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February 26, 2010 GO USA! The 2010 Winter Olympics have inspired us to use fitness to gain strength in body and mind, overcoming life's obstacles and personal setbacks to reach our goals. The confidence and energy our workouts provide enable us to get through...well, whatever life throws our way! Our personal "Olympic Medals" will be won every day! Happy Trex!
February 22, 2010 Snow, rain and cold weather giving you cabin fever?! Scenic Trex DVDs to the rescue! We've had many Scenic Trex fans commenting they are so happy to have an escape to a vacation paradise while they are walking and cycling indoors this winter! We're really glad to hear we can raise your spirits and provide some motivation to exercise too! Happy Trex everyone!
January 28, 2010 We're all for cardio - hey, that's what Scenic Trex is all about - but you do know you've gotta add strength training to your workout routine, right? Well, fitness expert, Kim Lyon's, has launched "Gym in a Bag" for all of us that workout at home. It's got everything men and women of all fitness levels need for full body strength training in one small bag! Check it out on QVC.com by searching Gym in a Bag in the Wellness and Sports section. More power to ya! As always, Happy Trex!
January 14, 2010 Feeling a bit helpless in the midst of Haiti's devastation? You can help by donating $10 to the Red Cross Haiti earthquake relief effort via cell phone text message with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. Simply text HAITI to 90999. You'll receive a confirmation a few minutes later to which you reply "yes". The donation will be added to your cell phone bill.
January 4, 2010 Happy New Year! Well, like all of you, we're back to the grind here at Scenic Trex. After a holiday season of over-indulgence, it's time to pump up the workouts and start the year off running...or walking or biking. There's really nothing better to beat that back-to-reality blues than a good sweat! So just get going! Happy Trails for 2010!
November 24, 09 Check out Scenic Trex in SELF Magazine's Fitness Flash December 09! SELF says, "Make indoor sessions sunnier with a virtual walk, run or ride through Saint Lucia's rain forest or beachside jungle with Scenic Trex DVDS. Our tester was so taken with the sights and sounds, her workout flew by!"
October 23, 2009 Just got some new workout shoes? Donate your used pairs to your favorite charity or local shelter. Many have convenient donation centers -- check the web for those near you. Those less fortunate than you will benefit from your less than perfect sneaks...and you'll feel the good karma.
September 28, 09 Good news to share with you -- Self magazine will be featuring Scenic Trex in their December issue! Look for Self on newsstands beginning November 24, 09!
September 22, 09 As much as we'd like to ignore it, winter is fast approaching and our outdoor workouts will once again be driven indoors for awhile. This might be the time to save some $$ on a gym membership and add a treadmill, cycle or elliptical to your home gym. I've come across a few reviewed to be reliable, well-made and cost less than "a year of lattes". Check out the Healthrider H140E Elliptical, $1199, healthrider.com; Lemond Fitness RevMaster Sport Cycle, $949, brandscycle.com; Smooth 5.45 Folding Treadmill, $999, smoothfitness.com. For an even more affordable option, also receiving great reviews for the price, try the Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill, $180, sears.com. Happy Trex!
August 24, 09 A Scenic Trex fan wrote to tell me she played Beachside Jungle and Rainforest on a big screen TV during a cocktail party recently to create a beautifully relaxing ambiance...and to disguise the large black screen on her living room wall as art. Her guests loved it! It's so nice to hear how Scenic Trex fans find creative uses for our DVDs! Email us with your ideas at info@scenictrex.com. We'd love to hear from you! August 18, 09 I just read some interesting news in Self for fellow headache and migraine sufferers. A study in Headache found "sufferers who exercised three times a week for 12 weeks had fewer headaches and less pain, possibly due to increased serotonin activity (which helps fend off migraine triggers such as anxiety). One caution: start slowly and warm up for at least 15 minutes. Jumping right into an intense routine can actually bring on a migraine." Just another incentive to work out regularly -- with a warm up! August 6, 09 Hey all! Many of you have said you don't have a TV or computer in the room with your gym equipment, but would love have that option to combat boredom...and to watch Scenic Trex, of course. Well, there is a great solution available to you! Invu makes a freestanding TV/DVD player to use with any home gym equipment! It can also easily be moved around to use with a variety of equipment. Check it out at www.invulcd.com. July 30, 2009 Hey again! Just a note for all you stressed out folks - pop in a Scenic Trex DVD while working on the computer, cooking dinner, getting ready for work or to go out, winding down before bed, or whenever you need some de-stressing. Even if you can't see the screen, the peaceful sounds of the jungle and beach will put you in a zen mood in no time! Try it - it really works!
July 16, 2009 Hey all! Have you seen this summer's comedic chick flick, "The Proposal", with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds? Well, the opening scenic outdoor video Sandra is indoor cycling to is just like Scenic Trex! It seems like you are watching someone trek along a nature path, then it pans out to reveal Sandra on her stationary cycle. Cool huh!? Very exciting to see Scenic Trex-type footage in a blockbuster movie! Hopefully Scenic Trex will soon be a household name! ;)
July 7, 2009 I hope everyone had an actively relaxing 4th of July holiday! By "actively relaxing", I mean getting your move-on to keep you sane, relaxed, fit and energized -- all at the same time. It really works! Surely you already know that!?
A quick tip for every fitness activity, especially during the hot summer months: stay hydrated before, during and after exercising! Your body will run more efficiently and it will alleviate exhaustion. Don't leave home without refilling your environmentally conscious water bottle, like those by Nalgene, SIGG, Klean Kanteen and CamelBak.
June 18, 2009 Hey everyone! I hope you are having an active and fun summer so far! By popular demand, I have jumped on the bandwagon and finally started a Scenic Trex Blog. I'll keep you updated on our DVDs and company activities, as well as inform you of interesting and informative fitness tips and trends we, at Scenic Trex, hear about along the way. Check back frequently to hear about some fun and motivating tips throughout the summer!
One question I've been hearing is: "I like to cycle or run faster than 6mph, like your video description suggests. Is there an option for me?" Yes! For those of you who like to ride or run faster than 6mph or so, you can try simply fast-forwarding your DVD player or computer by one notch. An avid indoor rider friend of mine has proven this method and says it's perfect for him! Personally, while on the treadmill I do walk/jog intervals at a good pace and the video speed as it is works great. In the future, we may add videos that are geared to the faster speeds, but Beachside Jungle and Rainforest were filmed with a hand-held steadi-cam at a natural fast-paced walk speed to get the best footage through the jungles. Hope that answers your speed questions!
For those of you asking about what you can do if you have a bike, but not an indoor/stationary cycle, and want the option to ride indoors. There is an excellent, affordable and space-saving option for you -- an indoor bike trainer for your current bike! Just pop the back tire in the stand and ride...with a Scenic Trex DVD, naturally! There are many companies that make indoor bike trainers, like Blackburn, Elite, Forza, Minoura, CycleOps and Kurt Kinetic, available at many bike shops, sporting good stores and online, of course. Two good sites I've found with many options and some good sales right now are: www.brandscycle.com and www.biketrainershops.com. You can likely pick up a good quality trainer for $150-$200. No excuses - get on the bike!
The MOST important piece of advice I can give you is "JUST GET MOVING!" Sounds simple and it IS simple. It's good for your body, mind and soul! Have you ever finished a workout and said to yourself, "I'm really disappointed I worked out. I should've just stayed on the couch.???" No, I bet not. There is no better way to stay strong and relieve stress at the same time. Again, "JUST GET MOVING"!!
Ok, that's what I've got for ya for now! Till next time...
Happy Trex,
Krystal DeBord
Creator and Founder, Scenic Trex
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