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Stamina Outdoor Equipment – Take the workout outside!

June 18, 2014 By Monica Hughes

 

Outdoor Fitness

 

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Some people will automatically go to a gym for a workout. Others prefer to take a different approach and move their workout to an outdoor environment. So, if two people chose similar workouts, one was inside and one was outside, would their really be a difference? Studies actually suggest that taking your workout outdoors has more benefits than taking a trip to the gym.

What are the benefits?

Being outside offers a substantial amount of more mental health benefits than being in an indoor gym. A green, sunny environment is found to be more inspiring for people, causing them to look forward to a session of exercise rather than dread it. Being out in a natural environment reduces tension and negative moods such as anger, confusion and depression. Those who have worked out outdoors also have lower levels of cortisol – a stress related hormone – than those who have worked out in a gym.

You move differently when you are outdoors. Different air pressure, wind and changes in terrain present a resistance causing you to flex your body in ways that you normally wouldn’t when indoors. Spending time exercising outside also raises the tendency for someone to exercise longer and more often. Adding some sunshine into your fitness routine also increases your intake of vitamin D and may be helpful to lose weight.

Stamina Products – Taking Your Workouts Outside

With all of these benefits in mind, it is hard not to see that working out in the open air is better for you. Stamina Products has taken this idea and has created a line of products built to be an attractive alternative to the gym.

The Stamina Outdoor Fitness products are created to withstand weather and time. Each piece of equipment has heavy gauge, stainless steel hardware covered in chip and corrosion resistant, and UV protected paint for maximum resilience to outdoor elements. Each product looks sleek and attractive in any yard or fitness trail.

Stamina Products has put in the time and effort to make sure that they offer the best workout experience someone could ask for. The four outdoor fitness equipment products are constructed for individual preferences so that you can make your workout the most enjoyable expirience and accurate for your fitness goals.

The moment you realize you want a better environment to build a better you, keep in mind that the outdoors are the place to be. Bringing the gym to your backyard permanently brings with it the physical and mental benefits you could never receive at a gym. Stamina Products makes for a simple, attractive and favorable solution.

Stamina Outdoor Fitness Products

  • Multi-Station – to sculpt & strengthen the entire body

multistation

  • Strider – for low-impact cardiovascular workout

strider

  • Bench – to help lose weight, burn calories, build full body strength

bench

  • Power Tower – for body sculpting with a focus on chest, abs, back and arms

power tower

Visit here for more information on the Stamina Outdoor Fitness product line.

Warm Weather Exercising Tips

July 12, 2011 By mvr

Warm Weather Exercising Tips

If you are a serious athlete, you should expect to train in warm weather. You should expect to exercise in warm weather even if you casually work out to lose weight. In fact, there are certain benefits for warm weather exercising. The added perspiration helps remove extra toxins from the body. However, warm weather exercising can be more dangerous than cool weather exercising. The possibility of heat stroke exponentially increases.

You may have to adjust to hot weather exercising if you are accustomed to certain things in your routine. For example, hot weather changes the molecular makeup in paved surfaces. Therefore, running may feel different at first, or even difficult. Aside from surface changes, changes in the humidity, air, pollution and allergens may make warm weather exercising hard for athletes.

However, being accustomed to these conditions will greatly help athletes in competitions. For individuals who casually work out, it will provide added benefits along with weight loss.

Because of the possible dangers associated with warm weather exercising, there are certain precautions you should take to stay safe. Consider these tips during hot weather.

Wear White Shirts

For certain various reasons, white repels UV rays and heat. Therefore, you will have an easier time maintaining an internal thermal temperature of 98 degrees Farenheit, which is very important when exercising. Your blood pressure may still rise, but the white shirt, along with perspiration, will keep your body’s temperature regulated.

Along with a white shirt, you should also wear light clothing. Heavy shorts, wristbands and headbands are unnecessary for training and exercising since the heat already adds stressful factors to the routine.

Exercise Indoors When Necessary

If you live in a tropical or desert region, there may be days where the heat is extremely dangerous. There may be days when you have to exercise indoors. Athletes may not be able to benefit from indoor training, depending on what they are training for, but people who exercise to lose weight can find the same cardio and aerobic exercise benefits in indoor training.

Drink Plenty of Water

Every serious athlete knows how important it is to stay hydrated when training. The summer heat makes it even more important to stay hydrated. Because the added perspiration and temperature can cause heat stroke, it is important that anyone who exercises outdoors on hot days drink plenty of water.

Symptoms of dehydration include:

-Flushed Skin
-Delirium
-Sunken Eyes
-Dizziness
-Light-Headedness
-Numbness
-Less Sweating
-Difficulty Swallowing
-Muscle Spasms
-Dim Vision

Along with preventing heat stroke and dehydration, water boosts your metabolism.

Wear Sunscreen

Harmful UV rays can damage skin cells and cause premature aging. In severe cases, long-term sun exposure can cause skin cancer, such as melanoma. You can greatly reduce sun damage to your skin by wearing protective sunscreens. Sunscreens with an SPF 15 or higher will block UV rays from damaging your skin.

Conclusion

There is no need to be afraid of hot weather. Yes, it can potentially be dangerous, but with the right precautions, it is relatively safe.

Emma Martin is an avid garage sale fan, regularly scouring her city for unique finds and great deals. Weirdest thing she ever bought at a yard sale: a dinner plate with George W. Bush’s picture covering it. She is a content contributor for YardSaleSearch.com.

Happy Memorial Day: A Moment Please

May 30, 2011 By Steven Kirchhof

The flag image with this post is of the front of my house. We are getting ready for our back yard Memorial Day cookout, which may include around 30 people (with 18 kids!!). Right now, Stacy is getting after me to peel eggs for deviled eggs and get the potatoes ready for the potato salad, but I wanted to take a brief moment.

As we are all busy getting ready to host or go to a Memorial Day cookout or party, lets all take a moment to remember what this day is all about and give thanks. Memorial day commemorates the men and women who have laid down their lives in service to our country. Formerly Decoration Day, this day was created after the War Between the States to honor fallen Union soldiers. It was later renamed and extended after WWI to honor all soldiers who died while in military service.

On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank those currently in service to our country and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.

Better Health Innovations Newsletter Launch!

March 1, 2011 By Steven Kirchhof

This is the week. After years of loyal customers and blog readers asking for it, we are launching the Better Health Innovations Newsletter! We will be bringing you valuable news directly related to health, wellness, and fitness on a weekly basis. Here is what you can expect from our team of expert writers:

  • Diverse problem solving articles related to health, fitness, and wellness
  • Tips on how to achieve your health & fitness goals
  • Product reviews
  • Exclusive special offers for our favorite products

Our newsletter team will be providing you only the most up to date information about issues that affect your health. The team has two rules: (1) Provide You Solutions and (2) Provide You Value In Every Issue.

I would like to personally invite you to subscribe and to let me know what you think!

– Steve

Top 5 Back To School Solutions

August 14, 2010 By Steven Kirchhof

Back To SchoolIt’s that time of year, when we are inundated by back to school sales and media coverage. To help you get ready, here is a list of the top five back to school products for 2010. These are the top solutions I have used with my kids that go beyond the pens, paper, backpacks, and other usual back to school items. This year, let’s be ready for whatever challenges school throws at us and our kids! [Read more…]

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