Do You Suffer From Exercise Equipment Buyer's Remorse?


Updated 04/07/11 2:04 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 4 comments

Do You Regret Purchasing an Exercise Machine?

Pop into a Saturday garage sale and you'll surely see one of these exercise machines for sale. Price tag? $50 or best offer. These high-ticket items used to be all the rage until they started collecting dust in our basements when we decided we'd rather get fit outside or go to the gym. After our Guess the Fad Exercise Quiz, I couldn't help but think of the exercise equipment I no longer use but Read more

Guess the Fad Exercise Equipment!


Updated 04/05/11 9:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Guess the Fad Exercise Equipment!

If you thought our Guess the Fad Diet quiz was fun, wait until you take this one! These "As Seen on TV" gizmos will have you hooting and hollering — it's amazing what people will try to help them shed the pounds. Good luck and have fun taking a trip down memory lane. Question 1 of 7What is this? The Ab Rocker The Ab Circle The Ab Bender The Ab Disc Read more

Recession Proof Your Workout: Beg, Borrow, and Deal


Updated 08/14/10 12:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Use Craiglist For Big Ticket Items

Despite Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's claim that the recession is over, most Americans aren't buying it. I'm not sure what you think of Bernanke's outlook, but the last two years of economic downturn have taught me a lesson in frugality I won't be forgetting anytime soon. The mister bought a new bike recently — new to him anyway. After visiting nine different bike stores and Read more

I Want One: Skorcher


Updated 07/25/10 10:38 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

I Want One: Skorcher

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

Recession Proof Your Workout: DIY Home Exercise Equipment


Updated 11/04/08 12:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Ways to Recession Proof Your Fitness

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

Smart Ways to Pump Up Your Home Gym: Part II


Updated 07/14/08 10:31 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Smart Ways to Pump Up Your Home Gym: Part II

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

Which Do You Use More: A Gym Ball or Exercise Band?


Updated 01/20/08 12:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Which Do You Use More: A Gym Ball or Exercise Band?

When you workout, do you have a favorite prop? Both physio balls and exercise bands are great for strength training and adding variety to your workouts, but I want to know . . . Source Which Do You Use More: A Gym Ball or Exercise Band? Gym Ball Exercise Band I don't use either. Read more

Get in Gear: The Perfect Pushup


Updated 09/18/07 10:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get in Gear:  The Perfect Pushup

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

How Would You Spend $1000 on Your Health???


Updated 06/24/07 6:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 35 comments

How Would You Spend $1000 on Your Health???

Source Today is your lucky day. Someone just walked up and handed you $1000 - the catch though is that you have to spend it on your health. So I want to know... How Would You Spend $1000 on Your Health??? Hire a personal trainer Hire a personal chef Buy new exercise equipment (new bike, treadmill, elliptical machine) Join a gym Get monthly massages Take a few Read more

Play it Again Sports


Updated 01/12/07 8:12 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Play it Again Sports

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