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Top 5 Treadmills for 2017: We Have One for Every Budget and Every Space

January 13, 2017 by Tammy Robinson Leave a Comment

 

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When winters are as tough as this one, trying to get in some exercise can be difficult. Even when you have a gym membership, going out in the snow or ice is not only unpleasant, but it can be downright dangerous.

This is why so many people keep treadmills on hand. Regardless of the weather, you can always exercise right at home.

Of course, getting a treadmill depends on several factors; price, the amount of space you have on hand, and how much you intend to use it.

We are going to take a look at the top treadmills available in 2017 – there is surely one here to suit your needs, space, and budget!

 

  1. Schwinn 870 Treadmill   Schwinn

This is one of the most expensive treadmills around, but with a name like Schwinn behind it, you know it’s a keeper that should last many, many years. With an average price of $1,000, this treadmill has a powerful 3.0 continuous motor, 26 workout programs, and two monitors, which means you can watch your tablet or read while still keeping an eye on your performance. Nice little features, such as a built in fan, in console speakers, as well as an MP3 input port and USB media charging means you can listen to your jams and never have to worry about battery life.

 

  1. Gold’s Gym Trainer 720 Treadmill   Gold's Gym

This machine is considered to be a medium priced treadmill, going for approximately $550. This treadmill has everything you would want, such as an adjustable incline level and foldable design, and, for the money, it has some nice features you don’t expect, such as iPod and MP3 player USB plug in. With a full 18 pre-programmed workouts, you won’t get bored easily.

 

  1. ProForm ZT4 Treadmill    Proform

This is another reasonably priced treadmill that runs about $450. The ProForm ZT4 comes with a nice 2.75 CHP motor that hits a max of 10 MPH. This is a super portable unit that folds up nicely, but still has a 10 percent incline option. If you like to monitor your heart rate, this treadmill features contact grips so you can reach your optimum heart rate zone and burn more calories.

 

  1. Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill    Weslo

For those on a tight budget, the Weslo Cadence can’t be beat! Priced at less than $300, this super compact and super space saving design is perfect for those who only intend to use it during bad weather, or for those who are concerned about space. Six pre-programmed workouts, two position incline, and a comfortably cushioned running surface makes this a model most people can’t say no to!

 

  1. Merit Fitness 715T Plus Treadmill    Merit

This is another budget ($350) treadmill that still offers many of the features of higher priced models. Merit Fitness has a 1.5 CHP (2.5 THP) motor that can reach speeds of 10 MPH. Sturdy enough to support 250 lbs, the 3 window LED display will track time, speed, calories, distance run, and more!  Folds to a tiny 29W x 26.25H x 56D, and has a lifetime warranty on the frame and 1 year on the motor itself. This treadmill gets 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, so you know it’s a good deal for the price.

 

Special Mention: Sole Fitness F80 Treadmill    

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This is the treadmill for those who want the absolute best in life, even in a treadmill. Cushion Flex Whisper Deck has been shown to reduce the impact on joints by an amazing 40% (when compared to running on asphalt). Measures a whopping 35W x 58H x 80D, this treadmill features fans, two heart programs, built in MP3 sound system and a lifetime warranty on the frame, motor, and deck. At almost $2 grand, this is the top of the line, but if you can afford it, you will not be disappointed! Amazon is offering 12 months interest free financing right now, so check it out here.

 

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Filed Under: Exercise, Health, Healthy Living, Natural, Weight Loss, Women's Health Tagged With: Best treadmills, best treadmills 2017, heavy duty treadmill, inexpensive treadmill, treadmills for home gym

Top 10 Must Have Items for a Home Gym

December 26, 2016 by Tammy Robinson Leave a Comment

 

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Whether you are thinking about bikini season or you want to keep your New Year’s resolution, there is no denying that having a home gym rocks.

While it is true that regular gymnasiums can offer things that you can’t find at home, like a personal trainer or a juice bar, but it is also true that you can literally save thousands of dollars by not paying for a membership, annual fees, gas, and wear and tear on your car. Let’s also not forget the joys of waiting for a machine, or being limited to 30 minutes on the treadmill during peak hours. Ugh!  crowded-gym-cardio-machines

You can make your own home gym by adding just a few simple items. We have tried to create a list that runs the gamut, here. We have included everything from a treadmill ($$$) to a jump rope ($).

One of the best ways to get your home gym up and running is to invest with a friend. If each of you buys some equipment, you can double the items in your gym without spending extra bucks.

Let’s take a look at the best must have items for a home gym.

