Stretching has received lots of bad press recently. New research has created a glut of new and old information that can be bewildering. You might be tempted to throw up your hands and forgo stretching entirely. Don’t give up on stretching! A greater range of motion can help you achieve better form. In turn, you […]
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Join Monique (Certified Personal Trainer) as she demonstrates using the Precor StretchTrainer for your warm-up and cool-down phases of your workout. Ready to bring the 240i StretchTrainer home, click here.Link to Site
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If you want a lean, toned profile, there’s one thing you should not forget about – strength training. Not every woman wants sculpted arms, but strength training offers a much broader range of benefits. Importantly, strength training is something more trainers should be encouraging, as the benefits are ideal for both men and women alike.
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All Precor Bikes are biomechanically engineered for efficiency and comfortPrecor Bikes provide an extremely low-impact and efficient cardio and leg muscle toning workout. A key to this is achieving the best fit for you and everyone who will use the equipment. We use the K.O.P.S. (Knee Over Pedal Spindle) principle accepted as a standard fit
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As we age, our muscles lose mass, our metabolism rates slow, and our bodies gain fat. While this is part of the natural aging process, a lot can be done to decrease the extent and rate of these changes. With a thoughtful fitness plan, it’s possible to stay healthier for longer. About the speaker: Wayne L
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The Spinning® Difference The Spinning® program embodies many things–passion, heritage, innovation, quality, and style–to name a few. Over 25 years ago, our passion for road cycling led us to invent the indoor cycling category and create a revolution in the fitness industry. As industry leaders, we are committed to developing the world’s most respected instructor
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a well-documented strategy for improving health, building lean muscle, burning fat and increasing endurance. A HIIT workout alternates between short work intervals (70 to 90 percent max heart rate) and rest periods (60 to 65 percent max heart rate). One major benefit of HIIT? Some research has indicated that HIIT can also help
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By Mary Edwards, Precor Master Coach and Fitness Director at the Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas, TX HIIT is a popular mode of training in our industry today, but exactly what is it and how do you choose the right HIIT protocol? What is HIIT? HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training Alternating work and recovery periods using
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