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		<title>Review About The Panasonic Real Pro Ultra Model EP30007 KX Massage Chair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Brahm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panasonic has developed the Real Pro Ultra series to promote relaxation and enhance blood flow to provide overall better health. This series consists of five different models which are designed some early and share a common technology platform. These massage chairs have a good diversity of massage techniques to meet a variety of needs. We take a look at the Panasonic EP 30007 massage recliner.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Freview-about-the-panasonic-real-pro-ultra-model-ep30007-kx-massage-chair.php"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Freview-about-the-panasonic-real-pro-ultra-model-ep30007-kx-massage-chair.php" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Panasonic has developed the Real Pro Ultra series to promote relaxation and enhance blood flow to provide overall better health. This series consists of five different models which are designed some early and share a common technology platform. These massage chairs have a good diversity of massage techniques to meet a variety of needs. We take a look at the Panasonic EP 30007 massage recliner.</p>
<p>There are just slight differences between the E- 30007 and the EP-30006. Besides the higher price for the EP 30007, you get inlaid wood on the armrest covers. This provides a more decorative and warmer feeling to the recliner.</p>
<p>Panasonic has moved most of its massage chair manufacturing to China like the rest of the world. The EP-30007 is still being manufactured in Japan. This is perhaps one of the last models to be offered from Japanese manufacturing.</p>
<p>The Real Pro Ultra EP 30007 is the most expensive of the series. It still comes with the same technology offered in the other models in this series like the quad style rollers, the Junetsu massage technique and the 3-D body scanning.</p>
<p>The 3-D body scan creates a virtual map of your neck back and shoulders. It can measure the curvature of your spine. It also detects the acupoints in order to direct the shiatsu massages. This information is then fed into the chairs computer and the massage is customized for you.</p>
<p>Part of the Real Pro Ultra series technology platform is the floating massage heads. These floating massage heads are part of the quad style rollers technology. This helps to customize the massage based on the curvature of your audio from the 3-D body scan.</p>
<p>The quad style rollers are also able to move in three dimensions. This enables them to better follow the exact curvature of your body. The rollers are directed by the information from the 3-D body scan.</p>
<p>The Junetsu massage technique is another one offered in the Real Pro Ultra series. This special technique is known as ultra fine kneading. The ultra fine kneading works in a small circular pattern. It is similar to feeling the twisting of a thumb. This is great for relieving knots.</p>
<p>One of the unique features of the EP 30007 is its shoulder and hip massage. Additional airbags are added into these regions. This provides a soothing and relieving shoulder and hip massage. With the addition of these areas, you can get an effective full body massage treatment.</p>
<p>The Real Pro Ultra massage chairs have a foot reflexology massage. There are adjustable and removable reflexology plates built into the foot wells. This reflexology foot massage stimulates different points on your feet. The result is a feeling of greater energy flow throughout your body.</p>
<p>The EP-30007 also comes with a leg stretch. The lower half of your body can be extended with this stretching feature. Your legs are held in the foot rest while it is raised and successively lowered. This is great to alleviate both the pressure in the lower back, hips and thighs.</p>
<p>The only drawback that we see with the Panasonic EP 30007 is that there are no places to try it. It&#8217;s mainly just sold on the Internet without any major retailers carrying it. You get the faux wood inlays earned extra airbags for the hip and shoulder but at the expense of a shorter warranty.</p>
<p>The EP-30007 is the top-of-the-line of the Real Pro Ultra series. Many of the massage recliners in this series have virtually the same features with minor differences. You should check out each model to see which features are most beneficial for you. The Panasonic EP 30007 is one of the more therapeutic massage chairs on the market today.</p>
<p>Learn more about the Luxury Ultra series from by <a href="http://www.massagechairwarehouse.com/">Panasonic Massage Recliners</a>. Included with the EP 30007 is the faux wood armrest covers and more comprehensive air massage. You can expect to find a range of massage techniques to provide you with many choices in the long run. Browse through our <a href="http://www.massagechairwarehouse.com/massage-chair-reviews/index.htm">Massage Chair Reviews</a>.</p>
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		<title>The F6 Polar Heart Monitor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed J Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a comparison of the Garmin FR60 monitor and the Polar F6 monitor. They are both considered to come from the best companies. The Polar F6 works best among a large group of people, and ignores signals from other users. This is a very original feature for the watch, and is great for people who have fitness goals to achieve.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fthe-f6-polar-heart-monitor.php"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fthe-f6-polar-heart-monitor.php" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>This is a comparison of the Garmin FR60 monitor and the Polar F6 monitor. They are both considered to come from the best companies. The Polar F6 works best among a large group of people, and ignores signals from other users. This is a very original feature for the watch, and is great for people who have fitness goals to achieve.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<p>The F6 Polar Heart Rate Monitor also comes with unique functions such as the Polar ZonePointer which shows the target heart zones where your heart rate should be in. This is achieved through audible and visual features contained in the watch. It also has the Polar OwnCal and OwnCode Function. The OwnCal feature gives a reading on your energy and calories expenditure during single or accumulated workouts.</p>
