Hippocrates once said, “that which is used develops, and that which is not used wastes away.” That statement perfectly describes the human body and its need for continual exercise and movement. One must exercise and challenge themselves through intense physical conditioning and regularly working out, if they want to be in top form. Exercises that increase ones pulse, such as lifting weights on strength training equipment and using cardiovascular equipment such as exercise bikes and treadmills, are quintessential exercises for people seeking optimal health. Cardiovascular exercise on treadmills and elliptical machines, as well as physical strength training with weight equipment, are also requirements for those who wish to be fit. Laying down in bed, day dreaming of what you wished you looked like, will only make you more upset. Do not waste time, procrastinate and day dream. Get on the exercise grind and make it happen!

Many of you reading this are probably saying to yourselves, “Why does this blog keep reiterating how important cardio and strength training are, when it is obvious that in order to reach your full potential, such measures must be taken. Is there a reason we have been told 50 times in this article that one must use both cardiovascular and strength equipment in order to maintain a successful exercise program?” Well, if we are preaching to the choir, then more power to you and we are more than pleased that our readers are doing their homework. However, although it is obvious that a total-body workout is necessary for a fitness training session to be complete, many people only focus on one aspect of exercise, while neglecting the other. In other words, many people will just lift weights and not run, or vice versa, so even though the majority of us perfectly understand the theory behind the necessity to incorporate strength and cardio training into the same workout, the majority of that majority, does not put their theory into practice.

When it comes to practicing with exercise equipment, weight machines are really fun and effective. Weight training is essential for increasing strength and muscle mass. There is a large variety of weight training machines in today’s fitness equipment industry, each having its own purpose, specializing in different functions. Therefore, there should be a machine suitable for any and all strength conditioning needs. The variety of home gym options, including but not limited to, single, double, triple or quadruple weight-stack home gyms, make it virtually impossible that someone can’t find a home gym that can help serve their needs. For example, Nautilus, Life Fitness, Body-Solid, Bowflex, Precor, Cybex and Kettler are some excellent brands of commercial and home fitness equipment, that all manufacture a wide variety of strength training machines suitable for ones home, or commercial health club facility.

Home gyms are used for strength training and are built to help people tone, build and define their muscles, however they are not all the same and there are many features of a home gym one must consider when shopping for one. Structural integrity and mechanical capacity are key terms that need to be completely understood by those seeking out a top of the line home gym. The mechanical capacity of the home gym refers to the amount of weight that can be lifted on the machine. Typically, home gyms, strength trainers and circuit weight machines, all have solid warranty coverage. Whereas treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals and other kinds of commercial and home fitness equipment, all have electronic boards prone to breaking down, strength equipment such as home gyms, weight plates, circuit weight machines and selector strength pieces, are all electronic free and primarily made of steel.

Popular home gym models include, but are not limited to, the Body Solid 1500s, the BodyCraft Family Express, BodyCraft X2 Family Xpress, Life Fitness G7, Precor S3.23 Functional Trainer. Extensive research has proven that the health club caliber gyms previously mentioned are mechanically advanced and structurally superior pieces of gym grade equipment. One of the best parts about having commercial gym equipment at home is that it is rated to last for decades. Imagine how long pieces of gym equipment last in commercial environments over time. At the end of the day, you are only using it for a small percentage of time, compared to its usage in the gym, therefore the fitness equipment is rated to last much longer in your home, than it would in the gym.

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.

Star Trac is widely recognized across the world for the reliability of their fitness equipment. Whether you examine the production of their elliptical machines, treadmills, or exercise bikes, one feature that is included in all Star Trac exercise gear, is perseverance.

However, longevity is not the only key element in determining which fitness equipment is the best to workout with. In other words, when analyzing a treadmill such as this Star Trac Pro, one would need to take a close look at the strength of the drive motor (controls speed), ability of the incline motor (controls elevation), the suspension system and how much shock absorption it allows (needed to protect knees), the width and length of the running belt determines how much space you have to run.

This Star Trac Pro Treadmill passes our tests in each and every one of those categories. At the end of the day, Star Trac fitness equipment will remain stable and secure even throughout the most intense of workouts. This ST Pro Treadmill highlights every thing good about fitness and will provide you with a safe and effective cardiovascular workout.

So, lets get into the numbers. Typically, 20″ wide by 60″ long running belts are standard in health club treadmills. Smaller, home treadmills traditionally have had belts ranging from 16″ wide to 19″ wide and 50″ to 58″ in length. In order to feel like you are running naturally, you must not feel like your running room is restricted, therefore, Star Trac made their ST Pro Treadmill with a 20″w x 63″L running belt! With a belt this long and wide, you will never feel like you don’t have enough room to walk, jog, or run. This Star Trac treadmill is truly a commercial, health club quality, one of a kind treadmill.

Along with its user friendly running deck, this Star Trac Pro comes with 9 interactive programs, user feeback such as calories burned and pace, and a power incline that simulates running up hills! These amenities make working out on this all-star treadmill fun and exciting. In order to maximize results and achieve your goals, you must like using your fitness equipment and look forward to working out on it.

With a well earned reputation for designing some of the most groundbreaking and long-lasting exercise equipment of all time, Star Trac fitness equipment remains a staple at all of the major national health facilities across the United States.

People love Star Trac equipment because of their careful construction of all of their fitness products, in order to eliminate service issues. Not having the kinds of technical problems that typically plague inferior treadmills is just another outstanding feature of this gym-quality treadmill.

This Star Trac Pro Treadmill is one of the main reasons behind Star Trac’s success and its structural integrity is second to none. Not many treadmills can withstand all day usage by professional athletes, however, the Star Trac Pro can handle hi-impact, all day cardiovascular routines, without fail.

•Motor Size: 2.5 HP
•Frame: Non-Folding, Double Powder Coated, Aluminum
•Programs: 9 Fitness Workouts
•Display Readouts: Speed, Incline, Time, Time Elapsed, Heart Rate, Pace, Laps, Calories
•Roller Diameter: 3″
•Running Belt: 20″w x 62″L
•Heart Rate Technology: Hand Grips
•Security Feature: Emergency Stop On/Off Key