THE YOU DOCS Sep 24, 2008
We love elliptical trainers, and they do appear to be as good for you as going up and down stairs when done with the same intensity of effort. How to tell. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Sierra Vista receives grant for unique P.E. program Sep 23, 2008
Those include in-kind donations from the district as well as donation of four elliptical trainers by Mountain Medical Group, with a value of more than $17,000. PE Department Chair George Velarde wrote the grant and will oversee its implementation. (Los Angeles Daily News)
A treadmill designed for kids? A debate over fitness takes shape. Sep 4, 2008
Treadmills and elliptical trainers for children: a benign way for kids to get in shape - or a depressing statement on what our society has become. That's the question swirling around two new products, Fitness Fun's My Treadmill and Glide-a-Stride, both of which are aimed at kids as young as 3, and promise fun "just like Mom and Dad!" TV remote control not included. (Boston Globe)
BEIJING BLONDE Aug 22, 2008
There's also an exercise station with various resistance and elliptical trainers that's always packed. All the while, walkers are doing laps around the park. (Fox News)
Exercise and Get Active Onboard You... Aug 15, 2008
In addition the Crystal Cruise line still offer the same variety of treadmills, elliptical trainers and complimentary yoga, pilates and spin-cycling classes as well as water workouts and walking areas. Water Slides and Active Fun on Carnival s Floating Waterworks Park. (Suite101.com)
New York Gym's New Personal Trainer Is Nintendo Wii Aug 5, 2008
It may sound crazy, but between treadmills and elliptical trainers, gym members already are accustomed to working out with machines while staring at TV screens, said Mark Natale, Gravity's executive director. "We think of this as just another tool at the gym," he said. (Fox News)
Kids sweat it at fit camp Aug 1, 2008
Some time is spent working out on more adult fitness equipment: treadmills, elliptical trainers and rowing machines. But time is made for fun activity, too, such as kickball and swimming. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Take baby steps to fitness Aug 1, 2008
Fitness centers offer stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, treadmills, rowing machines and more to help people work their hearts. Walking is probably the most accessible form of cardiovascular exercise. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
True Fitness to consolidate operations May 11, 2008
True Fitness manufactures and distributes cardiovascular and flexibility products, including treadmills, elliptical trainers and exercise bikes. matthewallen@bizjournals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
'Tour de Spin' Cycling Classes Debut Aboard Crystal Ships Apr 15, 2008
Crystal's two ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, are equipped with Fitness Centres complete with panoramic ocean views and state-of-the-art equipment including LifeFitness treadmills with individual flat screen televisions, elliptical trainers, recumbent and upright life cycles and steppers, strength-training equipment, free weights and a Pilates Reformer machine. Daily exercise classes include yoga and personal training sessions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shape Up Montana - Tips for buying, using the right elliptical trainer Mar 26, 2008
Elliptical trainers have become one of the most popular machines for cardiovascular exercise. These trainers engage the legs in a movement pattern that combines the motion of stair stepping with cross-country skiing, providing a low-impact workout. (Missoulian, MT)
Fitness goes techno Mar 22, 2008
Elliptical trainers have long been one of the favorite pieces of cardio equipment among gym rats so popular that veteran users are getting bored doing the same rotating movements over and over again. A few years ago some machines were engineered to allow changes in stride length, but transitions were jerky and uncomfortable. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New student recreation building opens at Shippensburg University Mar 20, 2008
Elliptical trainers are new to campus, although Ulmer herself prefers to use a treadmill. She is one of about 40 students who will work part time at the new facility. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Getting fit: Feb 1, 2008
Club 49, named after the number of the classroom it replaced, has 24 stationary bicycles, 20 elliptical trainers, exercise balls, four flat-screen TVs and six computers used to store and track students' progress. During school hours, students who couldn't pass a state fitness test use Club 49 instead of going to a regular PE class. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A healthy kick off to a fit new year Jan 25, 2008
Stability balls, resistance bands and free weights can be used and cardio elliptical trainers and a treadmill are available to accelerate fitness achievements. What has been really popular is the stretching machine, Sweers said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Walk this way - on a treadmill Jan 18, 2008
