How to Use Active Recovery to Increase Performance
7 Ways to Use Active Recovery in Your Home Every serious athlete knows that it’s important to take rest days when you’re training for a big race. These recovery days let your mind and body recuperate, heal, and recharge before your next hard session. There are two main types of recovery. ‘Passive’ recovery is when […]
Common Foot Problems for Runners
How to Find the Right Shoes & Recognize Common Foot Ailments Painful feet are impossible to ignore when you’re working out on a treadmill. With each step, your feet strike the ground with a force equal to 3-5 times your body weight. That means a 150 lb person will experience 450-750 lbs of force per […]
Dieting 101: The Science Behind Losing Weight
Take the Mystery Out of Calorie Counting for Weight Loss “Eliminate carbs… eat cabbage soup… fill these colored containers… eat high protein… avoid gluten… eat high fat… eat low fat… try juicing… eat only meat… eat this superfood… try this supplement… eat this many ‘points’… “ The diet list goes on and on! Some of […]
Treadmill Buying Guide | 7 Helpful Tips
How to Make the Most of Your New Treadmill Congratulations! You’ve decided to buy a treadmill! Buying a treadmill is just the first step towards better health and living for you and your family. A treadmill will help you improve your cardiovascular fitness, have more energy, and tone your muscles. Treadmill machines can vary greatly […]
Can a Treadmill Desk Make You Smarter and More Productive?
Top Reasons Why You Should Ditch Your Office Chair There’s a good chance many people who read this will be standing nervously by the end of the article. I know I was… Every day, more scientists are talking about the negative side effects of sitting hour after hour, day after day. In fact, the World […]
Is This Treadmill Right for My Body Type?
Really Tall? … Just Going to Walk? … Learn How to Pick the Right Treadmill A treadmill that works perfectly for one person might be completely and totally wrong for the next person. Factors like height, weight, stride length, and exercise preferences can change the type of machine that will give you an ideal workout. […]
2017 Top Mid-Range Treadmills Priced from $1,000 to $1,499
Pros and Cons of Our Top Mid-Range Treadmills If you’re committed to making a healthy change this year, then you are likely trying to find the best treadmill out there. You want something that will help you meet your goals but not totally break the bank. We’ve compiled this list of our top picks for […]
Real Results with the Matrix Treadmill Sprint 8 Program
Learn How You Can Exercise Just One Hour per Week One of the top reasons that people don’t exercise is a lack of time. It’s not surprising with our modern society. People are busy with work, kids, long commutes, and endless chores. That is why we’re especially excited to introduce a program called Sprint 8 […]
Is a NordicTrack Incline Trainer Right for You?
It can be hard at times to look past all of the fancy advertising and hype to decide if a treadmill model is truly a good fit. We’re going to take an up close look at the features on NordicTrack Incline Trainers to see if these machines are right for you. NordicTrack recently released the […]
The Top 10 Treadmills Under $1,000 for 2017
If you are looking for a great budget treadmill to help you get into shape, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled this list of our Top 10 Treadmills Under $1,000. We rated machines based on the following criteria: stability, durability, warranty, features, programming, and company reputation. Many of the budget machines out on […]