 

  1. Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells   dumbbells

No workout routine would be complete without dumbbells, but who wants to store (and buy) all those different weights? Bowflex has the answer with this compact set of dumbbells that go from 5 pounds up to 52.5 pounds! Super space saving design means no weights lying all over the floor.

 

  1. SPRI Medicine Ball   spri

This old fashioned method of staying in shape has made a comeback in a big way! SPRI puts a new twist on them by adding dual handles, so one can easily access the ball from either side or from any position. Dual handles are much safer as well. You can get a complete strength training workout just by adding a medicine ball to your sit ups, squats, and lunges.

 

  1. TriggerPoint Foam Roller   foam-rollr

OK, so this isn’t so much about getting fit as being comfortable, but foam rollers are still invaluable for a home gym. To relieve the pain of sore, tight muscles, or to fight back against that Charlie horse, foam rollers can’t be beat. This one also comes with an instructional DVD, so you can use it properly.

 

  1. Iron Gym Pull Up Bar   pull-up-bar

There is no doubt that pull ups are hard, however, there is also no doubt that this is one of the best ways to improve upper body strength. By putting one of these in your doorway, you can try to do a pull up every time you walk by. Before you know it, you will find pull ups easier and easier! This is an inexpensive piece of equipment that can really help improve physical fitness!

 

  1. Perfect Fitness Ab Wheel   ab-wheel

Oh those abs! Everyone wants those nice, tight, flat ones, but they can be soooo difficult to get. Modern ab wheels, such as this one by Perfect Fitness, have a kinetic engine and an ultra wide wheel base to make using one easier and more effective. The great thing about ab wheels is that you can use one almost anywhere! Try using your ab wheel during commercials.

 

  1. Stamina Elliptical Trainer    stamina

For those of you who don’t have the space or money for the full size elliptical machines, this is the perfect alternative! Reasonably priced, it has almost everything you could want, other than the push/pull motion of the upper body. However, without the rod or bands for balance, you maintain your core by keeping your own balance naturally.

 

  1. Weslo Cadence Treadmill   treadmill

While everyone would like a top of the line treadmill, the truth is that you don’t need to pay a lot to get a lot. This minimalist treadmill is fairly narrow, but has everything you need to get in a cardio workout.

 

  1.  King Jump Rope  king-athletic-jump-rope-e1447640450909

Chances are that you haven’t picked up a jump rope in years, but if you want a quick and easy way to really get your heart rate up, this is the way to do it. Did you know that just 10 minutes of jumping rope is the same as 30 minutes of running? If you want to get a good cardio workout in a short period of time, this is the answer for you!

 

  1. Lifecore Air Bike   air-bike

OK, this one is a bit pricey, but well worth the money. This bike works on air resistance, so the harder you pedal, the harder it is to pedal! Unlike many other stationary bicycles, this one has an upper body workout as well.

 

  1. HemingWeigh Extra Thick Exercise Mat   exercise-mat

Of course, no gym would be complete without an exercise mat. This mat is extra thick to help cushion knees and elbows, while allowing plenty of generous space to do yoga or other exercises.

 

It’s always tough to get started, but once you decide to get in shape and give your body the gift of exercise, you will never regret it.

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Filed Under: Exercise, Health, Healthy Living, Natural, Women's Health, Yoga Tagged With: Best home gym equipment, equipment for garage gym, garage gym, Home gym, inexpensive gym equipment, New Year's Resolution gym

Top 10 Things about Menopause That No One Talks About

October 15, 2016 by Tammy Robinson 1 Comment

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Menopause; the time of a woman’s life when she stops having a monthly menstrual cycle. For many women, this is a good time of life, when the worries about becoming pregnant, disappear and those messy, painful days of the month become history.

While many people, men included, think that menopause is like the stopping and starting of a car, it’s anything but. Menopause happens gradually, for many women symptoms begin in their mid to late 40’s and continue for 10 years.

If your mother or grandmother didn’t clue you in on what to expect, we want to clear things up by talking about the top 10 things about menopause that most people never hear.

Men – this article is for you as well! What happens to a woman during this time can affect your relationship. It can help you understand why your partner is acting differently during this time of her life.

 

  1. It Hits You Like a TruckCute sick dog in bed with ice pack on her head

Sometimes, this is one of the best ways to tell that a symptom you are feeling is simply menopause and not something else. Although menopause will sneak up on you at first, with a twice a month night sweat or a 2 minute hot flash, once you are really into the change of life, most symptoms feel like you were hit by a truck. One friend describes headaches that literally feel as if someone hit her in the back of a head with a baseball bat. Hot flashes literally feel as if someone is pouring extremely hot water over your head, and you can literally feel fine one minute and completely wiped out the next minute. If a symptom hits you hard and fast, you can almost guarantee your body dropped a hormone somewhere.

