Everyone knows that weight loss is basically getting the correct “calories in, calories out” formula. A low calorie diet can be the simplest form of dieting, nothing more than reducing the number of calories you consume. Although it is possible to lose weight that way, there can be a problem in just cutting your food intake down. (more…)

With spring just around the corner, everyone wants to have a flat stomach and even, better six-pack abs! The question is, how do I go about getting them?

There is a lot of misinformation out there about this topic that can cause a lot of frustration. Many people think that they can get flat abs if they do enough abdominal exercises. This is based on the inaccurate premise that you can do an exercise for a certain area of the body, and get rid of fat there.

A review of the headlines of any popular fitness magazine will help you understand what feeds that belief. Headlines like “Flat Abs in 2 Weeks” and “10 Quick Tips to Flatten Your Tummy” lead one to believe that spot reduction is not only possible, but easy!

The real truth is that the only way to get flat abs is to lose body fat, and the only way to lose body fat is to: (more…)

Here is a demonstration of an ab crunch exercise on a FitBall exercise ball.

Recommended Exercise Equipment:

FitBall Exercise Balls

Medicine Balls

Contact your local HealthStyles Exercise Equipment fitness consultant for the best product recommendation to meet your personal goals, abilities, and budget.

Here’s a demonstration of a core workout that you can do anytime, anywhere – a great workout for beginners or a valuable supplement for the more advanced. ACE’s (American Council on Exercise) Jessica Matthews and Fabio Comana as walk you through the 5 core abdominal exercises.

Perform only one set of each exercise as described resting for at least 30 seconds before doing the next exercise. For optimal results, try to do the exercises at least two times during the week and once on the weekend for a minimum total of three days per week.

Recommended Exercise Equipment:

Harbinger Deluxe Tri-Fold Workout Mat

Harbinger Dura-Foam Exercise Pad 2ft x 6ft

Contact your local HealthStyles Exercise Equipment fitness consultant for the best product recommendation to meet your personal goals, abilities, and budget.

Here is a demonstration of a simple 2 minute ab workout.

Recommended Exercise Equipment:

Harbinger Deluxe Tri-Fold Workout Mat 

Harbinger Dura-Foam Exercise Pad 2ft x 6ft

Contact your local HealthStyles Exercise Equipment fitness consultant for the best product recommendation to meet your personal goals, abilities, and budget.

Here is an example of an advanced ab exercise, the V-Up, using a Bosu, Balance cushion, or other balance board.

Recommended Exercise Equipment:

BOSU Home Balance Trainer 

FitBALL Balance Disc – Blue 

FitBall Deluxe Balance Board 

Fitter First Classic Wobble Board 

Contact your local HealthStyles Exercise Equipment fitness consultant for the best product recommendation to meet your personal goals, abilities, and budget.

Visit the HealthStyles Exercise Equipment booth at the Southern Colorado Golf Expo.

March 13th – 14th at the Phil Long Expo Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

With the awareness of health and fitness at such a high level within the golf community, HealthStyles Exercise will be participating in this year’s Colorado Springs Golf Expo to help golfers choose the right exercise equipment for use in their homes. Come see us for a great demo and great savings!

Highlights of this year’s show include:

• 16 and under admitted FREE to attend the new Colorado Junior Golf Experience for beginning and competitive junior golfers.
• Attendees can shop ’til they drop while walking dozens of aisles filled with the latest and greatest golf equipment and clothing.
• Fill your vacation calendar with a multitude of possibilities from local and international golf resorts and destinations.
• Take a moment to swing a new club at World Golf Demo Days Club Test and 10-station Driving Range sponsored by World Golf.
• Participate in swing lessons and seminars from Colorado Section of the PGA, designed to elevate your game.
• Do something good and participate in the largest golf swap in the West from Colorado Golf Association to benefit local Youth Programs.

Included in your admission:

• Free Golf at one of the following courses: Gypsum Creek Golf Club, Four Mile Ranch Golf Club, or Shadow Hills Country Club
• Your *FREE custom-built Lob wedge or hybrid wood from Dimension Z Golf. *Shipping & Handling fees apply.
• Subscription to Golf Digest included with each ticket. One per household, valued at $7.00
• Opportunity to shop for discounted apparel and equipment.
• Informative seminars from the Colorado Section of the PGA.
• Golf lessons available through the Colorado PGA Professionals.
• Junior golf experience with free admission for ages 16 and under, plus information for parents on programs available for young Colorado golfers.

For more information on the Golf Expo visit www.southerncoloradogolfexpo.com or call 303-771-2000

Come and visit the HealthStyles Booth at the Garden and Home Show (Booth #209) for special Trade Show pricing on our best selling equipment!

Colorado Garden & Home Show
February 13th – 21st
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202

Click here for directions to the Convention Center

SHOW HOURS

PRICING

General Admission $12
Senior Ticket (at the door) $10
Discount Ticket at all Tickets West outlets in King Soopers $10
Kids 12 and under Free
Save at the door with discount coupons available at Bank of the West branches

The 2010 Olympics are just days away. Soon we will all be mesmerized by the amazing feats and figures of the athletes. Their muscles carefully sculpted for power, speed and endurance.

Wow! What does it take to get an Olympic body? Can the average guy or gal ever hope to look like an Olympic athlete?

Of course you can if you are willing to spend the time. Obviously most of us do not have the time to devote to training that Olympic athletes do. But don’t despair, joining the fitness game at any point can produce amazing results.

Here are 10 Tips from the experts on how you can get started (more…)

This week’s product spotlight is on the Vision Fitness ES700 Indoor Cycle. The ES700 indoor cycling bike is a heavy duty commercial quality indoor cycling bike that compares with the best on the market, at an amazingly affordable price.

The ES700 will perform under the highest of demands. Whether you are looking for a bike that is durable enough for a class setting or an indoor training bike for the off-season, the ES700 is the bike for you. Stainless steel seat post and handlebar stem combine with the zinc-coated frame to prevent the corrosion so often seen on indoor cycles. Proven bicycle ergonomics and features, such as the micro-adjustable handlebar and seat positions, no-maintenance belt drive system, and simple and smooth tension adjustment knob, make this bike especially smooth, quiet and comfortable. (more…)