Even some of the most fit people out there can fall into a fitness rut, where it seems hard to break out of a plateau. To get yourself going again you need to change things up. Here are five tips to freshen up your workout in...
If you do anything the same way, over and over, it will become boring. That naturally applies to exercise as well. If your workouts are starting to get stale, or have been flat for a while, it’s time to change things up. Here are five tips to...
If you are already a person who’s active, exercises regularly and is healthy, congratulations! But what if you’re spouse is not on board with a similar fitness plan? Or worse yet, they actually have an opposite, stagnant lifestyle in which he or she has gained excessive...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="229" caption="ElliptiGO Elliptical Bike"][/caption] I saw two people riding around a city block recently on something that looked like a bike, but operated unlike any other bike I’d ever seen. As they came toward me, I yelled, “What are you riding?” They slowed down a...
One of the most popular pieces of equipment in any gym today is the elliptical machine. There’s sure to be a model that fits your training and budget needs. Some of the leading models are: Octane Fitness Q35c Elliptical, Life Fitness X8 Basic Elliptical, Vision...
Not too many things will slow a person’s exercise progress like knee pain. Most of us have experienced knee pain to one degree or another, but there are ways to limit discomfort and avoid injury. Knee pain is usually caused by either an acute injury or due...
Life throws us all curveballs at times. Maybe you once exercised regularly but because of changes in work, family, health or a variety of other reasons you haven’t been getting to the gym lately. Whether it’s been two weeks, a month, or even much longer, there’s...
More and more people are turning to functional trainers as the key player for strength training in their home gym. When it comes to fitness equipment, functional trainers are among the most versatile. Functional trainers are often less expensive than traditional home gyms, while also requiring...
When it comes to fitness equipment, the one piece some people get the most use out of in their home workout room is the home gym. Many people prefer a home gym over exercising with free weights. The home gym is a long-time “franchise player” in the...
When it comes to setting up a home gym, different people have different go-to exercises. For many people, their “franchise player” is the elliptical machine. People looking for an excellent way to get a cardio workout should consider using this type of fitness equipment, which...