The Readers’ Choice Award nominations are in and voting has started for the best treadmills of 2012.

A total of 5 True treadmills are finalists in the Mid-Priced Treadmill and the Premium Treadmill categories.  The M30 and M50 treadmills are finalist in the Mid-Priced category and the ES900, PS800, and PS300 are finalists for the Premium Treadmill category.

Voting will run from Feb. 22 through March 21, with winners announced March 30.

Show TRUE your support by going online to cast your vote for the best Mid-Priced Treadmill and the best Premium Treadmill now!

TRUE FITNESS RECOGNIZED AS “BEST BUY” BY TREADMILL DOCTOR 

ST. LOUIS, November 2, 2011 – TRUE Fitness Technology, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is proud to announce that several of their cardio equipment pieces were recognized by the annual Best Buy reviews conducted by Treadmill Doctor.

• In the treadmill category, TRUE’s PS300 was recognized as the “Best Buy” in the $3,000 range.

“Our Best Buy winner in the $3000 range! True does the best job with orthopedic belts and the PS300 is no exception to this rule. If you are looking for a True that has a 60” belt, this is your best option”

• In addition, the TRUE Z.5 and PS800 were both recognized as “Runners Up” in the $3,000 – $3,999 category.

• The TRUE ES900 was recognized as the “Best Buy” in $4,000 + range.

“Our Best Buy winner for the top price range! True is building a unique machine.  With all of this in mind, there is nothing else I would want in a treadmill personally…”

• In the elliptical category, TRUE’s ESX was recognized as a “Runner Up”  in the $4,000+category.

• The TRUE TSX was recognized as a “Runner Up” in the $2,500 – $2,999 range.

About TRUE Fitness

TRUE Fitness is a leading manufacturer of premium cardio fitness products, including treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers and bikes.  Dedicated to outstanding quality and superior design, the company and its fitness equipment are consistently ranked among the top in the industry.  TRUE Fitness is based in St. Louis, Missouri and has a network of dealers throughout the country and around the globe.

Additional information about the company’s products and services can be found at www.truefitness.com.

Additional information on the 14^th Annual Treadmill Doctor reviews can be found at www.treadmilldoctor.com.

• CS800 Treadmill with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• CS550 Treadmill with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• CS500 Treadmill with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• LC1100 Treadmill with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• LC900 Treadmill with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• CS800 Elliptical with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• LC900 Elliptical with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• CS800 Recumbent Bike with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• CS800 Upright Bike with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• LC900 Recumbent Bike with 15″ Touch Screen Display
• LC900 Upright Bike with 15″ Touch Screen Display

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 Cardiovascular exercises can be accomplished anywhere and at any time with the help of home fitness equipment such as TRUE treadmills, TRUE ellipticals, and TRUE stationary bikes.  These home fitness equipment pieces have been adapted to now include different programs that allow each person to personalize their workout so that they can exercise the way they desire.  Completing workouts on the elliptical, treadmill, and stationary bike can be difficult on the legs and the lower body, which is why it is important to remember to also find different ways to work and strengthen the upper body.  Strengthening the upper body can be accomplished on machines like the elliptical, ones that incorporate the arms while it moves the legs, or by lifting weights and doing other standard strength training exercises.  Regardless of the equipment being used to strengthen the upper and lower bodies, as long as the heart rate is raised and physical exertion is required; your body is getting a workout and thus becoming stronger, happier and ultimately much healthier.

Exercise is important to your health for many reasons; not only does it keep you in physical shape, but it enhances and strengthens your mental aptitudes as well.  There are many different ways to stay in physical shape, but the key is to remain active by doing activities that you enjoy and that best strengthen the parts of your body that need to be stronger.  By participating in activities that you enjoy you will be more motivated to work hard and you will be happier as you work out.  The benefits of working out are endless, and it turns out that sometimes the most difficult part is finding the right workouts and the correct home fitness equipment to use, to ensure complete happiness and enjoyment in your workouts.

