Buying Guides & Articles:Exercise & Fitness

Basically, there is only one type of treadmill: A moving belt, powered by an electric motor, on which you can walk or run... Read more

Generally, the more you spend on a treadmill, the sturdier the construction, the more powerful the motor, and the longer the warranty... Read more

The effort to make exercise interesting and as pain-free as possible has led to an array of features. Decide which treadmill features you'll use, and don't pay for... Read more

Some elliptical features can make exercise more entertaining and less painful. And some might do more harm than good... Read more

The weight-bearing exercise that ellipticals provide helps protect against osteoporosis-so that's an advantage over bicycling and swimming. And there's no motor; you... Read more

Elliptical exercisers and nonfolding treadmills are about the size of a small couch, and most stationary bikes are a bit smaller. Folding treadmills are generally... Read more

Look for a clear display with easy-to-use controls. A good one will show some combination of your heart rate, calories burned, speed, and incline or resistance levels,... Read more

Good exercise equipment can be expensive but you should also take other factors into account before buying.One important consideration is the amount of space you want to... Read more

You can compare ellipticals by brand. If you don't see a model in our Ratings (available to subscribers), these profiles can help you learn about a manufacturer and what... Read more

You can compare treadmills by brand. If you don't see a model in our Ratings (available to subscribers), these profiles can help you learn about a manufacturer and what... Read more