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Chicago Home Fitness - Buying an exercise bike for your home

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Results Fitness Triathlon Workout

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Reebok Clothing & Trainers Upto 50% OFF all products !

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2009 Sexy Core Boot Camp Promo - Abs, Strength & Fitness

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Are telemarketing fitness products the real deal?

There are hundreds of infomercials for various fitness products being shown on TV. The fact is every 6 months or so the developers of these products unveil a new and improved machine which they claim is better than the previous model. Do you think these products advertise false claims?

Any of those ab things *might* strengthen your abs, but they don’t work on your lower back, which is what you also need, and they don’t burn fat, which is what you want if you are trying to flatten your stomach.

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Charlotte, NC! I need your help!?

I live in DC and I am planning our 2007 Family Reunion in Charlotte, NC for July 12th - 15th. Doing this long distance is a chore. I am looking for accomodations that have suites - meaning separate living area from the bedroom and full kitchen. If the hotel/suite offered 2 bedroom suites that would be perfect for families of 4.
The hotel/suite must have an event room for a 50 pp dinner or a hospitality room that we can use as a meeting place during our stay. I would like to have catering service for the dinner buffet provided by the hotel ( a breakfast buffet or continental breakfast we be ideal!)
Ususal amenites such as free parking, indoor or outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, free highspeed internet goes without saying.
Charlotte, NC is a wonderful place. Planned activities include Parmount Carowinds and Discovery Place. If you have any more sugguestions of places to see, let me know. Charlottians, I’m counting on you for your help! Please don’ t let me down!

Hey There. Just off the top of my head there are a few places that might meet your needs. The DoubleTree Guest Suites SouthPark is an all suite hotel that has meeting space as well as a full service restaurant. It is also located adjacent to SouthPark Mall. The Embassy Suites Woodlawn Places you about halfway between Center City and Carowinds, and is an all suite hotel with meeting space and a full service restaurant as well.
Your best bet though, would be to contact Visit Charlotte, the convention and vistors bureau. They have a special division that works with family reunions, and they will help you find accomodations, plan activities, and just about anything else you need help with. (and as far as I know its a free service!) You can reach them at VisitCharlotte.com or even better, call them at 1.800.722.1994 and talk to one of their event planners.
Here are just a few other things you might want to visit while you’re here:
Levine Museum of The New South
Mint Museum of Craft + Design
Carolina Raptor Center
Afro-American Cultural Center
Charlotte Museum of History
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Carolinas Avation Museum
Catch a performance at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center or the Award winning Childrens Theatre of Charlotte.
Just to name a few…

Whatever you end up doing, best of Luck planning your visit and hope you have a great time in Charlotte!

Desk Jockey Fitness - Charlotte, NC

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What is the best running/fitness shoe available for women?

Honestly, it depends what fits your foot and you need. No one here can really answer for you.

I personally like Nike because they typically have a larger toe box, breathe better, and offer a good range of options (width, correction, padding). The biggest problem I have with Nike is that they discontinue shoes frequently.

But, my husband can’t stand Nike. They don’t fit his foot, they don’t support him in the right places, and they just aren’t comfortable for him.

Mizuno also makes some very nice shoes. If I don’t have a Nike show at the time, I have a Mizuno shoe.

If you are a serious runner, then your best bet is to go to a store where the staff is very well trained and specializes in running shoes. These aren’t usually Foot Locker, Copeland’s, or other large chain store, but are typically smaller privately owned stores. They know the shoes that they carry like the back of their hand and actually care about if you get what you need.

Good luck to you. : )

The Best Running Sneakers (How to Choose) : Sarah Fit Show

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Has anyone tried Skechers “shape ups” shoes or an equivalent brand?

First off I know a shoe can’t make you lose weight. I just wanted to hear from people that have tried Skechers shape up shoes or some other brand just like them & if so, when you are walking do they really do anything special? Are they at least more comfortable than other walking shoes? Here is a link: http://www.skechers.com/shoes-and-clothing/styles/fitness/product/shape-ups_-_fitness_junkie/slbl

They are so comfortable. I like wearing them when i’m going to have to do alot of walking or standing for long periods of time. Most comfortable shoes i’ve ever had. They look very big and awkward though:)

Shape-Ups from Skechers

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