Home gym exercise equipment is a single setup that allows you to do different exercises like bench presses, weight lifting, lat pull downs, military presses, and crunches; right in the comforts of your home. Home gyms can go a long way because they simulate different training and gym exercises for a full body workout. The presence of exercise equipment at your home is a great motivation to keep yourself in good physical shape. There are a lot of benefits of having a gym at home. Firstly you don’t have to pay the high monthly membership fee for the health club and you don’t need the extra time and effort traveling to the gym. You can workout as much as you can and what ever time suits you. Many people work out in public gyms, but an increasing number exercise at home, and the home fitness gym market is growing exponentially. Home gym can be used for anything like strength training, endurance training, cardiovascular exercises to strengthen the heart, and muscle building to increase muscle size and strength. Some people also use it to get an energy boost, counter stress, and burn calories to lose weight. On of the biggest factors […]
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Treadmill exercise – Things to know
There are billions of people who use treadmills as they are the most popular fitness equipment in the world. They can be very efficient in burning up calories if only the user does his treadmill workouts the right way. Lots of us don’t know how to exercise on treadmill with the right technique. Here are a few things you should keep in mind while you do your treadmill exercise to reach your fitness goals. The first and the most important thing to remember is to never hold on to hand rails when you are using your treadmill. Holding on to the handrails may come naturally but that is not the natural way of walking or running. It also does not allow you to move in your normal stride or motion. Many people also grip the front bar pulling their body forward with each step. Any kind of holding on eliminates walking and running weight-bearing benefits. It reduces the efficiency of your workouts as well and you may even strain your back or shoulders. You must walk or run in the right posture that is look straight with your head up and not looking down or hunching forward. This can also […]
Life Fitness treadmill
Life Fitness is a division of Brunswick, a fortune 500 company founded in 1845 to make billiards tables. Through their excellent marketing over the years, Life Fitness has become the most used fitness brand in health clubs all over the world. Today they offer more than 300 different cardio and strength training products which includes Life Fitness treadmills for both home and commercial use. Life Fitness treadmills are being used by numerous world champion athletes, top athletes, military personnel and health club members. Life Fitness Treadmill form part of a five-star range that is used in five-star resorts, on luxury cruise ships, and in major corporate headquarters all over the world. Most of Life Fitness treadmills are in a high price range but offer great value. The treadmills use DX3™ deck and belt system which combines a lubricant-infused belt, Advanced Belt Tracking System .FlexDeck™ Shock Absorption System known for the ultimate in durability and comfort also helps in reducing knee and joint stress by up to 30% more than non-cushioned surfaces, decreasing the chance for injury. Eight incredibly durable Lifespring™ shock absorbers deliver smooth cushioning throughout the deck, regardless of user weight or running stride. Other features include digital heart […]