Let’s not forget that there is no easy way to lose weight and build muscle. Short cuts don’t work, you will not get rid of your unwanted fat without putting in the work. So many people look for a magical cure when it comes to getting in shape. There are lots of effective, natural ways to lose weight, so do it the right way with safe and proven methods. There are exercise and meal plans easily available that if followed strictly, are almost sure to help. For those of you who actually put in the necessary time and energy when it comes to working out, congratulations and good for you. Keep grinding it out on the treadmill and make sure you stick to your goals. Also, elliptical trainers, treadmills, stair climbers and exercise bikes are all efficient tools for getting your heart rate up and your blood pumping. Elliptical training machines have been labeled as being much more user friendly in the sense that they protect the joints and bones of the users much more than treadmills do.

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With arms that sway back and forth with its user, along with an adjustable incline ramp, this gym grade Precor crosstrainer is the only commercial Precor elliptical trainer that has both an adjustable incline ramp, as well as moving arms. The commercial Precor 576i is similar to the Precor EFX EFX5.25, Precor EFX 5.31, Precor EFX 5.35 and Precor EFX5.37, however, all of those precor ellipticals are designed for home usage and they do not have the structural integrity or mechanical capacities of a health club quality precor fitness machine. Not only is there a difference between the user weight capacities of commercial vs. non-commercial ellipticals made by Precor, but also, the smooth,  natural glide that you get with all health club quality Precor’s, is not  the same as their residential grade elliptical trainers, which most certainly are not as smooth.

The Precor™ 576i is one of the most sought after elliptical crosstrainers in the world. Its features include an adjustable stride length, an adjustable ramp which ranges from 13-40 degrees, and an upper body workout with reversible arms. Making sure you engage your total body, all four limbs, head to toe, while toning different muscle groups, is essential if you want to maximize results and truly look your absolute best.

Precor™ has several commercial cross-trainers including the EFX 544, EFX 546, EFX 556 and EFX 576. Similar names sound confusing so let us break down the differences for you. The Precor EFX 556 crosstrainer has swinging arms and an incline ramp that is set in place, so that the angle can not be adjusted. The Precor EFX 544 crosstrainer & EFX 546 cross-trainer both have adjustable incline ramps, however, neither of them have the upper body capabilities and moving arms, like the EFX 576i has.

The Precor EFX 576i cross-trainer is the only commercial Precor elliptical that has both an adjustable incline ramp, as well as upper body arms that move back and forth with the user as they exercise. Having the ability to adjust the degree of difficulty of the incline ramp, through changing up the percentage of elevation through its power incline ramp, while providing an upper body workout too, is what makes people lose more weight and build their stamina better on this piece of gym equipment, than any other piece of fitness equipment in the world. This award winning elliptical will remain sturdy, safe and secure, even throughout the most intense workouts, so put on your game-face, give it your all, and have some fun.

Precor made the EFX 576i with such great attention to detail, that its durability, structural integrity and mechanical capacities, are all top of the line and second to none. It would be more than difficult to find any qualified fitness trainer, or professional athlete to dispute the fact that this fine piece of exercise equipment does not fall under the category, “The Best of the Best.”

Its display, also known as the computer console, has every user readout imaginable, including calories burned, calories burned per hour, strides per minute, intensity level, time, time remaining, heart rate, target heart rate, percent complete, workout summary and much more. In terms of its aesthetic appeal, the frame is double powder coated, preventing rust. Additionally, you will not need to worry about messy cords and wires running laying around your home, because the Precor EFX 576i is cordless and self-powered!

Waking up and working out. There is no better time to exercise and get your daily fitness routine in. Not only are you totally rejuvenated from the rest you got the night before, but you also get your day off to a running start, which can make the difference between having a good rest of the morning, afternoon and night. We all know what it feels like to wake up feeling sluggish and not have that burning desire that we need in order to stay at our best. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that one exercises in the morning when he or she wakes up. Far too often, we become lazy, and go for the quick fix for our energy boost in the morning, and gulp down some coffee. Don’t get me wrong, caffeine in moderation is not the worst thing in the world, however, once we start to habitually substitute drugs (coffee), for natural ways to get energy, we become unhealthy and absurdly overweight in general. You may be thinking, “How in the world did we go from coffee not being the worst thing in the world to it being a primary catalyst for the obesity crisis that has grabbed our nation by its love handles?”, well, the answer is simple, that coffee that you drink 10 times a day is worth its weight is sugar, which is not a compliment by any means. As a conclusion, you should try and avoid coffee, and try and exercise more, and that will lead to healthier, more productive days.

