Mary D. Brown 
Most people dread Mondays. It’s the start of a new week, and for many, that means returning to work or school after a long weekend. The thought of having to face another five days is enough to make anyone feel a little down. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you approach Monday …
The first time I tried jumping on the trampoline was at a kid’s birthday party. I never thought I had it in me… but I did. I already knew about the famous NASA rebounding study claiming that this type of exercise is more efficient than running on the treadmill, both for cardiovascular training and energy …
When most people think of the Stairmaster, they think of it as a tool for cardio. Or a tool for torture. And while it is certainly great for both those purposes, did you know that the Stairmaster boasts many health benefits and can be used to target specific muscles? In this blog post, we will …
Looking to lose weight and tone up? Many people shy away from the Stairmaster because they think it’s too hard. But the Stairmaster is a great way to burn calories and tone your body, regardless of your fitness level. In as little as 20 minutes, you can burn over 200 calories on the Stairmaster. That’s more than …
I’ve been quite apprehensive about trying a Stairmaster. My mind was torn between two images: Rocky climbing those stairs at the Philadelphia Museum when he was training and Sisyphus trying to push his massive boulder up the cliff. And just like one really can’t imagine Sisyphus happy (it’s okay to read Camus, but look up the memes), I …
The first time I climbed on an elliptical, I noticed a bunch of things happening at once. First, I noticed that my quads were doing quite a lot of work. Then, my arms didn’t seem to push too much against the resistance. It was more like they were sore from the extra effort. I also …
Want to tone your body without leaving your house? A spin bike is a great way to do that! You can use it to work out all the major muscle groups in your body. With a spin bike, you can achieve the same results as going to the gym – but without leaving your house. …
Looking to tone up your entire body in record time? Assault bikes are the perfect way to do just that. They work muscles you didn’t even know you had and help you burn fat and calories as no other machine can. With an assault bike, there’s no need for a lot of space – meaning …
Treadmill? More like trea-don’t for most people. Seriously though, we know it’s not the most exciting workout out there. But if you’re stuck indoors, it’s a solid way to get your cardio in. Plus, it actually exercises more than just your legs – it works your whole lower body, including your glutes, hips, and…yes, your …
Want to know which muscles are worked the most when you row? Well, that’s the upper body muscles. These muscles include the biceps, triceps, and pectorals. The quadriceps and hamstrings are used to power the stroke, while the gluteus maximus and lower back work hard to keep you stable. Using a rowing machine, you can …
