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The cornerstone of any quality fitness facility, Precor treadmills are well-known and loved because of their reliability, ease of service, low operating cost for operators, and ease of use for exercisers.

If only your grandfather had earbuds! Just think how much happier his jogs would have been.

Have you ever wondered "How many calories am I really burning?" when looking at the calories burned readout on fitness equipment? Here's the answer.

Summertime offers you an opportunity to spend more time outdoors, and there aren't many places better to be than in the water during these hot months.

The water also gives you a chance to burn calories by performing a lot of very fun activities. Check out these 4 water workouts so you can stay fit or get fit this summer.

Yoga is an ancient discipline that was practiced in India for thousands of years before it was brought to the West.

Scientific researchers have only more recently begun to prove claims about yoga's beneficial properties. Even if you don't have much time to spare, doing yoga for even only a few minutes makes a difference. Check out these 5 reasons to make it a part of your workout routine.

Below are seven celebratory 4th of July staples that won’t break your calorie bank, and we even provide some recommended some fun exercise you can incorporate into your day to keep you on track working towards your goals.

If you're in the middle of a vigorous training program, you can't afford to be sidelined by injury, pain and fatigue.

Thanks to the new Precor and Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series partnership, several Precor team members and I were given the awesome opportunity to partake in the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon that took place on Saturday, June 21.

As a fitness facility operator, there often isn't time to get to everything you'd like to do.

Because it seems like it can take so much time to keep up with, social media can often fall through the cracks. But it can be an important communication tool so you can reach your members at their convenience. Use this checklist to take care of your gym's social media efforts for an hour or two each week.

When you’re in the market to buy new running shoes, it’s not always easy to figure out what kind is right for you.

With so many options out there, it’s important that you understand the differences and make an informed decision based on your running habits – this will help protect your feet and keep injuries to a minimum. Proper shoes also keep the body comfortable during exercise (and who doesn’t want that?).

As the world comes together to witness countries compete for the ultimate prize in soccer, viewers are universally blown away by the awesome display of skill and athleticism onscreen.

While some people love spending time soaking in the rays and trying new outdoors sports, others dread the mere thought of stepping foot in the heat (but even they can discover some exercise motivation). Either way, summer is a great time to get out and about and explore – but make sure you do so wisely in these hot temperatures!

Some days are more difficult than others when it comes to motivating yourself to work out.

Building a stronger community within your gym has the potential to make your fitness facility stand out from the sea of competitors.

In addition to drawing in new members, a better sense of gym community can encourage membership retention and increased activity within your gym. Implementing some of the 10 strategies below can help foster a positive community among your members.

When you've got a good exercise routine going, it’s not always easy to acknowledge the things you’re doing (maybe even subconsciously) that could actually be hurting your body when your workout's done.

In order to help you identify and change these post-workout mistakes that you might be making, here are some ideas for quick fixes that can be implemented so you are on your way to fully benefiting from your exercise, even long after your workout is finished!

After months of training, you’re ready to tackle your full or half-marathon. Well, you think you are. But what if you forget something at the last moment?

Looking to take your fitness to the next level?

One great way is to study up and gain valuable knowledge from others. During your bus ride to work or when you have some down-time on the weekend, be sure to check out these fitness books to help guide your journey.

Running helps you push your physical limits, get in shape and reduce mental stress.

However, before you lace up your shoes to start out on a run, make sure that you're not practicing some of the most common mistakes that runners make. Although some of these habits will only make you uncomfortable while you run, other mistakes can lead to serious injuries. Fortunately, it's easy to adjust your habits so that you can focus on your fitness and having fun while you run.

Now that we’ve officially kicked off grill season with a fun-filled Memorial Day, it’s time to turn our attention to tasty fare that goes beyond the standard (and not so healthy) hamburgers and hot dogs. Whether it’s a new spin on shrimp or a few slices of vegetable heaven, the grill is your best friend this summer. Fare on the grill often incorporates less oil and more fresh produce, rendering meals that are healthy and tasty. Here are six must-try recipes for the summer.

There are fitness bloggers and then there are fitness bloggers. You know, the kind of bloggers who can provide a unique, helpful and often funny perspective on what it means to get and stay fit – and who stick with it through rain, snow, babies, and the innate human tendency to procrastinate anything that involves getting off of the couch.

In a world where media and society set the standards of what is deemed “beautiful” and “acceptable” when it comes to the appearance of one’s body, many feel pressured to conform to a certain mold. It seems that if we’re not the perfect height, weight, and shape, then we’re not considered attractive.

In reality, this is nowhere near true – it’s impossible to define the “perfect body.”