When you’re searching for a treadmill for your home or club,
you’ll find Star Trac treadmills at the top of your shopping
list, and for good reason. StarTrac has garnered a
reputation for quality and superior machines since their
appearance on the treadmill scene in the 70’s, and has
become sort of the Cadillac of treadmills. The TR4500HR
treadmill is another in their line of great exercise
machines.

Star Trac treadmills offer many features, and this one is no
exception. Weighing in at a solid 284 lbs., the 4500 measures
a healthy 20″x62″, thus affording the user room to move! I’m
a big guy, and I appreciated the roominess. The unit has a
maximum user capacity of 350 lbs. Powered by a 2.5hp
continuous speed motor, the Star Trac TR4500HR is

capable of
speeds from 0-10 mph, and inclines from 0-15%, (for those of
you with a death wish!) the 4500 is primed with all the
power you need for a great workout! For ease on your knees,
the 4500 features the Impact Absorption System, IAS, which
cushions impact on your ankles, knees, hip and back.

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So you decide it is time to get back into shape, and rather than spending money for a health club membership you figure it s less expensive and more convenient to have fitness equipment at home. In addition, those treadmills you spotted at your local Sam s or Wal-Mart were rather cheap. Many of the models were under $500.

The question is, are cheap treadmills really a bargain? Consider what a treadmill is used for, and the abuse it must withstand.

Treadmills are designed for walking or running. The deck is the walking/running surface, and the motor drives the belt over the deck. Treadmills must be built to handle the continuous impact of

your stride. The deck must absorb that constant impact. If you used a treadmill consistently, you could impact it hundreds of thousands of times during the lifetime of the machine. Moreover, if you are running on a treadmill the impact can be up to 2.5 times your body weight.

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Originally called Hark Fu Moon or Black Tiger System, Tiger Claw Kung Fu or Fu Jaw Pai was renamed by First Generation Grand Master, Wong Bil Hong in honor of his master, believed to be a Shaolin monk. At the time, there was Manchurian persecution of the Shaolin order so the name of his master was never revealed. Wong Bil Hong was not eager to share the knowledge he had learned and during his lifetime only ever took on two students. One of which was his nephew Wong Moon Toy who began his training in 1927. After the death of Wong Bil Hong in 1934, Wong Moon Toy moved to the US and taught Tiger Claw King Fu

and then in 1957 he opened his school called the Chinese Youth Athletic Club. He passed away in 1960 after having named his successor, Grand Master Wai Hong. Wai Hong has expanded to teaching of Tiger Claw Kung Fu (Fu-Jow Pai Kung Fu) to become one of the most popular forms of Kung Fu in the world today.

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Landice Inc. has been in business for over 35 years and specializes in making only treadmills. Landice has placed over 50,000 treadmills in health clubs and gyms. Landice treadmills are generally viewed as commercial treadmills.

Landice treadmills are not affordable for every user. Landice treadmill price starts at $2995.

Landice makes commercial and high end home treadmills. The LTD series of Landice treadmills is built for home use or light commercial use, whereas the Club series is constructed for very heavy use in club or gym environments.

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The elliptical trainer is a relatively new type of exercise machine that first appeared on the fitness scene in the 1990s. Since then, the popularity of elliptical machines has surged as more and more people were introduced to them in health clubs and then bought one for their own home gym. Extensive studies have confirmed the safety and effectiveness of cross training as a great way to get a total body workout.

Early Designs

Fitness enthusiasts everywhere quickly embraced the elliptical trainer. The first models were great for working the lower body, but lacked movable upper handle bars to give the total body workout these trainers are known for. Before long, fitness buffs demanded the upper body workout feature

and manufacturers quickly responded with new designs.

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