Better Living Through Innovation
Oh, how we try not to make big changes during the holiday buying season! Well, we’re not completely rebranding the business, but on our primary web site, www.BetterHealthInnovations.com, we stuck a new logo up there. Let us know what you think.
Old logo:
New Logo:
This is hilarious…
As a major fitness equipment retail, we tend to agree with the point of this video:
It may be hard to believe, but the holiday season is almost upon us. We’ve picked out ten of the best fitness gifts for under $50. Stay tuned as we plan to put out more recommendations for gifts under $100, $200, $500, and more!
Ab Roller Slide: These things have been popular for some time, and they are very simply to use. We have had customers buy one for themselves, and then come back and buy several more for friends & family. Expect to pay around $20
Ankle/wrist weights: A great accessory for someone who have a workout regime, whether it is walking, running, or working out on a rebounder. These usually go for under $10
Exercise Ball: One of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment is a good quality exercise ball. Great for ab workouts, Pilates, and much much more. Don’t forget to get one with a pump! Exercise ball workout DVDs are a nice add on. Expect to pay under $25 for a good quality exercise ball and around $15 for a DVD.
Pilates Magic Circle: One of our favorites. Make sure to get one with a DVD or at least a workout chart. Typically about $35 when you get one with a DVD as well.
Yoga Set: A yoga starter set usually will include the mat, blocks and strap for under $30
Thigh Master: This was once a rather expensive item when they were heavily advertised on TV. Still popular, expect to spend around $20.
Hand Grips: For simple hand strengthening, nothing beats a set of hand grips. Make sure you get a set of two, which will set you back about $10.
Push-up bars: We really prefer doing push-ups on these rather than just on the floor. You can get the less expensive type for about $15, but we do think that it is money well-spent to consider gym-quality push up bars for around $30.
Pull-up bar: The age-old workout of doing pull-ups. You can get a good pull-up bar for between $25 and $30. Get the kind with brackets that screw into a door frame.
Exercise Mat: Whether into yoga, Pilates, or just sit-ups, a quality exercise mat is a must. Usually between $15 to $35.
This year, more than others, it is important to shop early. Why? Because of economic uncertainty and credit-market issues, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers are holding inventories low and will run out of popular items.
All of these are available at leading health & fitness retailers such as Better Health Innovations and Be Fit Innovations.
Inverting with a Teeter Hang Ups Inversion Table or a Stamina Inversion Table can improve health, reduce back pain, relieve stress, improve circulation, and more. With that said, there are health issue that may prevent you from using one.
If you have any of the conditions below, please seek approval of your licensed physician prior to inverting. Note that this is not an exhaustive list, it is intended for reference. Be sure to read and follow all the documentation that comes with your table and consult the manufacturer’s web site. If you have any doubts, please consult your doctor prior to inverting.
Anti-Coagulants (Use of): Blood-thinning drugs or aspirin to reduce clotting of the arteries and blood vessels. The use of anti-coagulants signals people at risk for circulatory problems.
Bone weakness, recent fractures, skeletal implants: Inversion may exacerbate these conditions.
Conjunctivitis – (Pink eye): An inflammation of the transparent membrane that covers the front surface of the eyeball and the inner surface of the eyelids caused by bacterial or viral infection.
Glaucoma: A condition of elevated pressure within the eye because of an obstruction of the outflow of the clear, watery fluid circulating in the chambers of the eye. The resulting pressure (which is imperceptible without an eye exam) kills cells in the optic nerve, which can lead to a gradual loss of vision.
Heart / circulatory disorders: Any condition involving the circulatory system.
Hiatal hernia, ventral hernia: A hiatal hernia occurs when intra-abdominal pressure increases cause a portion of the stomach to move into the chest cavity through a weakness in the diaphragm. A ventral hernia develops at the site of previous surgery, usually along vertical incisions. It may also result from weakness in the abdominal wall.
High blood pressure, hypertension: A common disorder in which the heart is pumping blood through the circulatory system with a force greater than that required for normal blood flow. An elevated blood pressure which exceeds 140/90.
Middle ear infection: The middle ear helps equalize air pressure in the ear. A person may feel discomfort or disorientation during inversion.
Obesity (extreme): In some people obesity can be associated with the undetected onset of many of the circulatory and eye problems mentioned above. The weight capacity of each of the inversion products should not be exceeded.
Pregnancy: Pregnant women should exercise caution when inverting. Actually, just skip it and get a good quality maternity body pillow to align yourself at night.
Retinal detachment: A separation of the retina, the thin, delicate membrane covering the rear portion of the eye, from the optic nerve. Usually results from a hole in the retina that allows the vitreous humor fluid to leak. Treatment is almost always surgical. A retinal hemorrhage, in most cases, can heal by itself.
Spinal injury: Any severe spinal cord trauma requires a person to consult their physician before inverting.
Stroke: Occurs when a blood vessel in the neck or brain becomes blocked or when a vessel in the brain bursts open. Symptoms include paralysis, difficulty speaking, memory loss, and impaired thought processes.
Transient ischemic Attack: Often called a “ministroke,” a TIA occurs when the blood supply is temporarily interrupted to a part of the brain due to a blockage. Often precedes the onset of a full stroke, and requires immediate action.
The best thing to do should you have any concerns is to talk to your doctor. You can print this list and bring it in to discuss it.