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		<title>How cardiovascular exercise helps with arthritis, heart disease and diabetes?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pieter du Plessis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise Bike]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[NordicTrack have got some very good exercise equipment such as Exercise Bikes, Incline Steppers and Recumbent Bikes that help anyone maintain a good cardio work out, but who can benefit from such a work out?&#160; Cardiovascular exercise, also known as cardio respiratory training and aerobic exercise, can have a number of health benefits when carried [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div><a title="NordicTrack" href="http://indoor-trainer.com/nordictrack/"><em>NordicTrack </em></a>have got<em> </em>some<em> </em>very<em> good exercise equipment such as <a title="Exercise Bike" href="http://indoor-trainer.com/exercise-bike/">Exercise Bikes</a>, Incline Steppers and <a title="Recumbent Bikes" href="http://indoor-trainer.com/recumbent-bikes/">Recumbent Bikes</a> </em>that<em> help anyone </em>maintain<em> a </em>good<em> </em>cardio<em> </em>work out<em>, but who </em>can<em> benefit </em>from<em> such a </em>work out<em><em>?</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cardiovascular<em> </em>exercise<em>, </em>also known as<em> </em>cardio<em> respiratory </em>training<em> and aerobic </em>exercise<em>, </em>can<em> </em>have a number of<em> </em>health benefits<em> when </em>carried out<em> </em>regularly<em>. </em>These kinds of<em> </em>benefits<em> </em>could be<em> realized by both </em>those people who are<em> </em>apparently<em> healthy </em>and those who<em> </em>endure<em> </em>numerous<em> </em>medical problems<em><em>.</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There's<em> </em>really<em> no question that </em>cardio exercise<em> </em>is perfect for<em> </em>weight loss<em>, as any </em>activity<em> of the body </em>that causes<em> </em>a rise<em> in </em>heart rate<em> will </em>contribute to<em> </em>fat loss<em>. Where </em>points<em> get </em>complicated<em> is those sold on aerobic exercises </em>chat<em> </em>like<em> </em>it is the<em> </em>remedy<em> for </em>weight loss<em>, </em>yet others<em> </em>insist<em> that </em>cardiovascular exercise<em> </em>have their<em> </em>weak points<em>, </em>and for that reason<em> </em>is not<em> </em>beneficial<em> at all. </em>The truth is<em>, </em>the two<em> arguments </em>involve some<em> </em>truth<em>, but don't </em>adopt<em> either argument. </em>Cardio exercises<em> </em>are incredibly<em> </em>beneficial for<em> </em>fat loss<em>, </em>but<em> </em>alone<em> </em>could be<em><em>of limited benefit.</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cardio workouts<em> </em>has also been<em> </em>proven to<em> </em>reduce<em> </em>clinical symptoms<em> of anxiety, </em>worry<em> and </em>depressive disorders<em>. </em>Frequent<em> </em>cardio<em> </em>exercises<em> </em>raise<em> </em>circulation<em> and </em>assists<em> </em>your body<em> </em>in eliminating<em> </em>poisons<em> </em>which can make<em> </em>people<em> </em>feel better<em><em>.</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aerobic fitness exercise<em> </em>is usually<em> </em>a part of<em> treatment programs for </em>diabetics<em> whose </em>blood sugar levels are<em> well </em>managed<em>. This </em>is a result of<em> </em>the fact that<em> </em>aerobic<em> </em>training<em> </em>increases the<em> sensitivity </em>of the<em> </em>cells<em> to </em>blood insulin<em> </em>and so<em> </em>diabetes sufferers<em> who </em>exercise every day<em> </em>require<em> </em>much less<em> </em>blood insulin<em> to </em>efficiently<em> </em>regulate<em> </em>blood sugar<em>. </em>Furthermore<em>, </em>studies show<em> that </em>people<em> with adult-onset </em>type 2 diabetes<em> </em>are actually<em> able to </em>significantly<em> </em>reduce and sometimes<em> </em>reduce<em> </em>medications<em> </em>apart from<em> </em>insulin shots<em> </em>by using<em> </em>a regular<em> </em>exercise regime<em> </em>coupled with<em> </em>diet<em><em>.</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cardiovascular exercise<em> </em>is usually a<em> </em>major<em> </em>component of<em> </em>the therapy<em> for those </em>who've<em> suffered a </em>heart attack<em> </em>and for<em> </em>those who are<em> at </em>high risk<em> for </em>coronary artery disease<em>. </em>Three<em> of the </em>main<em> risk </em>factors<em> for </em>developing<em> </em>heart disease<em> are </em>elevated blood pressure<em>, </em>cigarettes<em> and </em>high blood<em> </em>cholestrerol levels<em>. </em>Aerobic<em> </em>training<em> </em>can play<em> </em>a significant<em> </em>role<em> </em>in lessening<em> </em>risk<em> </em>related to<em> these </em>three<em> </em>aspects<em><em>.</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>People with<em> </em>inflammation of a joint<em> </em>can usually benefit from<em> </em>aerobic exercise<em> </em>to enable them to<em> </em>maintain<em> an ideal </em>body weight<em>. </em>Therapy<em> programs for arthritis </em>victims<em> </em>should also<em> </em>consist of<em> </em>appropriate<em> </em>exercises<em> to help </em>maintain<em> joint </em>range of motion<em>. This </em>could be<em> </em>incorporated into<em> </em>a general<em> </em>exercise regime<em> </em>that includes<em> </em>cardio workouts<em><em>.</em></em>Addtionally</p>
<p>cardio<em> </em>exercise<em> </em>helps<em><em>:</em></em>1.</p>
