Treadmill Reviews

  Running and Belly Fat Belly fat responds particularly well to running and other aerobic  exercise . In fact, professor Kerry Stewart of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine claims that cardio may help reduce visceral fat even more than diet or other types of exercise, and that runners can expect to see a decrease in waist size with regular sessions. You’ll get similar results with rowing, cycling and swimming. Losing More Belly Fat Although running is a powerful tool for fighting belly fat, you’ll get the best results with healthy eating and lifestyle choices. In 2010, researchers at Tufts University found that people who ate three or more servings of whole grains — and no more than one serving of refined grains — per day had 10 percent less visceral fat than those who ate multiple servings of refined grains. Whole options include whole-wheat bread and brown rice, while white bread and white rice are refined. High-stress levels and poor sleep habits may also increa...

  When it comes to exercise, people like to walk or run. These are natural activities for us. They can have practical applications, such as getting from one place to another. They require less gear than many other forms of exercise (although you can spend a bundle on shoes, clothes and other accessories if you really wanted). And walking or running are great forms of exercise. They burn calories, work many muscle groups and strengthen cardiovascular components in the body. Walking is one of the best or perhaps the only feasible form of exercise for people with diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension and chronic back pain. Walking doesn’t require a lot of technical know-how or instruction. We already know how to do it, and a few pointers about heart rate and breathing will at least get us on the road. In general, walking and running are easy and convenient ways to improve health and fitness and a Home   Treadmill   adds to this overall appeal. Ease and Convenience The ...

  As a beginner, running is all about being consistent and gaining a baseline level of  fitness . But as you progress and begin to set new, loftier goals, you may find yourself striving to run better, faster and farther. To do that you’re going to need to do more than just log miles. Here’s how you can fine-tune your training to run better and advance from a beginner to an intermediate runner. STRENGTH TRAINING While it’s true that if you want to become a better runner you’ll need to spend most of your training time running, supplementing with strength training is an easy way to get stronger, faster, and prevent many common overuse injuries. Here are a few basic body-weight and core exercises that can help boost your running performance: PLANKS – This  exercise  will strengthen your core, lower back, and shoulders. Begin by holding the plank position for 30 seconds to one minute, increasing the length of time as you gain strength. Aim for two to three sets. SQUATS – ...

  Instead of reverting to your usual run-walk routine, turn your next treadmill session into a total-body workout with one of these methods that fitness pros suggest. By combining  cardio  and strength, you’ll get a smart and efficient total-body workout that’ll leave you feeling accomplished. And you might even be a little bit excited to come back for your next treadmill workout. Keep a resistance band on hand Let your heart rate guide you Explore all the settings—yes, that includes incline Mix in some body-weight strength moves Make a sprint one exercise in your strength circuit Who says you have to be on the treadmill the entire time? You can get a great cardio and strength workout by doing dumbbell and body weight exercises off the  treadmill , and then hopping on the machine for a quick burst of cardio. “This is great for eliciting a more ‘breathless’ component to your workout,” Coleman says. First, choose three strength exercises you want to do. To make it a fu...

  Now that summer is mostly behind us and cooler temperatures are starting to drift in, the prime season for charity runs and walks begins. People of all abilities lace up their running/walking shoes and hit the pavement to raise money for many great charitable causes. If you’re a first-time race participant, you’re bound to have questions. Below are a few tips from a veteran runner. Carry ID Always carry identification with you even if you are participating with a friend or family member. Many walkers prefer to carry their IDs in a fanny pack that is worn around the waist, while many runners prefer to wear the ever popular Road ID bracelet or shoe tag containing their name, emergency contacts, and other essential information such as drug allergies or pre-existing medical conditions. As a last resort you may write your emergency contact information on the back of your bib or if you carry a cell phone make sure you have an ICE (In Case of Emergency) entry in your cell phone book. EM...

  High-impact movements are the enemy of healthy knees, right? Dead wrong, saysPaul Ochoa, a physical therapist in New York City. In fact, it’s what keeps them going strong. Popular opinion says that as we age, we need to give our joints a break. Box jumps and basketball are a younger man’s game. Over time, too much pounding degrades cartilage, puts excess pressure on tendons, and causes arthritis. Or we simply creak when ascending a f light of stairs. 17 Stretches Every Man Should Know But that’s just not how the body works. The way to keep your joints functioning properly is to work them out. Think about the way you build and maintain muscle. When you lift weights and increase the load over time, your muscles adapt by getting stronger. Now take jumping and all the other moves that force you to get some air. When you land, you’re placing a bigger-than-body-weight force on the bones. It puts stress—in a good way—on your limbs, helping to preserve bone density. You’re also...

  Exercise boosts many areas of wellness because of: An increase in endorphin levels :  “Endorphins are our body’s natural hormones that get released when we are doing something that requires a burst of energy — they are the things that make us perform, make us move,” says Dr. Gotlin. “Exercise tends to increase those levels.” It’s the endorphin release that contributes to the feeling of euphoria commonly known as “runner’s high.” Better heart health  : Exercise boosts cardiovascular health, which allows you to have greater endurance throughout the day. When it’s easier to do your daily activities, you’ll have energy left over and not feel so tired when work is done. Improved sleep  Exercise   also allows you to get a better night’s rest; when you get high-quality sleep, you feel more refreshed during the day. A study published in April 2015 in the Journal of Sleep Research looked at people with insomnia who engaged in a minimum of 150 minutes of moder...