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Wednesday, 26 March 2008 |
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By onebrady
Anyone wanting to lose weight knows the magic number 3500. If you are not familiar with the magic 3500, it equals 1 lost pound. Basically you must create a calorie deficit by either exercising or starving. The Healthiest and most effective way to lose weight and keep it off are to exercise those 3500 calories off in a cardiovascular workout. Workouts with cardio benefit also strengthen the heart, muscles, and amazingly the brain, besides achieving that wonderful calorie deficit.
So what is the most popular way to achieve this cardio burn? A treadmill!
Why treadmills are so popular
According the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association consumers spend more money on treadmills, than any other home exercise equipment available
With this information, we know that everyone can not be wrong! Treadmills work the largest muscles in the body, which in turn give users an outstanding cardiovascular workout. There have been several studies that state using a treadmill for 60 minutes will burn more calories than a stair machine, rower, stationary cycle, or a cross country skier!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 March 2008 )
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