Precor Treadmill

I work out better with a gym buddy. Working out with someone else just keeps me more motivated. My best friend and I together 3 times a week to get our workout and take a break from our families. Working out helps me have more energy and relieve some stress. I'm pretty competitive, so I always try to lift more than her, but so far, she has me beat. Our typical routine is to start with some cardio separately then work together for weights.

I almost always start with the same treadmill, just because it's always empty. When I'm done with my cardio, I almost always have to wait for my friend to finish before we can move on. I started to get irritated that I had to wait so long, and I asked her why she didn't just use the equipment near me. It was always open, so there was never a wait. She explained to me that the equipment I was using is probably the reason I can never keep up with her when we're lifting weights. She told me she only uses Precor cardio equipment during her workouts because it's designed to be easier on joints, so you don't feel as stiff and sore from your workout. The next time we went to the gym, I decided to follow her lead. My gym is pretty well equipped, so I really didn't have to wait long before a Precor treadmill became free. I was surprised to see that my friend was right. After I finished my cardio, I was less stiff, and I was able to lift weight more efficiently.
Since I've made the switch the Precor equipment in my gym, I've noticed a big difference in my workout. Working out always leaves you sore, but when you use the right equipment, you reduce the strain on your joints, so you work out the muscles you need with less unnecessary pain. Now that I know my gym buddy's secret, I just might be able to take the lead.