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So why should you consider buying a home treadmill? If you are obese and don’t like going to the gym, then a treadmill at home is a great option for you. Treadmills are also great for busy people, people with children, and and people who work because you can exercise in your own home at any time of day. We suggest looking for treadmills with some exercise options which will track and record your progress. Many treadmills have a counter that displays how many calories burned by walking, jogging or running. Some treadmills also has a feature that let’s you choose different workout programs like hills and all you have to do is click on the treadmill screen and choose which program suits your needs. We always suggest starting at a slow speed for warming up and then set the level to increase the speed or incline whenever you want to.

Here is to a happier healthier you!

The best part of doing Jazzercise is that you will have so much fun you will completely forget it is exercise. Don’t let the fun fool you though because in one-60 minute class you can burn up to 500 calories. That’s not too bad for having fun. The videos are like no other exercise workout. Check out the link below to see the current music and workouts being used for the routines.

Jazzercise DVD’s

Phoenix Fitness Equipment

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For a limited time, find great deals on:

Treadmills – Phoenix 98834 Easy-Up Motorized Treadmill with Motion Control, Phoenix 98516 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill, and the Phoenix 98007 Easy-Up Motorized Treadmill.

Benches – Phoenix 99250 Multipurpose Decline Bench, Phoenix 98220 Power Bench, Phoenix 99225 Power Bench Mid Width, and the Phoenix 99255 Adjustable Slant Board.

Steppers – Phoenix Denise Austin 99120 Mini Stepper Plus and the Phoenix Denise Austin 98107 Dual Action Mini Stepper

Exercise Bikes – Phoenix 98665 Bio Cycle II Upright Exercise Bike, Phoenix 99605 Upright Magnetic Exercise Bike, Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike, and the Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike.

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A treadmill offers a great alternative to running outside. We all know that purchasing a treadmill will cost you money up front, but you have too keep in mind, a treadmill is far less expensive than a gym membership. If it is price you are concerned about, you can buy a good-quality treadmill for around $499.00 – $999.00. The two most important factors that should concern you about buying a treadmill is that the treadmill will suit your fitness and health needs and that the treadmill will not break down on you. Take a look at our treadmill buying guide for some helpful tips.

Our first suggestion to consider before buying a treadmill is where you want to place your treadmill. This information will determine how small or how big the treadmill you want too buy should be and whether you need a folding treadmill for easy storage. If you have a smaller apartment, you will likely want to purchase a compact treadmill or folding treadmill that you can fold and place in a closet or underneath a bed. Of course, if you have a larger apartment you may want to choose a larger treadmill. And of course if money is really an issue, you can always buy a manual treadmill. Manual treadmills do not have motors, you have to manually get on it and walk to move the deck. Manual treadmills are not suggested for running on.

If you are a larger individual who may worry about falling off the side of the treadmill, you may want to buy a treadmill with a wider running deck and side handles. If so, consider purchasing a treadmill with a running deck longer than 50 inches. If you are a taller individual, also consider a treadmill with a 50″ running deck because taller people take longer strides. Taller individuals need more running space to work with.

Learning about the treadmill motor before purchasing is another important factor. You should know the peak rate and continuous rate of the treadmill motor. The peak rate is the highest percent of power the treadmill motor can generate and the continuous rate describes how hard the treadmill motor will work on average during your exercise. You most likely will not need a motor with anything more than a 5 horsepower peak rate. If other people will be using your treadmill as well, the motor you will need should have over a 2 hp continuous rate. For home use (a non commercial treadmill), a motor with 1.5 hp continuous rate should be fine.

Also consider your health goals before purchasing a treadmill. If your goal is too burn calories or lose some weight, a standard treadmill should be fine. However, those looking for a more intense workout should consider purchasing a treadmill with some extra features. Treadmills with extra features will allow you to adjust the incline of the running deck, which will make your workout more intense. Other treadmill features will allow you to set goals for your workout, such as how many calories you hope to burn or how far you want to run. There are many other bells and whistles on treadmills like fans and fancy gadgets. Decide how much you want too spend and what if any extras you may want

Treadmill Buying Guide

NordicTrack 1500 Folding Treadmill

available from $1,599.99

Full body workout – exercises all of your major muscle groups from head to toe. Weight loss – can burn up too and more than 900 calories in a single one hour session. Now that’s some serious fat burning. Low impact – they are easy on your joints and muscles. Rehabilitation – perfect for rehabilitating your muscles, ligaments and joints after an injury. Flexible – easily adjusts to your stamina and fitness level for a great workout

Let us help you in your selection of the best rowing machines on the market.

1. Water Rowers:

Water resistance machines are very similar to air rowers in the way that they are built. The major difference is water rowers are the closest thing to real rowing. Since they accurately emulate the real deal, your workouts are really second to none. The unique way this machine works is your resistance increases according to the pace of your workout. To change the resistance all you have to do is change the amount of water in the resistance tank.

These machines are also not as noisy as air resistance machines, but they are a little louder than the magnetic and piston machines. These machines are the heaviest of the bunch – and generally most expensive on the market. These machines are also the most aesthetic models on the market and they offer the highest maximum user weight.

2. Magnetic Rowers:

Magnetic resistance is also found on some of the top exercise bikes and elliptical trainers out there. They use powerful electromagnets to provide a multiple system of resistance. Unlike the water rowers as mentioned above, magnetic rowing machines are virtually silent. The make of these machines are also longer and smoother than some of the other models, which allows a more fuller fluid extension.

Many magnetic rowers offer versatile monitors that give you custom-fit workout options. Serious rowers in training, however, will probably prefer the air or water resistance machines, both of which vary according to your stroke rate.

3. Air Rowers:

Air resistance rowers use a fan to create its resistance. This means it responds to your pace and increases its resistance according to your stroke rate. Air models are generally built longer than the models mentioned above. They provide full extension but they do take up a little more space. Some of these models fold for easy storage. There is one con to these rowers, although the the fan cools its users, air rowers make  far more noise than the other two models.

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