1. Minimize driving with a cold engine - Engines run most efficiently when they are warm. Making multiple short trips and starting the engine from cold each time can reduce fuel economy by almost 4 mpg, as well as producing more pollution and faster engine wear. So try to combine several short trips in to one to keep the engine warm.
2. Keep tires properly inflated - Underinflated tires can produce approximately 1.3 mpg loss in fuel economy, compromise handling and braking, wear faster, and run hotter which can lead to tire failure. Check your tire pressure at least once a month with a tire gauge -- the owner's manual explains how to do it.
3. Buy tires with lower rolling resistance - Look for more highly rated tires with low rolling resistance to add 1-2 mpg. They generally don't cost more, and replacing a worn tire could save you more than $100 a year in fuel.
4. Avoid idling - When idling, your car gets 0 mpg -- so turn off your engine if you expect to sit for more than 30 seconds. The engine will warm up faster as it is driven than with idling.
Source: Consumer Reports
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
DON'T GET RIPPED OFF!
Maybe you've seen plastic "performance-boosting" bracelets (with brand names Power Balance, EFX, iRenew, Trion:Z, and others) being sold at fitness events or worn by pro and amateur athletes. The manufacturers claim that the bracelets are programmed with special energy frequencies to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Salespeople will "test" your balance without and then wearing the bracelet to demonstrate these claims.
Exercise scientists from the American Council on Exercise created tests using the Power Balance and sham bracelets in randomized trials. Subjects performed two tests each of flexibility, balance, strength, and jumping height. No benefit was found from the "performance" bracelets; rather, the researchers observed that subjects invariably did better on the second trial, regardless of which bracelet they were wearing, possibly due to the effects of muscular learning and warm-ups.
In addition, the Australian government has pressured the Australian Power Balance manufacturer to publicly admit that there is no scientific backing to their claims. In the U.S., we may see a similar outcome as several class action suits have been filed citing false advertising and unfair business practices.
Source: American Council on Exercise
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Exercise scientists from the American Council on Exercise created tests using the Power Balance and sham bracelets in randomized trials. Subjects performed two tests each of flexibility, balance, strength, and jumping height. No benefit was found from the "performance" bracelets; rather, the researchers observed that subjects invariably did better on the second trial, regardless of which bracelet they were wearing, possibly due to the effects of muscular learning and warm-ups.
In addition, the Australian government has pressured the Australian Power Balance manufacturer to publicly admit that there is no scientific backing to their claims. In the U.S., we may see a similar outcome as several class action suits have been filed citing false advertising and unfair business practices.
Source: American Council on Exercise
GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND EASY RELAXING MEDITATION CD's MAKE THOUGHTFUL PRESENTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY (SUN., MAY 8th)! PLEASE CALL ME AT 617-738-8222.
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