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Fitness » Equipment | By Kathryn ONeill @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 3:32 PM

So you're excited about buying a treadmill. You're looking forward to having a premium piece of fat-burning equipment available 24-7 at your convenience. Rain, snow, sleet or hail, it doesn't matter because you'll be able to workout anyway! But wait a minute - there are so many treadmill brands to choose from. And why are there so many differences of opinion? If you've read many treadmill reviews in your search for the best treadmill you may have e... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Kathryn ONeill @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 3:18 PM

Buying a treadmill? You'll probably be making several treadmill comparisons when doing your research. Here are 3 things you must know when comparing treadmills in order to find the best one for you. #1 Compare Apples To Apples Don't compare prices between treadmills online and treadmills sold at a store. They are two different marketplaces, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. When I was selling a NordicTrack treadmill many years ago, the gentleman b... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Kathryn ONeill @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 2:52 PM

Most people buying a treadmill will be probably be faced with the choice: "Do I want a folding or non-folding treadmill?" Folding treadmills (also called fold-up, foldable and fold-away) are a popular choice among treadmill buyers. But apart from the obvious reason to choose a foldup treadmill (to save space) - what are the REAL differences between a folding vs. non-folding treadmill? Here's a quick overview: The main advantages to choosing a foldable treadmil... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Tracie Johanson @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 5:40 AM

If you're reading this article, then we're going to assume that you already know you need anaerobic exercise (resistance training) to be truly fit for life. You're not the average woman. You're concerned about fitness and you're probably a member of a health club. More than likely, you hit the gym pretty hard at least three times each week, using all of the fitness equipment and working on your curves. But are you achieving your weight loss goals? Are you the sexy... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Tracie Johanson @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 5:39 AM

What's the number one excuse women give for not exercising? "Not enough time." Whether you are a student, mom, career woman, grandma, or any combination of these, chances are that you don't take enough time for yourself. You give your time to your husband, children, friends, employer, your home, and give yourself the leftovers. The problem is, there isn't much time left over. That's why so many women are finding 30-minute exercise programs to be the answer they... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Peter Crump @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 2:57 AM

Well known for the technological innovation they employ in constructing their fitness equipment, Proform treadmills carry their innovative streak into the range of treadmill accessories they offer to the treadmill consumer. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned professional runner, or just looking to get in shape, sometimes running alone is not enough to take you where you want to go, but with their range of treadmill accessories, Proform treadmills offer the consumer a more complete exercisi... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 26th September 2006 @ 6:17 PM

Beyond the many exercise items used within the home, such as jump ropes and exercise balls, there are numerous larger pieces of equipment that would make a fine addition to any workout area. A popular option making waves in the home exercise scene is the elliptical trainer, which provides a wide range of possibilities for losing weight and toning muscle. One of the main reasons home exercisers are drawn to an elliptical trainer for their home gym is because it provides a workout with no ... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 26th September 2006 @ 5:48 PM

Many users of an elliptical fitness machine can attest to the ease and enhanced capabilities of such a fine piece of exercise equipment. Compared to running on air or gliding on a ski slope, elliptical exercise equipment also offers an entertaining, fun outlet from the monotonous routine of treadmill jogging and knee splitting stair climbing. When considering the purchase of one of these exercise giants, you will find a variety of options on the market to choose from. Life Fitness ... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Brooke Hayles @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 10:31 AM

Lifestyle changes have had an effect on people. They often tend to make time for everything except for maintaining their health and fitness. And the result is the onset of various diseases and discomforts. There are numerous health centers and gyms which promise to help you stay fit, but how much they really achieve this is a billion dollar question. Even if they are useful, finding a convenient time is often difficult. Do away with all these obstacles. Buy a home gym and work out your own fitne... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Peter Crump @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 2:49 AM

The Proform treadmill is possibly one of the best-known names in exercise equipment. Produced by that behemoth of fitness equipment manufacturing, Icon Fitness, the Proform treadmill is often seen as synonymous with sturdy construction and reliability. While many treadmill experts do indeed rate the Proform range highly, for every positive Pro Form treadmill rating you will find, it seems there is a corresponding review that reports consumer dissatisfaction with the Proform treadmill line. <... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Brooke Hayles @ Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 12:24 AM

