ProForm 680 Trainer Treadmill

The ProForm 680 Trainer treadmill has features that both the novice and the advanced will love.  Many treadmills can work well for the new user but once they work out for a year or so, they grow out of their treadmill. However, with the ProForm 680 Trainer treadmill has both a 0-10 MPH quick speed control and a 0-10% quick incline control.       

Being able to adjust your speed and incline easily will allow your treadmill to grow with you.  As your body gets used to a level surface and a slower pace you will begin to adjust the incline higher and the pace faster.  This give you the control to work your body harder as it gets more fit.

By adjusting the incline you will find yourself burning more calories per workout and you’ll arrive at your fitness golas quicker than if you kept your treadmill use at a level surface.

Being able to change the speed and incline easily is just one reason why the ProForm 680 trainer treadmill helps you towards your fat loss goals. The ProForm 680 Trainer treadmill also has 10 certified trainer programs,  a strong Mach Z 2.8 hp motor ( with 20 year warranty) and a quiet treadbelt with treadsoft Max cushioning.

If you like to workout to music (and who doesn’t) you’ll be glad to know that the ProForm 680 Intermix Acoustics 2.0 Sound system for superb sound quality.  The sound system with its built-in,  compatible music port for iPod, allowing you to listen to all your favorite music during your workout.

The ProForm 680 Trainer treadmill also has a 300 pound weight capacity, easy to read display and a workout intensity control to give you more control over your workouts.

To find out more about the ProForm 680 Trainer treadmill
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Do you put off your exercise workouts because you find them a bit boring?

By just making a few simple changes to your workouts you can not only look forward to working out but you will reach your fitness goals quicker and feel better about it.

Are you tired of the same old 12 reps, 10 squats, and 20 minutes on your treadmill or elliptical trainer? I was.

There is a way to make exercise less boring and it’s so simple to do!

If you’re sick of walking on a flat surface on your treadmill, there are many ways to liven up that work out.

Putting on an hour-long TV show that you have to get involved in is a great way to make your mind wander.

While watching your show, set your pace at a very light jog.  When a commercial comes on, pick up your pace then slow back down when the show returns.

Another way to make exercise less boring is to add other things to make it exciting.  Add people or music.  Set your iPod to shuffle and get moving.  Create various exercise playlists and then don’t stop until the music does.

Adding people to your workout is another way to make exercise less boring. Generally,  people have 5 times more chance of taking the initiative to even go to the gym when they’re with a friend – and are ten times more likely to continue going to the gym when they have a partner to help motivate them.

Rewarding yourself when you do a good job at the gym is a key element of making exercise less boring.  Don’t get too excited – this doesn’t mean you can have a whole box of Twinkies or Ding Dongs.

This means that after a long and strenuous workout, you can treat yourself to a massage at a spa or a new outfit to suit that trimmer, healthier figure you’re now sporting.

NordicTrack  Commercial 1300 with power incline gets your body working!

We all know how effective elliptical machines are now add to that the ability for your elliptical to power incline  and automatically adjust your resistance and you have an elliptical trainer that can target and tone different areas of your body.                                       
Try that with a standard elliptical machine.

With Quick Target Toning you can work on those areas that need extra attention.  Just set your NordicTrack 1300 elliptical to the muscle group that you want to workout and your 1300 will automatically set the resistance level and your incline level automatically for you.

This allows you to concentrate on your workout, not fooling around with buttons and dials.

The NordicTrack 1300 also features commercial-grade construction and gym quality features like the club design heart rate monitor, sophisticated electronics, 18″ stride length, yet it is priced low and doesn’t have a commercial price tag.

The 1300 has a weight capacity of 350 pounds and has a stride length of 18″.

The only drawback to the 1300 is that the footprint is 23″ W x 76″ L x 63″ H where as the NordicTrack SpaceSaver Elliptical has a smaller footprint of  64″ L x 27″ W x 67″ H which is better for smaller spaces.

However, if space is not an issue the power incline of the 1300 is a wonderful trade off.  You’ll find yourself burning more calories and toning those problem areas like standard elliptical trainers wish they could.

This Nordictrack elliptical machine is currently on sale at WorkoutWarehouse
NordicTrack Commercial 1300 Elliptical from WorkoutWarehouse

