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1 The Power Plate Demystified
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2 Wheelin' at Work: Desk Cycle
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3 Embarrassing Gym Moves and How to Avoid the Blush
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4 Get Wobbly and Get Ripped With This Gym Equipment
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5 From Total Body to High Intensity: Elliptical Workouts For All
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6 How to Choose and Use an Exercise Ball
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7 Pros and Cons of the Treadmill
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8 Pros and Cons of the Stationary Bike
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9 "As Seen on TV" Put to the Test
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10 Valslide: A Must for Your Home Gym
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11 The 10 Biggest Mistakes You're Making at the Gym
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12 Cheap Fitness Gear to Reward and Motivate Yourself
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13 Start a Home Gym With These 6 Things
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14 I Don't Buy It: Ab Rocket
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15 Cool Fitness Gadget: NRG Ball
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16 Fitness Gadget: GoFit Ultimate ProGym
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17 Fittingly Mad: Leg Magic???
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18 Speak Up: What Fitness Equipment Intimidates You at the Gym?
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19 Cost Evaluation of Fitness Equipment
The rich and famous have long been fans of the Power Plate, making us all the more curious to check out this high-priced, high-tech fitness machine. Hearing that the machine's vibrations make every exercise more challenging, we had celeb trainer Adam Ernster walk us through a few moves to get a feel for the machine. Learn how the Power Plate works when you watch the video. Read more
No matter how confident you are at the gym, there are just some moves that make you think, "I hope no one is looking at me right now." And while you should never feel intimated or think that people are judging you — after all, people are there to sweat, and they probably are thinking they look ridiculous too — there are some awkward exercises that may have you thinking twice about whether or Read more
Personal trainers spend all day watching people work out, so they are well versed in the biggest mistakes we make when we're sweating it out at the gym. We asked trainers from Crunch, Equinox, and The Sports Club LA to tell us the worst things they see people doing over and over when exercising in the gym. Here are the 10 biggest mistakes at the gym, and how to avoid them! Doing squats and Read more
A daily workout routine can get old, fast. Luckily, there's a lot you can do to prevent boredom. One way is to reward yourself for reaching goals that you've set with cheap but useful fitness finds. Whether you want to be more stylish at the gym or are looking to relieve sore muscles, here are five ways to reward yourself for $15 or less! Source: Thinkstock Read more
If you've tried surfing, skateboarding, or skiing, you know firsthand the challenge of balancing on an unstable surface. Not only is it difficult to remain upright without falling on your face, but the shifting and quivering micro-movements your body does as you attempt to stay upright work your muscles in amazing ways too. That's the logic behind strength training with equipment that makes your Read more
If you stay up late, there's no doubt you've seen your fair share of infomercials advertising the latest and greatest fitness gear. You're told that these exercise machines are "guaranteed" to give you the rock-hard, chiseled, and lean body you've always craved, all within minutes a day, of course. Whether or not they deliver the results they claim, take this fun little quiz to see what you know Read more
The elliptical is a mainstay in the gym for good reason: it's easy on the joints and provides a great cardio and total-body workout. But the elliptical can also get pretty boring and repetitive, too. Instead of spending a mindless 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, maximize your time by doing one of these eight workouts instead. Whether you're a beginner, looking for a high-intensity interval Read more
It's one thing to have your own home gym (or spare room to house your gym equipment), but sometimes the only place to put your treadmill or exercise bike is smack in the middle of your living room. That can create an unsightly eye sore. That wouldn't be the case if you sprung for an exercise bike that looks more like modern art than gym equipment. Roberto Cavalli, the high-end, luxury celebrity Read more
Looking for a way to amp up your ab work? Then get on the ball! An inflatable rubber stability ball may look like a toy, but it's a great way to make your workout harder. There are so many ways to use them, from torso stretches to thigh twists to arm-toning moves and, of course, ab work — the list just goes on and on. No wonder stability balls are so popular. Still, I know plenty of people Read more
Summer weather inspires us to bare more skin in tank tops, sleeveless sun dresses, short flowy skirts, and of course bathing suits. In order to feel confident shedding those extra Winter layers, you want to strength train, and here's a trick to get the most out of your sessions. Instead of sticking to one type of equipment, pair two together. Use a resistance band with your set of dumbbells or Read more
