You simply cannot work out as hard when it is a scorching 100 plus degrees outside. It is simply not the time for it.   That is why NordicTrack has launched their  "beat the heat sale".  They cut the price on their really fancy treadmills like the commercial 2150 and the commercial 1750 by a few hundred dollars.  Why would they do this? Because … [Read more...] about Nordic Track’s Beat The Heat

Running is something that we should all do. Getting a good run in a few times a week is vital to keeping in good health. A treadmill is a great way to get a workout in without leaving your house or without being exposed to the weather outside. Below I have listed more benefits to running on a treadmill.#1 You always have perfect weather.I … [Read more...] about Running on a Treadmill

I'm the type of fitness guy who incorporates a full spectrum of workouts both during a workout session and throughout the week.  My main workouts include weight lifting, running/uphill walking on a treadmill, elliptical workouts and yoga.  When weather is nice, I'll run/walk outside.I'm not alone in combining resistance training, cardio and … [Read more...] about Is It Best to Do Cardio Before or After Weight Lifting?

So you want to make the first step to becoming a healthier, fitter you and decided to buy your first elliptical! Great choice! Elliptical trainers can give you one of the best cardio workouts around, and are also one of the most popular, along with treadmills. Yet elliptical machines provide a lower-impact cardio workout and protect the joints more … [Read more...] about What to Look For In an Elliptical Machine – Before You Buy