  1. You Will Hate Everyone   menopause-3

We aren’t kidding. There will be times where you simply hate everyone for no reason. Yes, even your kids and loving husband will suddenly feel intrusive and all you can think about are ways to avoid everyone. If you find yourself looking at pictures of deserted islands or tree houses and thinking “I could live there”, you know that menopause has a serious grip on you.

The good news is that this passes. You should take each feeling as they come and do your best to deal with them in a way that makes you feel better. These feelings are temporary, although they might not see, that way.

 

  1. Your Heart Feels Like It’s Doing the Macarena   menopause-heart

Almost all women will experience some type of heart palpations before, during, or after menopause. They can be scary, but for most women, they last only about 2 or 3 minutes. If they last longer than 5 minutes, or if you feel short of breath or have pain in your arm, back, or chest, see a doctor. Even if the duration is short, you might want to double check with your doctor that all you are feeling is your heart doing the menopause flip flop, thereby ruling out other heart problems.

 

  1. Your Skin Feels Like Tree Bark menopause-skin

This doesn’t happen to all women, but many will tell you that their skin suddenly becomes dry and flaky during menopause. Think of this as a time to upgrade your moisturizer! The face moisturizer (and body moisturizer) you have used for the past 10 or more years might not be enough for you now. Look for words like “oil based” or “for mature skin” on your facial moisturizers, or consult with your dermatologist.

 

  1. Hot Flashes are NOT over in a Flash  menopause-4

Hot flashes will hit you from the waist up and they can be so intense that you literally have to change your clothes. They won’t magically end with your period, either. Hot flashes and night sweats generally start in your mid to late 40’s and continue through your 50’s. Yes, 10 years of hot flashes are perfectly normal. So think cool and think layers!

 

  1. Every day is a Bad Hair Day  hair loss 9

Hair loss, hair breakage, or thinning hair is a normal symptom of menopause. Due to the wild fluctuations in hormones, your hair can become super dry and brittle. This would be a good time to think natural. Forget about curling irons, straightening irons, and chemical perms or relaxers. These will only make things worse.  Use lots of conditioning treatments and gentle shampoos to help keep your locks beautiful and avoid further damage.

 

  1. Your Sleep Patterns Go Completely Haywire   insomnia

You will find that your sleep patterns become crazy, which can make you feel crazy. You might wake up every night at 3AM unable to sleep, fall asleep in the middle of the day, then go to bed at midnight because you can’t sleep. Other people say that although they are sleeping 8 hours at night, they simply cannot function without a nap in the afternoon.

Many, many women complain of insomnia. Night sweats wake you up and keep you up.  Don’t rely on sleeping pills, however, as these only make things worse. Try some chamomile tea or warm milk. If all else fails, take up a new (quiet, indoor) hobby!

 

  1. You Will Cry and Be Angry for No ReasonWoman smiling but also crying.

Our hormones have a lot to do with our feelings, so is it any surprise that a fluctuation in hormones means crazy feelings? Almost all women report feeling sad and crying for no reason at all, while others say that they feel angry all the time, but don’t know why.  Still, other women will tell you that they start off crying, then screaming, before wondering what the heck they were so upset about. Be prepared for those wild feelings and don’t feel badly about it. Feelings happen.  These crazy emotions will also pass.

 

  1. Your Sex Drive Will Be Different   menopause-1

Sex usually becomes a case of feast or famine. Women seem to go to extremes in this area. Some women end up pushing away their husbands, don’t want him anywhere near them because they are going through hot flash heaven, and never give sex a second thought.

On the other hand, many women report that they become sex crazy, feeling desire like they haven’t enjoyed since their 20’s.

There are lots of women in between these two extremes, so no matter where you fall, it’s probably normal. If you are concerned, however, about your sex life, or lack of it, please talk to your OBGYN.

 

  1. You Are Not Everyone Else  menopause-women

It seems as if there are almost as many different menopause symptoms as there are women in the world. What happens to one woman may not happen to another. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to menopause, only that your periods will stop. This list talks about the most common experiences, but if these aren’t happening to you, thank your lucky stars! Chances are that you will simply experience something else, and that’s OK.

We should add that some women go through menopause with very few “side effects”. This, too, is also considered normal. There is one thing that is true of all women; they are strong and resilient. You can get through this. Really, you can!

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Filed Under: About, Hair and Skin, Health, Natural, Seniors/Elderly, Truth, Women, Women's Health Tagged With: Facts about Menopause, is this normal for menopause, menopause problems, Symptoms of menopause, Truth about Menopause

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