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Exercising and Music “The Pros and Cons”

This has become a big topic in the last few years with the large amount of people who now have the ability to listen to music on their smartphones or mp3 players while exercising.  Here are some of the pros and cons we feel come with listening to music while exercising.

Pros:

  • Music stimulates and motivates you to push harder
  • Music can help to tune out distractions around you (noise at the gym/kids screaming)
  • Music can help to put you in a positive mood and make you feel better about exercising
  • Music helps to facilitate better relaxation of your mind and allow for you to feel less strain on your body

The benefits of listening to music while you exercise only exist when you use it effectively and intelligently. It should not be a blinder that shields your senses from reality.

Cons:

  • Music can distract you and take away from important parts of your workout. (Form and technique)
  • Music can lock you into a certain tempo or pace and throw off your bodies response time
  • Music can be dangerous because it can limit your ability to hear what’s going on around you
  • Music can make you push your body beyond what you normally are used to and thus result in injury

Do not play music loudly when exercising outside or in high traffic areas where you need to hear what is going on around you.  Exercising (bike riding) with headphones in both ears can be illegal in certain states and will result in a ticket.

Laser Gym’s Official Endorser and Reseller Programs

Laser Gym is proud to announce the offering of their official endorser and reseller program to medical professionals.  This is a great way for medical professionals to give their patients/clients a discount on fantastic products while supplementing their revenue at the same time.  It is also a way for medical professionals to directly retail Laser Gym’s revolutionary therapeutic/exercise product the Core Laser in their office or practice.

Official Endorser Program Details:

  • Recommend the Core Laser to your patients/clients by giving them a promo code, provided to you by Laser Gym sales rep.
  • When your patients/clients purchase online using the promo code they will receive a discount.
  • Laser Gym tracks the use of the promo code issued and pays you for each of the the units sold in the calendar month.
  • You will receive your own account on the Laser Gym website so you can track your sales and revenue.

Official Reseller Program Details:

  • Sign up for this program and receive exclusive wholesale pricing.
  • Tiered competitive sales structure (contact to request pricing)
  • Giving you the opportunity to earn great revenue and offer the product to your patients/clients at a lower cost than if they purchased online.
  • All units come in professional retail packaging, which also serves as a display in your office or practice.


For more information and wholesale pricing please call us at #855.303.7864 or email sales@lasergym.com

Core Laser Press Release: Advance for Physical Therapy Magazine

Laser Gym’s therapeutic product the Core Laser recently had a press release featured in the “Industry Buzz” section on the website “Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine”.  The press release describes the many benefits of using the Core Laser from increasing range of motion to overall strength and how it focuses on promoting proper biomechanics during therapeutic exercises.  Laser Gym and the Core Laser will be featured in the July 25th publication of Advance magazine.  To read the digital copy of the magazine click here.

Friday Fitness Tips

The word Friday means time for the weekend and a couple days to relax after a long work week!  The weekend is a great time to exercise and relieve the stress you accumulated during the week.  Here are some great fitness tips to consider when thinking about washing away your work and life problems!

1.  Exercise harder, not longer.  Intense exercise has a significantly higher calorie burning effect than steady state exercise.

2.  Wear synthetic fabrics when exercising outside in the heat, synthetics wick moisture from your body allowing for your body to stay cooler.

3.  Walk whenever possible, the average person can walk a mile in about 20 minutes.

4.  Participate in the activities your kids are involved in rather than just watching them.

5.  Having a protein shake after your workout is a healthy and great way to help in your bodies recovery process.

6.  Sip (don’t gulp) your water/sports drink during your workout routine.

7.  Stretch for at least 5 minutes prior to working out or engaging in any physical activities.

8.  Adding variety to your routine can prevent you from getting bored with your workout and switches up the muscle groups being used.

9.  Partner up, Whether it’s a family member, neighbor or friend, teaming up with one or more people can help you stay motivated for daily fitness.

10.  Pick activities/exercises that you enjoy doing.  This will help you stay motivated and easier to attain your fitness goals.