<p>Polar&#8217;s OwnCode feature prevents unwanted signals from unwanted wireless items. The F6 shows your how long your exercise has been going for and your heart rate. The display also shows the time in 24 hours in a large, easily readable format and the battery will last an average of a whole year. Also it is waterproof down to 30 meters or 100 feet.</p>
<p>FR60 Garmin Monitor</p>
<p>The latest in Garmin&#8217;s heart rate monitors, the Garmin FR60 monitor keeps the legacy of Garmin (which includes the Forerunner and 305 and 405). This monitor comes with USB technology and an instruction guide. It&#8217;s very versatile and can be used in all kinds of situations. The ANT+ device connects it to everything wirelessly. A sensor can be connected to record training data.</p>
<p>Other minor features include the one year average battery life, Garmin&#8217;s software, water resistance to a depth of fifty meters and the ability to keep lap history of 100 laps. Overall, both the Polar F6 and Garmin FR60 are pretty even when features and functions come into play. Having been around for awhile, the Polar F6 has become somewhat a favorite amongst fitness enthusiasts. I am sure though that one day, the Garmin FR60 will become one of the top heart rate monitors around.</p>
<p>Ed J Price has had a marked interest in Health and Fitness for many years. For more findings on the <a href="http://topheartratemonitors.com/polar-f6-heart-rate-monitor/">Polar F6</a> and <a href="http://topheartratemonitors.com/garmin-fr60-watch-heart-monitor-review/">Garmin FR60</a>, visit his resource site today.</p>
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		<title>Get Fit With a Mini Trampoline: The Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fredrick Baxter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More and more people are doing all they can to fight premature aging. Anti-aging is the key to living a better and longer life and slowly everyone is jumping on the wagon. More of us are exercising to make this happen, trying various exercises and new machines to accomplish this. One apparatus that may be overlooked by most is the trampoline. There are many ways to benefit from exercising with trampolines.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fget-fit-with-a-mini-trampoline-the-benefits.php"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fget-fit-with-a-mini-trampoline-the-benefits.php" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>More and more people are doing all they can to fight premature aging. Anti-aging is the key to living a better and longer life and slowly everyone is jumping on the wagon. More of us are exercising to make this happen, trying various exercises and new machines to accomplish this. One apparatus that may be overlooked by most is the trampoline. There are many ways to benefit from exercising with trampolines. </p>
<p>Not only are they entertaining and fun, they have proved to be incredible exercise &#8220;machines&#8221;. With regards to professional athletes, trampolines are used to help them learn how perfect their somersaults and other moves in gymnastics and diving. Freestyle skiers also use them for their artistic jumps. </p>
<p>As for the rest of us, they are used to lose weight. They help the individuals build muscle and strength. In addition to that, jumping on a trampoline ensures you get a great cardiovascular exercise. It can be used to jog on, benefiting from the cushion that does not apply any stress on any joints, including the knees and ankles. Jogging on hard surfaces causes damage to the joints and the feet as well. </p>
<p>In North America, the Inuit seem to be the first to bounce and toss on walrus skins. However, in Europe, there are signs that many tossed others on regular blankets. Modern trampolines are well built and very strong. The fabric is pulled tight and connected to coil springs. The springs then are attached to the metal frame. </p>
<p>Over the years, there have been safety issues related to this apparatus and therefore, foam pads have been integrated to cover the metal and nets have been put up around them to ensure the user&#8217;s safety.  Make sure your trampoline comes with the necessary safety features.</p>
<p>If you have an existing exercise regime or are just starting one, perhaps you should look closer to the benefits that could be had with using such an apparatus. You can shed more pounds more quickly, all the while building muscle mass and improving your cardiovascular health all at once. There aren&#8217;t many exercise machines that can offer all this.</p>
<p>Exercising with a trampoline is a great way to bring some fun to a dry exercise routine. Stop having a boring routine, find a <a href="http://trampolinefiend.com/trampolines/mini-trampoline/">mini trampoline</a> for you to work out on, or a large <a href="http://trampolinefiend.com/trampolines/round-trampolines/">round trampoline</a> for the family.</p>
