Discount home fitness equipment blog with fitness tips - kingsofcardio.com Blog » precor exercise equipment http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog A fitness blog that provides fitness tips, weight loss tips and exercise equipment reviews. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:26:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Exercising at Night – The Optimal Way http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2011/01/exercising-at-night-the-optimal-way/ http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2011/01/exercising-at-night-the-optimal-way/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:50:04 +0000 Kings Of Cardio http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/?p=985 When it is dark, cold and dangerous, running outdoors at night can be a bad idea. However, exercising in the comfort of your own home can be made easy through purchasing home fitness equipment. Eliminate the times that you feel like going for a long run or walk, but the conditions of night end up deterring you and you end up sitting at home in front of the TV eating a bowl of ice cream. There are only a couple times a day where we have the optimal amount of energy for exercising, do not let those times pass you up, because you do not want to take the necessary steps in order to get a good workout in. For some, that may mean not bundling up and running outside blindly in the cold of night. For other, that may mean not driving 15 miles to the gym you belong to. Home exercise equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, stair climbers and home gyms, are necessary in order for you to take advantage of each and every time you are at home and have the urge to exercise!

]]> http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2011/01/exercising-at-night-the-optimal-way/feed/ 0 Technique & Balance > Size http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2010/09/technique-balance-size/ http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2010/09/technique-balance-size/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:18:24 +0000 Kings Of Cardio http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/?p=616 The more technique you have, the less you have top worry about. From an athletic perspective, people who use superior technique, typically prevail over those who do not. Proper technique and form are the most important variables associated with lifting weights. Strength training can become an ergonomic nightmare for those who chose to neglect the fact that one must remain in a safe, sturdy and balanced position, at all times when using free weight equipment.

The classic line, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog” is as applicable to weight training, as it is to fighting. Inferior size and natural ability can be overcome by one who emphasizes technique and body positioning above all else. Practice through numerous sets and repetitions is only beneficial for those who do so with the correct bio-mechanics. For example, the annual hot dog eating championship, as seen on ESPN, always has a skinny winner, while the fat contestants stare in awe, as some 5’7, 138 pound, skinny as a rail 22 year old, crushes his competition and hoists the trophy for a contest that is expected to have an obese winner. Professional body builders use ergonomically sound, bio-mechanically correct form, while exercising. Maintaining balance and proper form while working out helps prevent injuries.

Poor form, although it may not feel painful immediately, can lead to significant discomfort down the road, for those who neglect the importance of exercising the right way. For example, many people like to arch their back when using the bench press. Arching ones back allows for more weight to be lifted and for more repetitions to be completed. Accomplishments are not genuine if one chooses to cut corners through the use of improper form to get there.

One step to making sure that you maintain proper form is to get a personal trainer to help you with your cardio and strength exercises. Nothing beats having a partner with you to push you to your limits while exercising. It is always optimal to have a friend or personal trainer with you while you exercise. Never underestimate the importance of having someone with you while you exercise with fitness equipment. In order to achieve maximum results,make sure you have an extra set of eyes and ears with you when you go to your health club or home gym.

]]> http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2010/09/technique-balance-size/feed/ 0 Don’t Let the Summer Heat Get the Best of You http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2009/08/dont-let-the-summer-heat-get-the-best-of-you/ http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/2009/08/dont-let-the-summer-heat-get-the-best-of-you/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:34:14 +0000 Kings Of Cardio http://www.kingsofcardio.com/blog/dont-let-the-summer-heat-get-the-best-of-you/ 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!

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