Workout not working? This could be why!

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!”

Tips to overcome knee pain

Whether you’re new to the sport of running or have been at it on your fitness treadmill for years, you may have experienced knee pain at some point.

Unfortunately sore knees are a common affliction among runners, whether you’re jogging on home fitness equipment like a True M30 Home Treadmill or along an outdoor path. It’s important to pay attention to painful sensations, but having knee pain can certainly set you back in your training program. Take the time to find out what is causing the problem, give your knees some time to rest and figure out how to treat them. Continue reading “Tips to overcome knee pain”

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

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!”

4 ways to learn to love running!

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!”

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

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!”

Tips to becoming a better runner

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”

Pump up your cardio workout with added weights

In today’s busy world, it’s always great when you can make the most of your time by multitasking. This even holds true for your workouts. It’s important to make time for fitness each week, but if you can combine using your home cardio equipment with a little strength training, then you can really kick that physical activity into high gear and see even better results. Continue reading “Pump up your cardio workout with added weights”

Turbo-boost your cross training with TRX

As you know, it’s important to include both strength and cardio workouts in your overall fitness plan. Cardio sessions increase your endurance and stamina levels, while strength training builds and stabilizes muscles required to successfully complete a run on a home treadmill or a ride on a home exercise bike.

When considering home gym equipment, cardio like a True PS800 Home Treadmill and a True ES700 Home Recumbent Bike are crucial, but what do you do for strength? A great option is to cross-train with TRX. Continue reading “Turbo-boost your cross training with TRX”

How can you achieve the treadmill body?

When people think of a home treadmill, the idea of a total body workout may not necessarily be the first thing that comes to mind. More often than not, treadmills correlate to the idea of a great cardio workout or strengthening the leg muscles like quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.

While treadmills like a True PS800 Home Treadmill are popular pieces of equipment, exercisers don’t always know how to mix up their routines on them, which can definitely lead to fitness boredom. Continue reading “How can you achieve the treadmill body?”