Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Tips to Buying the Right Exercise Bike For You

You've decided to buy an exercise bicycle, but there are so many on the market to choose from that you just don't have a clue where to start. It's a very daunting task, but if you follow these tips and put some careful thought into it, you will make the right decision.
Price. As with any purchase, the first thing to consider is the price. How much money have you got available to invest in an exercise bike - which also means "how much money have you got to invest in your health and wellness"? You can get an exercise bike of decent quality for as little as $150. A bike in that price range will allow you to adjust the tension and the seat, plus it will have a digital meter for time, speed, distance and maybe even calories used - the basics. However, if you really want something high tech with all the bells and whistles, get ready to fork out upwards of $1000, but an exercise bike in this price range will be built to last a lifetime.
Space. How much space have you got for your exercise bike? The actual footprint for bikes varies, but anywhere from about 32" x 20" (80 cm x 51 cm) for a more compact model to 55" x 25" (140 cm x 64 cm) for a recumbent bike, and that's just the footprint. You need to be able to use it comfortably without having to reposition it too much - if the bike becomes a nuisance to actually use chances are you will be less inclined to use it regularly, so ideally, the location of the bike should allow for full use whilst watching TV or looking out a window - no one wants to look at blank wall while they exercise.
Weight. Exercise bikes do have maximum weight limits for users, anywhere from 250 lbs to 350 lbs, so bear that in mind when choosing your bike. Add another 100 lbs or so for the weight of the machine itself, which may be of importance depending on where you are going to place it in your home.
Recumbent or Upright. The main difference between recumbent and upright exercise bicycles is position and comfort level. The cyclist using an upright bike mimics the position of a cyclist using an actual bicycle including the smaller seat and with the pedals under your body, whereas a recumbent bike is designed for comfort with a larger seat and back rest providing back support, the pedals in front of you and an even distribution of your weight on the larger seat. On average, the footprint of an upright bike is also significantly smaller than that of a recumbent bike. Anyone with back or neck issues would be advised to purchase a recumbent bike.
There you have it. It's not that difficult after all, and with the above tips in mind, you should have no trouble finding the right exercise bike for your needs.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Tailgating Safety Tips

When looking for your tailgating spot before the game, make sure you will have plenty of room for family, friends and games. The number one thing about your spot is for safety and room for fun while barbecuing your favorite foods. Tailgating safety is very important. You not only have family and friends, but you have your neighbors who are having friends and family at their tailgating party. Safety is so important because there are children running, playing, and throwing the football. They need to always be aware of their surroundings so as not to hurt someone or themselves.Your BBQ grill needs to be another priority of safety. Gas grills are safer than those using brickets. Make sure your propane tank if full before leaving for the tailgating spot. Just cannot afford to run out of fuel! The grills using brickets stay hot longer and not easy to dispose of the coals. If you do use the brickets, bring something to store them in safely when through cooking. Such as heavy duty foil to put the hot coals in and wrapped up securely and stored in a bucket, with some of the extra ice you brought along. This will prevent them from being a hazard. Do store away from anyone so as not to get burned, before they do cool down.Storage of food is another importance, as you are going to be at the game for over 3 ? hours, and this really depends on what transpires throughout the game. If you are preparing your food at home and bringing it to cook at the tailgating party, have different storage bins (ice chests) for food and meats. To prevent spoilage and the possibility of food borne illness, you must take these precautions. Fresh meat should be kept refrigerated at about 38 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit for as much of the time as possible. If you are serving cooked meats, keep it in their packages until ready to use. To avoid food poisoning hazards, packaged meat should not be at a warm temperature of 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit for more than one hour. To stress the point, keep your meat on ice until ready to cook on the grill.Remember when preparing your meat(s), use disposable gloves to prevent contamination of bacteria from your hands. You are not near running water to be able to wash your hands often as needed. They should be disposed of properly so they will not contaminate any other food(s). It is also important to note you should not mix your meats. Secure each in containers separately until ready to put on the grill.Your accompanying foods, such as potato salad, deviled eggs, condiments, etc. should be kept on ice even while serving. This is important because there are a number of friends and family that will continue enjoying these until the game starts. Lids can be placed on the containers and the lid to the ice chest secured each time after they have dished up their plate. The food will remain safe from bacteria.Keep plenty of ice, drain your chests and restock your ice before heading off to the game. Bring plenty of trash bags for the throw-a-way items. A separate container for dirty dishes that are not disposable; such as your tailgating accessories, glassware, mugs, can coolers, thermos, BBQ utensils, etc. Clean up around your tailgating site and everyone should get involved with this; yes friends and family. Secure all your equipment so things will be safe until after the game.Written by WebmasterMarilynn B. McAlister512-255-1559http://www.mymajesticenterprises.com

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Monday, December 2, 2013

How to Effortlessly Quit Your Coffee Addiction

A Reformed Coffee Addict's StoryAt one point in my life I had a rather abnormal coffee addiction. I could drink anywhere from 1-2 pots of regular coffee (each cup generously served with cream and sugar) and drink several diet cokes during the day.My only rule with caffeine was to stop having it around 6pm so my system could unwind enough and I could be to bed at a reasonable time.In spite of all this caffeine entering into my system I still felt groggy, ended up taking naps during the weekends and never felt like I had an adequate amount of energy to get me through the day.Before I stumbled across my miracle coffee cure, I had also experimented with a few other stimulants to see if they'd curb my coffee cravings:5 Hour Energy - It had no discernible effect on me.
Yohimbe - There is too much to say about this particular alkaloid and I'll save it for another post but it actually needs caffeine to work effectivelyThen Came The Paleo DietOddly enough I gave up coffee when I wasn't even trying to give it up. I had been experimenting with Paleo-dieting and some supplementation to improve my digestion and a side effect of it was that I stopped drinking as much coffee.After starting my Paleo-diet and experimenting with HCL tablets and Apple Cider Vinegar (to regulate stomach acid levels) I literally woke up one day bounding with energy.I got through my morning routine and realized I didn't need but 1 cup of coffee. The hours passed by and I never had the withdrawal headaches that usually accompany not having my massive caffeine intake.I kept following my regimen of Paleo-dieting along with stomach acid supplementation and within a few days I no longer needed any caffeine.How Did My Miracle Coffee Cure Really Happen?I attribute this to a few dietary changes:My digestion and absorption of food was improving dramatically because I was addressing underlying digestion problems. Now that my stomach was able to absorb nutrients into my body I wasn't hungry as often and when I ate something nutrient dense I just felt like I had more energy.
My blood sugar levels became more regular throughout the day because the Paleo diet focuses is primarily foods that don't generate much insulin response when we're eating. So the "sugar high" and crash effect went away.
I was supplementing with extra virgin coconut oil (EVCO). EVCO is a medium change triglyceride that is processed differently by the body. It doesn't actually have a caloric impact on us and it gives us a "boost" of energy.If you want to try out this system and see if it can help you conquer your coffee addiction then give your body a few days to adjust. Do some research online about how to address the problem of "low stomach acid" and how to properly use HCL tablets and Apple Cider Vinegar.

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