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The Precor EFX 546 elliptical crosstrainer is the most popular elliptical on the market that does not have moving arms that sway back and forth as you exercise. Many people who exercise frequently at health clubs enjoy using the Precor EFX 546 crosstrainer because it has an incline ramp that allows users to target their thighs and butt, more so than elliptical crosstrainers that do not have an adjustable incline ramp. In addition to the fantastic benefits of the Precor incline ramp, the Precor EFX 546 also has built in ergonomic support that enables users to use the EFX 546 for hours and hours, without developing muscle or joint pain, associated with almost every single cheap and flimsy piece of exercise gym equipment. These are just some of the reasons behind Precor’s international success. With the over-abundance of gym equipment out there it is real easy to get confused and buy exercise equipment that is not up to par. It always helps to talk to fitness experts before making your final decision.

Getting into a daily fitness routine is very important. With all of the cutting-edge technology embedded in the control panel of the Precor EFX 546, one is able to track his or her usage statistics, from calories burned, to average speed, and having those numbers on hand provides users with the extra motivation to break their previous marks. Take for instance Jeremy Kottler, he loves to exercise before work everyday on his Precor crosstrainer. Through setting realistic fitness goals, sticking to them, and trying to exercise each day just a little bit harder than the day bedfore, Jeremy has something to look forward to everyday, and that something is called “getting better.” Each time you exercise, you should have some kind of goal in mind, something that you want to accomplish. Having a set of realistic goals that you follow makes it much easier to stay on track and keep up a good pace during your workout sessions.

Features and Specs:

Resistance Levels: 20

Programs: 8 Pre-Programmed Workout Courses

CrossRamp (Incline Ramp): 13-40 Degrees

Frame: Heavy Gauge, Powder Coated Steel

Heart Rate: Touch and Wireless (chest strap not included)

User Weight Capacity: 400 Pounds

Unit Weight: 230 Pounds

Commercial Grade: Gym Ready

Impact: Little to No Impact on Knees, Hips, & Back

Product Dimensions: 80″L x 32″W x 68″H

Precor EFX 546i Features and Specs

Commercial Grade: Gym Ready

Incline Ramp: Adjusts 15 to 40 Degrees

Handlebars: Fixed

Heart Rate: Touch and Wireless (chest strap not included)

Programs: 10

User ID Programs: 0

Resistance Levels: 20

The best way to get healthy and stay in shape these days is to use an elliptical fitness machine to work your legs, arms, stomach, back and buttocks. Not only are elliptical fitness training machines great tools for staying fit and thin, but equally as important, elliptical crosstrainer fitness equipments are very gentle and easy on your joints too. One of the best parts about working out is the nice, calm and serene feeling that you get when you are done. If you do not want that feeling to be overcome by body aches and pains in your joints, muscles and bones, then make sure you train on an elliptcial trainer instead of a treadmill.

There is a ton of literature out there on why ellipticals/crosstrainers are better tools for cardiovascular exercise than treadmills. However, the only thing that should count is whether or not the stride on the elliptical fitness trainer is as comfortable, or more comfortable, than the treadmills you are used to running on. One should always remember that the true test of how well a piece of fitness equipment will work for you, is always solved by actually trying the different gym machines and then determining their value to your workout program.

It takes two to make a thing go right. It sure does. Can we be healthy, while looking and feeling great, if we chose to ignore either running or lifting, which many people often do., while many more don’t think about running or lifting weights, but those people are near hopeless, and can be addressed at another time. For now, this discussion will focus on those who do exercise on a regular basis, but have a hard time incorporating both aspects of exercising into their workouts. For those of you who do not know the two different areas of exercise, and they can overlap at times, is cardiovascular exercise (running on treadmills, using elliptical machines, rowing on rowing machines, playing sports), and strength exercise (weight lifting).

A great example of of strength workout would include warming up, then spending about an hour lifting weights, and then a cool down. For example, on a home gym machine such as the BodyCraft Xpress Pro, one could do three sets of chest presses at 8 reps a piece. Once those are completed, it would be a good idea to work on the home gym’s triceps station. Tricep pull-downs can be performed on almost all home gym machines these days. Home fitness gyms that do not include some sort of triceps pull down  machines are out of date and not worth having, so if you have an older home gym machine, wake up, smell the coffee, and at least get a home gym machine with a triceps station.

