Great Expectations: Keys to Enjoying a Fit PregnancyExpecting our first baby at the end of November, I've been
reflecting on similarities between supporting a healthy pregnancy and endurance
training. Maintaining your fitness
during pregnancy has enormous
benefits for both mother and baby, but comes with its share of potential
pitfalls. Here are a few challenges I've
encountered over the past eight months and some solutions that worked for me.Using Fitness Equipment to Enhance Sports PerformanceIt's easy to see how using a treadmill can make running more
accessible or how a stationary bike can help get a cyclist through the winter,
but fitness equipment can also help athletes of all types prepare for and
recover from the demands of their sport.
You can use a variety of fitness equipment to build fitness and strength
while working gradually into the specific demands of sports such as basketball
and soccer. The key to effective
training with fitness equipment is to follow a progression that develops
pre-season fitness before gradually integrating specific surfaces on which you
will be competing.
Have Workout, Will Travel. Leave Your Fitness Equipment Behind and Stay Fit on the RoadThe end of summer is a tempting time to hit the road. End of season and weekend discounts tempt
family travelers and when traveling without kids, the start of the school year brings
a welcome break from summer crowds and heat. Unfortunately, end of summer
travel can also be an intimidating challenge for your fitness routine. Hours in the car, travel fatigue, and calorie
laden restaurant meals make physical activity essential, but how can you stay
fit when your equipment is back at home?
Make your workout fun!A good fitness program is more than using your exercise
equipment every day. Finding ways to add
variety and fun to your workouts will keep you motivated and getting
fitter. The tips below are a few ways
you can use your Horizon treadmill or elliptical to bring fun back into your
workout routine.