This week we came across a wonderful post from the blog “A Gut and a Butt: Losing My Weight… While Gaining My Insanity” about our LateralX elliptical machine. Find out more after the jump.
Workout of the Week
Workout like Octane Fitness team members with our weekly CROSS CiRCUIT interval training workout downloads. This week’s Fast & Furious Cardio Strength exercises are sure to get your heart pumping!
Fun Facts: 40 Fitness Facts
We love fun facts, but then again who doesn’t? After the jump we have fitness facts on everything from muscle strength to how your body reacts during exercise.
Healthy Recipes: Waffle Iron Omelets
Most of the healthy recipes we have shared have been for dinner or dessert dishes. But this breakfast recipe was too fun and easy to pass up! Not only does it put a fun twist on the traditional omelet, it’s protein-packed.
What are the best home workouts?
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here’s really no such thing as the “best home workouts” that applies to every person. Ultimately, this depends on what you like to do, what equipment you have, the amount of time you can invest and your goals. What is “best” for one person may not be realistic for someone else.
That said, however, elliptical machines really can offer everyone effective workouts. Because they are low-impact and simple to use, ellipticals can benefit virtually every exerciser with their variety of total-body routines. » Read Full Story
Try an Elliptical Bike
Have you heard of an elliptical bike? These newer machines are more formally known as recumbent, or seated ellipticals, and they basically offer all the advantages of standing elliptical machines in a seated position. They are great for a low-impact, effective way to train your entire body.
With its innovative xRide, Octane Fitness developed the recumbent elliptical category. You can find these cool machines at health clubs worldwide, or you can get one for home. Because they are quiet, it’s easy to watch TV or read using the convenient reading rack. » Read Full Story
Workout of the Week
Every week Octane Fitness employees can participate in team CROSS CiRCUIT interval training workouts held in our showroom. See what this week’s team workout was and download a copy for yourself!
Workout of the Week
Every week Octane Fitness employees can participate in team CROSS CiRCUIT interval training workouts held in our showroom. See what this week’s team workout was and download a copy for yourself!
Manage Stress
Keep Calm and Exercise – Today, it seems like most everyone needs help managing ever-present stress. We’re connected 24/7, overscheduled, multitasking to the max, poorly nourished and chronically exhausted.
Exercise is actually a great way to manage stress, as it helps your body process all that extra adrenaline and cortisol – hormones that contribute to that overwhelmed, anxious feeling. Although you may feel like finding time to exercise simply will give you more stress, know that workouts don’t all have to be lengthy to be effective. Even short sessions help diffuse tension and deliver more energy. » Read Full Story
Insight from Elliptical Reviews
Elliptical reviews are helpful if you’re in the market to purchase a machine, as they can help provide information and comparisons between the many models available. Be sure to look at more than one review, however, to get a more comprehensive and accurate view of the machines. » Read Full Story