We have all done it; fallen off the proverbial “deep end” – whether it is in regards to nutrition or our workouts, many of us have had a bad streak. Vacations, weekends, or parties all attribute to diet and training program failures. When this happens, the key is to not let it completely derail your goals. Below we will discuss 5 tips to get you back on track toward achieving your goals. Continue reading “4 Tips to Get Back On Track After A Long Layoff”
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The Impact of Cheat Meals On Your Health Goals
If you ask any number of health professionals, the majority will tell you that somewhere around 80 percent of the weight you lose will come from your nutritional choices, hence the saying “You can’t out-train bad nutrition.”
This is why nutritional compliance is one of the most important changes if your goal is to get healthier. Continue reading “The Impact of Cheat Meals On Your Health Goals”
Food Preparation: It’s Easier Than You Think
No matter what your physical goal is, preparation is key in order to stay on track and progress from the efforts you have already put in. You won’t go on a 10-day vacation without being prepared by taking the days off work, kenneling your dog, packing clothes and other items, right? So why do we think allowing ourselves to be unprepared for our day will yield success? Continue reading “Food Preparation: It’s Easier Than You Think”
Type 2 Diabetes & Training
The numbers of Type 2 Diabetes is on the rise every year, with 1.9 million new cases a year and approximately 29 million cases currently diagnosed. With an estimated economic health care cost of 175 billion dollars, we can safely say it is a major problem in our country. So I figured I would write a little blurb about how to help this situation. Continue reading “Type 2 Diabetes & Training”
Nope, Not This Year!
You have to be tired of making the same plan every year. You might even be adding to the list because you didn’t achieve it the year before. How can we all want something so bad but not be able to quit doing the things that take us farther away from those goals? Continue reading “Nope, Not This Year!”
Your Guide to Healthy & Happy Holidays
It’s time to end associating the holidays with unhealthy habits and get a head start on your New Year fitness plans. The end of the year signifies celebration – but the celebration does not have to mean gluttony or inactivity. Fend off the “winter weight” by following this simple guide:
Stock Your Kitchen with Healthy Foods
During the holiday season, it seems like sweets are more accessible and abundant. To counteract those neighbors who brought over their famous fudge, balance these foods by buying healthier options for your family to snack on, like fruits. The more convenient the healthy snack, the more likely your family is to eat it. Wash and package fruits and vegetables for a snack that is just as easy to access as any other snack.
Track Your “Unhealthy” Food Intake
In an ideal world, we would all be able to say no to any unhealthy food that may make its way onto the holiday party table. Since reality is less than ideal, use an app to track caloric intake for the day that way you can visualize the number of unhealthy snacks you eat each day versus your daily activity level. Then, you can see how much you consume per day and can adjust accordingly.
Stay Physically Active
While it’s important to be physically active throughout the year, it’s always a little harder to find motivation during the winter season. It’s easier to stay curled up in bed than to put on gym clothes and go out into the cold to exercise. Holiday festivities keep schedules busy, so it’s easy to miss a workout or two. To keep yourself active during the winter without getting bored, try these winter activities to stay fit and fend off “winter weight”:
- Sledding
- Skiing
- Ice skating
- Snow shoveling
- Snowboarding
These are not the only activities though – keep up more traditional forms of exercise by:
- Exercising outdoors (just be sure to bundle up)
- Going to the gym
- Exercising at home
Get Plenty of Rest
With the holiday rush and parties to attend, this time of the year is one of the busiest. Just remember to take some time for yourself and use this time off of school and work to catch up on some must-needed rest. With plenty of rest, you will not only feel better but recuperated and re-energized to start off 2017 on the right foot.
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TRUE Soft Technology® Offers Comfortable Workouts
It is no secret that we at TRUE Fitness strive to constantly innovate across the full product line. In staying true to our mission and our trademark, TRUE endeavors to build fitness equipment that is biomechanically correct while also being orthopedically comfortable. TRUE’s Soft Technology® has made us the company we are today and is considered a trademark of the TRUE heritage.
A Full Body Experience with Soft Technology®
TRUE provides elements of the soft system throughout our cardio equipment, including:
- The Soft Step® in our elliptical trainers
- The Soft System® in our treadmills
- Mesh seats in our recumbent bikes
We strive to provide the best and least-impactful cardio experience regardless of what type of equipment best meets your fitness needs. In addition, TRUE Soft System® is now standard on all TRUE treadmills, providing a softer deck cushion to relieve joint impact. Encompassed within the TRUE Soft System® are the TRUE Soft Select and the orthopedic belt for a comfortable running experience.
TRUE Soft Select® Allows You to Customize Your Impact
With Soft Select, users can modify the firmness of the running belt for a tailored experience. Adjusting the impact on a scale of 1 to 8 (with 1 being the softest and 8 the hardest) provides the perfect impact levels for every person no matter the fitness level, injury level, or otherwise.
For instance, if you are training to run outside on a hard surface like pavement, adjusting the belt to a harder scale will acclimate your body to the running surface. Likewise, a softer belt is easier on your joints while creating resistance—perfect for building up leg strength.
The TRUE Soft Select feature is equipped on many TRUE treadmills like the new Performance 800.
TRUE’s Orthopedic Belt is Easy on Joints
TRUE was the first to introduce an orthopedic belt on a treadmill in 2001. The orthopedic belt is offered on TRUE’s Performance 300 and is designed as a lower-impact alternative to outdoor running on pavement or hard ground. According to Treadmill.com, TRUE Fitness has the “best orthopedic belt system on the market”
The orthopedic belt is a good choice if you experience joint pain from arthritis or injury or simply want a softer running surface. With an orthopedic belt, your joints will easily absorb shock upon impact while letting you to firmly push off the treadmill. With a softer surface, you can get in your daily running routine knowing you are taking care of your joint health.
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Hit the Trails with the Fam—But Double Check This List First
Hiking with your family is an excellent way to explore the natural world, appeal to your kid’s natural sense of discovery, and get them moving. There are many family friendly hiking in the country that you can take your family to where they can explore and have fun away from the distractions of technology. But before you do, check this list first: Continue reading “Hit the Trails with the Fam—But Double Check This List First”
4 Yoga Poses to Prevent Lower Back Pain
Regardless of whether you sit in a chair all day for your office job or spend your day lifting, lower back pain affects everyone. With the right yoga poses, you can relieve your lower back pain and improve your flexibility: Continue reading “4 Yoga Poses to Prevent Lower Back Pain”