Memorial Day is Monday May 25, 2009, known as the ‘unofficial start of summer.’ While this brings a cheer for some and a sigh of relief for others, it invites the days of school ending, vacations, perhaps flexible work schedules, and more time to go to the gym! It is always great to be a member of the gym in the summertime (and all year for that matter).

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Millions of people will flock to the gym to conquer their New Year’s resolutions in the coming weeks all in an attempt to lose weight and improve their overall health. For most, achieving these goals in the least stressful way and in less time will be just as important. Becoming more knowledgeable about equipment and the applications which help achieve higher intensities is an important part of the equation. ‘Whether you’re joining a club for the first time or you’re a fitness enthusiast, the one concept everyone should know and few people understand is that the intensity of exercise is more important than the duration of exercise,’ stated Paul Juris, Ed.D, Executive Director of The CYBEX Institute.

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