Protect Your Health This Summer by Hydrating! from Fitness 4 Home Superstore

Summer is in full swing and we know you probably have some plans to spend some time outdoors for some fun in the sun! We'd just like to take the opportunity to remind you to be careful. Activity and exercise in the heat (especially the desert!) can be hazardous to your health if you do not prepare yourself properly.

When you exercise on a hot day, your body needs to send blood to both the working muscles and your skin so that you can increase loss of heat. This "competition" causes less blood to be distributed to both places and can cause problems including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Certain people, especially older adults and young children, are more vulnerable to the effects of heat and humidity. If you suffer from any of the following conditions, you should take extra precautions:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity
• Infection and/or fever
• Hyperthyroidism

If you feel dehydrated, are wearing heavy clothing or taking particular drugs (alcohol, amphetamines, diuretics, blood pressure medication), or are in a new climate to which you have not yet acclimated, you may also be at risk.

Take precautions to prevent heat illness in hot environments. When heat and/or humidity are extremely high, it may be better to put off your outdoor exercise or activity until it cools down.

Here are some general precautions you can take to prevent heat stress or heat illness this summer:

• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
• Take more breaks during days that are hotter than those of which you are accustomed
• Avoid activity during the hottest part of the day
• Drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout
• Allow at least eight days to acclimate to a new hot or humid environment
• Avoid alcohol and drugs, such as stimulants, that are known for dehydrating your system or are indicated as unsafe for use in the heat
• Beware of the early signs of heat stress including dizziness, cramps, clammy skin and extreme weakness
• If you do not tolerate heat or humidity well, try exercising indoors in an air-conditioned environment on extremely hot or humid days

Additionally, in the Arizona heat, your body dehydrates far faster than it does in cooler weather, and for your body to operate at full efficiency during exercise, you need to be well hydrated. And, when it comes to exercise, remember the rule “Drink Before Your Thirsty!"

Here are a few tips to help incorporate more water in to your daily routine:

1. Carry water with you everywhere. You'll drink it if it is there.
2. Add lemons, limes, and even cucumbers to change it up.
3. Keep it cool/cold. You'll burn more calories as you body tries to warm it up.
4. Alternate every other glass of what you typically drink with a glass of water.
5. Try cutting your fruit juices with water. You won't even notice the change.
6. Drink an entire glass of water before every meal.

Be safe, stay hydrated and have a great summer!

Product Spotlight: Tuff Stuff AXT-4 Free Movement Gym

Through and exclusive deal with Tuff Stuff, Fitness 4 Home Superstore has purchased all remaining model year inventory of this amazing gym so we can offer it to you for only $1,495 (63%-Off MSRP). This is by far the best buy we have ever made in our company history. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the finest home gyms available at an absolutely unbeatable price.

The AXT-4 Free Movement Gym offers 360-degree rotational "free-form" press arms with independent movement allowing the user to define the exercise motion. This innovative design simulates lifting free weights while providing safety and ease of use.

Additional features include a patented leg extension, seated leg curl, chest supported row, lat pull-down, mid-pulley for crunches and low pulley for seated rows, curls and inner-outer thigh.

The AXT-4 can also be outfitted with an optional Hi-Lo Pulley System, Leg Press, Inner-Outer Thigh or Ab-Back attachment.

With Tuff Stuff's Lifetime Warranty you are assured of the highest standards of quality and a name that you can trust for reliability and support.

Help Prevent Childhood Obesity by Fitness 4 Home Superstore

In this day and age, going outside to play just seems like something we used to do when we were kids. Biking, roller skating and hide-n-seek are becoming a thing of the past and being replaced by things like watching television, playing Guitar Hero, and surfing the net. Sadly, children are becoming more sedentary and they spend longer amounts of time in front of a screen and less time doing physical activities. As a result, kids are heavier than they’re ever been and child obesity is of great concern.


Prior to the digital age, children were eager to go out and play, unknowingly engaging in physical activity that burned off the calories they consumed in meals and snacks. Full of energy and eager to use their imagination, children played games for hours on end with their friends, begging for just a few more minutes before they had to return to their homes to have with their families.


Those days are quickly becoming a thing of the past. The lives of children are changing and there is a considerable difference between then and now. In fact, some kids loathe going outside to play. They spend hours upon hours playing video games or watching television, and more often than not, eating their breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in front of it. Their energy is gone and replaced by a lethargic feeling brought on by excessive amounts of junk food eaten between meals. This unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle doesn’t have to be a reality for your children.


Get them involved in physical activity! It not only keeps childhood obesity at bay, it will make them feel better and have more energy to do the things they love to do.


