Ohiyo!Your Treadmill Sensei gets tons of questions asking about fitness or health advice. I try not to answer those questions because they really are something people should be asking their doctors or other health professionals. While I have been in the fitness industry for over 20 years now that does not qualify me (or … [Read more...] about Read Mailbag: Tips to Burn More Calories
Ohiyo!From time to time I get emails from readers who mention that I seem to be a little hard when it comes to my Nautilus equipment reviews. To them I said, I have absolutely no problem with Nautilus. In fact, I think they have some very nice upper end Nautilus-branded equipment, and their Schwinn ellipticals are top notch … [Read more...] about Bowflex Brand Review — I Feel Another Headache Coming On
Ohiyo!In case anyone was wondering, the Treadmill Sensei absolutely loves to get reader email here at the DOJO. I especially love to hear from readers who have had success with a treadmill or elliptical. Today, let's hear from Scott, who lost an amazing 50 pounds using a Sole E25 and has a question about elliptical … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag: Treadmill Sensei Readers Lose Weight..oh and an Elliptical Maintenance Question!
Ohiyo!The Treadmill Sensei, master of all things treadmill and insomnia related, just couldn't sleep last night. I took my early morning hot shower (nothing gets me going like hot water on my old bones!) and headed in to the DOJO by 6am today. I love the workshop in the morning -- it's quiet and it's a great place to get … [Read more...] about Reader Mailbag: How much height does an elliptical add?
Ohiyo!The Treadmill Sensei has been wanting to review the Bowflex Series 5 Treadmill for a while now. You see, I'm just a little OCD and needed the closure of finishing up my Bowflex line of reviews. Unfortunately, I generally only review equipment which comes through for set up or repair and I just haven't seen a Series 5 … [Read more...] about The Bowflex Series 5 Treadmill Review — Not Quite Average
Ohiyo!The Treadmill Sensei is back to work at the DOJO after the long Memorial Day weekend. It's always tough to get back in the groove of things after mini-vacations like that...and when we spend most of that time with my in-laws I feel like I need to get back to work just to recover from my "vacation" time. Why God … [Read more...] about The Spirit Z88 Treadmill Review — A solid treadmill with a major problem
Ohiyo!I'm taking the day off today to spend it with my family. We're having a bit of a barbecue. Best wishes to everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow with a new review.Take care and Stay Fit!-The Treadmill Senseihttp://www.treadmillsensei.com … [Read more...] about Happy Memorial Day!
Ohiyo!I can't believe it, but the www.treadmillsensei.com is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary of being online! It seems like just yesterday that I started writing up my reviews and articles. The magic date was actually June 9, 2006 and in celebration of that day we're going to give away a FREE Quantum Q-210H … [Read more...] about One Year Anniversary Elliptical Give-Away Contest!
Ohiyo!Every month or so we'll get in one of these Nordic Track units at the DOJO and the repairs are almost always the same: burned out motor, burned out incline motor and broken or bent upright bars. We've also had in a few broken decks. In my opinion, based on my 20+ years in the industry, the two motors in the unit are … [Read more...] about The Nordic Track X5 Incline Trainer Treadmill – Not Great
Ohiyo!Two posts in one night?! The Treadmill Sensei is on a roll! I received a great follow-up note from a DOJO student by the name of Lisa in Mission Viejo. As part of her note asking about the New Balance 1800 treadmill she also had some questions and concerns about the delivery side of her purchase. Questions I'm sure a … [Read more...] about Treadmill / Elliptical Delivery Explained
