According to Cardiologist Dr. Edward A. Palank, “walking the golf course lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, while leaving high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol alone.”

Then there’s the report from a Swedish Medical study that found Golf provided the equivalent of “40 to 70% of maximum aerobic power” which is the equivalent of a 45-minute aerobics fitness class.

All of a sudden, playing Golf makes a lot of healthy sense. It especially makes sense for those people whose work and lifestyles lean toward the more sedentary.

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We reviewed and used the Life Fitness X3-5 elliptical trainer over a period of 3 weeks. We also interviewed Life Fitness X3-5 owners as well as several people who had used the elliptical trainer in the gym or fitness center. The X3-5 is a step up from the old X3-0 model and has many top of the line features. However for an MSRP of about $2900.00 it is beyond the budget of the average home fitness equipment buyer. We found that the Life Fitness elliptical trainers top feature was the very smooth ride comes from its rear flywheel that incorporates the Life Fitness Link6 drive system.

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Research shows that in order to lose weight safely and keep it off, you need to exercise. And even those who are not overweight benefit from an exercise or workout routine. But many people don t exercise regularly, which puts them at risk for heart disease, accidents or injuries, and other health concerns. There are many reasons people give why they don t exercise more. It s boring, it s too difficult, they don t have enough time or they d rather be doing other things. Some people aren t sure how to exercise and they are uncomfortable going to a fitness center to work with a trainer. But with a good treadmill

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Aerobic exercise is definitely one of the best ways of keeping fit and healthy. There are so many different forms, the majority of which are free! Have you tried water aerobics exercise or aqua aerobics exercise? Maybe you prefer a more traditional aerobic exercise like step aerobic exercise or dance aerobics. Don’t forget any kind of exercises which increases the heartbeat is an aerobic exercise, even fast walking but obviously some are more effective at increasing your aerobic fitness than others. Why not rent aerobic exercise videos and see if you can find an aerobic exercise you like?

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Buying a used elliptical trainer can be a good decision if you do your homework. There are two ways to purchase a used elliptical machine. The first is to purchase it from a dealer, fitness center or fitness equipment service company. This is probably the best way to ensure that you will get a machine that is in good working order. Many times gyms and fitness centers will change equipment brands or they will upgrade their equipment. The dealer will then have the used elliptical machines to sell at a fairly good discount. Elliptical trainers that come from a fitness center usually are maintained by professional technicians and as such will generally be in better condition then those purchased

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