You Asked: Cardio Machine Accuracy?


Updated 01/04/10 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 32 comments

Are Cardio Machines Calorie Counts Accurate?

Hey Fit, I was wondering if you knew how accurate the 'Total Calories Burned' number is on cardio machines at the gym. I put my weight and age in when I start, but I just wanted to know if my total calories are being calculated right on a typical machine. Thanks! — Kathy Good question. To see my answer read more Read more

Can You Trust Your Cardio Machine?


Updated 12/06/06 8:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Can You Trust Your Cardio Machine?

The question has been posed as to whether or not we can trust the calorie display on cardio machines. This is an interesting question because you may have already noticed that you can use an elliptical one day and a different elliptical (different brand) another day and burn a totally different calorie amount even though you did the same amount of work. Basically you should use the calorie Read more

How Fast Am I Moving on the Treadmill?


Updated 01/13/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 15 comments

Treadmill Conversion Chart

If frigidly chilly weather has made it unbearable to walk or run outside, you've probably moved your workouts indoors to the trusty treadmill. Although I prefer the fresh air and excitement of exercising in my neighborhood or on woodsy trails, I do love that a treadmill keeps track of my speed and how long I've been working out. However, the treadmill readout can be a little confusing, Read more

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working


Updated 11/24/11 4:54 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Why You Are Still Gaining Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again: 1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much. Is your workout causing you to Read more

5 Diet and Fitness Myths That Pack on Pounds


Updated 08/17/11 10:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Diet and Fitness Myths That Pack on Pounds

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Don't let one of these rumors prevent you from reaching your weight loss goals. By Diana Kelly, Prevention Sorry, Journey, but it's finally time to stop believing . . . In weight loss myths at least. Believing popular misconceptions can keep you from taking the right course of action to reach your goals, says Read more