| Are you a little jealous of the fitness level of your | | | | or fitness level. Nope, not a bicycle! |
| running friends? And aren't you just a little | | | | Over the years, advancements in technology |
| annoyed at their amazing energy level and their | | | | have introduced many human powered vehicles |
| insistent enthusiasm for running? Don't you | | | | (HPVs) giving us low impact workouts that can |
| sometimes wish that they'd just keep their | | | | keep us fit and healthy. One of the most recent |
| glowing health and fitness to themselves? | | | | and technically superior HPVs is the Trikke |
| Well, now, whether you believe it or not, you can | | | | cambering vehicle. |
| join them on their run. Now, don't go getting too | | | | If you haven't heard of it, the Trikke is a |
| cranky at me, there. Hold up, and I'll tell you how. | | | | three-wheeled scooter-like vehicle that allows |
| And No, you don't have to go buy a new pair of | | | | Trikke riders to use their bodies as the engine |
| running shoes and sweatbands...at least not yet, | | | | that propels the Trikke scooter forward and |
| anyway! But you may choose to later. :) | | | | keeps it moving. The innovative (and fun) Trikke |
| I know you believe that you enjoy the benefits | | | | scooter gives you a low impact aerobic exercise |
| of lounging around in front of the TV and sitting in | | | | that won't aggravate your bone and joint |
| front of your computer, cruising the internet on a | | | | problems, while at the same time it's improving |
| quest for sedentary adventure. But I'll tell you this: | | | | your flexibility, core strength and cardiovascular |
| you think you're enjoying the couch and the | | | | and respiratory health. Moreover, Trikke's effects |
| World Wide Web. But you can't actually enjoy | | | | not only manifest internally with improved heart |
| poor health. You enjoy good health and suffer | | | | and lung health, but also become apparent |
| from poor health. And you would naturally enjoy | | | | externally as your body develops a well-toned |
| your whole life more if you could actually | | | | appearance. All easily accomplished without you |
| participate in some of those amazing active | | | | suffering the monotony of a sweaty gym routine. |
| adventures that you're currently watching from | | | | Gotta Love That! |
| your spectator seat. | | | | What if I have bad balance? For those of you |
| Now we're not going to turn you into a gladiator | | | | concerned with stability and whether you can |
| or a bungee-jumping maniac, unless that's really | | | | maintain your balance on a Trikke, let me |
| your heart's desire. But for most of us, we'd just | | | | re-assure you. The Trikke scooter is so much |
| like to be able to enjoy spending fun family time | | | | easier to learn than roller blades or skateboards |
| with the kids, shooting hoops or riding bikes over | | | | or even a bicycle. In fact, unlike the bike or in-line |
| to the park, going for a day-hike, juice and | | | | skates where riders are susceptible to falling |
| sandwiches packed for a not-so-spontaneous | | | | sideways, forwards or backwards, the |
| picnic lunch, and we'd prefer to not be completely | | | | three-wheeled V-shaped platform of the Trikke |
| exhausted after five minutes of | | | | scooter is stable enough that you do not even |
| adventure-induced heavy breathing. Maybe even | | | | need to balance when standing on your Trikke. |
| taking that trip to the ski slopes this year. But of | | | | This also makes the Trikke significantly safer as |
| course, we're not really in the shape to do | | | | well. |
| that...yet. | | | | What's more, once you learn to coordinate your |
| So here comes the lecture: | | | | body's movement with your Trikke, you will be |
| Don't use your age or fitness level as an excuse | | | | able to control your speed from a leisurely cruise |
| to sit all day in front of the television or | | | | breathing in the fresh air and beauty to a speed |
| computer. Don't use the monotony of your usual | | | | that matches the pace of most runners and even |
| exercise program to justify withdrawing from a | | | | to a heart-pounding, exhilarating Trikke race |
| life-enhancing regular workout. I know you think | | | | speed that can surpass most sprinters. |
| you don't have the time or energy, but if you | | | | None of the previous HPVs has offered the level |
| want to keep a healthy mind and body, you have | | | | of fun combined with safety that is present with |
| to invest at least some time and effort. | | | | a simple and relaxed ride on your Trikke scooter. |
| You already know that inactivity causes your | | | | Furthermore, the satisfaction you feel in controlling |
| body to atrophy. If you're already out of shape, | | | | the speed of your Trikke also gives you a sense |
| don't let whatever normal cells you have left turn | | | | of stress-relief, fulfillment and contentment that |
| to mush, too. It's time to start moving! And have | | | | will go a long way to keeping your psyche calm |
| I got the rock and roll toy for you! Read on, my | | | | and refreshed. You may even begin to refer to |
| friend... | | | | your daily Trikke time as your Trikke meditation. |
| One of the most popular exercises that allow a | | | | So, don't be left behind when your runner takes |
| full body workout is running. However running is | | | | off for their fun. Just cause you're not in shape to |
| far from the ideal starter program for people | | | | run doesn't mean you can't go with. Take your |
| who carry a lot of excess weight or who have | | | | Trikke. Match your fit friends step by step, |
| joint and bone problems. So I'm not going to | | | | outdistance them and amaze them with your |
| suggest that you immediately "run" out and join | | | | enthusiasm and skills and easy to maintain |
| your favorite runner tomorrow. You can do that, | | | | exercise regimen on your Trikke scooter. The |
| but for most of us, that's just too much too | | | | Trikke is great fun and easy to learn. Soon the |
| soon. Instead I suggest starting out with | | | | tables will be turned; they'll be jealous of your |
| something easier and more fun. And something | | | | Trikke scooter and want a Trikke of their own! |
| the whole family can enjoy, no matter their age | | | | |