Stair climbing machines have long been a mainstay piece of equipment in many home fitness centers. They are considered to be the third most popular choice in home exercise equipment that is available today. Stair steppers are simple to use since they simulate the beneficial action of climbing up … [Read more...] about The Great Facts About Stair Climbing Machines
Cardio Workouts
What is Circuit training?
What is circuit training? Hot, is the best answer I can give you. There are two main ways to do a workout, you either do cardio to raise your heart rate or you use weights to raise your strength Circuit training is the alternative. Every type of exercise is based on either weights or cardio well all … [Read more...] about What is Circuit training?
Hard But Short Workouts Are Best
I found a couple of posts around the internet that spoke of a study at McMaster University that showed that hard exercise for a shorter period of time is better than a long workout at a lower level of intensity. I found the article at the Journal of Physiology but you really need to be a scientist … [Read more...] about Hard But Short Workouts Are Best
Bodyweight Calisthenics
When you think of cardio, can you tell me what is the first thing that comes to mind? While I cannot read your mind, I would bet it has to be something among treadmill, exercise bikes or ellipticals. If you think that you cannot do cardios without the help of shiny fitness equipments or expensive … [Read more...] about Bodyweight Calisthenics
Diamondback Odyssey
For a few years I was riding a really crappy mountain bike but last year I finally bought myself a decent mountain bike, by decent I mean about $225. The new bike was good for a year but then I had trouble with the crank being loose and had to take it in to get some work done. The tech at the … [Read more...] about Diamondback Odyssey