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

Unlike cross-country ski machines, which require a degree of finesse, elliptical trainers are easy to use... Read more

To find the right machine for you, be sure to try before you buy... Read more

All of these machines have many moving parts and can be hazardous, so follow directions... Read more

Treadmills are the most popular, commanding about 55 percent of the home-fitness-equipment market... Read more

A good one will show some combination of your heart rate, calories burned, speed, and incline or resistance levels, and details such as time and distance... Read more

No matter what the sport, the most important piece of clothing a woman can wear is a sports bra. A good-fitting style will provide support and comfort so you can forget... Read more