<p>Raises<em> </em>one's<em> </em>energy levels<em>. </em>The body<em> </em>gradually<em> attunes to </em>regular<em> </em>cardio<em> </em>training<em> and becomes </em>better suited to<em> </em>deal with<em> </em>extra<em> energetic </em>activity<em>. </em>With<em> regular </em>training<em> </em>we all<em> </em>reduce<em> </em>stress<em> and become less </em>exhausted<em> while </em>performing<em> more work. </em>Consequently<em> </em>you can<em> </em>become more<em> energetic. </em>Over time<em>, physical </em>endurance<em> is </em>developed<em> and </em>strengthened<em> </em>by<em> </em>carrying out<em> </em>cardio workouts<em><em>.</em></em>2.</p>
<p>Enhances<em> body </em>metabolism<em>. A great </em>advantage<em> </em>that may be<em> </em>obtained from<em> </em>regular<em> </em>cardiovascular exercise<em> and </em>exercising<em> has better metabolism. </em>The body<em> </em>addresses<em> </em>the increased<em> physical </em>strain<em> </em>by utilizing<em> </em>it's<em> </em>means<em> </em>more efficiently<em>. The heart </em>can<em> </em>pump<em> more blood, </em>the<em> lungs are </em>in a position to<em> </em>consume<em> </em>much more<em> oxygen, </em>and the body<em> </em>makes use of<em> </em>it's<em> </em>food supply<em> </em>much better<em>. With regular </em>exercise<em>, metabolism </em>will be<em> </em>kept up<em> </em>so you<em> </em>burn off<em> </em>much more<em> </em>calories<em><em>.</em></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cardiovascular<em> </em>conditioning<em>, or </em>aerobic exercise<em>, </em>is regarded as the<em> popular </em>type<em> of </em>exercise<em> </em>practiced<em> </em>because it<em> requires no special </em>equipment<em> and </em>you can<em> do it </em>in any<em> location. </em></div>
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		<title>The Real Ryder bike</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pieter du Plessis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Indoor Trainer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tacx Fortius]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across this Indoor Trainer site recently that is....well different.  What it basically tries to simulate is the sideways motion that you get from your bike on the road whereas on an indoor trainer your bike stays rigid. If you go around corners on the road you'll tend to lean into that corner, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://indoor-trainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Real_Ryder.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-108" title="Real_Ryder" src="http://indoor-trainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Real_Ryder-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a>I came across this Indoor Trainer site recently that is....well different.  What it basically tries to simulate is the sideways motion that you get from your bike on the road whereas on an indoor trainer your bike stays rigid.</p>
<p>If you go around corners on the road you'll tend to lean into that corner, but not on your trainer.  Also going up hills you'll tend to sway your bike as you stand and pedal.</p>
<p>I've only seen their site and it does look impressive although a little pricey.  It is also more of a spinning bike than a pure indoor trainer but if you like it then look into it. I still prefer my Tacx Virtual Trainer though. It might not have the motion but you can't beat it for a good training session. After all are you going to push yourself hard on a spinning bike if you already feel tired? With the Tacx at least you'll be trying to keep up with Cadel Evans.</p>
<p>You can get a closer look <a href="http://www.realryder.com">here</a> at their site.  They also have free classes if you live in Santa Monica.  Enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Setting up a trainer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pieter du Plessis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycleops Fluid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is another great YouTube video on setting up a CycleOps trainer.  Most trainers are very similar in the setup so this will go a long way to helping you get that right. Enjoy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Here is another great YouTube video on setting up a CycleOps trainer.  Most trainers are very similar in the setup so this will go a long way to helping you get that right. Enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Video Intro to Indoor Trainers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pieter du Plessis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was going to do a video introduction to the various main types of Indoor Trainers for you guys, but then I found this one on YouTube already. So enjoy...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>I was going to do a video introduction to the various main types of Indoor Trainers for you guys, but then I found this one on YouTube already.  So enjoy...</p>
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		<title>What does the Tacx Fortius look like?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pieter du Plessis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is just a short YouTube video to show you what a Tacx Fortius looks like when you've set it up. Please leave me any comments or questions below.  Thanks.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>This is just a short YouTube video to show you what a Tacx Fortius looks like when you've set it up.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left">Please leave me any comments or questions below.  Thanks.</p>
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