Chances are you’ll never be an Olympian. As they say, if it was easy then everyone would be doing it. However, you can tap into some of the secrets of Olympians to bring out your potential. Here are five tips that trainers say many Olympians follow to...
[caption id="attachment_3527" align="alignright" width="183"] The Torque F2 Functional Trainer features a compact footprint that doesn’t dominate the room, giving you more choices for room placementConvenient onboard storage for grip handles, leg boot, squat harness, straight bar, universal adapter, workout manual, and water bottle give you...
Have you ever wondered if a brisk walk is as good for you as running? Paul Williams of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California and Paul Thompson of Hartford Hospital in Connecticut have done their best to answer that question. They compared data from 33,060 runners...
Do you want to treat your significant other or entire family to a Valentine’s Day treat they’ll long remember? Plan a fun, healthy outing this Feb. 14. Couples or families who exercise together not only strengthen their bodies, but their relationships. So make time in your busy schedule...
[caption id="attachment_3443" align="alignright" width="234"] Landice L7 Pro Treadmill[/caption] Increasing the incline on your treadmill is a great way to cross train. You can get cardio, endurance and strength training benefits all at the same time. Whether you walk or run, gradually build up the time and speed...
Most people know that exercise and good nutrition are very important when it comes to good health. However, managing stress is another key component that’s often overlooked. Some stress can actually be good — it can help you survive in dangerous situations. However, if you let constant...
[caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignright" width="285"] Octane Fitness Q47ci Elliptical has an interactive console that has four extra programs not available on the Octane Q47c Elliptical.The “i” stands for interactive and those special programs give users control of their workout like never before. You can wear a...
[caption id="attachment_3504" align="alignright" width="285"] The Octane Q37ci Elliptical made Oprah Winfrey’s “My Favorite Things” list for 2012.[/caption] The Octane Q37ci Elliptical and Octane Q37ci Elliptical are two of the best-selling and most highly rated elliptical machines in the world. In fact, the Octane Q37ci Elliptical made Oprah...
We’ve all heard of the “freshman 15”, but did you know adults on average may gain 5-7 pounds during winter months? It’s common to want to kick into hibernation mode, but lack of exercise and a diet high in fat and calories only adds to the...
Everyone knows that exercise can improve your muscle tone, but did you know it can even help make you smarter? According to healthfinder.gov, among the benefits of exercise are that it can Improve your ability to think, learn, make decisions and improve your mood. Numerous research studies...