The kinetic chain is a term used to describe the myriad joints and muscles used to perform a compound movement, and this reveals itself as especially important for an activity like running. Just like any other, this chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and any imbalances are not only detrimental to performance but also risk injury. This is because the body trains itself to compensate for muscular weakness over long periods of time, so you may end up dominant in some areas of your body while conversely weak in others. This is most problematic for endurance athletes. The constant stress of their activity causes these imbalances to surface, often through injury. Continue reading “Exercises to prevent compensation injuries”
Category: Beginner Fitness Tips
Is it safe to work out more than once a day?
For major fitness enthusiasts, sometimes working out just once a day isn’t enough. Whether you’re training for a marathon, focusing on building muscle, losing weight, or are addicted to the endorphin rush you get from exercising, working out more than once a day sometimes seems like a great idea. While exercising is undoubtedly important for your health, this begs the question: Is it possible to overdo it? In other words, is it safe to work out more than once a day? Continue reading “Is it safe to work out more than once a day?”
Run safely during a heat wave
A heat wave has been baking the southwestern United States, with temperatures in some areas reaching nearly 130 degrees. According to NPR, triple-digits temps in that area of the country will likely persist through the end of the week, which means that anyone planning to exercise during this record-breaking heat wave will need to take extra precautions. Continue reading “Run safely during a heat wave”
Best marathons for beginners
If your new home treadmill has inspired you to run a marathon for the first time in your life, you’ll want to make sure that you choose a race that is friendly toward first timers. Training for a marathon is hard enough (although using a TRUE Fitness treadmill with a orthopedically correct running surface can make it easier), so you won’t want to make your debut at one that is likely to have bad weather or be under-staffed. Check out the best marathons for beginners: Continue reading “Best marathons for beginners”
Find time to exercise on a busy day
If your excuse to not exercise on a regular basis is that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day, we’ve got news for you: There are plenty of ways to fit in a quick workout even on the busiest days! Just a half hour on your home treadmill can do wonders for your health, particularly if you use TRUE HRC Cruise Controlâ„¢ to make sure that you’re keeping your heart rate up. Try out these easy tactics for squeezing in a workout even when your schedule is packed. Continue reading “Find time to exercise on a busy day”
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”
Get your legs ready for shorts weather
Summer’s here, and that means it’s time to break out your shorts and show off your legs. There’s no reason to dread the season of bare legs if you have the tools to tone your glutes and thighs. Keep these tips in mind as you ease into your summer workout routine, and you’ll be ready for shorts season in no time. Continue reading “Get your legs ready for shorts weather”
Traditional workouts that will get you fit
It seems like every day you read about the best new fitness fad that will help you shed pounds and look years younger, but what about good-old-fashioned exercises like running or doing push ups? Are they still effective? As it turns out, yes! There’s no need to pay for a pricey fitness class when you have home gym equipment that will keep you fit. Continue reading “Traditional workouts that will get you fit”