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The more you want to use it, the more we would recommend that you go for high quality treadmills.

When you understand the basics of a quality treadmill, then it will be easy to find one that is perfect for your home and budget.

Long or short workouts determine the quality of motor you need for your treadmill.

I usually end my treadmill routine with about 15 minutes of quality stretching.

Researches have shown, that during exercising most people forget to breath deeply or they are unable to integrate their breathing pattern with the exercises causing them muscle pain and fatigue after the workout.

Creative Ways to Exercise
Summertime always brings out the restlessness in many of my clients. The sun is shining, the air is warm and they know they only have a few months before the snow flies again (yes, I just said the 'S' word...sorry). This fact makes indoor workouts seem a little too much like torture and while torture is always enjoyable, I do want my clients to have fun, too.

I find that getting them outside for circuit workouts or surprising them with an impromptu game of you-pick-your-workout keeps things interesting and, if you're feeling the same way, there are plenty of creative ideas out there. Some of my favorites:

World of Warcraft Workouts - I've never tried World of Warcraft, but I got a sense of it after reading Geek Into Shape's blog post describing the game and how much downtime there is during game play. Geek Into Shape's writers, Josh Bush and George Titsworth, actually help you figure out how you can exercise when you're: "waiting for a Zeppelin, flying from the top of the continent to the bottom, or waiting for the stupid mage to drink some water." Too funny and very creative!

Creative Cardio and Strength Training Workouts - My creative workout ideas probably aren't as fun as exercising while you're playing World of Warcraft, but this article offers a few new ideas for being a little more creative with your workouts.

101 Creative Ways to Exercise - This list gives you lots of ideas for how to exercise, some realistic (like ropeless jump roping) and others are a little out there (like joggling - juggling while jogging).

TRX Training - The TRX suspension system looks a little strange, but I had the pleasure of trying it out last year at a fitness conference. The idea is that you use the straps as a tool to enhance body weight exercises and it's amazing how many exercises you can do.

What about you? How do you get creative with your workouts? Leave a comment and tell us about it.

Creative Ways to Exercise originally appeared on About.com Exercise on Friday, July 2nd, 2010 at 05:00:02.

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What's Your Workout Mantra?
If you've ever had an argument with yourself about whether to workout or not, you know how silly and frustrating it can be. The argument usually starts with something like, "I don't really feel like working out." From there, the negotiations begin with false promises ("I'll just workout later"), outright lies ("I'll workout for 2 hours tomorrow!") or even ridiculous dramatizations ("I'll die if I have to workout today.").

The back and forth can drive you crazy and it may happen for a variety of reasons:

• Doubt - Maybe you're just not sure what you're capable of doing today. If you can't do what you set out to do, should you even bother?
• Fear of Failure - Not working as hard as you want or having to quit early may leave you feeling like you failed, even if you did your best.
• Feeling Funky - While not an official medical term, feeling funky about your workouts, or life in general, can send your workout motivation plummeting.

Vote in This Week's Poll: Are you healthier than your younger self?
The first time someone calls you old can be a traumatic experience. It happened to me when I was about 25 and a 7-year-old boy pointed to me and said, "Tell that old lady to throw that kickball over here." When I asked him how old he thought I was, he shrugged and said, "I don't know, like, 50?" I admit, I considered telling him what he could do with that kickball, but, as an 'elderly' woman, realized I should set a better example than that.

Getting older isn't always a bowl of cherries, but exercise is one thing that can actually slow the aging process. I have a number of friends and clients who feel healthier and fitter than they ever did in their 20s - not that hard to do since, in my 20s, a balanced meal meant putting lettuce on my cheeseburger and drinking wheat beer to get in my required servings of whole grains.

What about you? How do you compare to your younger self? Are you healthier and fitter now or have you gained weight with age? Vote in this week's poll and tell us about your experiences with getting older.

Vote in This Week's Poll: Are you healthier than your younger self? originally appeared on About.com Exercise on Monday, July 12th, 2010 at 05:00:00.

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