If working out at home is more your speed than hitting the gym, then you may want to add this piece of exercise equipment to your collection. Called the Skorcher, it was designed by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This machine claims to deliver you "the world's best butt exercise," known as the thrust. It can also be used for dozens of other exercises that work every muscle in Read more

The economy is on almost everyone's minds these days, but it's important that despite the tough times, we keep ahead of our health. If you're trying to cut back on your costs, you can easily transform a few items at home into your exercise equipment. The Mayo Clinic had a few good ideas as to how. They are: Canned goods. Many canned goods can serve double duty as hand weights. Milk or water Read more

Buying fitness equipment is not always the easiest task. Finding the right piece for your home gym often means heading into unchartered territory. Everyday Health offers some great tips on making smart fitness buys. (In case you missed it, here's part I.) Here are highlights: Look for well-built equipment. A sturdy frame, smooth running parts, sufficient horsepower (if motorized), and a Read more

Push-ups are an awesome exercise you can do to tone your upper body, and the best part - you can do them anywhere. Many women I know complain that push ups bother their wrists though, so here's a cool gadget that may help. It's called the Perfect Pushup ($39.95). It's basically 2 handles on 8" bases that swivel, which allows you to rotate your arms naturally, just as you would do if you were Read more

In a recent poll, many of you told me that you'd rather use a treadmill at home rather than the gym. The problem is, many of you also said that you can't afford to get one for your home. So where's the middle ground? How about getting a used treadmill? One place you may want to try is Play It Again Sports. Yup, the store is still around -- Remember the massive marketing push they had in the early Read more