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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When you think of cardio fitness equipment, you probably think of the treadmill and the elliptical. There are other high-quality machines, but these two are such mainstays in the fitness world that you can’t even picture a gym without them. However, back in the early 1990s, the elliptical was just a garage experiment until Precor
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Water & Weight Loss: Discover How ‘H20’ Can Assist Your Efforts This article was contributed by Spinning®. Water makes up 55 to 60 percent of the human body and plays a vital role in a number of essential bodily functions including regulating your internal body temperature and getting rid of waste. All that considered, it’s no
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Elliptical 201: Interval Workout Ignite your metabolism with this 20 minute elliptical workout. Training Guidelines Select the Interval 1:1 program. Hold on to the moving handles to increase your core involvement. Breathe normally and reduce speed or resistance if you are struggling to speak. Set your recovery interval to Resistance 4, Crossramp 8. After completing the first 2
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EFX® Workout Guidelines for Women ACE Master Trainer Elizabeth Rae Kovar shares how the new Precor EFX helps women train with confidence and get results. Put this information to work with her EFX cardio and strength workout for women. by Elizabeth Rae Kovar, M.A., ACE Master Trainer The elliptical is one of the first pieces of
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