NordicTrack Commercial 1300 Elliptical from WorkoutWarehouse

• ProForm 780 Crosswalk Treadmill
  Posted on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 in Uncategorized – Comments: (0)
  ProForm 780 Crosswalk TreadmillThe ProForm 780 Crosswalk Treadmill follows in the footsteps of the earlier crosswalk models allowing you to maximize your workout time by combining upper arm action in addition to your standard treadmill lower body action.This allows you to burn more calories and fat in lesstime (50% more)!  With more of us finding that our free time is getting shorter and shorter it makes sense to get the most out of your treadmill workout.  You’ll also find that a Crosswalk treadmill is comparable in price to a standard lower body only treadmill.The ProForm 780 Crosswalk treadmill is also a space saving treadmill with the deck folding up when not in use.The ProForm 780 Crosswalk treadmill comes with 12 personal trainer workouts that automatically adjusts your speed, incline and intensity automatically.  You may however, easily override the workout to customize it for your preferences.There are also 3 additional workouts that include upper body action for additional workout action.
• How To Replace a Treadmill Belt
  Posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 in Articles on Treadmills – Comments: (0)
  There isn’t much maintenance needed on a treadmill.  Other than making sure that all pressure points are secure and that the treadmill is kept clean and oiled (some treadmills need occasional oiling) your treadmill is pretty much maintenance  free.However, if you own your treadmill for quite a while you may notice that the treadbelt is getting worn. When it does look worn or frayed it’s time to replace the belt.  Don’t stress as it is fairly easy to do.Before attempting to replace your treadmill belt, be sure that you have unplugged your treadmill and that you are only using a new belt that is made for your treadmill model!First remove the cover that protects the engine. You will normally find this at the back of your treadmill and is held on with a few screws.As you loosen the belt, push the roll toward the rear of the cover.
• Folding Treadmills
  Posted on Friday, May 1st, 2009 in Articles on Treadmills – Comments: (1)
  Folding TreadmillsFolding treadmills can be a great choice for a small living space as they can be folded away, placed in a closet, against a wall and pushed under furniture such as a bed.Folding treadmills often have hydraulic folding mechanisms so that they are very easy to fold and also easy and safer to unfold.In the past when you unfolded a treadmill the deck would come crashing down if you didn’t assist it, but with the newer models this is no longer an issue as they slowly fold down on their own. However treadmills vary greatly in quality.When folding treadmills first came out they were also classed as not sturdy enough for running, and were limited to walking only.Running use of course puts the equipment under more stress as each foot comes down carrying more momentum and more of a shock.  These early fold-up treadmills were lightweight and also sometimes had stability issues with runners.

There isn’t much maintenance needed on a treadmill.  Other than making sure that all pressure points are secure and that the treadmill is kept clean and oiled (some treadmills need occasional oiling) your treadmill is pretty much maintenance  free.

However, if you own your treadmill for quite a while you may notice that the treadbelt is getting worn. When it does look worn or frayed it’s time to replace the belt.  Don’t stress as it is fairly easy to do.

Before attempting to replace your treadmill belt, be sure that you have unplugged your treadmill and that you are only using a new belt that is made for your treadmill model!
First remove the cover that protects the engine. You will normally find this at the back of your treadmill and is held on with a few screws.

As you loosen the belt, push the roll toward the rear of the cover.  It’s best to work with the front roller first moving on to the rear roller last.

Now remove the screws holding the hood, removing the  band and the cover at the same time. This exposes the deck and check to see  if you need to oil, clean with a clean cloth or lubricate it.  Now before you remove the old belt take a good look and notice how the old belt is attached.

What I normally do with any type of maintenance, is to take a picture or a video and then when it’s time to attach it again I can follow the video.  If you are working with a partner, have one video while the other one removes the old belt. You’ll find putting on the new belt super easy.

Now slide the old belt off (again taking notice of how it looks and where it is attached). Also don’t forget to keep track of the screws that you have removed so that you don’t lose them.

Now it’s time put the new belt on starting on the back of the treadmill and slide the rear roller via the belt.  Put the screws in place in the same way that you did with the front screws.

Slide the front roller forward of the strap and position. Then do the same for the rear roller. Go ahead and push each screw in partially to hold it in place and when all the screw have been added you can start to tighten each one..

Test the best by pulling on it to see if there is to much slack. If there is you will have to work on the rollers again. If it feels fine (and most of the time it will) plug you treadmill back into an outlet and turn the treadmill on at it’s lowest speed.
Watch the belt turn a few time to make sure that nothing is holding back. Then stop your treadmill, then this time turn the treadmill back on and start using it on the lowest speed.  Do minor adjustments as needed.

Before you attempt to remove your old best be sure to check the literature that came with your treadmill to see if there are specific instructions for your particular brand and model.

It should take 20-30 minutes at the most to replace your treadmill belt.

ProForm 780 Crosswalk Treadmill

The ProForm 780 Crosswalk Treadmill follows in the footsteps of the earlier crosswalk models allowing you to maximize your workout time by combining upper arm action in addition to your standard treadmill lower body action.

This allows you to burn more calories and fat in less
time (50% more)!  With more of us finding that our free time is getting shorter and shorter it makes sense to get the most out of your treadmill workout.  You’ll also find that a Crosswalk treadmill is comparable in price to a standard lower body only treadmill.

The ProForm 780 Crosswalk treadmill is also a space saving treadmill with the deck folding up when not in use.

The ProForm 780 Crosswalk treadmill comes with 12 personal trainer workouts that automatically adjusts your speed, incline and intensity automatically.  You may however, easily override the workout to customize it for your preferences.

There are also 3 additional workouts that include upper body action for additional workout action.

Each workout can be easily chosen by just a click of a button without having to scroll through each workout. This will save you additional time.

Your motor is a Mach Z™ Commercial Pro 3.0 CHP Drive Motor which is both strong and powerful.  And your motor has a lifetime warranty in addition to 1 year parts and labor.

As with other ProForm treadmills your console is easy to read at any speed and the console also includes a fan to help keep your workouts more comfortable.

In the handgrips you’ll find heart rate sensors so you can track and be sure that you are working out in your targeted heart rate zone.

To see more of the features of the ProForm 780 Crosswalk treadmill and view the latest pricing please visit ProForm.com