Fitness Equipment Buying Service
Ever wanted to buy a treadmill, or a cycle, or even dumbbellls, but not sure how to decide, or what points to keep in mind, while buying any kind of fitness equipment.
We’ll tell you how you can get the best deals on fitness equipment, and also what really matters when buying, whether its a resistance bands, or a multigym. Read below for more..
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We have introduced an equipment buying service, where you tell us what you’re requirements are. Our fitness experts, will advise you on what features you should really look out for, and what’s just a frill (and not required). For eg, when you buy a treadmill, along with the power of the motor, you need to make sure that the running area is structured to your requirements. Also, cushioning is important. Read more about buying treadmills.
Also, did you know that its not just the equipment brand that matters. It is also the country of manufacturing that can decide the quality of the product.
That way, you only buy equipments & features that will really be good for you.
Then, since we work in this space, we can get you discounts with the leaders retailers and brands on all kinds of fitness equipment in India. We are not associated with any brand or retailer, so we do not recommend specific products.
So, if you want to buy a little pair of dumbbells or a want to equip your home gym or office gym, all you need to do is call 011-2923-6553/54 or email fitness@fitho.in
Here is the list of fitness equipments that we cover: Treadmills, Cross Trainers, Exercises Cycles, Dumbbells, Resistance Bands, Total Gyms, Multi Gyms, Free Weight Stations, Swiss Balls & more. Read more
How to tone arms- exercises
Arms are the most exposed body part of most people- men and women. So, everyone wants toned arms. Women wonder how to lose arm flab. Men wonder how to get muscular arms. By doing a few simple exercises, you can easily get toned arms.
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Note that there are two parts to your arms- biceps and triceps. So, the exercises listed below are both bicep exercises and tricep exercises, which as a combination give you great arms!
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Run Training: From 0k to 7k for DHM
If you live in Delhi or actually India, you have probably heard about the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2010. Its an annual event, over the last 5-6 years, and each year it grows bigger. Each year, more people participate in the event.
Wonder why people participate? First, because its a lot of fun, and many people use it to get fit!
Now, there are 2 events- the 7 km fun run and the 21 km half marathon. Most people do the 7 km fun run. If you have never run 7 km, don’t worry about it. We can help you with that. Read below..
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At Fitho, we have a run training plan for you. With as little as 20 minutes per day, you would be able to do the 7 km fun run, and get into the best shape of your life- lose the fat, tone up, get fitter, and at the end of it, accomplished a 7 km run! See our running success stories, with photos: how she went from 0 km to 7 km
To know more or get started, call 011-2923-6553/54 or emal fitness@fitho.in
Our marathon training plan is both for new runners and present runners. For those who run currently, we can help you increase distance, improve speed & performance & overall make you fitter and a better runner.
See our list of running tips, places to run in Delhi. and more running information.
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2010
We have the official dates for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2010. Its on Nov 21, 2010.
Registrations should open in September. As is standard, there should be 2 main events: 7km fun run and the 21k half marathon. Other details are still pending, but we’ll keep you updated! To be totally updated, sign up for our Marathon Updates.
Read below on how to get ready for the 7k or the 21k
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Preppring for the 7km run
If you’re not a runner, it takes approx 2-3 months based on your fitness level to be able to run the 7k.
If you are a runner, it can take less time- anywhere between 1-2 months. See the 7km run training program.
Prepping for the 21km run
If you can already run 5k, then it takes 3 months to prepare for the 21k
If you’re a veteran run, then it can take you less than 2 months for the 21k.
See the 21km run training program.
Sounds like too much- don’t worry, with 2 months, we’ll comfortably get you on track and running! Both these plans will get you into phenomenal shape and they are a lot of fun!
See our run training success stories. To know more on how to get started for the 7k or the 21k or just start running, call 011-2923-6553/54 or email fitness@fitho.in
We have lots of running information for you- see our running section. Read more
Thigh Exercises
Toned thighs are great for your body. They help you look good in shorts, and provide functional strength to perform any of your daily activities.
The trick to getting nicely sculpted thighs and glutes is specifically targeting these muscle groups -the quadriceps (front of the thighs), hamstrings (back of the thighs), and gluteals (butt).
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Thigh muscles are the largest muscles in the body, the upper leg muscles, are made up of quadriceps (front of your thighs), hamstrings (back of your thighs), abductors (outer thighs), and adductors (inner thighs). Working these out helps you burn calories faster than working smaller vanity muscles like abdominals or arms.
You can perform thigh toning exercises from the comfort of your own home without fancy gym equipment and still see results in as little as four to six weeks. It also helps reduce, even remove cellulite. Below are a few leg exercises that help you tone your thighs and help you develop functional strength and help.
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Butt Toning Exercise Workout
The butt (glutes or gluteus maximus) muscles are important from two perspectives: health and vanity.
Health, because the butt muscles are primary muscles for most movements & will increase stamina in most everything you do, like climbing stairs, getting out of a chair, squatting to pick up a baby off the floor, or walking. Latest research is showing that your waist-hip ratio may be key in determining your risk of diabetes, heart risk and more.
Vanity and exercises below ..
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Vanity, since these butt muscles (or glutes) give your body shape, and we are physiologically trained to use them as a way to evaluate how attractive someone is. Also, more muscle in your butt (or your body) will increase your metabolic rate, so you will burn more calories and fat naturally!
So, if you’re looking to get your behind in shape, here’s a list of exercises that would be very effective:
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Abdominal Core Toning Exercises
Abdominal exercises help strengthen your abs and provide trunk (core) stability. Your core is where all movement in your body originates. The abs helps support and protects the internal organs.
Whether you want toned abs or six-packs, combination of cardiovascular exercise program coupled with a healthy diet aimed to cut fat can do wonders. An abdominal exercise program would include the following:
• Forward flexion exercises such as crunches.
• Side flexion exercises such as side bends
• Rotational exercises such as standing twists or scissor move
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Here are few exercises that help you get toned abs: Read more
Why perform weight training? Benefits
Weight Training is one of those activities that many people believe is restricted to anyone who wants to build big muscle. But that’s a myth. The reality is that weight training exercises are for anyone looking to get in shape. It can help you lose weight as well as tone your complete body.
Besides all this, here’s a list of reasons why you should be strength training:
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