If you’re looking for something new to add to your exercise routine, using a treadmill will be a perfect pick. Treadmills are ideal for walking, jogging, running, and sprinting exercises, so you can work on something even as a beginner and build up your strength and endurance with continued use. If you’ve recently invested in a portable treadmill for your home, or you’ve just started a gym membership, and you’re wondering about the optimal speed you should start with, keep on reading. 1. Walking One of the most popular treadmill exercises, walking will help you get your foot in the door and ma ..read more

Different people have a higher tendency to overcomplicate your fitness journey. If you tell your friends that you want to improve your strength, you'll get more advice than you can handle. Additionally, the sheer number of strength training programs available can be overwhelming. These range from bodyweight exercises to kettlebell routines, yoga to CrossFit (and to give up on the idea altogether). With all the ways to improve your body, it might make it difficult to know which one will work for you. Fortunately, this article will make the subject of strength easier to understand. All you need ..read more

Being a mother entails many things. Running outside whenever you like isn't one of them. Cue treadmill running. While treadmill running is not the same as running outside, the outcomes are comparable. We know many moms who have run lengths ranging from 5ks to ultramarathons nearly entirely on a treadmill. In this article, we'll bring up some helpful tips so moms can stay more productive while staying at home. Read on! Entertain the Kids First thing's first, you’ve got to make sure your kids are happy. Otherwise, they're going to be asking you to pick them up and hold them while you run. Runnin ..read more

With the massive surge in popularity of fitness regimens such as Crossfit, women appear to have finally overcome the stigma associated with barbell training. This is fantastic news since the benefits are enormous, and the outcomes are much beyond what can be obtained by hours spent on an elliptical.  Women are sometimes too afraid to begin, or they have been injured in the past due to a mix of no/poor coaching and trying too much too fast. However, barbell workouts will make you more injury resistant when done correctly. Here are some pointers on what barbell workouts can accomplish for w ..read more

There are multiple ways to keep your body strong and healthy. Amongst various exercises you can try out, weight lifting brings in a lot of benefits. It enhances your joints, improves coordination, lowers body fat, and increases your resting heart rate. However, one thing to consider about lifting weights is that there is always the possibility of making mistakes. With this mistake, you might hurt yourself, or you might not be able to get the results you seek. If you want to ensure safety when lifting your dumbbells, barbells, or hand weights set, here are some of the common mistakes you must s ..read more

How can you burn extra calories while working out and get the benefits in return? Cardiovascular exercises work on the circulatory system and burn more calories with a well-rounded fitness plan. But before you begin a new exercise plan that includes plenty of cardio, ask yourself one question: is it really necessary?  Let’s look at nine positive effects of cardio exercises on your health. 1. Increases Lung Capacity As you push yourself to the maximum during cardio, you improve your chances of increasing your lung capacity. Take caution when pushing yourself to your fitness limitations; yo ..read more

One of the most efficient and effective ways to tone your muscles, burn calories, and body fat, all while strengthening major organs, such as your heart, is by riding a stationary bike.  Unlike other cardio gym equipment, stationary bikes reduce the stress on your joints, providing you with a safer aerobic workout. For this reason, it's worth having a stationary bike in your home gym, so you can squeeze in that much needed cardio workout.  If you're still on the fence about using a stationary bike, don't worry. In this article, we'll share the benefits you get from having to do stati ..read more

Many of us struggle every day to find time and motivation to exercise. Work, stress, and low self-esteem all play a part in this condition. Unfortunately, this disarray can cause confusion about the best form of exercise. This limits your potential to get the most out of your workout. Strength training, for example, is often overlooked since it is associated strictly for muscle-bound bodybuilders, athletes, and individuals. In reality, strength training is a great way to treat many health conditions. Adults should do strength training twice a week, according to the CDC. Strength training is a ..read more

Riding a bike is a great exercise giving you a full-body workout that strengthens the heart, hips, and abs. However, not everyone has the time and the perfect environment to go cycling outside every day. The exercise bike is an excellent way for you to get fit within the comfort of your own home. Having an exercise bike can be valuable all-around home gym equipment. With the proper form, you can still reap the full benefits of a high-intensity workout on a stationary bike. This can help strengthen your abs, prevent back pain, and burn calories without having too much impact on your joints. In ..read more

Weight training has its own rules and procedures, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What you choose in terms of weight sizes is mainly determined by the fitness objectives you have set for yourself and any previous weight training experience you may have. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, when doing CrossFit exercises, athletes should lift weights high enough to stress their muscles within specified repetition ranges. This implies that your lifting isn't heavy enough if you work out at a CrossFit facility and don't feel a burn when you finish your sets ..read more