New Year Resolutions… We’ve all heard them. “I’m going to lose weight in 2010.” “I’m going to be healthier.” “I’m going to get in shape.” The end of a year is a time when many Americans reflect on their personal lives and aim to do better in the new year. Two of the most popular New Year Resolutions fitness – lose weight and exercise for improved fitness!

It’s great to have resolutions and vow to do better in 2010, but broad resolutions are usually unattainable and set people up for failure. To achieve success, resolutions should be specific and realistic, and force you to act. A better resolution for “Lose Weight” might be “Increase my daily steps by 100 each week” or for “Get in Better Shape” maybe it’s “Do 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least 3 days a week.” Specific resolutions such as these can be tracked and the results reviewed. Achieving little victories will lead to results and encourage you to set additional realistic and attainable goals!

The new year is a perfect time of year to make changes in your life to improve your health and fitness. Specific, action-oriented new year resolutions will help you reach your personal goals!

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The LifeSpan Fitness Club recently expanded exercise logging and fitness tracking capabilities by integrating with Garmin running and fitness devices. Now you can quickly upload workout data from Garmin Forerunner devices into your LifeSpan Fitness Club account. It’s as easy as plugging in their Garmin fitness device and clicking a button to upload results to your exercise log! When viewing your account you instantly see the exercise results saved by your Garmin activity monitor, including distance, time, calories and heart rate.

Bringing you this exciting new feature makes it easy to track all physical activity in one central online location. In addition to uploading workout data automatically saved by Garmin activity monitors, you can also upload data saved by LifeSpan treadmills, ellipticals and health monitors, as well as directly enter exercise results from other fitness activities such as cycling, swimming or group exercise classes. Comprehensive yet easy to use, the LifeSpan Fitness Club is the online health and fitness management program that makes it simple to track your exercise and analyze the effectiveness of your fitness efforts over time!

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 24 — New compact LifeSpan Elliptical Trainers, made by PCE Health and Fitness (lifespanfitness.com), were highly rated in annual fitness equipment reviews of best treadmills and elliptical trainers for 2010. The LifeSpan EL3000i elliptical trainer received a Best New Elliptical award from Treadmill Doctor. “LifeSpan’s EL3000i elliptical is a good value for the money,” says Treadmill Doctor.

The LifeSpan EL1000 elliptical was also highly rated in the elliptical reviews. “The EL1000 has become a reliable choice… one of the better choices this year,” says the treadmill and elliptical review group. LifeSpan ellipticals scored well for reliability, value and ergonomics. “The improvements that LifeSpan made two years ago really showed up well in the market last year. The EL1000 and EL3000i ellipticals are both solid values.”

LifeSpan ellipticals were also awarded the symbol of manufacturing excellence award earlier this year for combining high quality with innovative, compact design.

The compact LifeSpan EL1000 and EL3000i elliptical trainers are carefully designed with details important to consumers. LifeSpan ellipticals are compact to fit comfortably in your home, saving you floor space without sacrificing quality or durability. The low step up height makes these ellipticals ideal for low-ceiling rooms.

In addition to compact size, LifeSpan elliptical trainers are recognized for ergonomic Natural FIT features. Comfortable closely-spaced pedals, uniquely-designed handlebars that narrow the width as your arms extend forward, and a perfected elliptical stride pattern let your arms and legs flow naturally, simulating your body’s everyday movement. This natural fit makes your exercise more comfortable, as well as minimizes the risk for injury and decreases the stress to your spine, knees and hips.

LifeSpan elliptical consoles are highly functional, simultaneously displaying all information you need to stay motivated. Engaging workout programs, designed by an Exercise Physiologist, help you achieve your fitness goals whether you want to lose weight, train for a sporting event or simply live healthy.

The EL3000i elliptical trainer also includes a membership in the LifeSpan Fitness Club, a unique online health and fitness management program that keeps track of your exercise data that is automatically saved onto a USB device as you exercise on your EL3000i elliptical.

Looking for a Christmas gift for your parents? Give your Mom and Dad the gift of fitness and health this holiday. LifeSpan Fitness products are designed to help older adults live active and healthy. Whole body vibration therapy, stretching, walking on a treadmill, daily heart rate monitoring, and using an exercise program will all help your parents live active, fit, and healthy.

LifeSpan Stretch Partner, $599 – Stretching exercises on the LifeSpan Stretch Partner help maximize range of motion and improve flexibility. This unique stretching machine provides deep, full-body stretching, while ensuring proper body positioning and stretching technique. Highly praised by golf professionals, physical therapists, chiropractors, health clubs and senior fitness centers, the LifeSpan Stretch Partner improves sports performance, prevents injury, reduces back pain and improves posture. Customers repeatedly say the LifeSpan Stretch Partner has given them a better quality of life.

LifeSpan Heart Rate Ring, $29.99 – A heart rate monitor that you wear on your finger! LifeSpan’s MyBeat Heart Rate Ring is convenient and automatic, providing you with a continuous reading of your heart rate. No wires. No chest straps. No contact points to touch. Simply put it on your finger and press start.

Fitness Forever Senior Exercise Program, $19.99 – This nationally recognized, medically-based exercise program is designed specifically for seniors. If followed regularly, older adults can improve heart rate and blood pressure, increase mobility, reduce joint pain and enjoy overall improvement in functional fitness and health. Fitness Forever Exercise Program is appropriate for those with a physical condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. It will help you improve overall health, raise your level of fitness and reduce the risk of injury and illness.
LifeSpan TR200 Treadmill, $799 – Convenient, easy to use treadmill for casual walking. This ultra compact treadmill is surprisingly sturdy, yet small enough to use in any workout space. This lightweight and portable treadmill quickly folds and stores under a bed, behind a door, or in a closet. Fully assembled and ready to use right out of the box!

LifeSpan VP1000 Vibration Trainer, $899 – Whole body vibration therapy is an excellent addition to your cardiovascular workout, and is also ideal if you’re just starting to exercise. Use the LifeSpan Vibration Trainer to help reach your goals for weight loss, healthy living, disease management and sports training! Vibration therapy also supports senior exercise needs as it has been proven to improve bone density and enhance hormone levels. The LifeSpan VP1000 Vibration Trainer provides three-way vibration, as recommended by experts, including movement up and down, side to side, and front to back.