Running looks easy—after all, it does come naturally to us. How hard can it be? Surprisingly, running without proper form over long distances can cause injuries and damage your body. Even if you are a runner with experience, mistakes can still be made. So when going on your daily run outdoors or on your treadmill, watch your form for these mistakes so you can improve your running technique:
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Get Running with One of These Fitness Plans
Whether you’re a running junkie or new to the concept, there are many fitness plans out there that are pre-designed to get women like you up and running. Here are some pre-designed fitness plans you can choose from based on your running needs. Just remember to wear the proper gear and talk to your doctor before your start a new training program. Continue reading “Get Running with One of These Fitness Plans”
What is the Best All-Machine Workout?
Using home fitness equipment to get in your full body workout is a great way to target specific muscle groups like hamstrings or triceps. As an expert at working out, here’s a guide to an all-machine workout that will give your whole body the workout it needs: Continue reading “What is the Best All-Machine Workout?”
Last Minute Home Workouts for Swimsuit Season
With summer just around the corner, you’re most likely thinking about the warm sun and hanging out at the beach or pool. If you don’t think that your body is “swimsuit ready” and you don’t have enough time to exercise, don’t worry. Here are some effective, last minute home workouts you can do to get ready for swimsuit season: Continue reading “Last Minute Home Workouts for Swimsuit Season”
The Real Results of Interval Training
Thinking about taking your workout to the next level with interval training? Interval training is a great way to get in an intense workout in a short amount of time. Here’s how interval training works and how you can use a treadmill or elliptical to get in a great interval training workout: Continue reading “The Real Results of Interval Training”
How Treadmills Have Changed Since the 1970s
From their conception in the 1800s, treadmills have gone through quite the changes over the years. Here’s how they’ve changed since the 1970s and TRUE’s role in their advances.
A Bleak Beginning
Believe it or not, the first treadmill was developed in 1800 England—and it was not for recreation. Treadmills were used as punishments for prisoners and to power mills. Eventually, they were banned in 1898 under the Prison Act.
Medical Benefits Realized
Later, they later reemerged in the 1950s as medical devices to assess cardiovascular health, thanks to Dr. Robert A. Bruce. Dr. Bruce had patients run on an inclined treadmill with electrodes attached to their chest to monitor the EKG while the speed and incline of the treadmill were increased. This test, combined with the treadmill, was—and still is—used to detect evidence of:
- Chest pain and discomfort
- Past heart attack
- Ventricular aneurism
Treadmills in the Home & the Rise of Health Clubs
It wasn’t until the running boom of the 1970s, that treadmills really got their start in the home fitness industry. Treadmills were marketed by William Staub and Dr. Kenneth Cooper through Aerobics Inc. as an easy way to get in aerobic exercise. Treadmills at this time were much simpler, consisting of the track and being able to turn it off and on.
TRUE Fitness Builds on Treadmill Basics
TRUE Fitness got its start in treadmills when it was founded in 1981 and introduced several new innovations for treadmills like:
- Variable speeds
- Heart Rate Control
- Soft Select
- Removable safety keys
- Orthopedic belts
Going High-Tech
Then in the early 2000s, LifeFitness introduced the first treadmill with an LCD touch screen that was integrated into the treadmill itself. From there, commercial treadmills have gotten progressively more hi-tech and cutting edge to accommodate users. Treadmills can now:
- Monitor heart rate
- Match your pace
- Integrate entertainment
To this day, TRUE Fitness works to make new developments in the treadmill to make it the best piece of fitness equipment it can be, making workouts enjoyable.
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Which TRUE PS Series Treadmill is Right for You?
Thinking of buying a treadmill this Christmas? TRUE Fitness Technology began with the treadmill, so it’s no surprise that we take pride in each and every one we produce for our customers. TRUE offers many different of residential treadmills, but our most popular series by far is the PS series treadmill. Continue reading “Which TRUE PS Series Treadmill is Right for You?”