1. EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR FITNESS CENTER MARIO NASTASI

2. GOAL  To offer new and improved software and equipment that may not be available at most fitness centers. This equipment will help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and other diseases that can be prevented by the individual. Also it will help gain muscle, strength, and endurance.

3. CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT  Focuses on heart rate and aerobic intensity.  Helps lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol which lowers the risk of heart disease.  Burns a lot of calories depending on the intensity level.  Results in more energy on a daily basis and increased endurance.

4. LIFECYCLE® GX INDOOR CYCLING BIKE  Large overall adjustment range.  Can ride in seated or standing position to allow you to work on different muscle groups.  Smooth, quiet, and responsive belt drive.  Tested to get the most effective and safe workout.  Price: $1,799  Where to buy: http://shop.lifefitness.com/us/indoor- cycling-bike-c92.html http://shop.lifefitness.com/us/indoor- cycling-bike-c92.html

5. PLATINUM CLUB SERIES FLEXSTRIDER  Lets you change stride length on the fly and choose a workout that feels the most natural.  Smooth motion makes it easy to use and provides a total body workout with low impact on joints.  Variety of different program settings to help reach any desired exercise goal.  10” LCD touch screen for navigation and entertainment purposes.  Price: $10,999  Where to buy: http://shop.lifefitness.com/us/varia ble-stride-trainer-c105.html http://shop.lifefitness.com/us/varia ble-stride-trainer-c105.html

6. INTEGRITY SERIES SUMMIT TRAINER  Climbing is a new way to work out on cardiovascular equipment.  25 different workout programs.  User adjusted stride lengths and 5 training positions that help control intensity and targeted muscle groups.  Cordless and self powered.  Price: $5,399  Where to buy: http://shop.lifefitness.com/us/s ummit-trainers-c42.html http://shop.lifefitness.com/us/s ummit-trainers-c42.html

7. STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT  Lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.  Increases muscle strength, power, endurance, and size which helps enhance the performance of everyday activities.  Can improve overall body flexibility.  Boosts metabolism, and reduces body fat.

8. SMITH MACHINE  Guided bar path that follows seven-degree angles.  Free weight motion of Olympic lifting.  Used for a variety of exercises: Squats, bench press, shoulder press, etc.  Has eight weight horns with a labeling system  Price: $3,834  Where to buy: http://shop.lifefitness.com /us/smith-machine- p1206.html http://shop.lifefitness.com /us/smith-machine- p1206.html

9. MYFITNESSPAL  Online web diary that tracks what you eat and how you workout.  Searchable food database and food barcode scanner that makes it easy to use.  Add your own recipes and most commonly eaten foods.  Online forums to connect with other people using myfitnesspal for extra motivation and advice.  Price: Free to use.  Where to download: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

10. CONCLUSION These are just a few possibilities for new equipment and software for a fitness center but these products will help people reach their desired goals. Whether a person wants to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, lose weight or put on muscle, these are the tools to make that happen.