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		<title>Natural Way to Burn Fat Fast</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nik Tartin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are prepared to start a weight reduction reduction plan and change your way of life, then read each word in this piece. You'll discover some key parts which can speed up your fat loss and help turbo-charge your rate of metabolism.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fnatural-way-to-burn-fat-fast.php"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fnatural-way-to-burn-fat-fast.php" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>If you&#8217;re prepared to start a weight loss reduction plan and change your way of life, then read each word in this article. You will discover some main components which can speed up your weight loss and help boost your rate of metabolism.</p>
<p>These three tips are the backbone of every lifestyle change.</p>
<p>1. Protein is the building block of every cell in our body. Roughly most of the people do not eat near enough. You must start consuming at least 1.5 grams of protein per body pound. Every meal should contain a lean source of protein.</p>
<p>2. Increasing your fiber intake from vegetables serves two purposes. It helps your body break down fats and it helps move them through the digestive system quicker. Start out slow and boost your fiber weekly.</p>
<p>3. Begin cutting down on starchy carbohydrates doesn&#8217;t stop eating them. You continue to need them for fuel. Rather than eating a bake potato, replace it with oatmeal and yams.</p>
<p>As with all weight loss programs if you want to speed up the fat burning process then you must start some kind of exercise schedule. Regimen might be tricky word to swallow ; you would like to begin working out. It&#8217;ll help your body burn fat cells. When you add strength training, you can replace greasy tissue with lean muscles tissue which can put your metabolic rate on rocket fuel.</p>
<p>The more that you eat throughout the day ; the easier it is to shed pounds. Most people think you need to eat less. In fact, the more that you eat, the quicker your body burns excess fat.</p>
<p>If you are intransigent to lose weight come up hell or peaky water, then good for you. Yet be mindful on diet selection. No issue how great and enticing the play falls upon for a specific diet promotion &#8211; telling you it is the foremost on the food market is not strong enough for you to leap in chief first and depart with your money or your life. Never trust diets that assure quick weight loss without any effort. This will never take place as there will ever be a little play on your part needed no matter.</p>
<p>Find out <a href="http://lose-fat-belly.com">how to get rid of belly fat</a> easily and naturally. Also check out the best <a href="http://lose-fat-belly.com/25-belly-exercises-to-lose-belly-fat.html">exercises to lose belly fat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Review Of The Panasonic Model EP MA20 Massage Chair Recliner</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vince Cooke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panasonic is one of the leaders in massage replication technology. The latest luxury massage chair is the Panasonic Real Pro EP MA20 KU. The EP MA20 KU is part of the new Real Pro collection massage chair series. This massage chair sports a stylish designed with its thin upholstered armrests. Panasonic designed the Real Pro EP MA20 KU massage chair to help achieve therapeutic muscle relaxation, increased blood flow and to promote your better health.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Freview-of-the-panasonic-model-ep-ma20-massage-chair-recliner.php"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Freview-of-the-panasonic-model-ep-ma20-massage-chair-recliner.php" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Panasonic is one of the leaders in massage replication technology. The latest luxury massage chair is the Panasonic Real Pro EP MA20 KU. The EP MA20 KU is part of the new Real Pro collection massage chair series. This massage chair sports a stylish designed with its thin upholstered armrests. Panasonic designed the Real Pro EP MA20 KU massage chair to help achieve therapeutic muscle relaxation, increased blood flow and to promote your better health.</p>
<p>Panasonic has finally broken through its industrial looking designs. The EP-MA20 KU comes in a very modern or high tech looking design. Style is a personal choice and it&#8217;s one of those that you either a love it or hate it.</p>
<p>Now one of the latest pieces of technology in this recliner is the intensity control sensor. The intensity control sensor monitors the pressure that the rollers are putting on your back. It is able to make adjustments in real time to adjust to any body type.</p>
<p>This unique system works by monitoring the pressure that each roller is putting on the body. In real time the intensity control sensor monitors the pressure and adjusted to suit a particular user. This gives you the feeling of a balanced massage from all of the individual rollers.</p>
<p>The EP MA20 KU also has an intensity control switch on the remote control. This enables you to increase or decrease the pressure that you would like during the massage. This is a great way to give yourself a firmer or softer massage depending on your requirements.</p>
<p>One of the massage techniques that you can utilize in the EP-MA20 KU is the ultra fine kneading. Ultra fine kneading uses a twisting, thumb-like movement. This is a great technique for relieving knots or other tight spots in your back.</p>
<p>The ability to concentrate the massage on a specific area is always important. Sometimes we experience tightness in a particular area. One technique and the EP MA20 KU massage chair is the Junetsu technique. This uses circular motions and increasing pressure to penetrate through to the bone.</p>
<p>The MA20 KU massaging recliner also comes with body scan technology. The massage chair will take a reading of your back and three dimensions. A virtual map is made which is then used to guide the rollers for a contoured massage.</p>
<p>The Real Pro EP MA20 KU massage chair comes with a foot reflexology treatment. There are adjustable and also removable plates to stimulate the feet. Reflexology blades are inserted into the foot wells. This lets you get a delightful foot massage which relieves the foot as well as invigorate your body.</p>
