[caption id="attachment_1358" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Jack Lalanne"][/caption]Everyone in the fitness industry owes a special thank you to Jack LaLanne. The American fitness pioneer died Sunday at his residence in Morro Bay, California at age 96. It seemed like LaLanne would go on forever, but as we know...
When it comes to getting in shape, and staying that way, a treadmill is one of the single best investments a person can ever make in their home gym. From elite athletes to senior citizens trying to get in a 15-20 minutes of exercise a day,...
For a top-quality cardio workout that will burn the most calories, in many cases people rate the elliptical over the treadmill. Because ellipticals give a thorough, complete-body workout for the upper and lower body simultaneously, the heart rate elevates quickly. Consequently, the entire body is being...
Most people who have worked out even a little bit know about elliptical machines nowadays. Although treadmills are the longtime dominant fitness machine for cardio exercises, elliptical machines continue to gain in popularity. Go to any fitness club or gym that has both machines and you’ll...
When it comes to our busy lifestyles, many people put off exercising because they simply don’t have the time. Or so they think. Did you know there are lots of great benefits a person can get from exercising just 30 minutes per day? Here are five tips...
The most common New Year’s resolution people make is to lose weight. But I’ve never met a person who kept weight off permanently after doing a fad diet. The way to lose weight and keep it off for the long run is to make overall permanent...
[caption id="attachment_1334" align="alignright" width="300" caption="At Home Fitness writer Aaron Dorksen enjoys the view after a hike in the Arizona Mountains last year. Dorksen says to set short- and long-term goals to help reach your fitness goals in 2011."][/caption]A new year means a chance for a...
A new year means a chance for a new start to fitness. This week I’ll be offering tips to get you started off on the right foot in 2011 and today here are five tips to get back into running. Whether you were once in good...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="444" caption="Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill"][/caption] The Horizon Fitness T101 is a standout when it comes to mid-range, budget treadmills. The versatile machine has a strong, quiet motor; comfortable jogging-walking platform; and impressive console and Sonic Surround speakers with an MP3 input to play music through the...
In Part II of healthy eating tips for 2011 here are five more tips to eat better this year and achieve your New Year’s resolution: 1. Drink a big glass of water before a meal - Water is extremely good for you and will also help...