1UP USA Bicycle Trainer Ride Video

November 25, 2008 · Posted in Equipment, cycling, weight loss · Comment 

Ernie asked me if I’d post some video of me on the new 1UP USA trainer so here it is. I’m still working on the full review because I’d like to use it for week or so to give me a better feel for how it works in the long run.

Unboxing the 1UP USA Bike Trainer

November 19, 2008 · Posted in Equipment, Training Thoughts, weight loss · 5 Comments 

This thing is a work of art. I wish I had my bike to work with me so I could try it out.

Even the box is cool.

There is is in all its gloriously machined self.

It took all of about 2 seconds to set it up.

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Vitamin C and Weight Loss – 30% More Fat Burned While Exercising

November 17, 2008 · Posted in Vitamins and Supplements, weight loss · 6 Comments 

Low amounts of vitamin C correlates with increased body fat and waist measurements. Nutrition researchers at Arizona State University report that the amount of vitamin C in the blood is directly related to fat oxidation during both exercise and at rest.

The study shows that those who consume adequate quantities of vitamin C oxidize 30% more fat while doing normal exercises than individuals with an inadequate quantity of Vitamin C consumption.

The research however, does not imply that vitamin C can be considered the new remedy for obesity and the new means of causing weight loss. Rather, it establishes that consuming insufficient quantities of vitamin C is liable to hamper any efforts of weight loss. Read more

Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black) (Sports) recently tagged "heart rate monitor" by James D. Dixson

November 17, 2008 · Posted in Equipment, weight loss · Comment 
James D. Dixson tagged this “heart rate monitor”:
Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black)

Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black) (Sports)
By Polar

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Polar F11M Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Grey Pepper, New Design) (Sports) recently tagged "heart rate monitor" by James D. Dixson

November 17, 2008 · Posted in Equipment, weight loss · Comment 

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