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Should I Use a Heart Rate Monitor?

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Ever see those people wearing something around their chest when running on the treadmill, or always looking down at one of those fancy watches when running? Well they are not just there for a little extra bling to add to their workout attire, these are devices worn to measure your heart rate.

They can either be watches or chest straps as mentioned, and are great tools to help find your “exercise sweet spot” while working out, yet are they really necessary?! Some say they are and have found them to be more beneficial to their workouts, while others have found them to not be necessary and discovered their own ways to monitor their heart.

First let’s start with why many people wear them to begin with. Many athletes use these heart rate monitor tools to help them find a so-called “exercise sweet spot” to make sure their heart rate stays within an optimal range. This is range is  between where they are pushing their body yet not hard enough to risk any injury or overuse, otherwise known as your target heart rate zone.

Target Heart Rate Zone [Read more…]

Why You Should Cooldown After Cardio!

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You’ve finally listened to us and realized why you should add cardio into your life, so you’ve just pushed yourself through a grueling cardio workout and are so excited to be done; now with the shower calling your name, the last thing you want to do is spend any more time doing a measly cool down.

We’ve talked before in a previous post about all the steps to take before your workouts, which you can read more about here, yet there are also things you need to be doing after your workouts as well. Many overlook the importance of cool downs after their cardio workouts, when in fact they may be just as important as the warm-up.

Cool Down on the Treadmill [Read more…]

4 Steps to Do Before to Make Your Workouts More Effective

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No matter what workout you are getting yourself into, there are certain things that need to be done to help you achieve the most from your workout. I know we are all pressed for time as it is, and are eager to jump right into the workout itself, but if you do not take the proper steps before each workout, you could be sabotaging your results, or worse lead yourself into a preventable injury.

If you plan ahead and warm up properly you will have a more effective workout and produce better results, as well as be less prone to injury. This article, 4 Things You Should Do Before Every Workout from LiveStrong.com gives you four quick steps you can take before your workout to help you achieve more effective workouts: [Read more…]

Is Distance Running Safe?!

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When it comes to cardio workouts, running is one of the most popular forms out there, in fact 36 million people run every year. For some running includes take a fast paced jog on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes, while others take running a bit farther than this– literally!

Boston Marathon RunnersDistance running is becoming increasingly more and more popular. In fact according to this article, “the Boston and New York City Marathons usually attract over 25,000 people to their races.” Yet is going the distance when it comes to running really safe? While we know running provides many health benefits, when is it too much to where you start to cause more harm than benefit to your muscles and joints?

Not only distance running, but running in general has been shown to cause many injuries per year. According to an article Common Running Injuries and How to Recover, the Treadmill Review Guru himself stated that of those 36 million runners a year “40-50% experience at least one injury.” Other than the many Treadmill Review Guru listed in their article, osteoarthritis is also a running linked injury. [Read more…]

How To Run: Do’s and Don’ts [Video]

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In yesterday’s post we discussed ways to help prevent cardio workout injuries, which you can read more about here. One sure fire way to prevent running injuries is to perfect your running form.

If your stride and foot placement when running is off it can cause unnecessary pressure on your joints, leading to injuries. So it’s important to learn how to run properly to help prevent these injuries

Below we have a video of Dr. Daniel Lieberman, a Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, giving what he believes are the five key elements to good running form.  Here is the layout of his thoughts and five key elements: [Read more…]

How to Prevent Cardio Workout Injuries

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We’ve discussed before the importance of making sure to always get in your fair share of weekly cardio workouts for optimal results, no matter your fitness goal; which you can read more about why it’s so important in our previous post here.

Cardio Workout Injuries

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Yet there are many things that can get in the way of a good cardio workout such as lack of motivation, lack of time, or coming down with sickness. Getting an injury while working out can also prevent you from getting in future workout sessions and having to take a break from your cardio, which will only derail your fitness goals.

Now unfortunately not all workout injuries are preventable, few are just bad luck of the draw, yet there are others that you can surely prevent. The more injuries we are able to prevent and avoid the closer and faster we can get to reaching our fitness goals.

So here at NordicTrackCoupons.com we want to help our readers avoid any obstacle that may get in their way of reaching their goals, especially when it comes to helping prevent any cardio workout injuries. We found a few tips from FitSugar.com, you can find the full article here, to help you prevent workout injuries and help you achieve your results faster: [Read more…]

Exercising Safely at Home

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Gyms are great for those who have the time to travel to them. The problem is that many people will not take the time to do so and their bodies suffer greatly for it.

Having a little workout space at home is a fantastic way to fix this problem. Dedicating a corner of your home for an exercise machine like a treadmill will allow you the utmost convenience for getting in your exercise when it’s the best time for you.

It makes it so easy to get up a few min. early to start your stretching and warm ups before you jump on the treadmill for a brisk morning walk. These days we have to use our time very wisely and having a nice workout machine available in the home truly gives you the much needed flexibility.

Keep these important tips in mind when finding a desired spot for your treadmill:

  • Never back it up against a wall, leave enough room that if you were to fall off for any reason you will not be trapped between the machine and the wall.
  • If possible fold your machine up when finished so little children are not tempted to make a playground out of it.
  • If you do leave the treadmill down make sure you take the safety key with you so it may not be started by children when you are away.
  • Always begin with a walking speed before changing it to a run
  • It’s a good idea to begin with a couple of min. to warm up and also cool down

Heading these simple safety rules will keep your family members safe from harm and minimize the chance of ever dealing with an accident. Make sure your guests also follow these guidelines and ensure everyone the best home exercise experience ever!