People shopping for exercise equipment are interested in the newer machines such as elliptical trainers, but treadmill sales remain constant. Brackney attributes the machine's staying power to its relative simplicity. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
'You get what you pay for' Jan 8, 2008
Consumer Reports rates treadmills and elliptical trainers in the February issue. Top-rated non-folding treadmill: Landice L7 Cardio Trainer: $3,000. (USA Today -- News)
Pass the Purell Dec 11, 2007
At the gym, they towel off their elliptical trainers like car detailers in search of a $100 tip. At work, theyre ready to break out the Clorox the minute somebody coughs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Merry Christmas, tubby: More people purchasing fitness equipment for the holidays Dec 11, 2007
Of course, treadmills and elliptical trainers are popular every year. A lot of the team sport stuff, a lot of ellipticals, treadmills are really big, hockey tables that we have, foosball tables, that kind of thing. (KHOU.com, TX)
Buying ellipticals without breaking a sweat Oct 7, 2007
Her husband, Steve, also uses the elliptical trainers, and sometimes they compare progress reports ... "Elliptical trainers have risen to popularity because they're a nonimpact cardio workout that simulates running or walking," said Amanda Freeman, cofounder of Vital Juice Daily, a health and wellness website ... Researchers at the University of Mississippi found that elliptical trainers offer the same cardiovascular benefits as treadmill running but without the impact on joints. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Washington's Five Points opens Oct 3, 2007
Liz Vancil of Metamora and Laurie Bouton of Washington spent part of their afternoon working on elliptical trainers in the fitness center. Vancil said she's happy to have a place to work out while her daughter perfects her gymnastics skills at a nearby gym. (Pekin Times, IL)
Army To Open Rehab Center For Amputee Vets Sep 13, 2007
The center also has treadmills, elliptical trainers and cardiovascular equipment as well as a running track and equipment to help patients work on their balance, gait and other skills. A vehicle simulator is available to re-teach driving so patients can regain their independence said Calvillo. (CBS News -- US)
Doing the Heavy Lifting Aug 29, 2007
The clubs are visited each day by about 70,000 members in search of treadmills, elliptical trainers, weights, yoga, kickboxing and more. Not only has membership been rising, but so have the number of locations and spending per member. (SmartMoney)
New workout programs focus on strength Aug 28, 2007
At the CrossFit Atlanta gym in Midtown, there are no elliptical trainers, treadmills or stationary bikes. But people are sweating, and not just because there's no air conditioning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Enlisting support: Activities at Ellsworth help ease challenges of military life Aug 21, 2007
The base s fitness center is for adults, but Dawn said older children are allowed to use some of the amenities, which include a family workout room, a free-weight room, group fitness classes, intramural sports, elliptical trainers, stationary bicycles, treadmills, saunas and steam rooms. We ve been happy in just the couple of weeks here with the teen and youth centers compared to Ramstein, which surprised me, Dawn said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Outdoors: Get fit for fishing Aug 2, 2007
The staff at the gym can show you the cardio machines (treadmills, elliptical trainers, etc. and most of them can be programmed with your age and weight so that the machine itself will adjust your workout to keep your heart level at the target rate. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fitness trends Jul 8, 2007
Use of elliptical trainers, stair climbers, treadmills; free weights, home gyms and abdominal and exercise machines. Table tennis, archery, yoga and darts. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Senior fitness center not for the weak of heart Jun 27, 2007
The fitness center has everything from treadmills and elliptical trainers to free weights. The workout area, formerly a television lounge and lobby, also includes a flexibility and stretching station and TVs for members to watch while they exercise. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Americans enjoy surreal haven at military center in Iraq Jun 15, 2007
CAMP ANACONDA, Iraq -- No one breaks stride on the elliptical trainers when the announcement blares over the loudspeakers every few hours. Nobody pauses at racquetball at either of the two multimillion-dollar gyms at this war-zone base. (Boston Globe)
What We Owe Illegal Immigrants Jun 14, 2007
Taking up time on the elliptical trainers in our health clubs. Getting ahead of us on the wait-lists for elite private nursery schools. (CBS News)
Eye of Iraqi storm Jun 12, 2007
