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Home Fitness Equipment Options for Your Budget Posted: 31 Jul 2015 05:30 AM PDT Are you always thinking about buying the latest piece of home fitness equipment, but don't know where to start? Or do you find yourself wasting money on fitness equipment that you never use? If this sounds like you, keep on reading for some tips on how you can get committed to your fitness routine with or without the latest gadget. As a fitness enthusiast who loves to explore lots of different exercise routines, I can admit to having purchased quite a few pieces of equipment over the years. However, I can also admit that my favorite type of exercise routines involve using no equipment at all. My point is that there are so many choices when it comes to choosing the best workout plan. You must try to pick an exercise plan that keeps you engaged and excited while avoiding gimmicky pieces of equipment that are a waste of time and money. Feeling motivated and inspired to exercise at home on days when getting out to the gym or a local fitness camp is not possible is important if you want to improve your fitness level. Here are some tips to help you navigate some fitness equipment. When looking for a fun new fitness toy, be sure to keep your budget and the amount of space you have available at the top of your thoughts. Home Fitness Equipment Options Budget: $1-20 Consider investing in a yoga mat. It not only provides you with a designated mini fitness space, but also a soft, clean surface for any floor-based exercises. A jump rope is a cheap and fun piece of equipment that you can use to work on your cardiovascular fitness. The fact that jumping is high impact in nature makes it a great strengthening routine. Budget: $20-80 Strength and stability based workouts are essential as part of a well balanced exercise plan. Dumbbells, a medicine ball, a resistance band or a stability ball are all pretty reasonably priced and provide a great option for in-home and at the park workouts. A stability ball can also be used in place of a chair at the office to keep your core working throughout the day. Budget: $100-200 If you already have a bike and enjoy cycling to get your cardio fix, a stationary bike stand that converts your bike into a cycling trainer is a great way to do your rides indoors. Budget: $400+ If you do not have an outdoor bike and have no intention of riding outdoors, getting a stationary exercise bike may be a great choice for you. Riding is low impact in nature and provides a great form of exercise to help you get in shape. The most popular piece of in-home exercise equipment is the good old treadmill. I love running outdoors, but I know so many people who enjoy a treadmill workout. The convenience of having one in the office or at home makes skipping your workout less likely. However, because buying a treadmill is a considerable financial investment, before you hit the shops you need to think about why you want one, how often you plan on using it and what features you need to fit your overall goals. Here are my top six treadmill buying tips: Try before you buy. Treadmill decks come in a variety of lengths and should suit your stride length. If you are planning to run on a regular basis, pick a thick belt surface to help cushion your steps. Don't skimp on safety. An auto off safety switch is a must, especially if you have children. For your own safety, a tether and safety clip that attaches to your clothes and automatically shuts the treadmill off if you move too far back from the console, is an important feature. If hill running is important to you, find a treadmill that offers up to a 15% incline. Most simple models will offer between 8-10%. A personal history log may be useful if you are training for a specific event. Having the ability to monitor calories burned and heart rate can help keep you motivated. Pre-selected programming is a great feature to have so that you don't have to plan yourself. It's like having a built in personal trainer. Take time to assess your personal needs and goals. If you think that having some fitness equipment at home will motivate you to exercise more, then start with something that is not expensive and see how committed you are to using it before investing in a more expensive option. Always remember that your own body is the best piece of equipment you own. It goes everywhere with you, so you can exercise at any time. No excuse! For at-home exercise routine ideas, you can use my fitness tips on YouTube. They are free and and offer you a wide variety of fitness workouts. Written by Samantha Clayton, AFAA, ISSA. Samantha is  Sr. Director of Fitness Education at Herbalife. Find out more at: http://www.DiscoverHerbalife.com

Food Safety: Expiration Dates on Food Labels Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:00 AM PDT I have to admit that I'm a little bit overzealous when it comes to food safety, and I take the expiration dates stamped on food labels and packages pretty seriously. Sometimes too much so… If I have some raw chicken in my fridge that's going to 'expire' the next day, I won't eat it. I know it's safe, but in my mind, that chicken is on its death bed and doesn't belong in my stomach. At the same time, I'll keep mayonnaise in my fridge until it's gone – and at the rate I use it, that could be past the expiration date – and I don't give it a second thought. But if you fear old mayonnaise the way I fear expiring chicken, there's no need – as long as mayo is properly refrigerated, it doesn't really go bad (by that I mean, it won't make you sick). Confused? You're not alone. Sorting out the dates on food labels isn't easy. Some people ignore them altogether, others take them a little too seriously (like tossing out 'expired' bottled water). You've probably noticed the "sell-by" dates on perishables, like meat, fish, poultry and milk. Once that date passes, stores are supposed to pull these items from their shelves, and most people assume that the food shouldn't be eaten after that date, either. But that isn't necessarily so. Just because the sell-by date has passed on your carton of milk, it can easily stay sweet and tasty (and safe) for a week or so after that – provided it's been properly stored in the refrigerator. Eggs can easily stay fresh and safe for 3-5 weeks after you buy them – which is likely to be long after the date stamp on the carton. Even ground beef, which is highly perishable, is safe to eat for a day or two after you buy it – even if the 'sell by' date has passed. Then there's the "use by", "best by" and "best before" dates – which aren't even expiration or safety dates at all. In fact, they're not even required on the label. Manufacturers put them there to let you know that after that date, the quality of the food might decline. So you might see a change in texture or color, but the food is still perfectly safe to eat. Keep ketchup around long enough and it'll turn brown – your burger won't be as colorful, but it's still perfectly safe to eat. Mold is another story. If your bread is decorated with fuzzy green spots, or your lunch meat is coated with gray fur, it's got to go. But if you find a little spot of mold on firm veggies like cabbage, peppers or carrots, or on hard cheese, you don't need to throw it out. Just cut about an inch all around the moldy spot, and then it's okay to eat the rest. Susan Bowerman is Director of Nutrition Training at Herbalife. Susan is a Registered Dietitian and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Find out more at: http://www.DiscoverHerbalife.com

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