Abdominals

August 3 2016

Easy@Home Deluxe TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator (Review)

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You like to run but have issues pulling muscles? I do! Anyone that plays a sport which uses fast twitch movements know that pulling muscles can happen to the best of us. Sometimes that road to recovery and not re-injuring your muscles is a long one so we find preventative measures. One measure I grew to appreciate and learn to love (while running track in college) is using a muscle stimulator. These devices use an electronic pulse to stimulate your muscles in a measured and contained jolt.
The Easy@Home Deluxe TENS Unit Muscle Simulator (mans thats a long name) was my first use of a portable stimulator. After years of having to go to the training room and lay on a table next to a big machine I’m excited to take this one everywhere I go to workout! It comes with four re-usable stem pads which is great if I and the wife want to use it at the same time. Better than sharing I can stem both legs at once.

I don’t know about everyone, but I know most athletes would love this stimulator.

Grade – A

July 13 2016

10 Excuses of Why Im Overweight

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In today’s world we have a heighten knowledge on what’s good or bad for our health. We know there are hundreds or thousands of ways to live a healthy lifestyle. But still there are factors that stop some of us from achieving our own health goals! Here are the top 10 from a previous client of Strong Mind & Body Fitness.

10) There’s always someone fatter than you that makes you feel not so fat.

*9) Menus advertise st as healthy but it’s not i.e. Almost everything at Zoes has over 1000 grams of sodium but they are advertised as healthy.***

8) It always feels like there’s time to change making it easier to put off. Oh I’ll start over again in August which becomes sept etc.

7) Gym culture sucks. Equipment is confusing, the muscle heads are intimidating, and the employees seem pushy.

6) Not seeing results. I think the longest I ever stuck to one of these health and exercise plans was 3 months. Others saw results in me but I didn’t. I’m probably the unrealistic one.

5) Seeing results. The second you see results of your workout/ diet isn’t something you’ve grown to like after some results it’s like “f this ish”

4) Not enough realistic healthy role models or examples. The Herbalife, crossfit, athletic people you know badger more than they encourage. Not approachable!

3) Excuses per season. In summer it’s too hot, in winter it’s too cold to workout, only concerned when working on a “summer body” in winter you can cover the bulges

2) Being truly healthy seems pricy. Spending money on healthy/organic food. Gym, yoga membership.

1) It’s all time consuming. I don’t want to use the little time I have to relax doing workouts.

Don’t for a second think that these excuses don’t hit all of us at some point, but we have to see these excuses as a challenges to ourselves. Whether you’re cold, hot, tired, lazy, short, tall, skinny, or fat there are solutions to be found. Don’t wait until tomorrow!!

July 10 2016

Workouts and Worship

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I’ve been a practicing Catholic my entire life – I even have a minor in Theology. However it wasn’t until I was in my 30s that I started getting serious about my physical health. Always a petite woman, I started to notice the pounds settling and not falling off as easily as they had in the past. I joined a gym but quickly grew bored. It wasn’t until I was introduced to pole fitness (yeah, pole as in pole dancing) that I found my niche. Two years into that, I began practicing yoga.

Between these two forms of exercise, I discovered something. I was actually PRAYING during my workouts. I was thanking God for blessing me with a healthy body that could do the things I was asking it to do. I was thanking God for my job that pays for these two activities (they ain’t cheap, LOL), and most importantly, I was thanking God for the strength and happiness I felt after pushing my body to its limits.

This isn’t to say that I stopped going to church, I still attend on a regular basis and I am forever grateful for my church home. I just found an additional form of worship that feeds both my spirit AND my body, and I would not change that for the world. No matter what is going on in my life or in the world, I know that I can find peace in a pew, on a yoga mat, or even on a pole.

Author: Katrena Scott

June 28 2016

Lotus Yoga Wheel (Review)

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Yoga is defined as a physical, mental, and spiritual practice of discipline that originated in India.The definition alone shows its relativity to the Strong Mind & Body Fitness’ ideal of progress. It also gives the physical ability to extend your muscles to points you’ve never imagined; While teaching yourself to find tranquillity in your mind and spirit. With all of the above actions the Lotus Yoga Wheel provides a much needed addition to overall fitness training.

The Lotus Yoga Wheel comes with a rock hard center circle for sturdy balancing and reaching new position levels. Around that solid center it features a thick and extremely comfortable outer layer to protect your spine.The look has eye appeal that you don’t always get from “yoga” products. When hearing yoga my first thought was bright blue Yoga matts and pink yoga pants, but the Lotus Wheel comes with a sleek gold center and and smooth black cover.

In no way can I consider myself a yogi but this product might turn me into beginner on a mission. Overall great product for anyone getting into or a professional Yogi. The Lotus Yoga Wheel get the SMBF stamp of approval.

Product Grade: A

Product Available:
The Lotus Yoga Wheel

April 10 2016

PJ Fitness Suspension Straps – Military Grade VS Home Grade (Review)

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Though both of these suspensions seem exactly the same, let me explain some differences to you. First off, I’ll just be cliche and say the names and colors are different. The Military Grade straps comes in a military green and black, while the Home Kit comes in a gold and black color combo.

Eye Test:

After giving both straps the eye test, I see that the handles on the Home kit comes with a black foam grip and blue rubber stripes to give a soft and comfortable hold. Unlike the Home kit suspensions, the military grade suspensions comes with all black diamond ridged rubber handles which provide a more firm yet still comfortable grip.

After Testing:

Once we tested the suspension straps we found a few more “possible” differences. The military grade straps seem to have thicker woven straps. There are also the connecting metal clips. The home kit provides you with a lock on the main connecting clip, while the the military grade has a lock free clip. #SUSPENSIONSTRAPS

Product Grades:
Military Grade – A

Home Kit – A

Product Link:

PJ FITNESS HOME KIT

PJ FITNESS MILITARY GRADE

March 17 2016

Abdominal Trainers Ab Wheel Pro Set (Review)

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When you think about training your abdomen, your first thought is “I don’t have abs.” The second thought is “crunches are going to kill me!” Though both of these statements can be true you must realize the first step to strengthening your abdomen is gaining the mentality to take this challenge head on.

While taking this head-on there are many ways to achieve your goal of a flat stomach or six pack abs. The newest tool in my arsenal is the Abdominal Trainers Ab Wheel Pro Set. This set provides you with a ab wheel, assistance bands, and push-up bars. The ab wheel comes equipped with a really cool features: foam grip handles, a brake system, and split-wheels for stability. There are different levels of ab wheel workouts and this set helps you to move up atleast one level by utilizing it’s much needed assistance bands. The brakes and split wheels allow you to have full control and excellent stability.

I would give the Abdominal Trainers Ab Wheel Pro Set the SMBFStrong seal of approval! #AbWheel