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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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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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Reader Success Story - Lunchtime Workouts
Lunchtime workouts aren't the easiest to squeeze in and the logistics can be maddening - What will you do in such a short period of time? Can you really make it back to the office without smelling like a sweaty mess?

One About.com member has found a way. As Occasional Lunchtime Exerciser says, "About once or twice a week, I exercise during my lunch hour. It's a great change from my morning workouts and gives me energy for the rest of the day."

So, how does she manage it? She has it down to a science, focusing on interval training or circuit training to get the most out of her limited time. She rinses off, fluffs her hair and gets back to the office within her allotted time. Impressive!

She also offers some great suggestions for how to make lunchtime workouts easier. Check out the rest of her story and share your own, if you've got one. Do you ever do lunchtime workouts? If so, how do you manage it?

Reader Success Story - Lunchtime Workouts originally appeared on About.com Exercise on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 05:00:31.

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