<p>An air massage system comes with 14 airbags. The airbags are especially contoured for massaging the lower body. This system is great for kneading in loosening of the shins and calves. Your feet will feel and upward pressure which is applied using four different airbags.</p>
<p>Something that&#8217;s good for alleviating stiffness in his lower back is stretching your legs. The Panasonic EP-MA20 KU massage chair comes with a lower body stretching system. The stretching system works in conjunction with the leg rest to stretch out the lower body.</p>
<p>There is a remote control with an LCD screen. The LCD displays the status of the massage in real-time. You have three automatic massage programs to choose from and can control the intensity of them.</p>
<p>The new Real Pro collection has the new intensity control center. This is equipped and the EP MA20 KU which enables you to adjust the intensity of the massage pressure. Panasonic continues to integrate therapeutic features which enhance your massage experience. The EP MA20 KU massage chair is the newest with the latest technology platform from Panasonic.</p>
<p>Get the relief you need with the <a href="http://www.massageunlimited.com/panasonic-ep-ma20.htm">Panasonic EP-MA20 Massage Chair</a>. The Real Pro EP MA20 comes with three preset treatments consisting ofDeep, Swedish and Shiatsu. Use the new intensity control sensor to adjust the pressure desired. Find out more about the <a href="http://www.massageunlimited.com/">Panasonic Massage Chair</a> Line. Panasonic has released the Real Pro Ultra line of luxury massage chairs.</p>
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		<title>Changes Of Attitude &#8211; Healthy Aging</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham McKenzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We take a lot of measures to stay young and healthy: going to the gym, eating healthy foods, avoiding dangerous habits like smoking. But, what if the type of exercise we're focusing on isn't targeting one of the major problems of aging? Lung function and capacity gets worse with age and as it decreases, the health problems start to increase. In fact, what if the exercises we're doing make the situation worse, not better?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fchanges-of-attitude-healthy-aging.php"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fobasiscott.info%2Fchanges-of-attitude-healthy-aging.php" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>We take a lot of measures to stay young and healthy: going to the gym, eating healthy foods, avoiding dangerous habits like smoking. But, what if the type of exercise we&#8217;re focusing on isn&#8217;t targeting one of the major problems of aging? Lung function and capacity gets worse with age and as it decreases, the health problems start to increase. In fact, what if the exercises we&#8217;re doing make the situation worse, not better?</p>
<p>As lung volume drops, it becomes harder for the cells in your body to receive enough oxygen and that is where the health problems start. According to a study by Dr. Dean Ward, our lung function decreases by 40% by the time we reach fifty years old. Another study found that even a slight decline in lung capacity increased the risk of heart disease by 200%! Other studies found a relationship between lung volume and the risk of having a fatal stroke.</p>
<p>Although you may not have the same strength and endurance that you did 20 years ago, you can still lift weights or go for a run. Your body can still be pushed, enabling you to keep your muscle mass and ensure your body is in good condition. Several forms of endurance training are helpful for healthy aging, but jogging is likely the easiest and most common. It&#8217;s important to remember, however, that your body isn&#8217;t what it was when you were younger, and pushing yourself too hard too fast may do harm.</p>
<p>As a result, it&#8217;s important to start your endurance training slowly. If you run short of breath, or experience any kind of pain, particularly in your chest, it&#8217;s a sign you&#8217;re probably running too fast. A good rule of thumb is to increase the distance you run by 10 percent each time you feel you&#8217;re ready for a new challenge-remember that injuries are not the point of healthy aging. If you&#8217;re like me and don&#8217;t like jogging, swimming is a good alternative endurance exercise. Swimming, in my opinion, is a rare form of exercise that is both pleasant and effective-it&#8217;s high resistance but low impact. Keep in mind that it&#8217;s still possible to get carried away and push your body too hard.</p>
<p>Just like when you&#8217;re jogging, take frequent breaks, particularly if you&#8217;re short of breath. Get out of the pool and rest if your chest begins to hurt. Although swimming can be very tiring, it&#8217;s a very effective exercise because it works different muscle groups in concert, improving both coordination and endurance. Swimming is a great exercise that can do wonders for your body.</p>
<p>I also enjoy cycling quite a bit. It&#8217;s more dynamic than jogging or swimming, and offers more of a change of scenery. Additionally, there are many cycling events for many age groups all over the country, so you&#8217;ll have the chance to meet like minded people. Cycling not only improves your endurance, but it can be a great way to make new friends. There are many activities you can enjoy as you age, but whichever you choose, it&#8217;s recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day or every other day.</p>
<p>As with any age, it&#8217;s important to rest an average of one day a week to allow your body to heal from this accelerated activity. Once you have put in a few months of pleasant, enjoyable physical exercise, you may suddenly find you&#8217;re feeling at least 20 years younger.</p>
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