Lower Body

PWC NEWS
8/11/2008 - All U.S. adults could be overweight in 40 years
7/26/2008 - The Importance of Exercise
3/5/2008 - 6 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
2/8/2008 - Workout for St. Jude Event
2/6/2008 - Nutrawise Merges with Personalized Wellness Center

Medical NEWS
Childhood Obesity In The USA Would Be Reversed If Fast Food TV Advertising Were Banned, Says Study
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 PST
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.
The Government's Obesity Strategy, More Of The Same Rhetoric - British Medical Journal
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
Nigel Hawkes chronicles a decade of the UK Government's attempts to tackle obesity, including its latest bid to turn the tide on obesity "which is so smothered in jargon" that it is hard to understand. He says: "The danger of wrapping an issue such as obesity up in the language of sociology and systems analysis is that it all begins to seem impossibly complicated.
Implementing A Ban On Fast Food TV Advertising Would Reverse Childhood Obesity Trends
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.
Improving Your Fitness And Environmental Impact With Support And Encouragement From Your Cell Phone
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track. Researchers at the University of Washington and Intel have created two new cell phone applications, dubbed UbiFit and UbiGreen, to automatically track workouts and green transportation.
Peripheral Fat Breakdown Undermined By Bad Cholesterol
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
The so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits, according to a study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis. The study, which is a collaboration of two research groups at Karolinska Institutet, is published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE.

Equipment: Legs [Return to Equipment]
Leg Press | Hips | Medx Leg Press | Leg Curl | Leg Extension

Nautilus Nitro® Leg Press

The Nautilus Nitro® Leg Press provides maximum muscle involvement with minimum knee and back stress. The Nautilus Nitro® Leg Press is a health-club quality strength system that is available for your home.

Nautilus Nitro® Hip Abduction-Adduction [Return]

The Nautilus Nitro® Hip Abduction/Adduction unit can provide direct work for two opposing muscle groups in one machine, minimizing use of valuable floor space.

Medx Equipment

Leg press [Return]

The MedX Leg Press provides maximum muscle involvement with minimum knee and back stress. The Leg Press is a health-club quality strength system that works the muscles of the lower body better than any other machine available.

Leg Curl [Return]

The MedX Seated Leg Curl provides a superior quality lower body workout due to it’s unique floating seat design. The Seated Leg Curl provides an excellent hamstring workout in a comfortable position.

Leg Extension [Return]

For health-club quality and ultimate results the MedX Leg Extension is the perfect piece for lower body workouts, specifically the quadriceps.