the 20th, no coupon or code is needed.

 

 

20% off men’s footwear, accessories and apparel is available at Shop.PUMA.com

 

 

 

Second, iTRAIN is offering 30% off all of their programs and plans. iTRA

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What Is Isotonic Exercise?

Written on June 12, 2010 – 3:23 pm | by EmmyW

What is isotonic exercise? Whatever your fitness plan, whether getting into shape, staying in shape, building muscle, or toning muscle you have, knowing how isotonics works to improve overall fitness is key. This articles concise explanation, along with exercise examples is sure to help.

What is Isotonic Exercise?

People often ask: “What is isotonic exercise?” Simply put, isotonic exercise is a form of exercise in which during muscle contractions, constant (or near constant) resistance exists within a specific muscle group.

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Resistance Training Improves Flexibility, Too

Written on June 10, 2010 – 2:59 am | by EmmyW

Preliminary research calls into question the old adage that stretching improves flexibility more than resistance training.

“Our results suggest that full-range resistance training regimens can improve flexibility as well as, or perhaps better than, typical static stretching regimens,” says James R. Whitehead, EdD, of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

Also known as strength training, resistance training usually involves lifting weights in order to build muscle.

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Wheat Allergies – Blood Shot Eyes, Runny Nose, and Only Gluten Free Beer? Say it Isn’t So!

Written on June 8, 2010 – 3:30 pm | by Terra

So I believe that wheat allergies are nature’s cruel joke. By no means am I an expert on this subject, but I have just done a bit of research. I began noticing that I would get a runny nose after certain meals containing wheat along with blood shot eyes. It isn’t like I would eat a meal with wheat and feel terrible, but just bad enough to be slightly irritating. Another thing I noticed was feeling tired after a wheat heavy meal. I chalked this up to having too many carbs, but noticed a stronger reaction to meals where the carbs were made with wheat or flour.

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