Cross-Training Exercise for Older Adults and Neurological Challenges with the New Biodex BioStep 2

Shirley, NY (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Biodex Medical Systems, Inc., of Shirley, N.Y., has just released the New BioStep 2 semi-recumbent elliptical trainer. The BioStep 2 combines the benefits of smooth, elliptical, cross-training with the comfort, safety and stability in semi-recumbent positioning. Zero joint impact, plus biomechanically correct arm and ankle motion emulates natural walking patterns, a great rehabilitative tool for senior wellness, cardiac rehab, neurorehabilitation, sports medicine, general wellness and aerobic conditioning.

The elliptical motion of the BioStep 2 is naturally smooth and continuous; very different from the stop-start motion associated with other recumbent steppers. The step-through frame, simple easy-to-see and use display is combined with a comfortable, robust design to make BioStep 2 the obvious choice for therapists. With the fluid, elliptical motion, the BioStep 2 is forgiving on the knees, ankles, hips and lower back. The BioStep 2 reduces joint impact because the user is not required to lift and strike their feet on the walking surface.

Low impact total body exercise is ideal for senior fitness. In addition to providing a non-jarring workout, the BioStep 2?s motion also helps strengthen the muscles important to maintaining a healthy function for mobility, walking and balance. The BioStep 2 incorporates both the upper and lower extremities into the cycling motion while patients experience less local muscle fatigue. Heart rates can be achieved at lower rates of perceived exertion when compared to traditional exercise ergometers. In addition, blood pressure can be checked while the patient continues to exercise.

The BioStep 2 is a feature-rich rehabilitation tool offering:

????A choice of Optional Stabilization Packages which include foot strap, hand strap, seat belt, moveable armrest, foot restraints, calf support and hand/wrist cuff to accommodate neurological and musculoskeletal issues
????Self-powered, self-charging, cordless capability
????Large easy-to-use display features time, RPM, watts, calories, METs, distance, total steps, heart rate
????Optimized seat height for wheelchair transfers
????Robust design for heavy institutional use
????20 resistance levels

The BioStep 2 is the one piece of equipment for general aerobic conditioning of the adult population providing zero impact, safe and comfortable total body workout with forward and reverse directions.

For more information, contact Biodex directly at: 1 800-224-6339 (Int?l 631-924-9000), Email: info(at)biodex(dot)com, or http://www.biodex.com or http://www.biodex.com/biostep

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Fitness Magazine Shares Celebrity Workout Routines, Diet Secrets and Exercise Programs to Achieve a Red Carpet-Ready Body

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 18, 2009

FitnessMagazine.com is sharing celebrity workout routines, diet secrets, and exercise programs to achieve a million-dollar body. Developed by the experts at Fitness Magazine, the website features celebrity workouts, diets and exercises by Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Kelly Pipa, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Angelina Jolie and more than three dozen other female celebrities.

"Forget the celery-and-seltzer silliness. Our extensive list of celebrity workout routines and diet tricks reveals the real exercises that top celebs do with their trainers to achieve a red carpet-ready body," said Stephanie Jones Wagle, Site Director for FitnessMagazine.com.

The Fitness Magazine website features more than 40 celebrity interviews, photos and videos about how celebrities stay fit. This includes:

Abby Wambach, Soccer Star
Alicia Keys' Butt Exercises
Alison Sweeney, Host of "The Biggest Loser"
Angelina Jolie's Butt and Abs Workout
Anne Hathaway's Butt Exercises
Ashlee Simpson's Back and Shoulders Workout
Cameron Diaz's Abs Workout
Daryl Hannah's Arms and Shoulders Workout
Christina Aguilera's Butt Exercises
Christina Applegate's Abs Workout
Claire Danes' Strength and Lower Body Workout
Demi Moore's Butt Workout
Eva Mendes' Butt Exercises
Gwen Stefani's Abs, Arms, and Butt Workout
Halle Berry's Butt and Lower Body Workout
Heidi Klum's Abs Workout
Hilary Swank's Arm and Shoulder Exercises
Jennifer Aniston's Yoga Workout
Jennifer Garner's Shoulder Exercises
Jennifer Lopez's Butt Exercises
Jessica Simpson's Butt and Leg Exercises
Julia Roberts' Arms and Shoulders Workout
Julianne Moore's Butt and Abs Workout
Kristi Yamaguchi's New Pilates Body
Kristi Yamaguchi's Pilates Workout
Dance Your Way to Fitness Like Laila Ali and Nikki Blonsky
Lucy Liu's Abs Workout
Madonna's Arm Exercises
Madonna's Top 5 Workout Secrets
Mandy Moore's Workout
Maria Menounos' Krav Maga Workout
Mary J. Blige's Butt and Hips Workout
Naomi Campbell's Butt Workout
Naomi Watts' Pilates Workout
Paris Hilton's Abs Workout
Penelope Cruz's Butt and Abs Workout
Queen Latifah's 21-Day Cardio Workout Plan
Rachel Weisz's Butt Workout
Reese Witherspoon's Arms and Shoulders Workout
Sarah Chalke's Xflowsion Workout
Sarah Chalke's Stay-Slim Secrets
Sheryl Crow's Arms and Shoulders Workout
Uma Thurman's Shoulders Workout
Celebrity Workout Secrets: 17 Fitness Tips
12 Workout Secrets from Celebrity Trainers
Spotlight on The A-List Workout
What It Takes to Be an Olympic Athlete
View the workout routines at http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/real-plans/celebrity/