Modern lifestyle has made us lead a stressful life. With busy schedules and stretched jobs, we hardly get any time for daily exercises. Hence, obesity and diabetes and various fitness disorders have become very common problems. Need for a home gym When you find no time to go out for exercises, having a home gym is a great relief. By using it, you can exercise and stay fit without having to go to a gym. You can workout whenever you feel like it and when you are extremely tired, you ... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 10:33 AM

When you're looking to buy just one piece of gym equipment to use at home, two things will stand out to you: treadmills and elliptical training machines. They're practically the most popular exercise gear, coming close in second to the ever-popular dumbbells and weights. Both machines are known to be excellent tools for cardio workouts and because of their effectiveness, are considered useful for all regimens. Elliptical training machines and treadmills are not created equal, ho... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Peter Crump @ Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 4:21 AM

With discount treadmills, as with any other purchase in life, a bargain can only rightly be called a bargain if the price we pay turns out to be a good investment over time. For example, just as there is little real discount value in purchasing a designer outfit at a great price if its not something we really like to wear, investing a smaller amount of money in discount treadmills is not the wisest financial choice if your new discount treadmill ends up not meeting your exercise needs. I... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 1:49 AM

Perhaps you've heard about the many ways an elliptical training device can help your health. Maybe you've seen a good example of an elliptical trainer on an infomercial and have decided that you need one for yourself. This is a good call. Elliptical training machines are excellent exercise gear. But to get the best elliptical gear for your personal use, it would be good to first look into elliptical reviews. It would be entirely too easy to say that cyberspace is the first place... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Brooke Hayles @ Saturday, 9th September 2006 @ 3:08 PM

Many people have made the decision to get in shape. Quite a few of these people, after careful consideration, decided that a stationary exercise bike is the right piece of equipment to help them achieve their fitness goals. The appeal of an exercise bike is clear. With it, one can exercise in his or her own living room anytime they wish. No matter what the weather is like outside, you can still enjoy all of the health benefits an exercise bike can offer. Regular exercise on a bike will i... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Peter Crump @ Saturday, 9th September 2006 @ 4:51 AM

There is a general consensus in magazine ratings of treadmills that Horizon treadmills offer a great fitness package for exercisers at any level. With a range of great workout features, including a specially cushioned running belt and easy to use interactive controls to help you get the most out of your workout, consumer reports of treadmills almost uniformly rate Horizon treadmills in a positive way. There is however one exception, something that throws a spanner in the consumer reports: treadm... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Brooke Hayles @ Thursday, 7th September 2006 @ 5:56 PM

Why people nowadays are more apt to buy an exercise bike rather than join a gym club? Unless you are a young sociable working single with high disposable income, working out from a gym can be an expensive proposition. Think of the cost of buying an exercise bike versus the ongoing costs of maintaining your membership. You are talking about spending $35 per month to keep up your exercise routines. That's $420 per year for one person. If you have family members, you could be spending ... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 5th September 2006 @ 1:34 AM

Say you're starting a diet-and-exercise regimen, and your therapist or personal trainer recommends that you include cardio exercises in that regimen. You should know right off that one of the best exercise machines you can get specifically for the purpose of a cardio workout is an elliptical trainer. But how to pick out the best elliptical trainer for you? A good elliptical trainer should not only exercise your heart - it should also help in toning your limbs, and give you an overall... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Steve Welker @ Thursday, 31st August 2006 @ 3:22 AM

Everyone knows that to maintain optimum health we all need a certain level of exercise. The benefits that can be derived from a moderate and consistent work out regiment are numerous. Cardio vascular exercise is an absolute requirement for maintaining the health of your heart and lungs. A consistent exercise program will also help you control your weight whether you need to lose weight or just want to maintain your current healthy weight. Exercise will also have a beneficial effect on your c... more...

Fitness » Equipment | By Trevor Mulholland @ Thursday, 31st August 2006 @ 3:08 AM

As a health buff, you may know a lot about personal exercise machines. But once you've decided that you want to put up your own gym, are you confident that you know everything you need to know about commercial elliptical machines? Commercial elliptical trainers are distinctly different from home trainers. The one major difference is that they are a lot sturdier than personal machines. This is due to the fact that they were created to withstand repeated use, and accommodate different ... more...