Written by Kathleen Langdon – TheHealthPot.com Founder
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Kathleen, a mother of two, struggled with ongoing weight and health issues. She created this website after she turned her life around. She built Thehealthpot.com to help inspire and motivate others with their fitness goals. Read more about Kathleen here.
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Are you looking for an activity that will not only help you burn calories and strengthen muscles but also reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis? Then riding a stationary bike is an excellent exercise for you. Are you suffering from arthritis and worried about the impact that cycling can have on your swollen joints?
Is Recumbent Bike Good for Arthritis? Read More »
Torn between a treadmill and a recumbent bike? Treadmills are perfect cardio machines for walking or running indoor. If you have no issues with your knees, or you’re a runner looking to train indoors, then a treadmill is right up your alley. For people who want to get fit but have back/knee pains or mobility
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A recumbent bicycle is a type of exercise machine that allows you to sit in a reclined position while pedaling a stationary bicycle. The pedals are placed in front of you unlike in regular exercise bikes where the pedals are right below you as you either stand or sit upright. Yes, it’s fair to say
Is Recumbent Bike as Good as Walking? Read More »
Turning upside down, or inversion, has many benefits associated with it. Over the years, this practice has led to the rise in popularity of inversion therapy. Inversion increases blood circulation to the brain, helps in improving cognition and curing common headaches, and improves general kinesthesia. However, inversion therapy is not for everyone. If you’re thinking
Is Inversion Good for the Brain? Read More »
A recumbent bike is a great way to get fit and improve mobility. It has a backrest to support your spine and make exercising easier on your back, knees, and joints. Nothing beats a recumbent bike in making long workout sessions comfortable. The truth is that recumbent bicycles are easier on your body, so if
Is a Recumbent Bike Bad for Your Knees? Read More »
Anxiety disorder is a common mental health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Sadly, this condition often goes untreated because it is often misunderstood. The good news is that many people who live with anxiety find that inversion tables and other forms of exercise can help them control their anxious thoughts. Alongside professional treatment, inversion
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If you’re someone who’s started using an inversion table—or maybe thinking about buying one—it’s but natural to start wondering how long inversion tables take to work. Believe me, the answers you get will be mixed. It will depend on whom you ask, what they’re using the inversion table for, and how often they use it.
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With more people doing sedentary jobs, eating quick meals, and driving cars instead of walking, it’s easier than ever to pile on the pounds. Are you thinking that perhaps a recumbent bike will be a good start? It looks so relaxed that you can’t help but ask, “How many calories will a recumbent bike burn?”
How Much Weight Can You Lose Riding a Stationary Recumbent Bike? Read More »
Are you a proud owner of a brand-new elliptical trainer? I’m sure you’ll want to get the most out of your new home gym investment. Ellipticals are not cheap, so making yours last as long as possible is the key to getting the most value from it. Much like treadmills and stationary exercise bikes, ellipticals
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Training glutes is key to achieving a perkier, bigger bum—one of the most popular body goals among gym-goers and workout enthusiasts. The gluteus muscles, particularly the gluteus maximus, gives a “lifted” look to the bum when exercised for muscle growth. But can the elliptical machine grow glutes? Let’s answer that burning question right away. Yes, ellipticals can
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Elliptical machines are widely used for performing low-impact cardio, making them a great alternative to running. What’s great about ellipticals is that they are versatile and simple to use, ideal for beginners, seniors, and those recovering from injury. An elliptical is not only easier on your knees and joints, but it also helps to strengthen
Does Elliptical Strengthen Knees? Read More »
You might be thinking that someone working out on a recumbent bike looks more like relaxing than sweating it out, right? So, let’s ask that silent question, “Does a recumbent bike provide a good workout?” Yes, like other cycling exercises, riding on a recumbent bicycle is one of the best ways to get your heart
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I bet you’ve used or seen an elliptical trainer in your local gym, or maybe you have one that you want to replace, but did you know that there are at least three types of elliptical machines? Yes, and while they’re basically the same, they differ mainly in where the flywheel is located. The stride
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Walking and elliptical machine workouts are two of the most popular cardio activities that aid in calorie burning, promote muscle growth, and help in weight loss. They are both low impact, but one is easier on the joints than the other. The better workout between elliptical and walking will not be the same for all
Elliptical Vs Walking: Which Is a Better Workout? Read More »
It’s another glorious day to be alive, isn’t it? Hi friends, it’s Kathleen again. If you’re an avid rower and reading this, you might be experiencing hip pain. Sometimes, our little aches and pains come from some sources, and other times, we can actually hurt ourselves with our efforts to get in shape or stay
Does a Rowing Machine Cause Hip Pain? Read More »