Real Fitness Equipment™ Blog

Why Core Strength Is Important For Runners

Running is, no doubt, a full body workout. While most think of the experience as just a primary form of cardiovascular experience - which, to a degree, it absolutely is - running uses muscles all over the body that include more than just the thighs and calves. In short, this sets the stage for highlighting the importance of core strength for runners. All around strength training is also very important to train and run successfully without injury, but we’re going to highlight core strength in today’s blog post. Build Your Core Strength With The Real Runner So why are we highlighting core strength? Well, The Real Runner promotes core strength in the body as you use our high-intensity cardio workout...

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Why Knee Problems Are So Common And How The Real Runner Can Help

Avid runners might be accustomed to the response “Oh, I’d love to join you but it hurts my knees too much” when they ask a buddy if they would like to join them on yet another run. Though completely understandable, it’s a bummer to hear this answer so commonly when encouraging your peers to try and get out and do active things with you. So if people’s knees are really holding them back from doing high-impact activities and even utilizing a full range of motion, we believe that this warrants a discussion about the importance of knees and why knee problems are just so common for so many people. Can You Really Run Without Knee Pain? With our low-impact running...

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After Training With The Real Runner™, Here Are Some Race Day Tips

So, you’ve trained in isolation with your favorite tunes blasting in your ears for quite some time now - the past 7 or 8 weeks have been a testament to your discipline. After all, without all of this hard work that you’ve been putting in, how would you beat your personal record for that upcoming 10k? Put Your Hard Work In With The Real Runner At The Real Runner™, we acknowledge all of the discipline and hard work that you put into your training. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate low impact running experience that accurately simulates real running without any of the conventional drawbacks associated with actual running. With our running equipment, you’re actually running...that’s why we’re called The Real...

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The Real Runner Eliminates The Need For Expensive Running Shoes

Any runner who’s been overly dedicated to the activity (or rather, lifestyle) knows that finding the perfect pair of running shoes to bridge the gap between the ground and their feet is...well, no easy feat. An expensive, high-quality pair of cushioned running shoes is necessary for most runners to soften the harsh impact of constantly striking the ground with their body weight. Even with the most graceful cadence and a light strike, conventional running really beats the body up, especially the feet, legs, and knees. The Real Runner™ Is Ready When You Are Well, with The Real Runner™, what if we told you that you could wear just about any shoes you wanted in order to use our high intensity...

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Tips To Improve Your Running Mechanics With The Real Runner™

Whether you’re looking to increase your speed and run faster, win more races, beat that new personal record of yours, or learn how to train safely in order to prevent injury, there’s always a good reason (or many reasons) to improve your running mechanics. Now, it takes time, practice and dedication in order to improve your running form, and it won’t be easy work. That being said, at The Real Runner™, we offer the fitness market a very unique and effective solution to train and work on your running form during those training off days where you’re taking a break from the high-impact stress of conventional running. What Is The Real Runner™ And How Can It Help Me Train? The...

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