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Cardiovascular Training

Cardio
Heart Rate Monitors: The easiest way to know if you are working to hard or not hard enough.
Getting Things Going at Home: When weather or time keep you at home here are a few resources to help keep you moving.
Taking it to the Street, Mountain, and Pool: Walking it, Run it, Bike it, Or Swim it, just move it.
Gearing Up: When you have what you need it makes it makes putting your body into motion that much easier and more enjoyable. Whether you are looking for equipment to spruce up your at home cardio activity or looking to make your outdoor adventures more enjoyable, you will find the basics you need from jump ropes and slide boards, to hydrations systems and rain gear.  Indoor Basics   Outdoor Basics Discounted and Specialty Apparel
   

Heart Rate Monitors

 

Polar FS2

There are a limitless number of heart rate monitoring options. The FS2 by Polar gives you the basic features to monitor your workout intensity:

  • Manual target zone
  • Visual and audible alarm in target zone
  • Exercise time/Average and Maximum heart rate of exercise.
  • Time of day/Stopwatch
  • Backlight

 

Polar F6  

For those looking for a more feedback then the FS2 provides the F6 by Polar is a great step up.  It gives you all the must have features without confusing you with the extra bells and whistles you never use. 

All the features of the FS2 plus:

  • Automatic age-based target zone.
  • Time in target zone
  • Polar OwnZone determines personal heart rate limits.
  • PolarOwnCal counts and displays calorie expenditure.
  • Coded transmission prevents interference.

Getting Things Going at Home

  Keeping Fit in Your 50s - Aerobics
DVD ~ Cindy Joseph s

  Fat Burning Workout For Dummies
VHS ~ For Dummies

CollageVideo.com Created by and for home exercise enthusiasts. Whether you need help choosing a fitness video or some support and motivation, videofitness.com is a great place to start.

Taking it to the Street, Mountain, and Pool

Runnersworld.com Don’t let the name fool you. This is a great site for runners and walkers alike. Whether you want to walk or run a marathon, do a 5k for a PR, Runnersworld.com is packed with expert advice. The “Where Does it Hurt” feature found on the Mind Body page is a wonderful link.

Looking for a race?  Click Here

Bicycling.com If you are looking for a fun and low impact way to keep up with the kids or put your body into motion for performance or pleasure, bicycling is a great way to go.

Looking for a race, ride, or trails?  Click Here

MountainBike.com Looking for a little off-road adventure? MountainBike.com can help introduce you into this growing sport. From weekend cruises enjoy the country side, to adrenaline pumped, knuckle whitening downhill races, you will find all you need at this great site.

Looking for a race or trails?  Click Here

United States Masters Swimming Masters Swimming is a successful blend of fitness and competitive swimming for adults (18 years of age and over). This site provides links to clubs, clinics, competitions and workshops across the United States. Individuals who find it difficult to stick with a self-imposed routine may find the support and friendships of a local Master Swimming group is just what they need to keep things moving in the right direction.

Looking for a pool?  Click Here

Gearing Up:  Indoor Basics

 

Magic Speed Jump Rope

  • Patented swivel-bearing system.
  • 9'6" adjustable licorice style rope.
  • Foam padded handles.
  • 10 min. Jump Rope Program included

 

Aero-Speed Jump Rope

  • Ultra-fast, perfectly balanced.
  • Patented swivel system virtually eliminates friction.
  • 9'6" adjustable rope.
  • Instructions included.

 

Weighted Jump Ropes

  • Solid rubber with foam covered swivel ball bearing-like action.
  • Each is 9' long.

 

The Step

The original fitness step system:

  • Stacking risers allow for adjustable heights, accomodating beginner to advanced exercisers.
  • Extra large stepping surface is 40"L x 14"W
  • Adjusts to 4", 6", or 8" high.
  • Includes two pair of risers.

 

Goaler One Roll-up Slide Board

  • Lightweight, adjustable, and will not move!
  • The G1 Slide Boards lay flat on any surface and will not buckle or move.
  • Patented end stops hold the entire foot surface on the slide board at all times.
  • Use on either hard or carpeted surfaces.
  • Includes two end stops, two rotating discs, carry bag, training video and slide board booties.

 

Gearing Up:  Outdoor Basics

 

Nathan 5K Runners Sport Pack

  • 3M reflective spots make it easier for motorists to be aware of your presence.
  • Two zippered pouches makes it easy to hold on to your keys and ID.

 

Jansport Diablo Hydration Pack

The Jansport Diablo hydration pack offers you a large capacity and a heavy-duty construction that holds a 3-liter Water Tower™ reservoir with an easy-to-use Hydro Rak™ Nirvana™ bite valve with an EZ shut-off valve. It offers stable and comfortable carrying with Motion Fit shoulder straps and a padded back with Airvent™ mesh.

  • 3-liter Water Tower™ reservoir
  • Quick Connect
  • Hydro Rak™ Nirvana™ bite valve with EZ shut-off valve
  • Hytundration organizer with headphone exit, keyper
  • Padded back with Airvent™ mesh
  • Motion Fit shoulder straps with Airvent™ mesh, bite valve pocket
  • Pack Capacity: 800 cu in

 

Camelbak FlashFlo 1.4-L Hydration Pack

The Camelbak® FlashFlo 1.4-L hydration pack provides you with enough hydration for a run, short hike, bike ride, or just walking around town. Side compression straps keep the load stable and secure while a breathable mesh waistbelt helps to keep you cool. It includes a secure outer pocket you can use for holding a CD or MP3 player.

  • Big Bite™ valve
  • Medical-grade silicone
  • Taste-free liner
  • HydroGuard™ Anti-Microbial Technology embeds an FDA-approved silver ion compound into the reservoir film and delivery tubes to eliminate up to 99.9% of common bacteria and fungus
  • Burst-resistant polyurethane reservoir with secure threaded cap
  • HydroLock™ valve securely shuts off water flow when you're not drinking
  • Reflectivity
  • Secure outer pocket
  • Breathable mesh waistbelt
  • Capacity: 45 oz (1.4-L)
  • Cargo: 98 cu in

Many stolen bikes are recovered by police but there is no way to identify the owner. With the NBR service, you can register your bicycle by serial number in our national database and apply the special label you receive to your bike.

Gearing Up:  Discounted and Specialty Apparel

title9sports.com is a clothing company that seeks to inspire women’s participation in sport and physical activity.  Their Title Nine's Starting Block program provides funds for small grassroots organizations that are good at getting at-risk girls off the sidelines and onto the fields.

 
     
     
 
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