Life Fitness has long been a respected leader in the workout equipment industry and has gotten tremendous reviews on its treadmills, exercise bikes and now, ellipticals. The Life Fitness elliptical trainer is a top seller. The retail prices of their several models vary tremendously depending on where and how you purchase one. Here’s some tips on how to secure the best deal on one for yourself.

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First, buy online. This is a must. Going to a retailer, even during a sale period, is not a good idea. You end up paying a price that is designed to cover the huge overhead the store carries to operate. Plus, you also pay an inflated price that includes the cost of shipping that the retailer had to incur. It’s a great idea to visit a retailer to try out the model you are interested in, but wait until you get home to actually buy it.

If you are an impulse shopper and know that you might just have to buy it right then and there, make sure to talk to the store manager before you do. Inquire about the possibility that they may be overstocked on some models. Often, if they are, the manager will be willing to cut you a deal to help move stock.

When you do buy online, look to buy directly from the manufacturer. This is almost always where the best prices will be. Obviously, you avoid several markups made by a distributor or retailer by going straight to the guys who actually made it. You will also save money on shipping this way too.

Sometimes, an online retailer will be motivated to move stock for a variety of reasons. This is a great way to get a price even lower than the one offered by the manufacturer. Look for advertised deals online. Many of the ones that seem too good to be true, are actually legitimate.

By: Jennifer Marie Hansen

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Many people simply do not know how to act when comunicating with a wheelchair user. These facts from the horses mouth may help. I guess it is about being polite as well as ‘Wheelchair Etiquette‘.

• Always ask the person using the wheelchair if he or she would like assistance BEFORE you help. It may not be needed or wanted.
• Don’t hang or lean on a person’s wheelchair because it is part of that person’s personal body space.
• Speak directly to the person in the wheelchair, not to someone nearby as if the person in the wheelchair did not exist.
• If conversation lasts more than a few minutes, consider sitting down or kneeling to get yourself on the same level.
• Don’t demean or patronize the person by patting them on the head.
• Give clear directions, including distance, weather conditions and physical obstacles that may hinder the person’s travel.
• Don’t classify persons who use wheelchairs as sick. Wheelchairs are used for a variety of non-contagious disabilities.
• When a person using a wheelchair “transfers” out of the wheelchair to a chair, toilet, car or bed, do not move the wheelchair out of reaching distance.
• Be aware of the person’s capabilities. Some users can walk with aid and use wheelchairs to save energy and move quickly.
• It is ok to use terms like “running along” when speaking to a person who uses a wheelchair. The person is likely to express things the same way.
• Don’t discourage children from asking questions about the wheelchair.
• Don’t assume that using a wheelchair is in itself a tragedy. It is a means of freedom that allows the person to move about independently.

Wheelchair Etiquette was written by Robin Kettle

DDA Access auditor and Disability Awareness Trainer www.blue-badge.co.uk

Robin is an access auditor and awareness trainer currently assisting businesses across the UK – Robin wrote Wheelchair Etiquette.

Unless you have been living under a huge rock for a long time, you simply cannot deny the fact that elliptical trainers are the latest craze among fitness freaks. Apart from exercise bikes and treadmills, elliptical trainers offer you the most complete workout you could get at your home. Unlike other fitness equipments, elliptical trainers put very little strain on your body. In fact, they are so easy on body that if you watch a movie while exercising, you won’t even feel like you are exercising.

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There are various types of elliptical trainers available in the market. You would want one which is decently built and affordable for your pocket. Yes, I know it is not an easy task, what with numerous brands trying hard to grab your attention with their flashy promises. Elliptical trainers come at several different price tags, ranging from $1,400 to $6,000, and are manufactured by several brands some of which are Life Fitness, Precor, Quantum Fitness, SportsArt Fitness, etc. So which is the best choice for you? Well that is exactly what I am going to discuss in the following article.

If you have never used an elliptical trainer, I would suggest that you join your local gym and try out the fitness equipments there at first. Once you get a hang of them, it would be easy for you to decide whether elliptical trainers are good for you or not. The next thing you need to do is to know the amount of calories you are required to burn on a daily basis; this is something you can learn from a doctor or nutritionist.

As a matter of fact, a decent elliptical trainer can help you burn as many as 750 calories or more per hour. So, if you want to burn 1,500 calories per day, you don’t need to workout for more than two hours.

When buying a home-based fitness equipment, one thing you should keep in mind is the amount of space available in your room for installing it. Treadmills usually take a lot of space unless you go for the portable versions which have limited functionalities. In contrast, elliptical trainers are very compact in size and as such, are great if you live in little condos or apartments like many others.

Make sure that the equipment you buying gives you a smooth and warm feeling when you workout with it. Elliptical trainers are known to put minimal stress on your body, so much so that you won’t even feel like you are exercising.

As for prices, I have found that in general you can get stuff cheaper from an online store than your local store; this is as much true for fitness equipments as other things. Before you buy a fitness equipment, it is probably a good idea to compare the prices of an online store with that of your local store.

On the other hand, if you wish to try out a model before buying it, then the local fitness store would be your ideal destination. You can try out the equipment for a few days until you get a feel of it. Once you are satisfied with the functionalities of the equipment, you can easily buy it from an online store at a bargain price.

If you are going to buy a second-hand or used equipment, then you should definitely head over to sports equipment stores. A lot of these stores sell quality fitness equipments at rock bottom prices. Even though these equipments carry the “used” tag, you have nothing to worry. As a matter of fact, more than half of those who buy exercise equipments never use it at all; as such, you can safely buy one without any worries.

In the end, you will want to get a quality elliptical trainer even if it comes with a decent price tag. Sacrificing quality for the sake of price is not a very good idea, especially when it comes to fitness equipments. Remember that when you are investing in fitness equipments, you are essentially investing in the health and well being of your body. Investing in elliptical trainers is probably one of the best things you could do for your health.

By: Bill Nad

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