TRAINING TIPS: " The New - 'StreetStrider' - Just May Change Your Life"!

Have I got news for you! Today, I am announcing the arrival (or at least 'my knowledge' about the existence of) a REVOLUTIONARY new piece of Cardio Equipment that I absolutely can not WAIT TO ACQUIRE!
Ever used an Elliptical Trainer? I have and quite often actually; especially over the past two years.

You see, I have an extensive home gym. I have to of course, I train many clients here and among the myriad of equipment I possess, I'm convinced that  I own what I consider to be the 'Cadillac' of Elliptical trainers. It's the "TRUE TSX". Ahhhh, what a pleasure. IF you propel an elliptical trainer as vigorously as if you were running and work at using your body with the same form as if you were, studies show that for all intents and purposes, you basically ARE running; but with  the absence of the aggressive, jarring and often injury producing impact that running creates. They've found that when an elliptical is used in this fashion, your body will produce almost the exact same Vo2 uptake (oxygen utilization or energy expenditure) and  multi-joint muscle recruitment that a runner does. In short, you might as well be running. This is how I ride all Elliptical Trainers and my heart rate monitor agrees! But it's important to be honest with yourself about your workload and form. Give it a try but be prepared for a balance learning curve.

 In short order, you'll have it down pat and if you care enough, you'll never hold on or dog it again. If you're concerned that you may be taking it a little too easy, download my "Elliptical Fit Volume I" MP3 (Ipod) workout and test yourself to be sure. You can download this 40 minute killer workout at www.FitIsItCardio.com or Itunes!

  This information is wildly important of course - not only to the professional athlete, but to the average fitness enthusiast who longs to run but wants to save their body from the harsh impact. It's impact that injures. If you would already have described yourself as a runner, but now have an injury or a chronic condition that would preclude you from doing so (like me)....we know what an especially hard pill that is to swallow. I was told "NO WAY"  after my spinal fusion  2 years ago in order to hold my previously broken neck in place and to keep this body of mine in good working order; Don't tell any one but I still put in a good 6 mile run once a week. HEY GET OFF MY BACK...I CAN so I do - but I realize that I must be extremely careful!

So, if  running has been nixed from your life and you just can't seem to just accept that lying down, you probably struggle with personal dialogue something like this - "Man, I'm putting in some serous miles on this Elliptical but I'm going no where. If I could really run again.. I mean I love this feeling, but just want so badly to take it out there - that would be a little slice of heaven on a nice day like today".  Well my friend, I can say that I DO understand and I suppose if we could figure out how to do that, well we'd be geniuses, right?
WELL Guess what? There are Geniuses Among Us and They've Created The StreetStrider !!!
An elliptical on WHEELS! You heard me right, it's an elliptical that you take OUTSIDE to RIDE! OMG!
So now, we can glide down the street with the wind in our hair and the sun on our face once again. Who knew?

Well, apparently Dr. Oz did  because he has one... that little creep ( of course I actually admire the heck outta the guy and  I'm secretly happy for him. I JUST WANT ONE TOO).
"It's combines the benefits of jogging, skiing and cycling, but low impact for the knees and back" says Oz,(and other joints too I might add ). Apparently he's even ridden it to work, at least once anyway.
SO here it is. The perfect solution and they apparently they've thought of everything.

There are four models including a one for the  kids.  This way, the entire family can get out there and have a blast sweating together and getting or staying in shape. Just don't tell them it's good for them and they'll be the first ones out the door. They've also created a stationary rack you can purchase, so you  never have to miss a workout, even when the weather just won't cooperate.

So there you have it. I love reporting on good news. An Elliptical trainer that gives you the "Moves like Jagger" without the impact that can leave you crippled.

I'm including a link to their site and it appears that they're offering 20% off with free shipping right now, creating  even more incentive to purchase one and get your groove back.
The second link is  from Youtube, so you can check it out in motion.

So enjoy and remember, I will be silent for a few days as I have some nasty dental surgery tomorrow. Depending on how I feel, I may be posting just a couple days worth of the "Best - o - Candace" during my recovery down time.

Until Next Time,
Saddle up the StreetStrider and hit the Road Jack!
Candace

www.StreeStrider.com

TO check out youtube as well...go to    http://youtu.be/60_oiytG1-E 

There are several to watch actually, so you can really check it out...

YOUR 'TRAINING' QUICK TIP OF THE DAY: "Lay It Out toTurn It Out"...

Today, I'm introducing a new addition to our blog posts - 'Quick Tips'- and this one has quite an interesting title wouldn't you say? What are Quick Tips you ask? Briefly, if you have read even a few of my articles or blog posts you're most likely, acutely aware that I'm more often than not, quite VERBOSE! Hey, there's a lot to say on the topics concerning your Health and Wellness. However; there’s a much needed place for a Quick Tip here and there! These additional 'Quick Tips' are by no means a subtraction to the quality of my posts; to the contrary, they're going to be a much needed and super helpful ADDITION to the content I now produce.  "Quick Tips" will be my way of dispensing Pertinent, Informative "Super Useful" offerings that will render you  (the reader) with what we as Americans Dream of...INSTANT GRATIFICATION with very little" lead time" investment.
Have no fear; many of my posts will reflect my usual wordy self, in order to impart topics requiring more words to express important information pertaining to your Health and Overall Wellness.

So, if you're ready...here's your 'TRAINING' - QUICK TIP OF THE WEEK ; "Lay it out to Turn it Out"; IF you are having trouble implementing early morning fitness plans, here's a tip that will surely get you out the door - in the gym - or wherever you need to be to 'TURN IT OUT'!
On your way to your bedroom as you prepare to call it a day, strategically place your gym bag by the front door. That's simple right? Next - simply lay out your workout clothes on the floor by your bed before hitting the sack. Now bear with me. This is a distance runner’s trick from way back and something I personally participated in on a regular basis.

The night before my long runs (planned for 5 am the next morning), I and many runners I know (definitely all that I coach), will lay out our Shorts, Singlet (shirts), Jog bras if female (and if you need one and you're not one, I'm NOT going there...), Socks and Running shoes, hat and anything else we know we're going to wear for our workout. In addition, when you lay out your workout gear this way, also lay it out as if a person were in them...don't laugh, I've been consistent for 21 years now, if it works, IT WORKS! Next morning, when the alarm clock goes off , before you even have a chance to consider blowing off another well intended early morning workout – You’ll  find yourself facing down an entire set of your workout gear just screaming at you "Don't even thing about it ya loser"! In fact, if you've REALLY been having trouble getting out the door - Place a note on top of your sneakers as a back up insurance plan. In Big Black Marker INK write yourself a note;  "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BLOWING THIS OFF"!!

Trust me, there's something about waking up, looking down and finding yourself face to face with a set of your own, carefully laid out workout gear from the night before that'll get you out the door and Turning it OUT! 

Give it a go and let me know how you make out.  As a Professionally Sponsored,   “PowerBar Team Elite” Athlete - I CAN PROMISE YOU THIS; if I suggest something, it’s tried and true! Remember, I’m on your side.

Until next time,
Power On…
Candace

For more information go to www.FitIsItCardio.Com