| In talking about fitness with some people, I get | | | | and having smart alecks in the neighborhood |
| the feeling that they feel they're so out of shape | | | | slowing down and eyeballing you or yelling |
| they think "What's the use? Exercising won't do | | | | comments as they drive by. |
| me any good." | | | | Some people don't feel much more comfortable in |
| Well, that couldn't be further from the truth. | | | | a health club gym, either. |
| The fact is that the human body is remarkable in | | | | With a set-up at home, you can have your |
| the way that it can be abused with bad food and | | | | exercise environment just the way you want it - |
| lack of exercise month after month and year | | | | and only have people around you want to see. |
| after year, but if you change to positive habits | | | | 4. Versatility - The treadmill's gadgets allow you to |
| the body will rebound as well. | | | | program and keep track of your workout with |
| Two of the best things you can do for yourself | | | | great control. You can control the time, speed, |
| today, if you're not doing them already, are start | | | | incline of the walk or run and also log how many |
| exercising and eat better. And a third should go | | | | calories you've burned. |
| without saying - if you're smoking start taking | | | | For intermediate fitness programs you can start |
| steps to quit. | | | | working in interval training - going harder for |
| As far as the exercise angle, the first thing any | | | | several minutes at a time, backing off the pace |
| trainer would tell someone who has been inactive | | | | and then quickening the walk or run on a |
| for a long period of time is to start a walking | | | | repeated cycle. |
| regimen. See a doctor also to get their input | | | | 5. Try it, you'll like it - One of the most important |
| before beginning any new exercise program. | | | | things about buying workout equipment is to |
| Then get your self moving by walking, get the | | | | purchase something you'll use. |
| heart beating a little faster and get the circulation | | | | I can tell you that people who have treadmills get |
| going. | | | | as much use out of them as any workout |
| Whether you're walking (or running) on a treadmill | | | | equipment on the market. |
| or outside both will be beneficial. | | | | Many people with gym memberships don't get |
| Here are seven reasons why a treadmill will help | | | | there enough to get their money's worth. |
| you lose weight: | | | | With a home treadmill, your workout room is as |
| 1. Strength in numbers - Treadmills are the No. 1 | | | | close as a few steps away and you can exercise |
| selling home exercise machine for a reason - they | | | | any time of day. |
| get results. If you purchase a treadmill for your | | | | With a home treadmill you can even split your |
| home there are a multitude of ways it will help | | | | routines, walking for 15 minutes twice a day |
| you get in better shape. | | | | instead of trying to fit in a 30-minute walk that |
| 2. Increase your metabolism - Walking is great for | | | | can be harder to find the time for all at once. |
| your circulation, and boosts metabolism. Running | | | | You'll burn just as many calories. |
| also boost metabolism and suppresses your | | | | 6. Get a leg up - By exercising the biggest |
| appetite as well. Combined with healthy eating, | | | | muscles in the bodies - the legs - you'll burn |
| how much cardio activity you do and other | | | | maximum calories which translates into losing |
| factors like age and weight, you could lose 2-4 | | | | more weight. You'll also strengthen the base of |
| pounds a week after starting a walking program. | | | | your body, which keys everything you do, and |
| 3. Comfort factor - It's Ok to admit, some people | | | | build up your cardiovascular system. |
| really don't like to exercise at all. A great attribute | | | | 7. Convenience - All of the previously mentioned |
| of the treadmill is that it makes exercising a lot | | | | positives about exercising on a home treadmill all |
| more entertaining. | | | | lead up to the single biggest attribute: convenience. |
| You can set up the treadmill in front of a TV and | | | | If the treadmill is in your house and in a good, |
| watch your favorite show or a good movie while | | | | comfortable environment to exercise there should |
| exercising, or play the home stereo. | | | | be nothing to stop you from getting more fit. |
| Treadmills can also have a rack set up to place a | | | | There are a lot of treadmills out there being sold, |
| magazine or book to read while you're working | | | | but I'd urge people to stay out of the department |
| out. | | | | stores and go into a reputable specialty fitness |
| Working out in the privacy of your own home, | | | | store to learn more about the different options. |
| you don't have to worry about walking outside | | | | |