Thursday, April 30, 2009

Quote of the Day

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Quote of the Day

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the oportunity in every difficulty.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

I forgot all about Google Analytics

I must be really out of my mind - I had forgotten that Google Analytics ever existed. As soon as I came to my senses - I was looking into implementing Google Analytics into my wordpress blog. I found that you can implement it by using wordpress plugins and also by editing the theme. I choose the later and I edited footer.php of my wordpress theme to implement the Google Analytics Tracking Code. Hope this works out well. If not I will be going for the plugins..

Sunday, April 12, 2009

I am too lazy

These days - I am too lazy.. I haven’t done much work at home. Infact nothing at all. I leave all the work to my mom.. Any work that I do at home is study - yep there is too much to study. I have to get my CCNP certification. And I have to work too much including Sundays. But these reasons doesn’t make up for me not to help mom. There are many things to be done - getting things repaired, fence installation, gardening.. the list goes on and on..

Friday, April 10, 2009

Treadmill

As I told you guys earlier, exercise along with medicines can help you loss your fat.. I have started walking.. But I am finding it hard to walk in the rain - its raining here more often.. lol. So I was thinking to get a treadmill.. So I checked a lot of things and found some great information about them in the net.. The following is an article I found..

Finding the best treadmill for your budget can be a chore. You must know what you are looking for to get the best buy in a treadmill. Studies have shown that people get more out of a treadmill than other fitness equipment because it is natural to walk or run. So you are more apt to stick with it for longer each session and keep using the equipment itself.

Price - You get what you pay for when it comes to treadmills, but for most of us any treadmill is going to be a significant investment. When you shop by price, you must be even more careful to select the best in that price range.

Treadmill Motor and Horsepower - The motor matters as it gets the heaviest workout. The horsepower (HP) ratings can be confusing. The figure you want to look at is the “continuous duty rating” and shop for 1.5 to 2.5 HP “continuous duty.” The “peak duty” rating is less valuable. The “treadmill duty” rating falls between continuous and peak. Look for the longest warranty on the motor — 1 year at least. DC (direct current) motors are quieter.

Treadmill Stability and Smooth Ride -
Test treadmills wearing your workout shoes and clothes. A shaky or jerky ride is unacceptable. The hand rails should feel sturdy enough to support you and be in a good position to grip easily and not block your arm motion. The belt must be wide enough and long enough for your stride.

Treadmill Workout Features - Boredom kills treadmill workouts. Choose a model that has the most pre-set and programmable workouts to vary pace and incline. The incline and speed should be easily adjustable from the console. A pulse monitor is good. A water bottle holder and book rack are essential for me. Some models plug into a video or audio player or the internet for new workouts. Books or videos can get you going in the right direction.

Noise and Space - The treadmill needs to work in your space. How noisy is it? If you plan to watch TV or listen to music, you need to be able to hear those over the treadmill itself. A model that looks small in the store can turn into an elephant in your spare room. Check its size when folded or stored and test how easy it is to move.

Manual Treadmills vs. Motorized Treadmills - Due to the difference in cost, many people are tempted to buy a manual treadmill instead of a motorized treadmill. But manual treadmills have many drawbacks vs. their motorized cousins. They are often difficult to get moving without using an extreme incline, and once moving you can’t change the incline. The low price also often means less sturdy construction.

Folding Treadmills vs. Non-Folding - In the last several years, considerable design improvements have contributed to folding models being comparable to the stationary treadmills. Look for stability, ease of folding, weight capacity, and how easy it is to move.