Resource Center Articles

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a beginning gym-goer or someone in between, you should know that Pinterest isn't just a social network with lots of pretty travel pictures and cupcake recipes. It's also home to a TON of amazing fitness content. You'll find everything from workouts to inspirational quotes to fascinating health articles. To get you started, here are five of our favorite fitness Pinterest boards and why you should check them out.

For anyone with ongoing fitness and weight loss goals, Thanksgiving can be one of the toughest days of the year to stay on track. (It's a holiday that revolves around eating!) That's why we've put together some tips on how to stay fit during Thanksgiving. If you can keep these five tips in mind, chances are you're going to feel better about your chances to make it through the rest of the holiday season.

If you operate a health club, you owe it to yourself to read the latest Precor white paper on increasing engagement with female exercisers in your facility. This report combines research from IHRSA and a 2013 Precor study that looked at fitness and strength training awareness, attitudes and usage. Learn why women cancel their health club memberships and what you can do to retain female members while improving their club experience. Download your copy.

Most of us are proud – and rightfully so – when we exercise. It’s not always easy, or fun, but we know it’s the right thing to do for our long-term health and mental well-being. However, bad habits can make workouts less effective than they should be. Below are 8 of the most common exercise pitfalls that may be negatively affecting your gym time. (But if you do find yourself falling into one of the bad fitness habits listed below, don’t beat yourself up!

Planning to attend the Athletic Business Conference & Expo this week in San Diego? Then stretch those legs and head over to either the Athletic Business booth (#2048) or Precor booth (#1400) for a chance to win one of two Precor® 240i StretchTrainers™!

The latest trends in hospitality demand a focus on fitness, and the number of fitness-minded guests is probably larger than you think. In a TripAdvisor survey, 53 percent of travelers said they always or often exercise while on the road. According to a Marriott survey, 51 percent of business travelers said they pack their gym clothes. But what about the other 50 percent? It turns out they may be influenced by the age of your gym equipment.

Why do women avoid strength training? And what can your club do to help more women realize the benefits of strength training? Those are questions we answered in this new Precor white paper, which includes our survey of 500 women ranging from 18 to 55 years-old. To download your copy, just head over to the Precor website or click on the image below.

In addition to being a great source of news, gossip, and cute kittens, Twitter can be quite inspiring – especially when it comes to the tweets of personal trainers. From exercise tips and can-do motivation to smart eating and quality of life, these four health professionals should definitely be on your follow list.

Try this intermediate AMT workout for an intense challenge.

Here at Precor, we were proud to win the top honor in the manufacturing category of Seattle Business Magazine's Washington Green 50 Awards last week. This recent recognition of our sustainability and recycling practices presents the perfect opportunity to introduce this video highlighting our company culture here on the blog.

There are times it’s tough to get up the gumption to go to the gym (or even venture downstairs to the elliptical). But, don’t be discouraged – one of your favorite flicks may be just the answer you’re looking for. In addition to providing a few hours of escapism, movies can be terrific work-out motivators.

So let your favorite pastime be less passive by using the five movies listed below to inspire you to get on that treadmill!

Long gone are the physical days of toiling in the fields or felling giant redwoods. Today’s workers are in cubicles, not under the hot sun. And even the recess of our childhoods has given way to Chex Mix scarfing in the break room. Between hour-long commutes and 10-hour workdays, how is anyone supposed to fit in their recommended daily allowance of exercise?

The Adaptive Motion Trainer® has been a hit with exercisers -- a survey showed that 45% of respondents said the AMT has become their new "favorite machine." (If you haven't seen the AMT in action yet, then check out this YouTube video.) We wanted to show off all the amazing things you can do with the AMT, so we put together this infographic with lots of great nuggets of infor

If you'd like to strengthen and tone your arms, then this Workout Wednesday is for you. We're featuring three exercises – the selectorized biceps curl, triceps extension and dumbbell biceps curl – to keep your arms strong. For some more exercises that will help to strengthen both your arms and your core, see our previous Workout Wednesday post.

One of the best parts about Preva^® is the ability to set weekly fitness goals and track your progress. It's easy to set up, and studies have shown that those who regularly track their progress are much more likely to accomplish their fitness goals. Here's how to set weekly fitness goals using the Preva mobile app and on a networked P80 console.

Here at Precor, we hear amazing stories from peope all the time about how our products helped them overcome a health challenge in their life. It's one of the reasons that this line in our creed really stands out: "I believe tomorrow will be even better because of what I do today."

Twitter is an amazing place if you're looking for health and fitness content, with users sharing links and advice 24/7. So whether you're just getting started on Twitter or you're looking for some new users to help populate your feed (don't forget about us!), we've picked out five of our favorite health and fitness experts to follow.

This week we're focusing on strengthening your core with three exercises using strength equipment (stay tuned for an entire post focusing on strengthening the core without equipment): the one-arm chest press, one-arm pulldown and one-arm shoulder press. By performing these exercises with one arm, you'll be working out your core muscles to an even greater degree than if you were performing the exercises with both arms.

On September 1st, Paul Byrne retired after spending 13 years as the president of Precor and 28 years with the company. Under his direction, Precor has grown into a $400 million fitness equipment maker, selling in 37 different countries. For anyone who is connected to the fitness industry, the interview is a must-read and is divided into five sections:

The importance of warming up before your workout can't be understated. Not only can warming up prevent sore muscles the next day, but it can also prevent injuries by improving your range of motion and flexbility. That's why we're highlighting these two warm-up stretches that you can easily add to your workout routine -- the hip stretch with a twist and the plank.

How do you stay motivated when working toward your fitness goals? For many people, it's that occasional saying or quote that jumps out and provides enough of a reminder to keep them going. That's why we created these five images with some of our favorite motivational fitness quotes.