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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!”

4 ways to learn to love running!

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

Whether you’re new to the fitness world or you’ve been exercising for years, there are bound to be certain aspects about the lifestyle that you love and others that you are not as fond of. Running is either a “love it” or “hate it” sort of physical activity, but if you currently in the camp that is not a fan of running, it’s possible to change your mind.

Running is a simple, yet effective, cardio exercise that offers tons of benefits mentally, physically and emotionally. Pounding the fitness treadmill belt burns calories, helping you lose weight and tone your body. It also strengthens your heart (which is a muscle) to lower your risk of cardiovascular​-related incidents including heart attacks, strokes and heart disease. Regular fitness sessions also reduce the likelihood of other medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol in addition to boosting your mood through released endorphins. Not to mention, running is as much a mental activity as it is physical. Avid runners often consider running a form of therapy, allowing them time to think and enjoy much-needed solitude. Continue reading “4 ways to learn to love running!”

Get going and get over that exercise slump!

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Now that winter is finally and officially over, it’s time to think about the newness that spring brings with this change. During those cold weather months, you may have hunkered down with comfort foods, your TV and your pet, giving little thought to hitting the home gym equipment.

But now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to replace the big sweaters with swimsuits. This means you must get over that winter exercise slump and hop on that elliptical machine or stationary bike, dedicating yourself to a fitness routine. Aside from looking and feeling great physically, there are a variety of reasons not to let yourself get sidetracked from exercise goals. Continue reading “Get going and get over that exercise slump!”

Ditch the lengthy workout with these 2-in-1 moves

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Now that spring has officially sprung, it’s time to kick your fitness routine into high gear. Just like cleaning out your closet to make it more efficient, you might want to clean up your workout plan as well. If you’ve hit a plateau, you can’t lose those pesky remaining five pounds or are beyond bored with your current regimen, mixing things up get reinvigorate your excitement and help you reach your goals. Continue reading “Ditch the lengthy workout with these 2-in-1 moves”

Why should you love exercising?

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People exercise on home fitness equipment for all sorts of reasons, many of which may have to do with their physical appearance. Exercise is a top way to keep from becoming overweight, and if you like to indulge in a piece of cake (or three), a few cookies or a bag of chips every now and then, working out is crucial to keeping a healthy figure.

While working out does wonders for boosting your self-confidence and happiness with your appearance, there are plenty of reasons to love hitting the home treadmill that have nothing to do with what people see when they look at you. Continue reading “Why should you love exercising?”

How can you mix up your cardio? Train for a triathlon!

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

One of the best ways to stick to a fitness plan and witness successful results – whether you’re new to cardio or an avid runner or biker – is to sign up for a race.

The usual first step when starting races is to do a 5K, but once you’ve gotten a couple of those under your belt, you may be ready for a bigger challenge. If you have a hard time deciding whether you enjoy running on your home treadmill or riding your stationary bike, there’s a solution that won’t make you choose: a triathlon. Continue reading “How can you mix up your cardio? Train for a triathlon!”

How Running Can Bring Health, Prosperity, and Happiness!

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Science has already proved that running can help increase happiness, improve sleep, and increase your fitness and health so imagine a world where everyone in the nation were regular runners. The athletic apparel company Mizuno did just that and the results are astounding! Continue reading “How Running Can Bring Health, Prosperity, and Happiness!”

Shed the sweater and get ready for spring with a new workout plan

Posted on by Angie Tinsley

Though it may be hard to believe after the terribly bitter and frigid winter, spring is on its way, bringing with it warm temperatures, sunny skies, longer daylight hours and a renewed commitment to fitness goals.

Whether you’ve been diligent about finding time each week to get in your session on your home workout equipment or those fitness treadmill workouts have fallen by the wayside, now is the time to get back in the saddle (of your stationary bike, of course).

The impending arrival of spring is a great time to reassess your fitness goals and create a new workout plan now that sweater weather is over and soon it’ll be time to pull out those shorts and sleeveless tops.

You’ll want to consider both a cardio and strength plan in order to get yourself back in top shape and ready to show off strong biceps and gorgeous gams.

Cardio workout
Creating an interval plan is the best way to maximize your cardio workout in a time-efficient manner, no matter if you prefer the elliptical machine or home exercise bike. Start with an easy warm up with little resistance for about five minutes, then alternate between high intensity and lower intensity bouts for between 30 and 60 minutes. Whether you’re switching between running and walking, standing and sitting or higher and lower resistance levels, intervals will definitely have you working up a sweat and burning tons of calories.

Weight training workout
The strength section of your new fitness plan can be time-efficient as well. Setting up a circuit workout using your body weight and a pair of dumbbells is an excellent method for toning and firming your whole body. Try these exercises from Shape magazine in conjunction with your cardio and you’ll be ready to come out from hiding beneath that sweater in no time. Do each exercise one time through for 10 to 12 reps and repeat the whole list three times:

Lunge with bicep curl:

  • Stand with feet hip-distance apart and a 5- to-8-pound dumbbell in each hand, palms facing out. Step forward with your right foot and drop both knees to bend at 90 degrees.
  • At the bottom of your lunge, curl the weights then move toward your shoulders during the return.
  • Step back and repeat with the left foot.

Plank walk-out:

  • Start standing with feet hip​-distance apart.
  • Bend forward until your hands touch the floor, then walk them out until you’re in a plank position with your back flat, keeping your abs tight.
  • Hold for five seconds, then walk your hands back and stand up.
  • For a challenge, once you walk out to the plank, drop from your hands to your elbows, then back up before walking your hands back in.

Squat with opposite arm raise:

  • Stand with feet hip-distance apart and a dumbbell in each hand.
  • Keeping your abs tight, sit your butt back and lower into a squat, then push back up.
  • At the top of the squat, extend your right arm forward and left arm back, keeping them straight. Repeat the whole motion, bringing the left hand forward and right hand back.

Pli​é squat side crunch: 

  • Stand with your feet wider than your hips and toes turned out to a 45​-degree angle.
  • Lower straight down into a squat, drop your right elbow toward your right knee then return to the starting position.
  • Repeat the whole motion on the left side, keeping your obliques tight.

Rotating tricep kickback:

  • Stand with feet hip-distance apart with a slight bend in your knees and leaning forward a little.
  • Keep your abs tight to protect your lower back.
  • Start with the dumbbells at your armpits, palms facing each other.
  • Extend your arms straight back and rotate your hands so your palms face upward.
  • Return to the start.

Tips to becoming a better runner

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Whether you’re new to the sport or a veteran runner who’s looking to revamp their routine, there are plenty of ways to improve your skills.

Of course, it’s important to spend regular time on your home treadmill logging those running sessions to increase your distances and gain better stamina and endurance, but there are a variety of things you can do using other components of your home gym equipment to become an even better runner. Continue reading “Tips to becoming a better runner”