Bowflex, Totalgym, Gezelle, etc. These are the names of some products that you have probably seen on tv. Well, which ones work? Well I decided to give you my two cents. The first product that I have chosen for this series of fitness equipment that you have to have is the Door Gym. The door gym is something that I have in my house and that I frequently use. It’s a mountable pull-up bar that can be also used for sit-ups and push-ups. It’s very easy to use and setup and does not require any assembly. The best part is that you can take it anywhere.
Bodyweight exercises are great for getting in shape. Pushups, situps, and pullups are the basic exercises which every workout regimen should incorporate. They develop total-body strength and performance. Being able to do all three of them at home is very convenient, which is why the Door Gym is perfect. It’s a tool that I swear by. Just be careful when you mount it, because you don’t want to have it fall on your head.
It’s hard to stick to a workout regimen while traveling. And even though most hotels have gyms, a lot of people hardly use them. Therefore, I have crafted the following workout which is perfect for being in the road. The beauty of it is that it is quick, intense, gets the whole body working, and it can be done anywhere. It is performed for time (done as quickly as possible while maintaing good form) and it consists of:
5 sets
-10 pushups
-12 situps
-15 squats
-10 dips
The workout is thorough and intense. It fully utilizes all of the major muscle groups and leaves a good burning sensation at the end. It is a change of pace from doing machines and is fun and exciting to do. If you stick to it then you won’t feel so guilty when you are traveling.
I am really liking the direction that Asics is going in with their ads. They are witty, motivating, and visually appealing. The theme of the ads is “my running partner” and each advertisement depicts a different runner and their “running partner.” Of course, that partner does not necessarily have to be an actual human. On top of that, Asics is using the slogan of “sound mind, sound body”, which is a philosophy that I subscribe to. In addition to this cool advertising campaign, they have a great product line. I think that what Asics is doing can really generate some public interest and get more people out on the trails. Even if I am wrong, they are at least getting me more excited about running.
Check out some more of their ads here.
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