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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.

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.

What's Your Favorite Heart Rate Monitor?
I was at the gym the other day when something disastrous happened. I was in the middle of my workout when I looked down at my heart rate monitor (which I do approximately every 30 or so seconds) and saw weird blinking lights and numbers. I pressed the buttons, swore silently and even tried CPR, (almost falling off the treadmill and, thus, breaking my own rule that you should avoid multi-tasking when on a moving belt), but nothing worked.

My heart rate monitor was officially dead.

Such a loss is hard to comprehend and there will be a mourning period, but it does open the door to new heart rate monitor possibilities, perhaps one with more whiz-bang than my previous one. What 's your recommendation? Do you have a favorite heart rate monitor? Leave a comment or, even better, post a detailed review here and tell us about your favorite heart rate monitor and why you love it.

What's Your Favorite Heart Rate Monitor? originally appeared on About.com Exercise on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 at 05:00:57.

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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.

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