In addition, the Fitness Magazine website includes a Celebrity Fit Guide, which features:

????Get the latest celebrity workout secrets
????The Celebrity Workout Video
"Celebrity trainers reveal their fitness strategies for getting Hollywood's hottest bodies ready for the red carpet," said Wagle.

About FitnessMagazine.com

Developed by the experts at Fitness Magazine, this is the premiere Web site for exercise, health, and nutrition information. From our Personal Fitness Trainer to our healthy recipes, from Video Workouts to our free exercise logs, FitnessMagazine.com is the guide you need to help you reach your fitness goals and celebrate your successes.

Like the magazine, FitnessMagazine.com is dedicated to delivering strategies and tools that help women make little changes to achieve big success. With a you-can-do-it attitude, our workouts, health and beauty advice, diet plans and suceess stories motivate readers to get strong in mind, body and spirit. The magazine empowers women to embrace fitness as a lifestyle--not an age or dress size--and to change the conversation from "skinny" to "healthy."

For more information, contact:

Greg Jarboe

SEO-PR

greg.jarboe @ seo-pr.com

978-549-9537

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Discount Online Fitness Goes International - Selling Refurbished and Used Fitness Exercise Equipment Wholesale to International Fitness Equipment Dealers Across the Globe

Arlington, Texas (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

Discount Online Fitness goes international! Now Selling refurbished and used fitness exercise equipment at wholesale prices to international fitness equipment dealers across the globe. While there are many companies that sell fitness equipment online, none offer the selection of new, used and refurbished fitness equipment at prices as low as Discount Online Fitness who have the capability of selling these products overseas. Anyone inside or outside of the United States who is in the market for used fitness equipment and wants the best prices and best service should look no further than Discount Online Fitness.

There are many gym owners, physical therapy centers, hotels, apartments, and personal trainers who are in need of fitness equipment throughout Europe, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East and many other countries. These customers are looking for good, quality equipment at affordable prices. The best option for these customers is pre-owned or refurbished fitness equipment. In order to find quality refurbished and used exercise equipment, most of these customers need to buy from the United States but cannot afford to ship products from the United States to their country. This is why Discount Online Fitness works with fitness equipment dealers in countries around the world to supply them with large quantities of refurbished and used fitness equipment so they can resell these items to the customers in their country for a reasonable price. There are very few companies who can provide this type of equipment to these dealers at a cost low enough for the dealer to re-sell the equipment in their country, but Discount Online Fitness can provide this service. It is natural for dealers from other countries to shop around and look for the best products at the best prices, but shopping around will only these international fitness equipment dealers back to Discount Online Fitness because it offers one of the largest selections of new, used and refurbished work out equipment worldwide. The president of Discount Online Fitness stated that, "we have seen the international demand for used and refurbished fitness equipment continue to grow as more and more countries become interested in fitness." "With this growth in demand for fitness equipment in these countries outside of the United States, we have more and more international fitness equipment dealers contact us to purchase used and refurbished fitness equipment because our prices work for them and allow them to purchase these products at a price that the customers in their country can afford."

Dealers who already have experience in buying used or refurbished equipment from the United States and have shipping set up and customs agents in place are already finding that Discount Online Fitness is the place to purchase this equipment. Even international dealers who are just getting started have found that Discount Online Fitness is very easy to work with and can assist them in setting up shipping and finding a customs agent who can make sure the equipment gets delivered to them in a timely fashion. Discount Online Fitness already works with dealers across the world shipping containers of refurbished and used exercise equipment to different countries and is still in the market for new international dealers according to its president.

In addition, Discount Online Fitness offers a unique feature on its website for international fitness equipment dealers who are looking for particular pieces of gym equipment but cannot find it on Discount Online Fitness?s website. Dealers can click on the Gym Wish List and let Discount Online Fitness know what they are looking for so its representatives can find the equipment since Discount Online Fitness is continuously receiving more fitness training equipment every day from gym closings, trade-ins, auctions, etc. Discount Online Fitness offers all types and brands of new and used fitness training equipment like treadmills, elliptical machines, cross trainers, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, spin bikes, stair steppers, strength equipment and free weights, including Matrix, Star Trac, Life Fitness, Precor, Cybex, Octane, Nautilus, Stairmaster, Schwinn, Paramount, Lemond, Landice, Hammer Strength, Free Motion, and many more.

For any international fitness equipment dealers who are looking for a partner in the United States to provide them with quality, inexpensive used or refurbished fitness equipment, look no further than Discount Online Fitness.

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