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Thanks. The main issue in my mind was the resistance on the arms. I'll keep that part light.
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Just got the ft7 less than a week ago. Was a bit nervous reading some of the negative comments, but realized there were at least 5x as many positive. It has worked flawlessly so far. Interacts with all the machines at my gym.
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Couldn't find the link, but saw an article pushing these three core strengthing exercises. 1. Plank on toes and olbows for 30 seconds. 2. Lean on hands at about 45 degrees against an object and pull each knee up toward chest and hold for 2 seconds. Do 15 each side. 3. Side plank on elbow for 30 seconds each side. Do 1 thru…
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Yes, good cardio as long as you set the resistance high enough and maintain a good cadence. I use an elliptical 3 days per week.
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Back to the original question - 3.0 to 6.0 percent - is feet of rise (vertical) per 100 feet of run (horizontal). + 3.0 percent is climbing 3 feet for every 100 feet you move forward. The incline is useful if you can't jog/run fast, yet want to increase the heart rate by "walking up-hill." Incline also works the quadraceps…
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Just bought an FT7 from Amazon Saturday and waiting for delivery. To do: 1. read instructions.
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Trainer at my gym said to do more strength than cardio. I went from 6 days a week cardio to 2 strength/4 cardio to 3 strength/3 cardio. On the strength days I do about 40 minutes strength followed by 30 minutes cardio. Cardio only days are 60 minutes. Working well for me and I can feel a difference since adding more…
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I'm often in the same position - lots of calories left available at the end of the day (I try to eat my exercise calories). My plan is 1700 calories per day, but after exercise I'm often left with 1500+. I have a decent breakfast and lunch (400-500 calories combined). I keep telling myself to eat more at those meals, but…
