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With the weather heating up around the country and Major League Baseball a couple weeks into its season, it is only natural to think about wanting to get out on the diamond to play some ball. And whether you plan on playing a friendly game with the family or a hard nosed battle in your rec league, you are going to need a solid glove to get you through the action. But how do you go about finding a glove? Which one is right for you? Where are the best deals? Worry not, because regardless if this is you first time picking up the leather or you are a seasoned pro, I’ve got you covered. Read more »

We’re a few days into 2008 and with every new year, comes new year’s resolutions. And at the top of everyone’s list is to get in better shape. Well, today I’ll help you achieve that goal by showing you some of our 10 most popular treadmills on Smarter.com. The prices range anywhere between $400 and $2,700, so there is a treadmill that will fit nearly anyone’s budget.

Pick and choose to see what model is best for you:

1. ProForm C500 Treadmill – $499.00
   Affordable for anyone looking to build their own home fitness center, this treadmill has a 2.75 THP Mach motor and has a ClearView Backlit display and ProStride cushion.
2. ProForm 495 Pi Treadmill – $399.00
   Save yourself $100 with this treadmill. This popular treadmill comes with a quick speed control feature along with a CoolAire fan to keep you from overheating. Check out what others have said about this treadmill in our reviews.
3. ProForm 6.0 GSX Treadmill – $579.00
   Also comes with the 2.75 THP motor and has a 300-pound user capacity. The AirTrek cushioning feature helps to ease the impact on your body for a more comfortable workout.
4. ProForm Crosswalk 425 Treadmill -$449.00
   This machine can really burn the calories. With it’s CrossWalk upper body feature, you can sculpt your back, arms and shoulders all in one workout on this treadmill.
5. ProForm 350 Treadmill – $399.00
   Make your run a little more challenging by being able to adjust your incline and by using QuickSpeed controls. Run the terrain of the hills from your living room.
6. ProForm 540 Treadmill – $499.00
   This treadmill comes with the 2.75 hp motor and also an EKG pulse grip to help you monitor your target heart rate. You can also use iFit workout programs which can be downloaded from the Internet.
7. ProForm 600s Treadmill – $499.00
   This treadmill comes complete with four personal trainer workouts designed by real certified personal trainers that automatically adjust your settings such as your running speed during your workout.
8. ProForm Perspective ES Treadmill – $1,249.00
   ProForm’s most advanced entertainment treadmill, this thing even comes with a built-in 7-inch TV.
9. NordicTrack Elite 2900 Treadmill – $1,199.00
   This elite treadmill also comes with the iFit workout programs which allows you to just plug in your card and instantly you have a personal trainer.
10. NordiTrack S 3000 Institutional Treadmill – $2,699.00
    This treadmill is in a class of its own and received high praise from testers from Runner’s World magazine in January 2007.

Who said drinking is harmful to your health.

According to the latest issue of Men’s Health, they gave us these two tips for a longer life:

• Tequila is good for you! You heard that right. According to a study done by the University of Guadalajara, blue agave – a plant extract and the main ingredient used to make tequila – can pass through stomach acids without being destroyed and can help treat cancer.

          Where’s the salt and lime! 

• And here’s a little fun fact. If you drink 3 glasses of red wine a week, you reduce your chances of getting colon cancer by 68%!

          Pass me the bottle!

Photo courtesy of instyle.com.

Anyone who’s ever bought a brand new mitt from the store knows that its about as stiff as a corpse, and is nearly impossible to squeeze closed on the first day.

To some people, a mitt is a sacred possession to them, so breaking it in and getting a good feel for it is very important.

Although there are so many ways to break in a glove, here are some helpful tips:

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