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Although it may be tempting to skip if you’re pressed for time, it’s essential to make sure you stretch after a workout – it can help prevent muscle soreness and bodily injuries, as well as increase flexibility and circulation. Here are some of our favorite post-workout stretches to perform to better your whole body. Trust us: your body will thank you tomorrow!

For gyms and health clubs, it can be tough to communicate with your customers when they're focused on getting their workout in – often they have headphones on, and want nothing more than to hop on the elliptical for an hour and then get on with their busy day. That's where social media can come in. It should come as no surprise that outside of the gym, many of your customers are using social networks to keep up with everything from their friends to their favorite brands. So why not their favorite gym? Here are three ways to boost your gym's social media presence while adding value for your members.

It’s always tempting to think of a “successful” workout as one that burns a lot of calories. But aren’t there other reasons we work out? Aren’t there other measurements to judge a workout than just calories burned? There sure are! Below are 5 methods of judging the quality and productivity of your workout outside of the calorie count. Using these metrics may put the success of your workout in a new light.

You've heard it time and time again: strength training benefits you in so many ways. It can protect your bone health and muscle mass, give your muscles definition for a toned physique, and, when added to your normal exercise routine, make your entire body strong and fit. Yet if you're new to strength training, you're probably unsure how to start.

Between the entertaining commercials, the gridiron rivalry, and everyone’s favorite, the snacks, Sunday’s game is sure to be a great time spent with family and friends. We’ve scoured the web to find these 8 unique, tasty snack recipes that are sure to please your party's crowd, and are also good for everyone's waistline!

With Precor being based here in the Seattle area, it's safe to say we're feeling the excitement of the Seahawks playing in the Big Game against the Denver Broncos.

In the struggle to keep up with your job, family obligations, and rest, many people find it hard to make time to work out. This is a shame, because the health benefits of regular exercise are numerous - better heart health, a trimmer waistline, and better mood control, just to name a few. So how often should you work out?

Netflix is an amazing resource for entertainment, but it also includes a wealth of films that educate and inspire. From inspirational documentaries to a reality series following pro trainer Jackie Warner, Netflix offers thousands of hours of streamable video, fictional and not, poised to motivate. Below are 6 movies that will get you up and moving, even if you're stuck in another 2014 winter storm.

Whether prompted by working off those holiday excesses, sticking to New Year's resolutions, or looking ahead to swimsuit season, this time of year sends many people to the gym. No matter if you're new to the gym or just looking to increase your results, a personal trainer can help you reach those goals.

Gym anxiety is very common and can interfere with your fitness goals. Learn how to beat it!

Whether you find yourself struggling to keep up with your New Year’s resolution, or are simply searching for some different ways to discover inspiration to fulfill your latest fitness goals, we've got your back! Explore these sources of motivation to find what speaks best to you and gets you pumped to achieve your dreams.

Between Las Vegas, awesome new electronics and Precor fitness equipment, how could the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) get any better? Exhibiting at CES for the first time, Precor has shown attendees how its Preva® networked fitness solution successfully delivers a personalized health and fitness experience. Here are the three big networked fitness announcements from our first CES appearance.

With fewer daylight hours, colder temperatures, and variable weather conditions outside, it can be difficult to find motivation to train for an upcoming spring or summer marathon. The thought of a chilly, wet run may not seem appealing, but it is important to stay on track with your marathon goals, rather than give into that tempting siesta by the cozy fireplace. Here are four tips to keep in mind so that you can maximize your marathon training during the winter.

Arizona State University recently completed the largest Preva^® install in the world with a whopping 275 pieces of networked equipment.

For customers looking to install Preva or promote their existing Preva offering, check out how ASU got the word out to its student body about personalized fitness.

Nearly everyone starts off the New Year with some hefty fitness resolutions, but keeping members of your gym motivated past January can sometimes be a challenge. Memories of cookies, egg nog, and heavy dinners have faded, and exercise is often left with the used wrapping paper. So how can you help your members remember, then meet, their health objectives?

This year's your year to stick with your fitness resolutions. Here are nine tips for how you can make lasting changes.

When chronic, painful knee conditions make the thought of working out seem like a daunting and dreadful task, it is easy to let health and fitness goals slip. Don’t let the fear of additional discomfort or damage get the best of you; in situations like this, the key is to utilize fitness equipment that decreases the stress and impact on your knees.

It’s the holiday season, so chances are, you won’t always have access to your favorite gym or at-home equipment. Let's be honest -- you may even be spending a few days away from home with your (gasp!) relatives. So how can you keep in shape? Well, as much as we here at Precor love commercial-quality home gym equipment, there are a few stop-gap items you can use to stay in top condition without access to fitness equipment.

The holidays come every year. You look forward to them… and dread them. Because we all know cookies aren't great for the waistline. So how can you enjoy the season while not constantly counting the calories? Below are 7 tips for keeping that holiday weight off!

The New Year is rapidly approaching and with it, many resolutions to exercise more. This often involves joining a gym – and while some new gym members will take advantage of personal trainer sessions, others will fend for themselves, guessing what is and is not appropriate in a gym setting. Anyone’s desire to improve their health is noble, but there are times when breaking gym etiquette can be both an aggravation and a danger. Gym veterans and rookies alike need to observe the basic rules.

Have you ever imagined using an Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ for more than an hour? How about 24 hours? That's what 19-year-old Louis Bedwell accomplished this week at Falaise Gym in Hastings, East Sussex, UK while raising £1,200 for Cancer Research UK. That's right -- 24 hours spent on a Precor EFX®, totalling 110 miles.