July 2014 - True Fitness - Home Fitness Equipment

Tips to become a better cyclist

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

Whether you hop on your stationary bike because you enjoy the exhilarating cardio workoutÂ or you love the sport and are training for various races, finding ways to improveÂ as a cyclistÂ is always a worthwhile goal.

While racers might be interested in learning how to become more agile, faster or have better endurance, exercisers could be looking to lose more weight, improve their post Â or strengthen their lower body. Whatever the case may be, striving to become a better cyclist is important for growth, avoiding fitness plateaus and overcoming boredom. Continue reading “Tips to become a better cyclist”

Why should you incorporate isometric strength exercises?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

There’s a good chance that if you’ve recently taken up strength workouts in addition to cardio sessions on your home fitness equipment, you’ve seen a difference in your running or cycling. You might be moving faster, have better endurance, improved posture or all of the above.

During your lifting routines, you’re most likely doing traditional strength exercises like squats, lunges, bicep curls, crunches and chest presses. These areÂ effective options that challenge your muscle fibers and cause them to adapt and become stronger, but did you know there’s another option when it comes to strength training? It’s called isometric exercises. Continue reading “Why should you incorporate isometric strength exercises?”

Strengthen your core with this awesome plank circuit

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

If you’ve been exercising long enough, chances are you’ve heard that planks are one of the best exercises for yourÂ abdominals. Whether you’re a runner, bike rider or weight lifter, youÂ needÂ a strong and solid foundation, and that comes from working the core muscles.

Not only does a strong center betterÂ overall exercise performance on your home gym equipment, but it assists with stabilization and balance so you can work more efficiently with a lower risk of injury. Continue reading “Strengthen your core with this awesome plank circuit”