GETFIT Blog

It'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.

The 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?

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.

Strength training veterans know that an effective workout requires good form, but how do you know if you're maintaining your form, especially if most of your training is done at home? Thinking about form from head to toe by considering key alignment checkpoints will help keep you stable, injury free and working out effectively.

Remember the Presidential Fitness Challenge? This widely used test of physical fitness has been revamped for adults.

With the range of exercise equipment and activities available, making fitness a priority has never been easier or more enjoyable.