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Cold Weather Solutions to Keep You Fit!

December 14, 2016 By Complete Runner

The temperature has definitely taken a plunge from only a month ago. For walkers and runners, it’s time to spend more time on exercise equipment in the comfort of their own home. There are a few things that you want to consider when buying your first piece of equipment or when looking for an upgrade to what you already have.

What do I need?

There are so many different equipment types available today that it’s a good idea to understand what you want to get out of the machine. For walkers and runners, a treadmill is the natural choice. A good treadmill can give you years of service with little to no maintenance. Most new machines have programs to target your activity goals.

If you are looking for non-impact, an Elliptical is a great choice. You want to look for an Elliptical that mimics Good Form Running instead of a cross country ski or shuffle motion. Another non-impact option would be a  recumbent bike. Recumbent bikes are great for someone who is rehabbing a leg injury as it lets you sit comfortably while achieving aerobic exercise and working the muscle groups in your legs.

Features

Some versions of a machine will have more or less options; so identify what fits your needs the best. Here are some great features to consider.

  • Heart rate- this feature can be used to target the aerobic level of your activity.
  • Programs- pre-set programs can help you attain your fitness goals with options such as hill workouts, intervals, heart rate based, and fat burn.
  • Display- Large LCD displays can make viewing workout data much easier while in motion.
  • Motor- good quality treadmills will have a minimum of 3HP commercial motors. This helps keep the belt running smooth regardless of speed or incline you are running or walking at.
  • Quick speed and incline keys- for treadmills, these keys allow you to pick a specific speed or incline instantly.
  • Brakes- hand brakes allow for quick stopping on ellipticals and recumbent bikes.
  • Cooling- integrated fans can be a great option during workouts.
  • Media- a good sound system is key when working out. A media input will allow you to play music from a phone, tablet or music device through exterior speakers.

Quality

Not all equipment is created equally. Professional-grade machines are built specifically to take years of use with little or no maintenance. The frame is very important as it’s the foundation the machine is built on and will determine the stability of it. A commercial grade structural steel frame with powder-coat paint will be sturdy and durable. Be sure to look at the weight rating of the machine. The higher the rating the more stable the  machine will be under heavy use and the bigger the person it can accommodate. Since this is a long term investment, a good warranty will help protect that investment. Look for a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor, 5-10 years on parts and 1 year on labor.

Having a good piece of exercise equipment in your home can be a convenient way to stay active during the winter months or to keep that training program on schedule. Complete Runner has a wide variety of professional-grade treadmills, ellipticals and recumbent bikes in the store for you to try out.  You won’t find our equipment at your local department store, since our exercise equipment is specifically built for serious runners and athletes. Come in and let us show you how to keep you going the distance this winter.

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Filed Under: Products Tagged With: elliptical, exercise bike, Exercise Equipment, treadmill

Stronger, Faster, Less Injuries with Strong Glutes, Hams, and Quads

January 26, 2016 By Complete Runner

Spirit E-Glide CG800

Spirit E-Glide CG800

We know, some of you refuse to use indoor training equipment and we admire your ability to stay committed even in the cold weather.  Some, however, prefer to bring it in when it gets cold.  You diehards may consider thinking of it as cross-training, focusing on building the muscles you use when you’re out there.

Older Elliptical machines typically mimic cross country skiing, sort of like a shuffle, not really keeping with Good Form.  The new machines are more similar to the running and walking motion.  A flywheel allows full weight bearing without the impact, a motion that works the Brachial Quadriceps, Satorius, Abbuctor  Longus,  Gluteus Maximus, Anterior Tibial and Gastrocnemius…  In other words giving you a great BUTT!

Read More: E-Glide Elliptical Offers Great Winter Running Workouts

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Bodyguard E-40

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: elliptical, winter running

The Right Equipment Makes All the Difference

January 30, 2013 By Complete Runner

Running Treadmill

Imagine the following…

You love photography and especially love taking pictures of your kids.  You experiment with different lighting to see what shots turn out the best.  You even buy cute (and sometimes expensive) outfits for your kids to wear as they pose for you behind the homemade backdrop you learned how to make online.  Then, you pull out your disposable camera and start clicking away.

I don’t think so.

If this was true, you would more than likely have a decent digital camera.  Since you love capturing memories and have taken the time to learn skills and techniques having a good camera can make an amateur photographer feel like a pro.  Just because you have a good camera doesn’t mean you automatically turn awesome, but once you learn how to use more features you will start to see improvements in your shots.

In the same way if you are a serious runner you know the importance of having a good pair of running shoes that are fit for your feet.  A pair of $19 shoes from the department store aren’t made to meet the needs of a runner.

The right equipment can make the difference.

A lot of people have negative perceptions of treadmills, sometimes referring to them as dreadmills.  This may have been true in the past when the technology wasn’t there, with the increase in technology treadmills today can act as your coach and personal trainer, allowing you to precisely control your workouts to get the maximum results.

For example, the heart rate monitor can be set on a treadmill to gauge your workout and ensure you stay in the fat burning zone to lose weight.  Some can even be set up to do interval training.

It is actually common to hear of athletes getting ahead of the game in the winter when the weather is crappy outside because they have conducted very structured workout programs on their treadmill.  Why hibernate over the winter when you can get ahead?

Complete Runner has a wide variety of professional-grade treadmills and ellipticals in the store for you to try out.  You won’t find our equipment at your local department store, since our exercise equipment is specifically build for serious runners and athletes.

For more information on treadmills and ellipticals come and see us at the store, and also check out The Runner’s Guide to Buying a Treadmill and E Glide Elliptical Offers Great Winter Running Workouts.

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: elliptical, Equipment, treadmill

E-Glide Elliptical Offers Great Winter Running Workouts

December 19, 2011 By Complete Runner

Spirit Fitness e-Glide EllipticalRunners can choose to battle the ice and cold Michigan winters with the proper traction aids and winter running apparel or choose the indoor option of running or walking on a treadmill.  Complete Runner is excited to offer a treadmill alternative, appealing to both runners and cyclists for cross training, that is full weight bearing without the impact but unlike the typical elliptical offering a super smooth “floating effect” that you need to experience to believe.

This dream training machine is the e-Glide Elliptical from Spirit Fitness, available at Complete Runner in Flint.

As stated on the Spirit Fitness website, the e-Glide is “designed with convenience, comfort, reliability, and aesthetic appeal in mind.”  Inspired by Alberto Salazar, former Boston Marathon and three-time NYC Marathon champion, the e-Glide offers a smooth motion that gives the user the biomechanical motion of the perfect running form.  You will definitely feel the burn in your quads with this machine, and you can increase the workout intensity by easily adjusting the tension with the turn of a knob.

Below is a video showing the e-Glide in action.

Are you curious to learn more about the e-Glide Elliptical and see it for yourself?  Stop by Complete Runner today for a demo and see how it will greatly improve your winter training.

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: elliptical, Equipment, spirit fitness

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