Fourth Of July Goals: Obtaining Fitness Independence

Fourth Of July Goals: Obtaining Our Unalienable Fitness Independence

Independence Day became a federal holiday in the United States in 1870, but the idea of independence was born much earlier – all the way back in 1775 during the Revolutionary War. This time of self-reflection led many Americans to realize that they were strong enough and smart enough to govern themselves, free of the constraints that had been put on them by Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was soon adopted in 1776 and signed by some of the most monumental figures in American history. The Fourth of July, Independence Day, is celebrated to commemorate that defining moment in the history of the country, and in the American character.

Independence To Govern Your Personal Health

A major catalyst for seeking independence from England was taxation without representation. It turns out, people prefer having a say in government rather than being ruled by a monarchy or dictatorship. Since achieving our independence, we’ve created a Democratic Republic political system that provides equal representation in Congress, checks and balances, and fair voting practices.

When it comes to personal health and exercise, do you have a say? Perhaps like the early colonists of the new world, you have come to realize you’re strong enough and smart enough to govern yourself. We think so too, which is why we continue to grow and develop the iFit® library. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution to home fitness. It’s a platform that lets you pick and choose aspects to your fitness regimen that are tailored to whatever your fitness goals may be.

Gain Fitness Independence With iFit

By pairing NordicTrack treadmills with iFit, you have access to a variety of workout videos led by dozens of personal trainers. Videos vary by topic, training style, muscle group focus, and more. You can pick and choose which types of workouts best meet the needs of your fitness goals. iFit goes a step further by providing a well-rounded cast of world-class personal trainers to lead your workouts. This allows you to find a trainer that you are inspired and motivated by, giving you the power to have control over your workouts.

All of your workout history is stored in iFit, making it easy to view your efforts as you progress towards your goals. During an active workout, you’re able to view more of your personal stats than ever before. Current heart rate, speed, elevation, time elapsed, and more are easy to read from your screen as you scroll through different features on your console.

Instead of limiting your routine to a handful of pre-loaded workouts and a less-than-informative progress chart, iFit spoon feeds you the engagement and information you need to see real growth and improvements.

Prepping For Your Independence Day Celebrations

Want to kick off the Fourth of July with a bang? Try one of these workouts on your S22i or other home exercise bike.

SPEED HIIT INTERVALS	HILL CLIMB INTERVALS
5 Min Warm-Up Resistance Level 8	5 Min Warm-Up Resistance Level 8
20 Seconds Sprint Resistance Level 10 Cadence 90-100	30 Seconds Sitting Hill Climb Resistance Level 15, Incline 10% Cadence Level 30-50
10 Second Active Rest Resistance Level 10 Cadence 45-55	1 Minute Standing Hill Climb Resistance Level 15, Incline 10% Cadence 60-80
Repeat x10	30 Seconds Active Rest Resistance Level 5, Incline 10% Cadence 40-50
45 Seconds Sprint Resistance Level 8 Cadence 85-95	Repeat X3
15 Seconds Active Rest Resistance Level 8 Cadence 35-45	1 Minute Incline Jumps Alternate standing for three counts, sitting for three counts Resistance Level 8, Incline 8% Cadence 45-55
Repeat x5	1 Minute Sitting Sprint Resistance Level 5-8, Incline 0% Cadence 100+
1 Minute Sprint Resistance Level 10 Cadence 75-90	2 Minutes Active Rest Resistance Level 5, Incline 0%
20 Seconds Active Rest Resistance Level 10 Cadence 35-50	Repeat x3
Repeat x4	4 Minute Cool-Down

The first celebration of Independence Day consisted of mock funerals for King George III that symbolized the death of the monarchy’s rule over Americans. Today, we’re more about that sunshine and barbecue with a splash of colorful explosions to wrap things up. Check out these health-conscious BBQ recipes from iFit and see if there are any recipes you’d like to add to your annual Independence Day cook-off.