By David Wood Sun Reporter Originally published June 12, 2007 CAMP ANACONDA, Iraq // No one breaks stride on the elliptical trainers when the announcement blares over the loudspeakers every few hours. Nobody pauses at racquetball at either of the two multimillion-dollar gyms at this war zone base. (SunSpot.net)
Cruise Alaska: The long, long days up north Apr 2, 2007
Elliptical trainers, treadmills and bikes are set up to look out the floor-to-ceiling windows. The Internet cafe, open 24/7, is a foxy mix of sleek computer stations, good light and espresso bar. (Chicago Tribune)
The ins and outs of cardio's Big 4 machines Mar 27, 2007
If you've ever worked out in a gym, you're probably familiar with cardio's Big Four: treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes and stair-steppers ... Because her program focuses on weight loss, Seaman's clients usually walk on a treadmill until they are fit enough to progress to elliptical trainers, stair-steppers and spinning. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
How NFL will punish players, why Houston cut David Carr and league-wide nuggets. Mar 26, 2007
"If you need anyone to speak up on this, you can count on me. But we've got to get the game back to being the number one thing. Too many of these guys are abusing the privilege of playing in the league. And when you fine 'em, the fines mean nothing. You've got to take the game away from 'em.'' Goodell thanked Edwards and moved on. Fifteen minutes later, Edwards and Goodell were conversing again, having an animated discussion out of the earshot of the dawn patrol on the elliptical trainers and... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Testing your mettle: Not just for professionals anymore, fitness analysis has become a popular choice in gyms Mar 21, 2007
"(Begin optional trim)Armed with fitness test results, exercisers know how fast to pedal their elliptical trainers and how hard to pump their bicycles to stay in specific zones. It also takes the guesswork out of high-intensity interval training, which requires switching often from aerobic to anaerobic levels.Some caveats: All of these numbers can vary as someone ages, gains or loses weight and becomes more or less fit. Retesting several months or a year later is usually suggested to see what,... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
David O'Brien's blog Mar 3, 2007
It was the advent of elliptical trainers, right. By N8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Between a rock and a gym place Feb 14, 2007
All 16 cardio machines, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, bikes and wave machines (which combine in-line skating and stair stepping) have built-in video screens with DVD players and satellite television. A glass-enclosed Kinesis Room includes four training stations with resistance pulleys that can be used for weight training or to mimic recreational activities like golf swings or tennis strokes. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Southern Home Medical Projects Sales of $4.2 Million for Calendar Year 2007 Feb 14, 2007
Ladies Health & Fitness offers a complete range of circuit training equipment, including treadmills, recumbent bicycles, aerobic boards, elliptical trainers, dumbbells, free weights, glut press, and a full range of resistance machines. Mr. Tucker also states, ``In addition to our medical equipment operations and fitness centers, we are exploring some interesting e-commerce opportunities as well. (Primezone Releases)
LEAN PLATE CLUB : Your job can become a treadmill in more ways than one Jan 31, 2007
But he draws the line at incorporating stair climbers and elliptical trainers into the NEAT design. "Conceptually," he says, "it doesn't make sense to me, because of the head-bobbing. It is that head-bobbing that makes looking at a computer screen quite difficult.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Technology mixes entertainment with exercise Jan 23, 2007
A new generation of machines -- from treadmills and elliptical trainers to stationary bikes and stair steppers -- is taking exercise to higher levels while offering entertainment options such as iPod ports, games and built-in TVs. "Interaction is everything," says Mike May, spokesman for the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in Washington, D.C. "It's where the future of industry is headed. People like to be entertained, they like a little enlightenment, and they want exercise.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Fountain of Lute Dec 30, 2006
The oldest head coach in Division I basketball has conducted interviews while on elliptical trainers, as he pumped weight machines, as he walked the Catalina foothills near his home. Writers around the Pac-10 know him nearly as much for his perennial powerhouses as for the fact that, during weekly media teleconferences, his comments are accented with huffing and puffing. (FOX 11, AZ)
Texas city puts `English only' policy into action Dec 13, 2006
