SCW Fitness: Issue: 06/02/09

SCW NEWS

DID MY TREADMILL JUST TELL ME I BURNED 800 CALORIES?

Don’t worry, it isn’t true! If only every automated calorie counter new EXACTLY how to accurately calculate for each and every potential user. Then, we would have caloric integrity in the gym. Although manufacturers have improved the accuracy of such estimates, there are just too many factors at work to expect one machine to be able to get this number right. In general, the newer and more expensive the machine, the more accurate that energy expenditure estimate will be. Also, the more information the machine requires of the user, the more accurate the calorie count... [Read More]

Are you searching for the perfect exercise? One that is efficient in time and space, substitutes for your running and biking during inclement weather and takes your fitness to the next level? In the program below you will build up to 10 min. of continuous jumping 3-5 days per week to maximize the benefits of rope jumping.

First establish a jump rope proficiency of 120-160 turns per min. with the Basic Bounce and Alternate Foot Step. Then practice the High Knees, Side Straddle and Skier’s Jump. When using the program below your goal is to eliminate the active rest periods and increase the time for combos #1, #2 and #3.

Program

1 Min. Warm up: Jump without rope (or with rope to side of body)

2.5 Min. Combo #1

4 Bounce Step

4 Alternate Foot Step

Repeat

1 Min. Active rest: Jump without rope or do pushups

2.5 Min. Combo #2

4 Side Straddle

4 Skier’s Jump

Repeat

1 Min. Active Rest: Jump without rope or do sit-ups

2 Min. Combo #3

8 Basic Bounce

8 High Knees

8 Alternate Foot Step

8 Skier’s Jump

Repeat

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DYNAMIX, your Fitness Music Specialist, is proud to be a music sponsor for the MANIA events. As a leader in the fitness music field for the last 20 years, Dynamix strives to continue to produce the MOST motivating, upbeat music for our customers. No matter what type of class you might teach, Dynamix Music will have a large selection of CD’s and Downloads for you to choose from.

Due to the current economic trend, Dynamix has chosen to pass on a huge savings to our most valued customers – YOU, the fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer. Effective immediately, Dynamix has lowered our prices on most of the CD’s produced and sold by Dynamix Music.

Please visit www.dynamixmusic.com for daily updates and to order our music selections through downloading (explicit downloading instructions available on our website).

June 12-14, 2009
Renaissance Waverly Hotel

Join us for our full 3-day Fitness Convention including:

250 Sessions
53 Presenters
22 CECs – AFAA, ACE, ACSM, SCW
14 Workshops every hour
18 Pre-Con Certs
3 Full days
1 Exciting Expo!

BODYPUMP® The original barbell to music workout that strengthens your entire body.

BODYCOMBAT® A non-contact, martial arts-based fitness program with moves drawn from Karate, Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu, kickboxing, Muay Thai and Tai Chi.

BODYSTEP® A simple, athletic and fun workout using an adjustable step platform to step up and down to uplifting music.

BODYFLOW® The Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates workout that leaves you feeling long, strong, centered and calm.

BODYATTACK® The sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina.

BODYJAM® Set to the latest music and greatest dance moves, this high octane dance inspired group workout is perfect for those with a passion for movement.

RPM® The indoor group cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music.

Programs also featured at Atlanta MANIA include: Personal Training, Group Exercise, Flexibility, Strength, Step, Dance, Mind/Body, Nutrition, Aqua, Cycling, Management, Conditioning, and many more!

Click HERE to register for Atlanta MANIA.