After waking up far too early this morning, I decided to go and do my best to work off the pounds of garbage I have consumed since arriving in Las Vegas only two days ago. My poor stomach has had to digest bacon and cheddar fries, double cheeseburgers from Bob’s Big Boy, sour gummy bears from the mini-bar, cups of sugar mixed with coffee and Cheetos. But as the Kings of Cardio always say, after eating going on a junk-food binge, just make sure you get back to work the next day. Work it out. Ok, so where were we? Oh yeah, the fitness center at the Venetian. Well, once I woke up and started my trek towards the gym at the Venetian, I was curious as to what I was going to find. I wondered….will it be super standard with rows of Precor EFX 556 Crosstrainers? Am I going to find over a dozen Life Fitness 95Ti treadmills? Although the two pieces of fitness equipment just mentioned are both classic, I had hoped that the Venetian, being that it is supposed to be a stylish Las Vegas Casino, would actually have some new, fresh fitness equipment, rather than your standard lines of Precor EFX Series Crosstrainers and Life Fitness treadmills.

The first thing I saw when I walked in the gym, was the massive StairMaster 7000 PTs and StairMaster 916 step mills. With the 8 foot high TV on a stand placed in front of each 7000PT and 916, it is no wonder why those stair climbers were the first to catch my eye. It seems as if the StairMaster’s themselves are approximately seven feet tall, so the combination of its size, along with the entertainment screen behind it, make them seem statuesque and monumental when you first walk in the gym. So…so far, so good. The 7000PTs are old, but the 916′s are sweet. For those who are unaware of what the difference between the SM 7000PT and SM 916 is, the 916 is a newer, more cosmetically appealing version of the StairMaster 7000PT stepmill.

The next thing I noticed were these Technogym treadmills. These were some sweeeeeeeet treads! The entire screen was heat censored and there were no physical buttons on screen. What really impressed me about its technology, was the fact that all of its controls were very fast. Life Fitness makes a treadmill that has a similar screen called the Life Fitness 95T Engage and it has a touch screen as well. Let me tell you, the expediency of the electronic reactions on the Technogym were at least five times faster than the LF 95T Engage. Channel surfing on the Technogym is just so quick and easy. One awesome feature held by the Technogym but not 95T Engage is the TV channel guide on the Technogym treamill. It is so easy to scroll through and responds instantly upon touch, making it very user friendly.

Then, the best part of the gym visit came, when I introduced myself to the weight equipment! Woooohhhhoooooooooo! The weight equipment, from the free weights to the multi-station assisted machines, was absolutely first class. Life Fitness Hammer Strength machines were everywhere and they all looked beautiful. Designed with pin-point precision, the weight room is laid out for optimal user comfort. When exercise machines are too close in proximity to one another, user-friction builds, as nobody likes to feel the hot breath and grunts from a stranger working out next to them. Whoever designed this gym at the Venetian knew what they were doing. There must be close to $500,000 worth of fitness equipment in there.

What fitness equipment brand is the best? Precor or Life Fitness? If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me what was better between the two, well, you know the saying. People love asking those who are the know, what brand is their favorite between the empirically recognized Life Fitness and Precor brands, often times, with the intent to showcase their perspective on the matter. Life Fitness produces award winning exercise equipment year after year and has done so for over two decades. Precor has done the same. There are no substantial mechanical or structural superiorities held by one over the other. Stick with the Precor or Life Fitness equipment that you are used to. That is the answer to the question of which brand is better. For those that have never used Precor or Life Fitness exercise equipment, neither brand is better than the other, both are great. Therefore, it comes down to what the user feels more comfortable on. Some people love the fact that Precor cross-trainers have adjustable ramps and some people love the fact that Life Fitness ellipticals have some pretty solid workout programs.

The Life Fitness 95ti is the “All American Classic Treadmill” and it can be seen at health clubs across the nation. Gym floors across the U.S.A. are covered with Life Fitness equipment and it all starts with their 95Ti treadmill.

Its patented Flex Deck Shock Absorption system eliminates the pressure and impact that we put on our joints from running on ordinary treadmills. This unique shock absorbing suspension system is one of the primary reasons that this Life Fitness 95ti treadmill is used daily by professional athletes world wide. Other reasons include its motor strength, power-incline and over-sized running deck that provides enough running room for all body types.

