Top 5 Gym Don’ts

1. No grunting please: If the weight is really that heavy, you probably need to use less weight before you hurt yourself or someone else.
2. No cell phones: The majority of people go to the gym to exercise and get away from the world for a little bit. The last thing they want to hear is an annoying cell phone ring or someone on the next machine yapping on the phone.
3. No children please: Seriously, who wants little children running around the gym and causing a disaster? It can be a danger to them and other gym goers. That’s what the nursery is for; please take advantage of it.
4. No long conversations: Everyone is at the gym for one reason – to exercise. Keep your conversations to a minimum so that everyone can workout and then get on with their lives.
5. No “borrowing” trainers: Most trainers are at the gym working with paying customers; so their attention is focused on them. If you have a question or need a spot, find a trainer who is not busy and ask them, they should be more than willing to help.

Top 5 Gym Dos

1. Clean machine/equipment after usage: Please wipe off the sweat and tears from the machines/equipment after you use them. This will help prevent the spread of germs and such.
2. Respect the equipment: Please re-rack your weights and put back your equipment. This will help keep the weight room clean and will help out the next person tremendously.
3. Be courteous to others: Ask before jumping on a machine and vice-versa; don’t be a machine hog.
4. Dress appropriately: Please wear non-revealing workout clothes. This goes for both males and females of all shapes and sizes. If you want to show off your goods, go to the beach or the local pool.
5. Hygiene: Good hygiene is a must – before and after your workout. No one wants to be running next to someone on the treadmill with horrible body odor. Exercising is hard enough by itself, let alone having to breath someone else’s unclean scent.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Gym Etiquette

This week is Men’s Health Week at DietsInReview.com, and we want to highlight a few weight loss programs that are focused on the needs of men.

Weight Watchers Online for Men

Their advertisements kind of say it all – “Real Men Don’t Diet.” Following queues from the more than 45-year-old plan that women have successfully used, Weight Watchers Online or Men has recreated the program to fit a man’s lifestyle. You won’t have to tell your buddies you’re watching your Points at the football game, or ask the waitress for calories at a business lunch; you’ll simply eat and live in a more mindful manner. Plus, you can maintain anonymity by accessing the entire plan, resources and tools conveniently online.

Learn more about Weight Watchers Online for Men or click here to get started now.

NutriSystem for Men

Some very famous guy’s-guys have followed NutriSystem for Men with great success. Dan Marino, Mike Golic, Larry the Cable Guy, Don Shula and many others have openly used the weight loss program and proudly boast positive weight loss. The plan is suited for men, and the customizable program delivers meals directly to your home. You’ll supplement the meals with fresh fruits and vegetables, and incorporate a regular fitness regimen.

Learn more about NutriSystem for Men or click here to get started now.

Men’s Health Personal Trainer

This weight loss program for men was created by the experts at Men’s Health Magazine. Everything is accessible online, and you’ll follow a completely customizable meal and fitness plan to help you learn how to eat more nutritiously and get in better shape. If you choose, you can communicate with a trainer as well.

Learn more about Men’s Health Personal Trainer or click here to get started now.

Abs Diet

Men and women alike crave the picture-perfect six-pack abs. This program, also delivered by Men’s Health, was developed to help men achieve that washboard stomach. You’ll learn that it’s not all about sit-ups, as the Abs Diet introduces you to a balanced eating approach that won’t leave you feeling hungry. The workout program has you doing weight training and cardio so that you’re burning fat while building muscle.

Learn more about the Abs Diet or click here to get started now.

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Most Popular Diets for Men

Listen now as Sione talks with us about his training style, the traditional New Zealand war chant “Maori Haka,” the emotions of leaving Filipe, and his relationship with Tara.

Sione has also been inspired by his fellow contestants and trainers at the Biggest Loser ranch. He and competitor Tara Costa pushed one another to the edge. They were consistently neck-and-neck in challenges, and each provided motivation for one another to keep pushing. Having worked with both Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels, he’s now changing careers. He’s giving up his landscaping business and about to complete his certification as a personal trainer. “I knew I couldn’t go back to my old life and old career,” he says. From Bob he hopes to incorporate the physical work, strength training and the emotional changes that need to take place to meet and exceed your weight loss goals. From Jillian, he wants to adapt her focus on cardio, strengthening the lungs and heart.

Sione’s departure was abrupt, but he says it was expected and admits that he felt like it was his week. He’d never once been below the yellow line, and with a meager four pound weight loss in week 14, Laura sent him home. She had the only vote in this week’s elimination, power that Sione had hoped to garner himself. He consumed some serious calories in that temptation, and says he’d do it again if it meant a chance to have that single vote.

He’s motives to gain that kind of control over the game may not come as any surprise to loyal viewers. Sione and Ron Morelli were at odds, especially after Sione had voted to send “the godfather” home in week 13. Sione explained that Ron was definitely seen as a father figure in the house. The show played up his “godfather” persona, and Sione said “he really did control a lot of that game.”

For Sione, it’s back to controlling his own destiny in Phoenix, where he lives with his wife and two young children. He’s concentrating on completing his personal training certification, with hopes to build his own clientele, and says he’s definitely a contender for the $100,000 at-home prize.

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Interview with Sione Fa, Eliminated Biggest Loser Week 14

This past year, Jillian Michaels’ released her own Fitness Ultimatum for the Wii to lack-luster reviews, and there are rumors that the Biggest Loser will release its own game. But before that, the show’s host Alison Sweeney is giving EA Sports Active Personal Trainer a try.

“When do I have time to go to the gym? It really is like a personal trainer in a box. It’s perfect. I recommend it to all mothers!”, raves the new mom about the game that releases May 19. Alison is also joining 11 others in a 30-Day Challenge, to be the first to try the new game and report their progress. The challenge begins with a spa retreat hosted by Bob Greene, and it’s no surprise that his involvement earned the product a Best Life seal of approval. Other participants include web celebs, mommy bloggers, gamers and daddy bloggers.

EA Sports Active works with the Wii to give you a stimulating workout in the privacy of your own home. With 25 exercises and activities that burn calories and tone muscles, you’ll be able to get gym-like results from your living room, den or game room. Virtual personal trainers will guide you through your Bob Greene-approved workouts, and daily progress reports will keep you motivated to stay on track. Other features you’ll enjoy:

• Multi-player mode lets you workout with a friend, spouse or even the kids!
• Includes a resistance band for more intense workouts.
• Use the included leg strap to have your movements replicated on-screen, and receive feedback to improve your technique.
• Use in conjunction with Wii Balance Board.
• Virtual trainer offers instruction, feedback, motivation and tips.
• Activities includes tennis, dancing, inline skating, boxing, volleyball and 20 others.
• Log foods you eat and activity outside of EA Sports Active.

Pre-order your EA Sports Active Personal Trainer for the Wii now.

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EA Sports Active Personal Trainer for the Wii