I have often been asked by treadmill runners of ways to speed up recovery after a long run. I have always found myself at loss for moments because there is not an only method. There are loads of ways in which one can recover from a long treadmill or outdoor run and each one has our favourite one that works best for us. I generally give out my personal favourites, cover a few others, and hope that they will soon discover their own success. Here is an outline of what works with most of us for runs that max 10 – 12 miles. Post-run recovery should be and is very different for marathon runners.
June 24, 2009
June 22, 2009
Bowflex TC5000 TreadClimber
Bowflex TC5000 TreadClimber
At the beginning of this week, I want to cover a hybrid fitness machine – the treadclimber. Though I have covered the treadclimber machine in one of my posts earlier, I would like to review the Bowflex TC5000 this turn.
Before I begin, I want to run a recap of how a treadclimber works. A Treadclimber is 3 machines rolled into one – the treadmill, a stairclimber /stepper and an elliptical. The Bowflex TC5000 TreadClimber has 2 treads (one tread is similar to the tread of a treadmill), each one capable of rising one at a time. On the outer side of the treads are sideboards that allow you to switch from one mode to the other without having to get off the machine. So effectively, you have a stairclimber. You can even fix an elevation and use it as a treadmill. Here are the specifications on the Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber.
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June 17, 2009
Plantar Fasciitis/Dog’s Heel and How You Can Overcome It
Hi. Today I am going to cover a condition that often afflicts treadmill runners, trail and runners of every terrain – the plantar fasciitis aka a dog’s heel. I would have come across it in due course of study and would have left it at that, but I experienced this first hand. The plantar fascia is located in our heels. The Wikipedia Commons image below exhibits it clearly:
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June 15, 2009
Spirit Z8 Folding Treadmill
Spirit Z8 Folding Treadmill
Today we will look at another residential grade treadmill that is compact and foldable. Those of you who have apartments will like this model for it’s workout programs, warranty cover, value and size-convenience. The Spirit Z8 Folding Treadmill has the following specifications:
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June 10, 2009
Vitamins B-A-D Are Good For You
Hi again. Though all vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, H and K) are essential for us to remain and function at our optimum health levels, Vitamins A, B (B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12) and D are especially important to the strength trainers and those who work out on a regular basis.
Vitamins are basically organic in nature and aid in the performance a number of biochemical functions in the body. They help trigger necessary chemical reactions. They are essentially micronutrients (required in very small quantities).
I have put together a list of the A, B, D Vitamins ( + 3 other vitamins as bonus) to showcase why they are important for all of us who train at least thrice a week, what their RDA values are and what are the good sources from where they may be had. No vitamins/supplements should be taken without consulting a doctor.
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June 8, 2009
Proform C525 Treadmill
Proform C525 Treadmill
Let us begin our brand new week. Today we will cover a treadmill in the same bracket as last week’s Merit 725T treadmill (USD 400-USD600). The Proform C525 Treadmill is a folding treadmill. The specifications for Proform C525 Treadmill are:
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June 3, 2009
Fats Are Good And Essential For You
Hi. Today we shall take a look at fat from a different perspective. I say ‘different’ because fat 9 times out of 10 is written about with a tone of shedding, burning, losing and the like as though it is a non-requirement by the body. We are given some fat content in our bodies for a reason else evolution would have done away with it.
June 1, 2009
Merit 725T Treadmill
Merit 725t Treadmill
This Monday I would like to cover a residential grade non-folding treadmill – Merit 725T Treadmill. It is priced at USD 439 and for this value, it offers good belt cushioning and program options. Let’s view the specifications for the Merit 725T Treadmill.
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May 27, 2009
What Minerals Do For A Fitness Enthusiast
Hi! When we talk of minerals, which ones do you recall immediately? Yes, the flogged horses – calcium, magnesium, zinc, sodium and phosphorous. But the other 12 are often overlooked.
Dietary minerals are elements required to enable metabolic and biochemical processes in our body. They help enzymes and coenzymes towards achieving this function. Minerals are micronutrients, i.e. they are categorized on many basis of the amount required to be consumed per day to sustain a non-deficient and healthy state. Macro minerals are needed in quantities of 100 mg and above and trace minerals are needed in very less quantities.
May 25, 2009
Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill
Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill
Let’s begin the week with reviewing the Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill. This brand comes from Icon manufacturers. The Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill is fitted with many accessories and has many new features to it’s advantage. It is a folding treadmill. Let’s take a look at specifications for the Image Advanced 1400 Treadmill.
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