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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.

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: How Steve Became an Exerciser
Going from couch potato to exerciser isn't always the smoothest transition, but that journey usually starts with a moment of stunning clarity. Not to get all psychological, but there's often a moment when you realize - "Man, I am in sad, sad shape." It may be because you see a picture of yourself or you try on a pair of pants that used to fit or your doctor raises an eyebrow after you get on the scale.

In Steve's case, his moment came when he realized he'd gained so much weight, he couldn't even get his socks on. Steve had a pretty good reason for getting so out of shape. With a sick wife to take care of every day, he barely had time for himself, but he realized he would have to make time if he wanted to have enough energy and strength to take care of her.

Steve started right here at About.com using the beginner workouts and now, two years later, he's lost 35 lbs. As he says, "It is never too late to start to exercise," and he's proof of that, having turned his life around at 62.

Read more of Steve's story and share your own story if you've got one. Thanks, Steve, for sharing your story and proving that anyone can turn things around, no matter what their circumstances. Great inspiration!

Reader Success Story: How Steve Became an Exerciser originally appeared on About.com Exercise on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 at 05:00:30.

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