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Why should you incorporate isometric strength exercises?

Posted on 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 are 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

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

Not only does a strong center better 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”

Excellent at-home workout playlist for serious motivation

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

When your favorite song comes on the radio, you feel an instant boost of energy and excitement, whether you’re in the car, at the grocery store or behind your desk at work. It’s no surprise that music has the power to evoke an array of emotions in people, and depending on the genre, beat and pace, it might be exactly what you need to up your workout.

Listening to some upbeat jams during a workout session on your home gym equipment works well to motivate you and help you power through your run or bike ride. Continue reading “Excellent at-home workout playlist for serious motivation”

Top 5 tips for staying healthy on your summer vacation

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

Summer is finally here! If you live in a locale that experiences all four seasons, you have most likely been anxiously awaiting the return of hot temperatures, sunny days and longer daylight hours.

Another perk of the arrival of summer is that it’s a time when individuals, couples and families plan a vacation. Trips are a great way to spend quality time with loved ones, take a break from the stress of everyday life and allow yourself some time to truly unwind. Continue reading “Top 5 tips for staying healthy on your summer vacation”

Workout not working? This could be why!

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

For those of you who have been logging hour after hour on your home gym equipment but not achieving the sort of results you were hoping for, it could be a sign that your workout is not working for you.

This can happen once you’ve spent a good amount of time engaging in physical activity, and it gives you an opportunity to reassess your fitness plan. Not only can you re-evaluate your current workout regimen, but it’s also a chance to think back on your goals and determine if you’re on the right course. Maybe when you started you were hoping to lose so many pounds, but looking back, you might realize you don’t need to drop weight so much as you need to replace fat with muscle. Or, if your initial goal was to run faster on your fitness treadmill such as the True PS100 Home Treadmill, you might now realize that you actually need to improve your endurance levels first. Continue reading “Workout not working? This could be why!”

5 ways to make that workout fly by

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

We’ve all been there: Whether you work out all the time or are just beginning a fitness routine, the motivation to spend time in your home gym is sometimes lacking. You may be stressed from work, not feeling 100 percent or would just rather sit on the couch watching your favorite TV show. Whatever the case may be, we all need a little push sometimes to get on that home exercise equipment.

Sometimes the problem is that a 60- or even 30-minute session can feel like it drags on forever. This can cause you to lose focus, which can lessen the intensity of a session on your True M50 Home Treadmill, or, even worse, cause you to forget proper form while riding your stationary bike.  Continue reading “5 ways to make that workout fly by”

Short on time? Try this 20-minute treadmill workout!

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

In today’s super busy world, it can be a challenge to find even five minutes for yourself, let alone a whole hour to devote to a workout. Even though physical activity is important for your mental and physical well-being, exercise can fall low on the list of priorities after family, kids, work, school and other pressing responsibilities.

In between all those other must-dos, you might be struggling to find extra time in your day to hit your home fitness equipment. If it’s been sitting there gathering dust, now is the time to give your home treadmill, like a True M50 Home Treadmill, a good cleaning and get back on the proverbial horse. Continue reading “Short on time? Try this 20-minute treadmill workout!”

Hit a plateau? Swap out your tired exercises for new ones!

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

You likely know cross training as a means of getting the most out of of your fitness routine as well as one of the best methods of achieving your goals, but if you only use the same go-to exercises time after time, you’re sure to hit a plateau.

In addition to mixing up your cardio on home gym equipment between different intervals, speeds, inclines and resistance levels, it’s necessary to switch out your strength program every once in a while as well. Aside from becoming incredibly boring, repeating the same exercises over and over will stop challenging your muscles at some point and you’ll hit a plateau with your results. Continue reading “Hit a plateau? Swap out your tired exercises for new ones!”

Want a better butt? Try these exercises!

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

The hours spent running on your home treadmill have probably given you toned legs and a strong lower half.

Spring is quickly going to give way to summer, and before you know it, shorts and swimsuits will be making an appearance once again. If you’re looking to get in your best shape before summer is officially here, you’ll need to incorporate both cardio and strength workouts on your home gym equipment. In addition to riding your stationary bike, you should spend at least two to three days a week lifting weights (with actual weights or your body weight). Not only will you look and feel great, but stronger lower body muscles will help you be a better runner or cyclist. Continue reading “Want a better butt? Try these exercises!”