Find Your Why. It’s the perfect time of year for goal setting! Let’s break down how to set achievable goals using your NuStep cross trainer. Before setting any goals, ask yourself “Why am I exercising on the NuStep?” Why is it important?” For example, your why could...

Losing Function and Independence Have you ever wondered what it would be like to no longer move or feel? To lose function and independence, unable to perform the most basic daily tasks or functions? Before October 22, 2004, I never had. I was 24, a physical therapist...

How It All Began. It’s rare that NuStep account reps in our healthcare division get to connect with customers who've used our products in their own recovery. Especially from a spinal cord injury. For NuStep staffer Erin Hoard, what began as a typical sales call has...

What's Better? A Recumbent Cross Trainer or Running?  Great question! Cross trainers are often suggested as a form of exercise if you are unable to run or if running could aggravate a previous injury.   Could a Cross Trainer Pose a Lower Risk Of Injury?  While no...

Protect Your Knees.  Knee pain is, well, a pain. It slows you down and keeps you on the sidelines of life. And, while not all knee pain can be prevented, there are steps you can take to improve your knee function which can, in turn, protect your knees. If you’re...

Exercising in the Heat. The summer heat can affect our bodies much more than we think when we exercise in hot weather. It’s important to understand the risks of heat-related illnesses and take the proper safety precautions to minimize those risks.   How Does the...

Exercising In A Pinch. Everyone faces time constraints, and unfortunately, our fitness routines tend to suffer. It often leaves us wondering, how do I support my overall health and well-being when there's so much to do? We all know that some physical activity is...

Defining Upper Body Ergometers. An upper body ergometer is a piece of exercise equipment that, as the name suggests, works the upper body. It also measures the work of the upper body muscles during exercise. Often referred to as an “arm bike,” the upper body ergometer...

The Exercise/Sleep Connection.  For many exercisers, one of the biggest payoffs of increasing their physical activity is better sleep at night. Research supports this connection, with some studies indicating that something as simple as taking more steps per day can...

Defining Whole-Person Wellness. On the face of it, the term whole-person wellness might seem like a fad from the 60’s era of pop psychology. True, the concept of wellness was introduced in the 60’s. But it was no fad. The concept evolved in the 70’s with the...