Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill

The Bowflex series 7 treadmill is the latest in a series of high quality reliable treadmills from the Bowflex line. The series 7 is far superior to all the other treadmills in the series and has been voted the top consumer fitness product by leading consumer fitness magazines.

It is essentially an intense cardio workout system which has a powerful 3.0 Horsepower motor with up to 15 different workouts. The workout programs include fat burn, cardio, jogging, up the hill jogging and more. It also has a good range of options such as Body Mass Index calculator, Hear rate monitor, calorie goal, and distance goal and strength/recovery test.

Convenience
The Bowflex series 7 treadmill can be easily folded and stored in a compact manner. This saves you space and makes it easy to store your treadmill for example when you are expecting guests and don’t have enough space. It also has a larger running belt area which allows you to be more comfortable while exercising.

Speed
The treadmill comes with a speed range of up to around 11miles per hour and has an incline grade of 12%. This allows you to tinker with your workout routine any way you want.

Motor
The motor on the Series 7 treadmill is upgraded above and beyond the Series 3 and 5 to a massive 3.0 horsepower which should improve speed and keep it reliable for years to come.

Features and Technical details

• Telemetric heart rate control
• Commercial style 2.5” rollers
• Strikezone deck suspension
• Quick speed and incline keys
• 20” x 60” running area
• Skylight backlit LCD computer display
• Two bottle and cup holders
• Fifteen workout programs: cardio, running, manual fat burn, , hill intervals, speed interval jogger, heart strength/recovery test, 5K run with 12 intervals, calorie goal, distance goal, fat burn heart rate calculation, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, two custom programs

Recommendation: It is much better than the series 3 and 5 from Bowflex. If you are looking for a solid and reliable treadmill the Series 7 Bowflex treadmill is the way to go!

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Run, Run, Runaway …

This is in one way a personal posting as well as a fitness related posting. I have been trying to lose weight and to live healthier overall. I am doing regular workouts 5-6 times a week and I am eating at least half-way healthy. Meaning, I do not necessarily lookout of what I am eating, but I manage to stay away from all Fast Food, candy, and most other really unhealthy things.

I have been working out and the majority of what I was doing was running. I just love to run. I turn on my iPod Shuffle and run for somewhere between 5 and 7 Miles at a time. Running helps me to completely turn out my surroundings and to get away from the stress of it all. Have you seen that baseball movie “For the Love of the Game” with Kevin Costner? He is a great pitcher and is able to blur our the busy stadium and the yelling of the fans and fully concentrate on throwing that ball. Running for me has a similar effect. When I start a run I still think about work and business and life and as I run along it all slowly fades away. Even the music fades away to a certain degree, but is still there.

So, I run along and it is just an awesome process. When I reach my goal on the treadmill or slowly get back closer to my house I “return” from being mentally absent. My mind is clear and fresh and I am full of energy. Running is the only exercise where I experience this and so it has become an addiction to run. I feel down when I cannot run for more than one day in a row.

Keep on Running

Almost a year ago I started running and have been sticking to it ever since. I have worked out before that as well, but since April 2008 running has made the majority of my workouts.  I started as a treadmill runner, but due to a trip in December I was “forced” to run outside as there was no Gym available where I was. I bought some extra running pants and thermo-wear at that time and it turns out it was a great investment. I have become kind of addicted to running outside. So far I have been running outside in rain, snow, freezing temperatures, very breezy conditions, and of course sunshine. I know I was swearing and complaining more than once when rain hit or the wind took my breath away because it was blowing so hard into my face that breathing was almost impossible, but at the end of each run I felt glad that I did it. People look at you as if you were crazy being outside at certain weather conditions, but I don’t care. They do not what they are missing …

So, I am runner. How about you?

Dark Chocolate for Runners?

It’s every runner’s dream – a prescription for a healthy diet that includes dark chocolate. Far more than a simple dream, dark chocolate is actually great for a runner’s diet. While this sweet shouldn’t be consumed in excess, it does offer some amazing nutritional benefits.
 
Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants. These antioxidants can actually help lower blood pressure, and they may even help with some types of inflammation. But, before you get too excited, you should know that not all types of chocolate are created equal.

The kind of dark chocolate that will help your body is also the kind that is very low in sugar. You can determine a truly dark piece of chocolate by the amount of cocoa that is inside of it. Chocolate that contains a lot of cocoa is also chocolate that tends to be low on the sugary side of things.

If you can’t stomach truly dark chocolate, consider using this power food as a type of dipping sauce. You can melt dark chocolate quite easily (be careful not to burn it), and proceed to dip (hopefully healthy) items into it.

So, there you have it – chocolate is good for you. Well, kind of. Just remember to keep that chocolate dark; look at the cocoa content; and skip the chocolate that is high in sugar. While your favourite candy bar may not make the list of “acceptable chocolate,” you can probably come up with some great dark chocolate treats all on your own.

Keep those running bodies strong with foods that benefit your body. If you keep your chocolate intake to a minimum, then you can indulge in this sweet at least once per week. The next time you have a sweet tooth, skip those sugary snacks and head for that dark chocolate.

How to Start Running

Each spring, hundreds of runners hit the streets in search of a stronger body. For new runners, heading out for the first time can be exhausting. If you are curious about running, there are a few tried and true tricks that will help you get those feet on the ground in record time.

First, you should know that it usually takes about eight weeks in order to build up a full running tolerance. During these eight weeks, a careful program of walking and running will help you to obtain that final running goal. Before you begin this plan, make sure to consult with your doctor…just in case you have any medical conditions that may require extra precautions.

A basic beginner running program begins with week number one. During the first week, you will have to alternate between walking and running. Start by walking for six minutes, then jog for one minute. The goal is to complete this routine at least three times per day during week number one.

Week number two follows the same suit, only this time decrease your walking time to five minutes, and jog for two minutes. Again, week three begins with walking…this time for only three minutes. Keep decreasing your walking time while increasing your running time. Eventually, when you hit week six, you will be running all the time.

This is the easiest way to begin a running routine. Of course, if you feel you need to slow down this program, then this is something that you will have to decide for yourself. It is also important to purchase a proper pair of running shoes that fit your feet perfectly. To do this, head to a specialty running store, and ask to be fitted for a pair of running shoes.

Soon enough, you will be joining all those other runners that can’t wait for spring to roll around. Chances are that you’ll find yourself addicted to the sport of running in no time.

Which running shoe am I currently using? I just switched to the Nike Moto 6 Running Shoe and really love it. Very comfy and solid no matter the weather.

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