The act of exercising also triggers the release of endorphins, which create a sense or a feeling of happiness.   These endorphins help naturally maintain good moods as well as mental health.  Maintaining mental health is in many ways just as important as physical health, and it is finding the balance of both that is the ultimate goal.

How to Maximize Your Treadmill Workout

Whether you are just a beginner or a pro runner, it is easy to get in a rut and not see any progress with this workout.  It is important to be able to take advantage of all of the benefits of running by making sure you’re not stuck on “cruise control”.  Here are some tips to maximize your treadmill workout.

One common misconception about running is that staying at a constant pace for a long distance is the best workout.  The truth is this eliminates many of the benefits of using a treadmill.  It is important to remember to change up your cardio workout.  On a TRUE treadmill there are multiple programs to help you do this.  There are options to choose from that include running intervals where you can choose the workout time and work load, while the machine customizes a set of speed intervals to maximize your workout.  This switches up your normal routine while also burning more calories, getting you in better shape, and making you faster.

Another great way to not only burn calories, but also to tone your muscles is to change the incline of your treadmill.  Going uphill and downhill while using the treadmill helps to tone many lower body muscles including your glutes, thighs, and calves, and also helps to strengthen your core.  TRUE Treadmills have hill interval programs that help you customize a workout that changes the incline or decline at different times during your workout.  This is just another way to change up your typical workout routine while also boosting the advantages you take out of it.

Although increasing your speed and changing up your technique are all great ways to get in to shape, endurance is just as vital.  You should keep in mind that doing these treadmill workouts for twenty minutes every day is a good workout but you should push yourself by increasing the length of your run.  Adding five minutes every week to these workouts will completely change the results you get.

Run, Ride and Step you way to a Better Body

The Fitness Generation is proud to announce it is now the exclusive distributor of TRUE Fitness Fitness Equipment in Australia. The proud manufacturing traditions of quality and the culture of innovation at TRUE have given rise to a full line of truly extraordinary treadmills,bikes, elliptical cross-trainers and stretch machines.  As a result, people all over the world are benefiting from the TRUE experience.

The Fitness Generation offers the best after sales support and service in the industry which is backed up by our National Call Centre. With internationally trained service technicians The Fitness Generation can offer a truly great warranty on not only the TRUE range of equipment but all equipment sold by The Fitness Generation.

True Fitness has been a leader in commercial treadmills and exercise equipment for over thirty years.  Our commitment to durability, quality, and performance, is what makes us one of the most respected companies in the world.  With over five hundred dealers in more than seventy countries, TRUE prides itself in selling high quality, easy to use treadmills that are equipped with an array of features that cater to different needs.  Whether you want a small, easy to store treadmill in your gym, or a spacious, comfortable one, TRUE can provide you with an award winning machine that will last a lifetime.

One thing that TRUE wants to provide is the ability to make a choice that fits each customer’s needs.  Our commercial treadmills are equipped with either an eleven inch LCD screen or a fifteen inch touch screen.  Each treadmill gives the user options to customize and build a workout that fits them, thus maximizing their performance so they can get the most out of their exercise.  Some of our treadmills are available with either an orthopedic belt or the standard belt.  Also, each machine is equipped with Neoprene shock absorbers under the front third of the deck and a firmer surface in the back to provide the user with the option that best suits them.

One thing that makes TRUE’s machines stand out in the fitness world, is the durability of our machines.  Each treadmill is built with commercial material and is built to last a life time.  Our treadmills are tested for thousands of hours on the TRUE “treadbuster” to ensure that each machine can withstand even the hardest pounding.  This, along with our patented belt, Qdrive motor, and Softsystem®, combines to warrant a machine with little to no technical issues.

The durability of our machines does not undermine the well-being of our commercial treadmills.   Customer service is something TRUE Fitness takes very seriously.  One of the greatest things about all of our equipment is the unsurpassed warranty.  Our machines are built to last, and our warranty is there to give our customers peace of mind.

