Several years ago elliptical exercisers were introduced to the fitness world and have since become very popular and very sophisticated. Over 6 million people now use elli

Exercise Bikes – Discover The Magic
by Martin Smith

There are two types of exercise bikes available. The upright bike resembles a typical road bike but they are stationary. The pedals are below the rider and puts more stres

Recumbent Exercise Bikes Advantages
by Michael Walker

There are so many exercise bikes available that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Spinning bikes, stationary bikes, dual action bikes, and recumbent bikes are probably some

My Golden Gym
by Marcia Passos Duffy

"Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." -- Ann Landers

A year ago, almost to the day, I had an epiphany while exer

Elliptical Trainer Ratings
by Kathryn O'Neill
Buying an elliptical? You may want to look at several elliptical trainer ratings before buying to get an idea of which elliptical trainers are best for you.


6 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Personal Trainer
by Jon Gestl

Once reserved only for the rich and famous, personal fitness training has hit the mainstream. A personal trainer is now as common as a pair of good cross trainers and a wate

Elliptical Exercise Equipment: What To Look For When Buying
by Kathryn ONeill
Buying elliptical exercise equipment? There are so many different brands and types of ellipticals out there - it can get confusing! How do you know which one is best

Deciding on a Fitness Center: Tips for Choosing
by Conray Knox

Joining one of the many fitness centers in your area can have a lot of benefits, but can also be a big expense. Since most centers ask you to sign contracts that can be dif

How Treadmills Compare To Other Types Of Home Fitness Equipment
by C.J. Gustafson

When it comes to exercise, people like to walk or run. These are natural activities for us. They can have practical applications, such as getting from one place to ano

Tenderizing Meat and Other Uses For Home Exercise Equipment
by Nick Nilsson

Almost everyone has bought home exercise equipment at some point in their life, be it a few rusty dumbells at a garage sale all the way to a complicated new home gym.

An ordinary scale can tell you your weight, but what does that say about your health - not whole a lot. In order to give you better idea of what your weight really means

Elliptical Trainers Latest Addition To The Fitness Directory
by The Fitness Directory
06/22/06 - Elliptical trainers (http://www.the-fitness-directory.com/exercise-equipment/elliptical-trainers.html) are now available through The Fitness Directory, th

Choosing Fitness Equipment
by James Watts

Finding the perfect piece of fitness equipment can be a little confusing with so many different types on the market these days. Every other infomercial on television is ad

How is Commercial Fitness Equipment better than General Fitness Equipment
by Matt Clarkson

Commercial gym equipment is used in "commercial gyms" and training centers. Commercial gym equipment is ‘heavy duty’ and can take a lot more weight and usage compared to

Free Weights vs. Exercise Machines
by Aaron Potts

Anyone who has ever been in a gym before is familiar with the gleaming banks of shiny exercise machines. Coming in all shapes and sizes, they are usually cause for the newc