If you want to take your life from hell to heaven, from a health standpoint that is, buy three pieces of home fitness equipment. The first piece of exercise gear you should buy should be a multi-station home gym. Make sure the home gym has more than one or two stations and also make sure that it has the ability to work out the lower half of your body. A leg press, leg extension, or leg curl machine will do. Additionally, you should also make sure that the weight stack for your home gym is broken down into 10 pound increments to make it easier for you to change the intensity level of your workout. Equally as important, is the ability of this multi-station home gym, to replicate the natural lifting motions of the top quality exercise machines that you would use at a commercial fitness center or gym.

Some of you may get intimidated when you walk into a fitness equipment store due to heavy price tags and home fitness equipment that looks more like villains from a Transformers movie, than safe and effective home fitness equipment. That is why we have friendly and knowledgeable fitness experts ready to talk to you 24 hours a day. feel free to call us (Kings of Cardio 800-990-1108) and ask us any and all questions pertaining to home fitness equipment.

Take for instance, a 29 year old guy by the name of Jerry. Jerry has recently realized that he does not have much energy as he is used to having and Jerry realizes he is also 21 pounds heavier than he has ever been. Instead of Jerry going out to a local fitness equipment store to buy some exercise equipment for his home, his absolute best bet would be to talk to a fitness equipment expert and find out what the best piece of exercise equipment would be, based on his specific needs, body traits and budget. The sad thing is, ninety-nine percent of people do not research the elliptical machine, home gym, treadmill or rowing machine they are going to buy for their home, and they end up with nothing more than an inferior piece of home fitness equipment that never gets looked at or touched, let alone used. So do not let your home gym equipment turn into an over-priced coat-hanger, do your homework first, call one of our friendly and informative fitness equipment experts, and we will make sure you are on the right track towards weight loss and muscle gain.

Certain home fitness equipment distributors will try and sell you anything, no matter the quality, as long as they can reach an optimal profit margin. If you are not able to decipher between well built, versus cheap and flimsy commercial, and home gym equipment, then, a dummy proof approach, as hard as it is to hear, is price. If you are paying top dollar for fitness equipment (home or gym grade) then you can be sure it will at least have the ability to be in use for the majority of the day while remaining stable. On the contrary, pieces of fitness equipment that sell for less than, say…$1000.00, there is a very good chance that it will not be able to remain stable through fast-paced and intense workouts.

A friend of mine asked me today what the best kind of running surface is and how treadmills compare to other running surfaces such as grass, concrete, rubberized tracks and a couple of other running surfaces. The easy and 100% correct answer is that grass is the best and it is not even close. Other running surfaces such as concrete are really rough on joints and bones to the point where running can actually become detrimental towards your health, rather than beneficial.  The easiest option is to get a treadmill that has a great suspension system and a shock absorbing running belt. With an advanced suspension system and an extra-thick, orthopedic style running belt, a treadmill can be the next best thing to run on for your body, other than natural grass.

The Life Fitness 95Ti treadmill, is part of a series of heavy-duty, hi-performance, gym quality, commercial-grade treadmills, that are built to last a lifetime, and please the most hi-maintenance of athletes. Some of the features on the Life Fitness 95Ti treadmill include its 4.0 continuous horsepower motor, 28 exercise programs, a built in reading rack, built in water bottle holder, extra-wide and long 20” x 60” commercial size treadmill running belt, 3.5” precision crowned steel rollers, a power incline of up to 15%, and a speed range of 0.5 to 14mph!

One of the first thing we think about every morning when we wake up is how we look and how we could exercise more and eat better. The last thing any of us want to do is spend a lot of money on home fitness equipment. However, it is really difficult to find home fitness equipment that is going to last for a long time, for less than $1000.00. For example, there are over 100 diferent elliptical crosstrainers on the market today for less than $1000.00. With that said, out of those 100 or so pieces of elliptical exercise equipment, no more than one or two at the most will be a good piece of home gym gear. Therefore, never value the price over the quality of the equipment. It doesn’t matter if you get an elliptical, treadmill, home gym, rowing machine, stair climber or exercise bike, if you buy one that you do not use or like, it doesn’t matter how low the cost was because it was a total loss and waste of money. When looking at home fitness equipment, try to focus on reputable name brand equipment such as Precor, Life Fitness, Star Trac, Cybex and stay away from low end equipment like Proform. Always ask one of our reliable and friendly fitness experts about any and every piece of equipment that is a potential buy. The friendly fitness experts of the Kings of Cardio, are open 24/7, and can be reached at 800-990-1108.