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

So, you made a no-sugar pledge to your bestie but now you’re just sick of water, can’t drink another drop of the flavorless liquid, and can’t stop thinking of your favorite sugar-filled soda-pop when running it out on the treadmill? What to do? — try one of these six good-for-you drinks that taste way better than … [Read more...] about 6 Drinks To Try When You’re Avoiding Sugar But Sick Of Water

Everyone is talking about macronutrients. Macronutrients can play a vital role in losing weight or in gaining muscle, but it is important to fully understand what they are and how they function in order to fully utilize them. Otherwise, all that time spent on your treadmill will go to waste. Macronutrients Are … [Read more...] about Macro Nutrients And Their Tie To Weight Loss​

After investing time into reading reviews and money into purchasing the best treadmill, you will want to keep it in top condition. Regular maintenance will keep your machine operating at peak performance and prevent potential safety hazards. Below are 4 tips to help you keep your treadmill in good working order. 1. … [Read more...] about 4 Regular Maintenance Tips To Keep Your Home Treadmill Running Smoothly