Health and fitness go hand-in-hand, which means that what you eat before your workout can have a huge bearing on the success of your session. Eating the wrong type of food can not only make you more sluggish, but it may also cause cramping. While home treadmills like the TRUE Fitness Z5.0 can help you reach your workout goals by using preset programs and TRUE HRC Cruise Controlâ„¢, it turns out that the phrase “you are what you eat” may have more truth to it than you think. To make sure you burn as many calories as possible during your fitness routine, use these easy diet tips: Continue reading “What to eat before your workout”
Author: Angie Tinsley
The 5 Most Important Considerations When Buying a Treadmill
Treadmills are among the most popular (and effective) training machines out there. But with so many makes and models on the market, how do you choose what’s right for you? We’ve got the five most important factors to consider when shopping for a treadmill. Continue reading “The 5 Most Important Considerations When Buying a Treadmill”
Burn more calories with the right playlist
Everyone has their go-to playlist to get them pumped for working out on their home treadmills, but did you know that it can also help you burn more calories? It’s true! In fact, you can subconsciously control your body to exercise in a certain way by strategically choosing songs.
“Manipulating tempo can work like a remote control, telling your body to speed up or slow down without a heightened sense of exertion,” Carl Foster, Ph.D., a professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, told SELF magazine. Continue reading “Burn more calories with the right playlist”
How Often Should You Exercise?
We all know that exercising is good for you, but how frequently and how long should you be hitting the home treadmill each week? Experts have been debating for years – some say that high-intensity interval training is the way to go, while others suggest that 30 minutes per day is a better goal. So, how often should you exercise?
According to Dr. Michael Joyner, a physiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., it the important to exercise on a regular basis. While working out has numerous long-lasting benefits, including the improvement of overall health, perks like improvements in blood pressure only occur if you stick to a regular routine.
“The key is probably to not miss more than two days in a row,” Joyner told The New York Times, “and skipping only one day is even better.”
Working out on a regular basis can also boost motivation because the positive feeling that is felt after running on a fitness treadmill is still fresh in the minds of exercisers. But how much time should your fitness routine take up each week?
Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that adults get a minimum of two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. This can include anything from dancing to walking.
Adults who participate in more vigorous physical activities like running and jumping rope only need to carve out an hour and 15 minutes of time for exercise each week.
Of course, these guidelines represent the absolute minimum. Adults can maximize the benefits derived from physical fitness by increasing the frequency or length of workouts. It’s always good to challenge yourself, just make sure that any increase in intensity is done gradually so that you don’t promptly burn out yourself.
Desk stretches for the weary worker
When you’re stuck sitting at a desk all day, it’s hard not to daydream about going home and pounding out a few miles on your exercise bike equipment – and it certainly doesn’t help that it’s well known that sitting down for hours on end is bad for you. Since you don’t have access to TRUE Stretch at the office, use these tactics to loosen those muscles that tighten up when you sit in one spot all day long: Continue reading “Desk stretches for the weary worker”
Can you lose weight while walking?
Running isn’t for everyone, and if you’re trying to lose weight, you may be wondering if there’s a way around having to run on your home treadmill to shed pounds. Fortunately, walking can burn approximately four calories per minute, and there are plenty of ways you can modify your workout routine to lose weight. Continue reading “Can you lose weight while walking?”
Sneaky ways to get more green into your diet
Everyone knows that veggies with a deep green hue are some of nature’s most powerful super foods, but sometimes it can be a challenge to force yourself to incorporate them into your daily diet. Unlike running on a home treadmill, eating some bland lettuce may not make you feel energized or boost your mood, but it will contribute to your health in the long run. To trick yourself into getting more green into your diet, try these sneaky ways to eat more veggies: Continue reading “Sneaky ways to get more green into your diet”
Are you eating the wrong food for breakfast?
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – it can kickstart your metabolism and help you lose weight. But if you’re eating the wrong type of breakfast, it may not cause you to shed pounds at all. In fact, you could gain them!
According to FitDay, a breakfast packed with protein will curb your hunger and keep you energized. Combine that with half an hour spend on your home treadmill, and you’ll be well on your way to meeting your weight loss goal. To make sure your morning treats don’t derail your fitness plan, avoid these unhealthy breakfast foods: Continue reading “Are you eating the wrong food for breakfast?”
Exercise can help fend off disease
We all know that regular exercise has numerous health benefits – a few hours spent on your home treadmill each week can help you shed pounds, reduce stress and improve your focus. However, new research suggests that your fitness routine may have an additional, important effect on your health: It can reduce inflammation, which can help you fend of disease.
According to Dr. Brent Bauer, a member of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter editorial board, inflammation appears to play a role in many chronic diseases, including arthritis, heart conditions and Crohn’s Disease. Continue reading “Exercise can help fend off disease”