The fitness machine industry is filled with exercise machines of all types. The most popular among them, treadmills, have evolved into several different types. There are specialty treadmills for women, fold-able kinds and even hybrid treadmills, which feature upper body exercise attachments. Although the choice in treadmills is limitless, you will find that very few people actually use their treadmills. After the initial novelty factor has subsided, treadmills are often relegated to storage in garages and basements. There are several reasons why people find it difficult to run on a treadmill consistently. This article goes through five of the most common problems why treadmills get folded up and remain unused in many people's home.
Treadmills Give a Tight Space to Run On
Most treadmills that people can afford simply do not have the space required for a natural run. Quite often space limitations on our homes force us to buy treadmills which are far smaller than ideal. Less length and lacking in width the space most treadmills give simply is not enough for proper running.
Treadmills Force You to Run Unnaturally
Whether you like it or not running in a treadmill will never allow you to use your natural bio-mechanics to run efficiently. Even the best track athlete in the world will find that treadmills never give you the real sensation of running.
Accidents on the Treadmill
Treadmills are generally safe but accidents do happen. Accidents include the runner flying across the room after tripping, treadmills malfunctioning and suddenly going too fast and pets getting injured by the belt. The recent death of Mike Tyson's child in a treadmill accident only goes to show that this equipment is to be operated with extreme care.
Expensive to Purchase
Decent treadmills cost more than 1500 dollars. Better ones frequently cost triple that. The best ones you find at the gym may cost half of the price of your car. Treadmills are incredibly expensive to purchase and the cheaper ones out there will never really give you a proper platform to run on.
Expensive to Maintain
Aside from the upfront costs you will have to maintain treadmills too. You will have to oil them, change belts, replace controllers and sometimes even have to replace the whole motor. The amount of running that will change your physique will kill any "home treadmills" in no time.
If you want to save money, space, time and headaches it might be better to lace up your running shoes and hit the road running. All you really need is a decent pair of shoes that give you cushioning for that comfortable ride. Otherwise, used treadmills are a great way to save money on the initial costs of the equipment.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Elliptical Trainers and Calories
Elliptical trainers are one of the best, if not the best, cardio exercise machines available today. These machines are an excellent way to become physically fit because of the many benefits offered, which range from low-impact exercise to whole body conditioning to impressive quantity of calories burned per session. And speaking of calories burned, many have asked about its exact number before purchasing the elliptical machine. This is especially true of individuals seeking to lose weight or to maintain their ideal weight.
Anyways, there is no precise number to that particular question as it will all depend on the duration, intensity and incline of the workout along with the physical condition of the person. For example, you may be using the elliptical for an hour each day but if the intensity is very low, then you will burn just a few calories. If you exercise just 30 minutes a day on moderate intensity coupled with an incline, then you should burn more calories.
If you expect to burn as much calories as possible on the elliptical trainer, you have to exert the effort and pour in the time. Only then will you see the difference in terms of faster weight loss coupled with toned arms and legs. Yes, indeed, the elliptical trainer trains both the upper and lower parts of the body. This is because as your feet move the pedals along its cycle, your arms also move the handlebars in a half-circle, hence, the whole body conditioning.
Going back to the calories burned question, assuming that you put in 30 minutes of moderate intensity on the elliptical machine, your calories burned range from 310 to 500 depending on your weight. For a 120-pound person, it will be at 310 calories. The heavier 150-pound and 180-pound individual will burn 385 calories and 464-500 calories, respectively. Of course, some elliptical trainer manufacturers claim as much as 750 calories burned although that may well apply to a high-intensity interval training workout.
In fact, many have attested to the efficacy of high-intensity interval training using the elliptical machine in the faster burning of calories. This is because the body continues to burn fat days after the exercise has cease. Thus, even if you are just watching television, your body is still hard at work melting away your weight, so to speak.
To incorporate interval training with your elliptical workout, you should decrease and increase the tension as well as the incline. You can also alternate 1 minute active rest periods where you revert to normal strides with 2 minutes passive rest where you double your speed. Do this for 20 minutes with 5 minutes of warm-ups and 5 minutes of cool-downs. You may also alternate between forward and backward motions just to rev up your body's response to the exercise.
Another tip to burn more calories is to use your arms in a semi-circular motion. Or you can grab some weights and swing your arms while striding. The rationale behind this action is that the more muscles are worked, the more calories will be burned.
The elliptical trainer can burn calories without burning you out and without exposing you to unnecessary injuries. Look into one today and reap the benefits in the days after.
Fit4Sale is your #1 source for used and refurbished ellipticals in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico! They have all the popular brands in fitness equipment you can imagine! Choose Fit4Sale for all your fitness equipment needs!
Anyways, there is no precise number to that particular question as it will all depend on the duration, intensity and incline of the workout along with the physical condition of the person. For example, you may be using the elliptical for an hour each day but if the intensity is very low, then you will burn just a few calories. If you exercise just 30 minutes a day on moderate intensity coupled with an incline, then you should burn more calories.
If you expect to burn as much calories as possible on the elliptical trainer, you have to exert the effort and pour in the time. Only then will you see the difference in terms of faster weight loss coupled with toned arms and legs. Yes, indeed, the elliptical trainer trains both the upper and lower parts of the body. This is because as your feet move the pedals along its cycle, your arms also move the handlebars in a half-circle, hence, the whole body conditioning.
Going back to the calories burned question, assuming that you put in 30 minutes of moderate intensity on the elliptical machine, your calories burned range from 310 to 500 depending on your weight. For a 120-pound person, it will be at 310 calories. The heavier 150-pound and 180-pound individual will burn 385 calories and 464-500 calories, respectively. Of course, some elliptical trainer manufacturers claim as much as 750 calories burned although that may well apply to a high-intensity interval training workout.
In fact, many have attested to the efficacy of high-intensity interval training using the elliptical machine in the faster burning of calories. This is because the body continues to burn fat days after the exercise has cease. Thus, even if you are just watching television, your body is still hard at work melting away your weight, so to speak.
To incorporate interval training with your elliptical workout, you should decrease and increase the tension as well as the incline. You can also alternate 1 minute active rest periods where you revert to normal strides with 2 minutes passive rest where you double your speed. Do this for 20 minutes with 5 minutes of warm-ups and 5 minutes of cool-downs. You may also alternate between forward and backward motions just to rev up your body's response to the exercise.
Another tip to burn more calories is to use your arms in a semi-circular motion. Or you can grab some weights and swing your arms while striding. The rationale behind this action is that the more muscles are worked, the more calories will be burned.
The elliptical trainer can burn calories without burning you out and without exposing you to unnecessary injuries. Look into one today and reap the benefits in the days after.
Fit4Sale is your #1 source for used and refurbished ellipticals in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico! They have all the popular brands in fitness equipment you can imagine! Choose Fit4Sale for all your fitness equipment needs!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Now Shipping to Mexico!
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