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Monday, January 16, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
How to Bring an Old Treadmill Back to Life
There are plenty of people in the world who started off with the best of intentions for their exercise routine. They bought all kinds of equipment, including an exercise bike and a treadmill, maybe some weights and a medicine ball and set it all up in the garage or basement.
The intent was to use all of this equipment every day and get into great shape. Sadly, for most people, this dream faded quickly as life got too busy, and they forgot about their exercise equipment. This may have happened to you. The good news is, you can easily bring an old treadmill back to life and re-commit to creating the healthy new you that you wanted in the first place.
The first thing you need to do is to clear away anything surrounding the treadmill. If you have any other exercise equipment, move it to the side and cover it up. You want to make the treadmill the focus of the room, and the first thing you see when you enter it. That way, when you go into the treadmill room, you'll know it's for exercising and nothing else. You'll have more of a sense of purpose about it that way. Next, clean up the treadmill so you don't feel like you're picking up dirt and grime by standing on it. It's likely become dusty over the years, and may even have some cobwebs. Clean it so that it shines. Then test it. Does it still work properly? If not, see if it's still under warranty and get it fixed. Even if the warranty has expired, you can still take it to a repair person and have a part replaced for far less than it would cost to buy a whole new treadmill. Finally, make the treadmill room comfortable to use. Add a ceiling fan, a nearby tray to hold water bottles, a rack for placing a book to read, and hang a television from the ceiling. You'll want entertainment and sustenance while you workout so you don't get bored.
Then, decide on a regular schedule of using the machine. People tend to work out more regularly when they have a schedule. You can do half an hour all at once, or break it up into 3 - ten minute increments throughout the day.
Now you're all set to begin an exercise regimen that will keep you fit and healthy for years to come, and that' the whole purpose of having a treadmill, after all.
If after pulling out your old treadmill, you may decide that a new one might just be what you need. There are many new treadmill brands and models which may have the right features to keep you motivated. That's when you put your old treadmill up for sale and put that money towards a newer one. You'll be surprised at how far your money will go with the economy down right now.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Elliptical Workout Vs Treadmill Workout
In the battle of workouts, manufacturers of the elliptical trainers and treadmills present their products as the better one of the two. Consumers can become confused with all the hoopla especially when one considers that both are two of the most effective cardiovascular exercise machines available in the fitness market today.
Just like any exercise machine, there are distinct similarities and differences between the elliptical machine and the treadmill. It just takes sufficient information about the capabilities and limitations of each one to determine which one suit your fitness needs the best. Or better yet, if their combination will further your exercise goals.
Elliptical Workout
When it comes to an impact-free workout, the elliptical trainer is the best in the industry. This is due to the fact that your feet are placed on the foot pedals all throughout the exercise session, without need to raise them up and lower them down again in the walking and running motions like with the treadmill. Thus, individuals with joint difficulties and injuries prefer the elliptical trainer over the treadmill.
Another advantage of the elliptical trainer is its all-body workout property. The whole body is engaged since 70 percent of the momentum comes from the lower body, with the 30 percent from the upper body via the handlebars. You can even add hand weights to the routine so as to increase its calorie-burning efficiency. Thus, more calories are burned with lesser perceived effort.
Also, the elliptical trainer allows for more variety to be introduced into the workout. This is very handy for individuals who have difficulty staying on any exercise program once the exercise plateau has been reached. You can vary the intensity of the workouts, vary the motions through the pedal, and vary the large muscles targeted by doing away with the handlebars. Thus, if it is whole body workout with variety that you are looking for, then the elliptical trainer is for you.
Treadmill Workout
Lest you think that the treadmill suffers in comparison, there are advantages to using it over the elliptical trainer. For one thing, working out on a treadmill does not require great coordination on your part since it involves what comes naturally to us - walking and running. Thus, if you want to walk and run in a safe indoor environment, then the treadmill is for you.
For another thing, the treadmill provides for a more focused training workout for runners and brisk walkers than an elliptical trainer does. The motions required are, after all, the same as in running a marathon. You can even vary the intensity by running on alternate speeds and inclines.
Beyond the workout benefits, treadmills are very easy to operate and to store, thanks to its foldable features. Add in more entertainment options than an elliptical trainer and we may have a winner on our hands.
Conclusion
So, who wins the battle of the workouts? Well, it depends on your exercise needs and goals, which you must assess before purchasing either of the elliptical or treadmill for your home gym. Besides, both exercise machines develop bone density, increase your energy levels, burn fat and calories, and promote better cardiovascular health, thus, either one is good for you.
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