There are many places to buy an elliptical machine. These locations include specialty fitness stores, retailers and online from either a retailer or directly from the manufacturer. A specialty store is always highly recommended due to the level of service provided but you can also buy online. Buying online has its ...
Ellipticals usually offer different warranties for parts, labor, and frame. Frames usually don’t break and hence come with longer warranty covers. Parts are “wear items” and are handed a shorter warranty for obvious reasons. Labor warranty spans for a medium to short period on most machines. To make things simple, ...
Find Out How Your Elliptical may Cause Knee Pain Many users of the elliptical often claim that their knees are sore and weak after a workout. They also complain about discomfort in the feet in the workout process. This kind of pain is very common when using an elliptical and if you find yourself feeling that kind of ...
An elliptical machine can transform your backside. Everyone wants strong glutes and an elliptical can help you achieve that fitness goal. Many turn to the traditional squat (which can be hard on the knees), head over to the Stairmaster or pedal away on the stationary bike but why not try something new? This high ...
Here is the oldest question in the book: Which is better? The treadmill or the elliptical? Or maybe running will do the trick? Many people favor one, or two, or all three. It is really a personal preference, but there is a larger number of people who strongly prefer the elliptical over both the treadmill and running. ...
In today’s exercise world, low impact exercise equipment is on the rise and the demand for it continues to go up as more and more people learn about it. Why? Because this kind of equipment is desired by people who can’t seem to fit exercise into their schedule, have health problems, or do not want to have health ...
The million-dollar question pertaining to health and fitness is whether diet is more important than exercise or vice versa. The answer that is in everyone’s best interest is that a combination of both is best but you want a straight answer, correct? Well, the winner is diet. Yes, despite popular belief, you cannot eat ...
To find fitness motivation, you must tap into your brain. You have to know how your brain works to find motivational sources that work. Individuals differ and what may motivate one may not motivate another since we are all driven by different things. Check out the suggestions on where to find motivation and see what ...
At this point you are probably saying, “HIIT sounds great but I could still use a workout or two to get started”. Understanding the structure of a training technique and developing a workout of your own are two completely different things. It is always helpful to have a few starter workouts that will get your training ...
Today’s let’s talk about the core. By letting go of the handles, adjusting resistance levels and getting the incline just right, you can enjoy a workout that combines cardio and muscle building stability training. Letting go makes the body work considerably harder. As a result, the core along with the abdominals are ...
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training technique that uses short, maximum intensity bouts of exercise to build muscle, burn fat and increase endurance. It is essentially an all in one training method that just about anyone can benefit from as long as they are willing to put in the work and are in good ...
High intensity interval training is one training technique but there are three forms. These include turbulence, Tabata and power intervals. The focus of turbulence training is fat loss and lean mass while Tabata delivers a 4-minute workout and power intervals focus on strength, power and endurance. All are completely ...
