Many people have realized the benefits of power walking.Though less intense than running, it is easier on joints, helps build endurance, and is the perfect solution for people who experience asthma or other ailments associated with exercise. But how do you know you are getting the very best results possible from your … [Read more...] about The Anatomy Of The Power-Walk, Maximizing Form & Function

It can be daunting to find most of your favorite foods are packed full of simple sugars. If you’re not ready to dump out all the sugar in your life, we understand. But at the same time, you don’t want to waste the time you took finding a treadmill and then sweating buckets only not to lose weight, just because you ate … [Read more...] about Small Steps To Replace Simple Sugars In Your Diet

What is more important than athletic skill? Endurance, which is something that anyone can build no matter what level they are beginning at. Stamina is an important part of improving overall ability, as well as increasing results from regular physical activity. But how do you build it when you have nothing but a treadmill at … [Read more...] about Building Cardio Endurance On Your Home Treadmill

No pain, no gain. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. These may be old cliches, but when it comes to exercise, there is truth to both of them. While experts would urge you to stop working out if you feel pain, nausea, or light-headed, your muscles and cardiovascular system need to be put under some level of stress in … [Read more...] about How Inducing Real Stress on Your Body Reaps Positive Benefits

There’s a lot of talk about the importance of biodiversity within the environment — the importance of maintaining a diverse ecosystem to protect the fragile balance of life. But what isn’t discussed quite as much is the importance of biodiversity within ourselves and in our meals. Diversity in diet and in the gut is a … [Read more...] about How Your Health Is Restricted When You Ignore Biodiversity In Your Meals

Downhill running builds strength and endurance in a way that flat running cannot duplicate. While running uphill might feel more difficult from a cardio perspective, running downhill challenges and pushes your body in different ways. The muscles you build running on the decline translate into faster paces on other terrain. … [Read more...] about How to Effectively (and Safely) Run Downhill

You’ve already had the debate of treadmill vs elliptical and decided that you wanted a treadmill to keep your fitness up during your injury recovery. Only to realize there are so many options to choose from that it seems like there is just a coin-flip of difference between the different treadmills. While we have tons … [Read more...] about Best Treadmill Options For Low Impact Training During Injury Recovery

There is no doubt that life feels more hectic than ever these days. Kids have to be ferried between multiple extracurricular activities. More Americans work overtime or take on extra side jobs. So, it’s no wonder that we all feel crunched for time, and that it is harder to squeeze in the time to exercise. However, … [Read more...] about If You’re Going To Walk, Walk Uphill To Cut Your Workout Time In Half

The incline treadmill and the incline trainer have similar functions, but there are actually a lot of features that separate them. An incline treadmill is just a regular treadmill when used on the incline settings. An incline trainer is a treadmill built specifically for incline training. There are a few key differences … [Read more...] about Incline Treadmill Vs Incline Trainer