Kranking provides a new way to build aerobic capacity and upper body strength while burning calories and building core stability. Since it utilizes the upper body instead of the legs, it represents a unique cross-training opportunity for athletes of all types.

Kranking is fun, intuitive, and easy to learn. It can be used alone on the cardio floor, with a Personal Trainer, and can be performed in a group setting. It represents an unprecedented opportunity for physically challenged individuals and welcomes a wide range of “special populations” with open arms.

Great New Terrain and Phenomenal Motivational Features!

SUNNYVALE, Calif.– Interactive Fitness Holdings® (“IFH”), announced that it has delivered a summer package of new software features to all networked Expresso bikes worldwide.

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Expresso – Toast your Ghost with Expresso by IFH

Darcy Conover test drives the Expresso Bike at Jean-Robert’s Gym with JR as her personal trainer. She is "chasing her ghost." The ghost is her from her previous ride and she shows how powerfully competitive she gets when she is chasing herself.

With over 20 different rides the Expresso Bike is an amazing piece of equipment for cyclists and workout enthusiasts alike.

Watch the HealthStyles Exercise Equipment team on 9News.

HealthStyles introduces the revolutionary Krankcycle to Susie Wargin.

Watch the live show on Channel 9 at 8:20am, Tuesday 8/17/2010.

Kranking provides a new way to build aerobic capacity and upper body strength while burning calories and building core stability. Since it utilizes the upper body instead of the legs, it represents a unique cross-training opportunity for athletes of all types.

Kranking is fun, intuitive, and easy to learn. It can be used alone on the cardio floor, with a Personal Trainer, and can be performed in a group setting. It represents an unprecedented opportunity for physically challenged individuals and welcomes a wide range of “special populations” with open arms.

After researching several brands and models on the indoor cycling bike market, Healthstyles Exercise Equipment has chosen the Schwinn, Tomahawk, Vision and Lemond indoor cycles to sell to our customers. We feel that to be at the very top in the industry a bike must provide the rider with a great ride and the facility with the assurance of quality craftsmanship. The Schwinn quality and tradition of performance and workmanship is clear in its line of indoor cycles. Schwinn has four excellent models to choose from, the reasonably priced Schwinn IC Pro is the perfect all around bike for most indoor cyclist’s needs. Tomahawk (Livestrong) by Matrix Fitness is a bike that has been proven over the years. The Belt drive is quiet and the adjustments are precise. If Lance Armstrong will put the Livestrong name on the bikes they must be good. Matrix Fitness currently offers two models in the Livestrong lineup. Vision Fitness also has a spin bike that makes its mark in the “bang for the buck” category. Visions bike has all the adjustments as the more expensive bikes but at much less out of pocket cost. Vision is a belt driven bike and only has one bike to choose from. Lemond fitness makes the RevMaster spin bike that has been built by one of the best cyclists of all time, Greg Lemond. The bike is by far the most precise bike for adjustments and has a handlebar that resembles a Tri-Training bar. Lemond has two bikes to choose from and both are belt driven.

Chain drive: Using a chain means we don’t have to compromise on bike performance. A properly treated chain can last as long as the bike frame doesn’t slip and allows more resistance with less component stress.

Belt Drive: belts require a greater amount of tension than a chain does. This can create stress on the bike components and add significant drag to the system. While they are quieter, they also can stretch become brittle over-time, and have a tendency to slip under heavy loads/resistance. Belts are gaining ground and will only keep getting better.

Click here for a feature comparision of Schwinn, Livestrong, Vision Fitness, and Lemond Indoor Cycles.

Are you having trouble staying motivated to work out on these lazy summer days? Well the next time you find yourself making excuses for not doing your daily run or bike ride, think "What would Leland do?" and get moving!

At the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Leland McPhie, age 96, competed in the shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, long jump triple jump, high jump, and 100 meter dash. He won all events in the 95 and older division because there were no other entrants.

His 37.16 second finish in the 100 meters was a new American age-group record.

Bob Fulton, a 70-year-old multi-event athlete from Ft. Collins, Colorado told the Sacramento Bee, "He’s 96 and he’s not sitting in a chair somewhere. … I’d love to see more people do what he does. I think it’s going to catch on.”

Click here to read the full Sacramento Bee article about Leland McPhie.
By John Schumacher
Published: Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 – 12:00 am, The Sacramento Bee newspaper | Page 1C

Recipe for Workout Success

Too much of a good thing isn’t always such a good thing. Your body needs a well-rounded exercise program to stay in optimal health.

Here are some ingredients the experts at Life Fitness recommend for workout success:

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We have definitely been experiencing some sizzling summer days over the past few weeks. According to the weatherman, we have already had more days over 90 degrees this summer in Colorado than we experienced all last summer. Whether you love the heat or hate it, working out in high temperatures requires some pre-planning and modification to avoid negative consequences.

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Where: HealthStyles Exercise Equipment Boulder
Arapahoe Village Shopping Center
2434 Arapahoe

Boulder, CO 80302

Ask trainer Sarah Eley your questions about nutrition and exercise while you take a walk along the beautiful Boulder Creek Path.

Just show up, no sign up necessary.

Arrive 5 minutes early, as the walk leaves promptly at 12 noon.

1st & 3rd Wednesday’s of each month

Presented by:

Sarah Eley, Eley Wellness

If you have any questions, please email boulder@healthstylesexercise.com or call (303) 443-8833