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Consider Jogging Strollers, Lowrider Bikes
Written by Andrew Caxton
Friday, 6 February 2009 12:23
by Alison Addy

In the never-ending search for a perfect exercise/recreation vehicle, parents often turn to such unique items as jogging strollers and low rider bikes, for the purpose of including youngsters in the daily activity. Why low rider bikes and jogging strollers?

Running/Riding Parents

Let’s look at the needs of a parent who wants to take a young one along for the ride (or run). Some parents know that they will continue running as recreation and exercise even after they have children. In order to do this safely it is often necessary to find specialty equipment. A jogging stroller is certainly one method of including family members. Specially designed bikes that can accommodate small children are also on the priority list for many parents.

Necessity is the mother of invention. As marketing pros in this business know, young mothers needed a way to take their toddlers along when continuing a life-long habit of jogging for exercise and health. Putting on running clothes and those special shoes again after the birth of a child means a lot to young parents, but many of these folks don’t have the option of leaving the child with someone, however safe that choice might be. Enter the jogging stroller and the low rider bikes that can be perfect for this situation. With this relatively new equipment, moms could reassert their independence, get away from home for a while and include the new baby in a healthy outdoor activity. (New fathers have taken to this method of exercise quite well, according to industry figures.) Even the dog can get into the act.

How Much Do I Spend?

First of all, these strollers may be a bit more expensive than another type of infant/child stroller. Low rider bikes don’t have to be so costly, because the parents of a new baby or toddler will not be looking for the custom-designed “hot rod” bike that many think of when low rider bikes are considered.

Trying to save money at this point is not a good idea. Solid construction and durability are key. For a stroller, plan to spend $300 to $500 dollars. The extra cost will be worth it in the long run. A quality low rider trike may cost $500 or more, but many of these include a love seat or rumble seat with safety belts (ideal for taking the youngsters along).

There is also a secondary/used market for strollers and specialty bikes. Garage sales, newspaper classifieds and Web trader sites are good places to buy these items without breaking the bank.

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Looking for more information about jogging strollers??, Alison Addy enjoys writing for many websites . More articles on cycling vs running and cycling at http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/faq/Is_Running_Good_For_You.html .
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Last Updated on Monday, 17 January 2011 01:58
Consider an Omron HJ 720-ITC Pedometer
Written by Giles Vineu
Wednesday, 17 December 2008 12:09
by Ron Packardy

I know there are quite a few different pedometers available at the moment, but there are a couple of very good reasons why you should pick an HJ 720ITC from Omron.

The first reason is that this is a pedometer that uses a much improved measuring system for determining how much movement actually counts as a pace. In other words, it’s brilliant at accurately keeping track of how many steps you’ve taken.

For us, that means a much more accurate pedometer, but also one that doesn’t have to be clipped to your belt. With these, you can just drop them into your pocket, bag or purse and forget about it. A small feature, but one that I think makes a huge difference. Just imagine you’re in a rush and you have to make a quick decision about whether to take your pedometer with you. All you have to do is drop it into your pocket.

And not only that, the HJ 720 ITC also lets you download all the information it collects to your own computer. It’s got a short 7-day memory, and a longer 42-day memory. You can see the 7 day information on the pedometer itself, but then you can also download 42 days worth of information to your computer.

The pedometer also comes with some special software called the Omron Health Management Package. You install this onto your PC and it allows you to view and manage the data with graphs and charts. It also works with other products from Omron such as their heart rate monitor and their blood pressure monitor. I think this is great for people that want to do more than just keep track of their walking or running progress.

I use the memory facility to track my activity from week to week and to see my improvements over time. Funnily enough, I find it also encourages me to do more exercise. I try to do a certain amount of exercise each week, and if my pedometer stats tell me I haven’t quite managed to meet my goal for a particular day, I always do a bit extra the next day to make up the difference. I know for a fact I wouldn’t bother doing that if I didn’t have the figures in front of me.

It’s just struck me as I write this – the Omron HJ 720-ITC would make an absolutely brilliant gift for someone else. I like it for myself because it’s fun to use and practical, but if you wanted to show someone else you care about them, what better way than to get them one of these? It’s a cool gadget to have, but it’s also something that will really help them either improve or maintain their health. How better to show them you really care?

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You can get more information about the HJ 720-ITC pedometer from Omron and also how you can live a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle by visiting http://pedometersport.com
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 December 2008 12:09
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