A few years ago, rebounders were generally considered to be lightweight pieces of exercise equipment – good for keeping the kids amused, but not much else. With the huge surge in popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), however, the humble rebounder has been given a new lease of life…
The elliptical trainer is one of those cardiovascular exercise machines that you either love or you hate. The haters say that it’s too boring and that it isn’t challenging enough. Meanwhile, those who swear by it love that it’s low impact and that it works both the lower and the…
What do you do when you want to get a great cardio workout at home but haven’t got enough room to set up a workout area? You start shopping for an under bed treadmill, of course! That will allow you to get your sweat on and then pack your treadmill…
The medicine ball has been part of the fitness scene since the time of the Ancient Greeks. For decades, it was relegated to the corner of the gym to collect dust. In recent years, however, the medicine ball has come into vogue. The advent of functional training has given the…
Exercising on a trampoline is usually done to improve cardiovascular fitness. But does jumping on a trampoline build muscle? In this article we’ll provide a definitive answer to that question and examine exactly what muscle groups are used during trampoline exercises. Read on to find out precisely what trampoline jumping…
When it comes to getting in shape, cycling is a great option to boost your cardiovascular fitness while also building lower body strength. The exercise bike allows you to get in a great workout anytime, regardless of the weather. But what do you do when you’ve got limited space in…
At first it is easy to confuse elliptical machines and stair steppers. The pedals and positioning on the two cardio workout machines are similar. However, the striding motion on them is quite different. So, which is best? In this elliptical vs stepper comparison, we will compare the two types of…
As a person with an indoor training preference, I know from experience that choosing the right bike trainer type can make or break your training sessions. When it comes to the sheer amount of bike trainer types and variants within the already broad category of indoor bike trainers, we could…
Investing in a noise reducing treadmill mat is one of the best things you can do to reduce treadmill noise and keep the people around you happy. A good treadmill mat will significantly reduce the amount of noise traveling through the floorboards to the ear drums of your downstairs neighbors.…
NordicTrack is one of the most respected names in the fitness industry. Over the past few decades, they have established themselves as a top of the line manufacturer of home treadmills. NordicTrack has three lines of treadmills to suit any budget. In this NordicTrack T 6.5 S Treadmill review, we focus…