LifeSpan Fitness has teamed with Kraft Foods in a promotion to introduce a new fitness beverage to consumers. Crystal Light Pure Fitness is a low calorie, naturally sweetened drink mix that contains electrolytes to aid in hydration during light physical activity.

Over 10 million Crystal Light Pure Fitness samples are being handed out nationwide over the next few months at LifeSpan authorized dealers, as well as health clubs such as Gold’s Gym, Bally’s and LifeTime Fitness; Jazzercise and Yoga centers; and wellness seminars, health fairs and area marathons and 10K fun runs. Samples will also be included in fitness and outdoor catalog orders, and in packages of Nabisco Wheat Thins and 100 Calorie Packs.

Each sample includes a promotional card with directions on how to enter a drawing for a LifeSpan Fitness TR1200i treadmill or S4 Indoor Cycling Bike (grand prize), or a LifeSpan Heart Rate Ring. The promotion also includes a link to a survey webpage where consumers can get a coupon for 10% off the MSRP of LifeSpan fitness equipment at participating retailers.

LifeSpan is proud to support new Crystal Light Pure Fitness drink mix. Look for your free beverage sample and make sure to enter the sweepstakes to win a LifeSpan treadmill or exercise bike!

The answer is YES according to a new study conducted by the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.  The Pediatrics journal reported that active gaming provided as much or more exercise than a moderate or intense walk. Boys and girls ages 10-13 were asked to perform activities including watching TV, playing Dance Dance Revolution and Wii Sports (boxing and bowling), and walking on treadmills. The results concluded that video game playing required three times the energy as watching TV and burned roughly the same amount of calories as walking on the treadmill.  “An important feature of exergaming is the entertainment factor, which may motivate some users more than traditional exercise modes,” wrote the authors of the study. “Active games such as DDR or Wii may offer an alternative to sedentary screen games and could be incorporated into more structured exercise programs as a complement to activities such as walking and cycling.sFor young children and teens, the study good news for parents knowing their kids are burning calories while having fun playing video games.  If you don’t enjoy video game playing, stick to getting your aerobic exercise on your treadmill to burn calories.

Are you looking for cardio fitness equipment for your home?  If you’re thinking about purchasing an elliptical trainer or a treadmill but not sure which one is better for you here’s some information to help you decide.  Both treadmills and elliptical machines can give you a good cardio workout and burn fat and calories in the security and convenience of your home.

Most elliptical machines provide a total body workout exercising both the arms, legs and glutes with little impact on your joints.  The upper and lower body movement involves several muscle groups during exercise, resulting in less perceived exertion for calories burned.

Treadmills are less intimidating due our familiarity with walking, jogging, and running.  Exercising on a treadmill forces you to keep moving due to the motorized belt.  Treadmills also provide impact to your body which is offers bone density benefits.

The Bottom Line is that both elliptical machines and treadmills provide superb cardiovascular workouts.  It really comes down to personal preference.  The best choice for you is the one for they will use!

In today’s society we are in a hurry…for everything. Including the way we eat and the amount we exercise. The easier and quicker it is to prepare meals the better, even if it means we lose the quality of the food. According to the CDC trends over the past 20 years display an overwhelming increase of obesity across America. The way to fight the odds of obesity in America and even in your family is to compensate for the intake of your calories by exercising. Exercising not only benefits you physically, but mentally as well. There are ways to effectively utilize physical activity to help you lose weight, relieve your stress, lower your blood pressure, or improve your time on your next 10K. Lifespan Fitness offers award winning fitness equipment, fitness accessories, and an online health and fitness management solution, all designed to help you achieve your personal health and fitness goals.

If you are eager to jump start your exercise program this summer, look for Lifespan Fitness solutions to help you get started. Beginning to routinely exercise can be just as difficult as it is to keep the weight off once you lose it. Motivation and support from your surroundings can help, as well educating yourself on your body type and what is healthy for you. For more information on exercise machines and weight loss tips visit: www.lifespanfitness.com

Looking for a way to track your exercise to help you stick with your fitness program? Here’s a new online health and fitness management solution that will help you achieve your goals.

The LifeSpan Fitness Club takes you to a new world of health management, empowering you to take control of your health and fitness, by increasing your physical activity and helping you make good daily decisions that can have a positive impact on your life.

Getting started is easy. Just plug in the USB storage device that comes in a membership kit and create your personal online account. Set your health and fitness goals, and select a fitness program best suited for you!

Your customized fitness program tells you which days to exercise, for how long, and at what level of intensity. You choose the physical activities you enjoy, whether indoors or outdoors, at home or at the gym.

When you exercise on certified LifeSpan fitness equipment and use LifeSpan health monitors, your results are automatically saved to your USB for easy uploading into your account. You can also directly enter additional exercise results and vital stats.

Once your data is in your account, you can view it in a variety of ways that will help motivate you to stick with your exercise program. Share the information with your fitness professional, family, or support network, and most importantly, use the results to re-establish your health and fitness goals.

Now is the time to take control of your life! Lose the weight you’ve been trying to lose. Lower your stress level. Manage your blood pressure. Run that marathon you’ve always wanted to.

The LifeSpan Fitness Club is like having a personal trainer with you at all times. When you purchase select models of LifeSpan treadmills, ellipticals, and health monitors, you automatically receive a membership in the LifeSpan Fitness Club.

Enroll in the LifeSpan Fitness Club today!