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - Since elected leaders declared English the city's official language last month, Spanish no longer plays on the wall of televisions overlooking the stationary bikes, treadmills and elliptical trainers at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center. In public works, new trash bags being ordered for residents will have the holiday schedule for trash pickup printed only in English. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
The Greater Plymouth Community Center offers ways to cut the holiday tension Dec 7, 2006
Exercise options can range from swimming laps in the pool to the elliptical trainers in their fitness center. GPCC also provides a variety of aerobic classes and aquatic exercise classes. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Cardio time limit aids rotations Nov 1, 2006
Penn State's head strength and conditioning coach, Chip Harrison, said the time limit on cardio machines exists so that there can be more opportunities for people to use the more popular equipment, such as the treadmills and elliptical trainers. Although Rachel Devine (junior-mathematics) faces the 20-minute limit everyday as she uses the treadmill, she said she doesn't let the rule put a cramp in her daily hour on the machine. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Raps serving turnovers Oct 13, 2006
this article to your Del. 01:00 AMIn two games, the Raptors have committed 47 turnovers, far too high a number to suit anyone's tastes. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Short spurts of intense exercise do the job Oct 10, 2006
Bracko says runners can alternate between 30-second sprints and two-minute jogs, and apply the same principles to cardio equipment such as elliptical trainers or stair climbers. Hills and stairs provide challenges for runners, too. (Newsday -- Health)
The right cardio workout Oct 4, 2006
With so many cardio options at the gym -- from elliptical trainers to treadmills -- do you ever wonder which piece is "hardest" or will give you the best workout. "The truth is that most cardio equipment can provide you with a satisfactory workout," says Angela Corcoran, a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs' Greenwich Avenue location. (Newsday -- New York City)
Report from Afghanisatn: A hometown hero reports on 1-183rd Sep 21, 2006
The gym is a large vinyl covered frame filled with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, weight machines and free weights. It is open 24 hours a day, (thank goodness. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
We can work it out Jul 16, 2006
If the gym is busy, limit time on cardiovascular equipment such as treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes to 20-30 minutes. New in a group exercise class. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Fitness facility by, for women Jul 15, 2006
" About 200 women have signed up for memberships at HealthNut, which differs from a majority of other gyms for women that primarily offer circuit training. Presnal describes the center as a one-stop shop. It is divided into a spa area and a fitness area. The spa section includes an infrared sauna, tanning booth and hot tub. Massage therapists will be available for a variety of massages, from Swedish to deep-tissue. The fitness center uses Life Fitness brand equipment, including elliptical... (AZCentral -- Business)
Beaver Nation goes nuts over championship Jun 27, 2006
Most of the public televisions, and many of the individual screens attached to elliptical trainers and stair-steppers, are tuned to the game. Rich Sumner multitasks, watching the game while he gets his cardio done on a stationary bicycle. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Exercise reverses unhealthy effects of inactivity Jun 3, 2006
Participants worked out on treadmills, elliptical trainers or cycle ergometers in a supervised setting. "When looking at the group as a whole, we found it wasn't the participants with the highest intensity of exercise who accounted for the combined beneficial effects," Robbins said. (EurekAlert!)
All that sweat is no elliptical illusion May 16, 2006
On deceptively easy elliptical trainers, form makes all the difference. By John Briley The Washington Post. (Mail Tribune, OR)
A soap for foodies: 'Days of our Knives' Feb 7, 2006
On the TVs over the elliptical trainers. People still watch soaps. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Smart shopping for home exercise equipment Jan 28, 2006
Sales of elliptical trainers lagged behind at $216 ... Weindruch speculates it's because elliptical trainers are the new, hot item ... Elliptical trainers range in price from $149 for an Orbitrek machine at Amazon. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Gadgets to help you get fit and stay that way Jan 7, 2006
More Americans work out on treadmills than any other device, although elliptical trainers which provide low-impact, upper- and lower-body workouts are gaining in popularity. But when space is a problem, treadmills are available that fold up; most elliptical trainers do not. (MSNBC -- Health)