Your health is important to you. You probably work out or exercise on a daily basis and eat foods that help you maintain your fitness. Why not involve your kids? If you find that you’re going for a walk in the evenings just to get some exercise, bring your kids along with you. Not only will everyone get some exercise, but you’ll also be able to spend quality time together. It may be a struggle to get the family on the same page at first, but after awhile they’ll all look forward to it.


Maybe your kids prefer to play video games like Madden ’07 or NBA Shootout. If that’s the case, get them outside for some more family fun. You can toss around a football or have punt/pass/kick contests. Play a pickup game of basketball or see who has the best shot with a game of “horse.”


Your kids can also workout with you at home. If you already have fitness equipment like a treadmill or a bike, you can teach your kids how to use them - as long as they’re supervised! They can even watch their favorite television shows while they exercise.


All of these things, combined with good eating habits, will keep you and your family healthy, happy and fit. With a little planning and a little motivation, you’ll be able to spend more time with your kids and help them fight obesity at the same time. They’ll thank you for it later!

Product Spotlight: PaceMaster Treadmills

Built on their new heavy-duty platform, the Gold Elite VR, Gold Elite Fold-Up VR and Platinum Pro-VR treadmills feature PaceMaster’s new dual microprocessor digital control system allowing countless programming options and accuracy down to a single heartbeat. Programmable User ID’s combined with our Personal Trainer and Virtual Reality Course Workouts provide exercise experiences unattainable through outdoor exercise. The Tri-Flex Impact Shock Management System plus maintenance free belt deliver years of comfortable,worry-free performance.

What happens when a treadmill is greater than the sum of its parts? When all its cutting-edge technology is focused to help you meet your fitness goals? It becomes more than just a treadmill. It becomes a PaceMaster. And, they are now available at Fitness 4 Home Superstore!

Fruit Kebabs w/ Lemon-Lime Dip

Give your kids a healthy snack that they will enjoy! These fruit kebabs are quick, easy and delicious.

Ingredients:

4 oz. low-fat, sugar-free lemon yogurt
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. lime zest
4 to 6 pineapple chunks
4 to 6 strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and diced
1/2 banana, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 to 6 red grapes
4 wooden skewers

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Place 1 piece of each fruit onto the skewer. Repeat with the other skewers until the fruit is gone. Serve with the lemon lime dip.

Serving Size: 2. Fat: 1g. Calories: 160

Product Line Spotlight: PaceMaster Treadmills, Ellipticals & Bikes from Fitness 4 Home Superstore

Fitness 4 Home Superstore is pleased to introduce you to our newest products from PaceMaster, a quality home fitness equipment manufacturer that has provided superior construction and durability for over 40 years. All PaceMaster equipment is Made in the U.S.A.!

PaceMaster Treadmills

What happens when a treadmill is greater than the sum of its parts? When all its cutting-edge technology is focused to help you meet your fitness goals? It becomes more than just a treadmill. It becomes a PaceMaster.

Pacemaster's unique interactive programming evaluates your current level of fitness, helps you set goals, customizes programs and monitors and records progress. Just like a qualified personal trainer, PaceMaster treadmills do this based on proven fitness science, like Dr Cooper's Aerobic Points or our industry-leading heart rate control programs. And just like a good personal trainer, PaceMaster treadmills care about your body. Now with Pacemaster's cutting-edge digital dual microprocessors and intelligent programming you have four decades of fitness wisdom, technology and results at your fingertips.

PaceMaster Elliptical Trainers

PaceMaster provides the most effective elliptical money can buy at a price you can afford.

The impressive array of high-performance features make the PaceMaster the most advanced elliptical ever designed. The Strides Per minute Monitor paces you to ensure maximum results, and the patented drive bar and glide bar systems create a unique, smooth gliding motion. A range of 12 easy-to-use programs and the full body trainer take you through a range of upper and lower body workouts. The Silver XT also features stabilizing diamond non-slip footpads and a custom-designed non-slip tray and retaining clip to hold your MP3 player.

PaceMaster Exercise Bikes

At PaceMaster we understand that every workout is different. That’s why we offer three categories of exercise bike with options to suit each individual’s fitness needs: Recumbent bikes, Upright bikes and Indoor cycles.

Each PaceMaster bike offers a high-quality flywheel to ensure a quiet, smooth ride. Our uprights and recumbents have a step-through design, easily reachable contact heart monitors, and our trademark easy-to-use programs. A magnetic brake system provides a smooth, long-term, reliable performance. All of this is backed an unwavering commitment to quality, performance, and value.

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