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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.

Post-Holiday Recovery - Recommit to Your Workouts
From Monday's poll, I can see that many of you spent the weekend doing what I did - snarfing down everything in sight. The worst part about a holiday like the 4th of July is the lingering post-holiday food hangover (or, perhaps, a hangover of another sort), which leaves you feeling out of sorts, lethargic and, maybe, a little guilty.

One sure way to feel better about things is to starve yourself for the next three days.

Okay, not really. The real trick is to get back to your workouts, renew your commitment to being healthy and vow you'll never stick your face into a big plate of pulled pork ever, ever again (although a small barbecue sandwich is just fine).

Sometimes, an overindulgent holiday is the perfect motivation to recommit and I have some workout ideas for you, depending on your mood:

• I want a high-energy challenge - Try one of these workouts: Boot Camp Workout, Cardio and Strength Circuit, Strength and Power Circuit, or this Outdoor Circuit Workout.
• I want to focus on high-intensity cardio: If you want a real challenge, try one of these workouts: Burn 300 Calories in 30 Minutes, Sprint Interval Workout, High Intensity Aerobic Intervals, or this Boredom Buster Treadmill Workout.
• I want to focus on strength and power: If you want to build muscle and work on your total body power, try one of these workouts: Total Body Strength, Core Strength and Stretch, Kettlebell Workout, Legs and Shoulders, Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, or Back and Biceps.
• I want to reduce stress and relax: If you're feeling a little leftover party fatigue, try one of these simple workouts: Basic Ball Exercises, 10-Minute Yoga, Relaxing Stretch on the Ball, Total Body Ball Stretch, or Seated Stretch for the Back, Neck and Shoulders.

The Truth About 'Toning' Shoes
Can shoes really tone your butt? That's the burning question that has emerged this year, what with the introduction of 'toning' shoes like the Reebok EasyTone Shoes, Skechers Shape-Ups and MBT Sport Walkers.

There are plenty of 'toning' shoes out there, but do they really help you burn more calories and tone your hips and thighs as the ads claim? According to the American Council on Exercise, the answer is, not really.

In the ACE-commissioned study, researchers had a group of women go through a series of treadmill trials to compare how they responded to exercise while wearing different shoes - regular running shoes, Skechers, MBT shoes and EasyTones. They then measured muscle activity using EMG (electromyography) to find out if the muscles responded differently while using the 'toning' shoes. The results:

• The toning shoes showed no significant increases in muscle activation
• There were no significant differences in rate of perceived exertion (RPE), oxygen consumption or calories burned while wearing the toning shoes as opposed to the regular running shoes.

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