Goodlife Fitness

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Posted by admin | Posted in Fitness | Posted on 26-01-2011

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Goodlife Fitness is the largest fitness company in Canada, with more than 700,000 members and 250 clubs that are spread across the nation. Goodlife Fitness opened its door in London, Ontario in 1979 when Patchell Evans, its founder as well as the CEO, got an opportunity to share what he had educated on the strength of fitness to transform a life as a result of his switching from business studies to physical education. This fitness centre has now grown to become one of the top fitness companies in the world, and holds the distinction of being one of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for six consecutive years.

The fitness plans available at Goodlife Fitness are in the form of individualized wellness programs under the close direction and training of an exercise physiologist or a trainer that is certified through Can-Fit-Pro and other internationally recognized institutions. Goodlife Health plans and programs are considered highly beneficial for people recovering from an accident or an ailment, back pain, and chronic pain. Goodlife Fitness has also devised a number of specialized training programs in order to regain the health, strength, and balance of older adults as well as people with problems such as arthritis, neurological impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, and diabetes, due to which they may experience decrease in flexibility and fitness.

Apart from these, specialized training classes are also made available for women, which in turn help them to improve the quality of life by reducing stress, losing weight, and slowing down the aging process. Another specialty services offered at Goodlife Fitness is corporate wellness programs that help to enhance employee fitness and productivity in an organization, thereby promoting for a healthy, refreshing work environment within an organization. Above all, Goodlife Fitness also helps to devise a fitness plan that helps to achieve your unique health plans and goals, irrespective of your age, sex, gender, and race.

Goodlife Health programs usually involve goal-oriented health programs, supervision by an expert exercise psychologist, the services of medical providers (if necessary), specialized wellness classes, balance retraining, and fall prevention. There are also instances in which Goodlife health works in association with rehabilitation services that cover inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, lymphedema management and anodyne therapy.

Octane Elliptical – Product Review

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Posted by admin | Posted in Fitness | Posted on 26-06-2010

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When buying a trainer it’s important to first figure out what you want, and
what features will be most beneficial to your workouts. The Octane
elliptical line has a large number of different trainers to suit a variety
of different needs, and their models are divided into home and gym. The
higher level trainers will be better suited to more serious exercisers,
while some of the lower end models offer many of the same benefits for
beginners.

Unlike most other fitness companies, Octane only makes elliptical trainers.
Many gyms use Octane trainers because they swear by their high level of
durability when being used by many different people each day. Octane
ellipticals are definitely one of the higher end fitness products, with the
price range being between $2199 and $3599.

Most of the Octane elliptical trainers are the same, with the only
noticeable difference being that the Q35 and Q45 don’t have the wireless
heart rate control. The Q35 has quick start, a quick change button so you
can alter your workout at any time, five different course options, a virtual
trainer to offer advice, and a cool down mode.

The Q35e has many of the same features as the Q35, including a quick start
option that remembers past workouts, a wireless heart rate monitor, varying
intensities, and a target for lower body areas.

The Q45 also closely resembles the Q35, but has additional features like
multi-grip handlebars, adjustable stride lengths to fit each user, and a
specific program for upper body workout.

The Q45e utilizes all of the above options but also has five heart rate
programs, a wireless heart rate monitor, and a cross-training program.

The Pro35 is a more advanced model with added bonuses not necessarily needed
for a workout, but more for comfort during the workout. The pedals are more
compact, and there is an accessory tray for water bottles and magazines.

The Pro350 offers things like 25 varying resistance levels, a heavier frame
for users up to 400 pounds, and digital heart rate sensors.

The Pro350XL has the highest number of features, with all of these things
plus a longer stride length and 30 resistance levels to offer variety and
challenge to any user.