Having this kind of gym quality fitness equipment at your home is something to look forward to after a long day at the office. We all want to exercise but none of us want to spend the extra time necessary to go to the gym everyday.Think about how much more you would use exercise equipment if it were at your disposal to use whenever you felt the urge. Ask yourself how many times you have had the impulse to run or walk but did not want to go to the gym or trek across busy streets. And then imagine what you may look like if you had a Life Fitness treadmill at home to jump on at your convenience. It is safe to say that your body would look and feel better if you had premium fitness training equipment set up in your home. You couldn’t use the “Traffic is really bad right now. I’ll got tomorrow” excuse.

We all hate going to the gym and having some sweaty guy stare at us because you we have been on his machine for too long! We also all hate, well at least most of us, looking like the last thing we care about is our health! Unfortunately, our great nation has an epidemic on its hands in regards to obesity. Please do your part to fix it! Walk, Jog, Run!

It is easy to walk, jog, and run on this super treadmill. The Life Fitness 95Ti Treadmill has won numerous consumer awards due to its well built drive (speed) and incline (elevation) motors. At the end of the day, a treadmill must have hi-quality motors in order for it to withstand the test of time.

Withstanding the test of time while nobody uses it is one thing. But, this Life Fitness treadmill will flawlessly perform under any setting. Great for the home, office, or personal workout studio, this Life Fitness treadmill is sure to get you on the right track towards weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. With a non-folding, solid steel frame, you can really pump up the volume on this treadmill and run, run, run!

Aesthetically, the Life Fitness 95Ti appears glistening, polished and advanced through a sleek design and multi-stage, double-powder coated steel framework. In rank of importance, the attractiveness of a treadmill surely is not at the top, but when it looks as modern as this classic Life Fitness treadmill does, it’s just like icing on a cake.

You can walk, jog, or run on this dependable treadmill because its running deck is well cushioned to protect your joints. A flexible deck is crucial to eliminating annoying aches and pains after your exercise.

Features and Specifications

•Heart Rate Technology: Pulse Hand Grip & Wireless
•Suspension: Patented Shock Absorbing Flex Deck
•Speed: 0.5mph to 14mph (0.8kph to 23kph)
•Incline: 0% to 15%
•Workout Feedback: 26 Character Alphanumeric Display Center
•Readouts: Time, Speed, Distance, Heart Rate, Incline %, Calories, Calories/Hour, Watts, METs, Profile Window,Distance Climbed
•Motor: 4HP AC
•Accessories Included: Water Bottle Holder & Reading Rack
•Side Hand Rails: 26″ Non-Slip Rails
•Language Options: 9
•Running Belt Size: 20″W x 60″L
•Security Feature: Emergency Stop Key
•Frame: Non-Folding
•Finish: Multi-Stage Powder-Coated Steel
•Basic Workouts: Quick Start, Manual, Cool Down
•Heart Rate Workouts: Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, Cardio, Fat Burn
•Interval Workouts: Random, Hill, 5k, 10k, Speed Interval Training
•Goal Workouts: Calories, Distance, Time in Zone
•User Defined Custom Workouts: 6
•Fitness Test Protocol Workouts: Gerkin Protocol, Navy PRT, Army PFT, Air Force PRT, Physical Efficiency Battery, Fit Test
•User Weight Capacity: 500 Lbs.
•Assembled Dimensions: 83″L x 37″ W x 63.5″H

Like everyone else this summer, I am struggling to keep my daily outdoor workouts in the summer heat. My 45 minute jogs have turned into 30 minute walks, and my 30 minute walks are starting to turn into 15 minute strolls. I recently joined a friend of mine on a trip to the gym with a guest pass, and for the first time since it broke 80 degrees was able to fit in a full hour work out. And boy did it feel amazing! After 30 minutes (and 2 miles) on the treadmill, 15 minutes (and a mile) on the elliptical, and 15 minutes of weights, I felt my entire body thirsting for more. It’s funny how easy it is to fall in and out of the groove, and I’ve learned the hard way that once you give up on strength training workout, it can be difficult at least to start back up. But don’t let the summer heat get to you. Try jogging in the late evening after the sun sets, early mornings, and if your still struggling with the heat, take your workout indoors, as I did. Wherever you are though, remember to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workouts!