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9 Wii Games that Burn the Most Calories
Written by eFITology Staff on Tue, Apr 27th 2010 at 12:01 am
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party Cost: $49.99 Accessories needed: Dance Dance Revolution Pad Controller, Wii Balance Board Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) swept the video game nation years ago, bringing exercise to the ever-lanky computer and fantasy world lovers; but the latest incarnation of the wildly popular game actually intentionally incorporates workouts into the dance mix. [...]
13 Easy Workouts That Don’t Require a Gym
Written by eFITology Staff on Mon, Apr 19th 2010 at 12:05 am
Gym memberships can be costly, you often have to commit to a contract, and just getting in and out of the gym can take as long as your actual workout. But for quick, inexpensive, and effective workouts, you really only need to walk as far as your own living room. Wall Push-Ups Target muscle group: [...]
Congratulations To Our Lucky Winners!
Written by eFITology Staff on Mon, Mar 22nd 2010 at 1:51 am
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Exercise “Mythbusters” Quiz! We hope everyone enjoyed it and maybe even learned a little something new about exercise. And the winners are…. 1st Prize, E30 Tunturi Recumbent Bike (Retails for $1,399): Amy S. from Webster City, Iowa 2nd Prize, E30 Upright Bike (Retails for $1,299): James E. from [...]
eFITology Exercise Mythbuster Quiz Contest
Written by eFITology Staff on Mon, Feb 8th 2010 at 12:14 am
There are so many myths and untruths out there about exercise, that it can be confusing to discern what is fact and what is fiction. Exercising without the facts can be a huge time waster, keeping you from getting the maximum out of each workout, and potentially leading to injury. We’ve created an “Exercise Mythbusters” [...]
eFITology Top Amazon Holiday Seller For 2009
Written by eFITology Staff on Sat, Jan 30th 2010 at 3:16 am
eFITology was ranked top of all Amazon sellers over the 2009 holiday season. Our customer satisfaction metrics also received the highest marks (in other words A+) over this period. Thank you all for making this happen!
How to Use an Elliptical Machine to Make the Most Out of Your Workout
Written by eFITology Staff on Mon, Jan 25th 2010 at 2:51 am
An elliptical is the dual action (leg and arm) exercise machine that allows for comprehensive workouts. It is believed to provide even less impact to the body’s joints, while allowing for an intense workout exercising many muscle groups simultaneously. Elliptical is primarily driven via the legs, but also have handle-levers attached to each pedal enabling [...]
Least Effective Ways To Lift Weight
Written by eFITology Staff on Fri, Dec 18th 2009 at 8:41 am
Who has time to waste on ineffective, risky exercises? Not you. So ditch these nine moves that may not deliver the results you want — and may even cause injury. WebMD put together an excellent slide show showing some common mistakes that can prevent results and even cause injury. A must watch, so we thought [...]
How to make taking the stairs fun
Written by eFITology Staff on Fri, Dec 11th 2009 at 11:41 pm
A common and highly effective fitness tip is to take stairs and avoid escalator/elevators where you can – however for most people taking the elevator/escalator is the norm. Here is a great video on piano stairs that make it fun to take the stairs. As you see in the video, there was a sharp increase [...]
Video: Five-year-old Romanian weightlifter becomes Internet star
Written by eFITology Staff on Fri, Dec 4th 2009 at 3:40 am
Giuliano Stroe has six-pack abs before turning six years old. And he’s also in the Guinness Book of World Records before he can probably even read it. Though it’s highly unusual (and possibly unhealthy) for a child to start weight training at such a young age, the pre-schooler entered the record books earlier this year [...]
From Prisons into Our Homes: the History of Treadmill
Written by eFITology Staff on Sat, Nov 7th 2009 at 11:07 am
You will be surprised to know that a treadmill, currently one of the most popular exercise machines, started as a disciplinary device to reform the prisoners. Or that the first user of the treadmill was not a man but an animal… This brief overview will guide you through the exciting history of treadmill. The Walking [...]
