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How To Make It Easier To Run On A Treadmill

Treadmills elicit mixed reactions from people. Some people have gone ahead to describe the treadmill as a ‘dreadmill’ due to the demanding workouts they offer. However, when running outdoors becomes unfavorable due to weather (and even lockdowns), treadmills have the capacity to give you a safe, fun, and sweaty run. In this article, we will give you helpful tips to make it easier to run on a treadmill to make it fun and sweaty. Summary Of The Best Treadmills In …

Using the Elliptical While Pregnant

by Brian Onyango Skyz

The pregnancy period was, for a long time, considered a no-exercise time for ladies, majorly because of the delicateness of this stage. However, doctors recommend Using the elliptical while pregnant to keep the body muscles flexible during and even after pregnancy. If you exercise during pregnancy, it is easier to bounce back to the exercise regimen you had before pregnancy. It is, however, vital to understand that not all forms of exercise are safe during pregnancy. For starters, some recommendations …

Is 15 Minutes on the Elliptical Enough

by Brian Onyango Skyz

The most common excuse that most people give for not exercising regularly is lack of time. While that’s a common excuse, the real reason why adults really don’t exercise every day is the lack of the drive to exercise. Juggling between work, family, and rest, the time people slot for workouts is normally the spare time when they are worn out and just want to rest. Slotting in a workout can be challenging, but if you have an elliptical, at …

Is It OK to Elliptical Every Day?

by Brian Onyango Skyz

Using an elliptical machine on the regular is an effective workout routine that could bear fruits in the long run, so it is ok to elliptical often, but not every day. However, using the elliptical solely is not a great idea. It is advisable to do it alongside other forms of resistance training and add a rest day as well so as to get the best results. To answer the question “Is It OK to Elliptical Every Day?” in a …

How Long Does It Take to Burn 500 Calories on An Elliptical?

by Brian Onyango Skyz

How long it takes to burn 500 calories on an elliptical depends on a number of factors. Normally, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes to burn 500 calories on an average-performance elliptical machine. The number varies depending largely on the weight of the user. While using the elliptical, you should keep in mind that our bodies are unique in terms of how we use energy and shed weight. For example, a person who weighs 125 pounds will burn less …

Can You Lose Belly Fat by Using an Elliptical?

by Brian Onyango Skyz

Can you lose belly fat by using an elliptical? Yes, you can use an elliptical machine to lose belly fat. However, it requires a commitment to a workout routine on your part. It can be frustrating having a bulge on your midsection especially when rocking a nice outfit. This in turn can ruin your self-confidence more so when interacting with people you aren’t familiar with. But that’s not the only reason to lose belly fat as medical studies infer that …