TRUE FITNESS RECOGNIZED AS “BEST BUY” BY TREADMILL DOCTOR

ST. LOUIS, November 19, 2010 – TRUE Fitness Technology, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is proud to announce that several of their cardio equipment pieces were recognized by the annual Best Buy reviews conducted by Treadmill Doctor.

• In the treadmill category, TRUE’s PS300 was recognized as the “Best Buy” in the $3,000 range.

“Our Best Buy winner in the $3000 range! True does the best job with orthopedic belts and the PS300 is no exception to this rule. If you are looking for an affordable True that has a 60” belt, this is your best option.”

• In addition, the TRUE Z.5 and PS800 were both recognized as “Runners Up” in the $3,000 – $3,999 category.
• The TRUE PS850 was recognized as a “Runner Up” in the New Treadmill Category.
• In the elliptical category, TRUE’s ESX was given the “Best Buy” award in the $4,000+category.

“If you are comparing this to Octane there really isn’t any comparison. You get a lot more quality for the money.”

• TRUE’s ESXt was recognized as a “Runner Up” in this same category.
• The TRUE TX and TSX were recognized as a “Runner Up” in their respective categories.

About TRUE Fitness

TRUE Fitness is a leading manufacturer of premium cardio fitness products, including treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers and bikes.  Dedicated to outstanding quality and superior design, the company and its fitness equipment are consistently ranked among the top in the industry.  TRUE Fitness is based in St. Louis, Missouri and has a network of dealers throughout the country and around the globe.

Additional information about the company’s products and services can be found at www.truefitness.com.

Additional information on the 13^th Annual Treadmill Doctor reviews can be found at www.treadmilldoctor.com.

Staying in the Game: Hip Switch

By Dana Sullivan

Playing after hip replacement.

A generation ago, hip-replacement surgery meant you had one foot in the . . . well, let’s just say it probably wasn’t at the baseline. But that’s changed. Jimmy Connors had a hip replaced in 2005 after being plagued by back, leg and hip pain and was reportedly back on court six weeks later. And the procedure isn’t just for former pros. Frank Trulaske, 61, CEO of True Fitness Technology in St. Louis, was an avid runner and doubles player for 20 years, and at age 53 he began playing singles. Then his right hip started to bother him. He ignored his pain for a couple of years—“It pretty much went away after I warmed up,” he says— and had physical therapy and cortisone injections. But when an MRI showed bone rubbing on bone, his doctor told him that a joint replacement was on the horizon.

Trulaske had a total hip replacement in 2008. Though he won’t blame his high-impact activities, it’s likely they played a role. Even though the hips are among the body’s largest joints, they’re still vulnerable to wear and tear. The most common cause of chronic hip pain is osteoarthritis, which is largely hereditary. “Tennis players are at particular risk of hip problems because of the constant accelerating and decelerating,” explains Dr. Matthew L. Jimenez, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Hip-replacement surgery, which involves replacing both the ball and socket, used to be the last resort. But advances in technology have made it more common. It’s less invasive, and the ball of the implant is larger and sturdier.

Recovery is also less intense. Depending on your fitness and dedication to rehab, you might be playing within a few months. Trulaske says he was “just hitting” three weeks after surgery. “Those first couple of times I felt OK moving side to side, but moving forward . . . my muscles weren’t ready for that,” he says. It took nine months for him to feel “normal.” Today he has no pain. “I can really bend and move and don’t favor my bad hip anymore,” Trulaske says. “I’m competing against guys who are 15 years younger than I am.”

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 5, 2009

When Midwestern State University built their new Student Wellness Center, they wanted the very best equipment for their students, faculty and staff. They trusted TRUE for all their cardio fitness needs.

The mission of the Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center is to “unite and bring members of the campus community together through sport and physical activity.” TRUE is proud that our premium bikes, ellipticals and treadmills can be a part of this mission. We outfitted the center with 50 pieces of cardio equipment, and each machine features its own entertainment monitor from the TRUE Entertainment line.

TRUE is the cardio choice for Midwestern State University. The school is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is the only Texas member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).