All posts by: Khaled Morad

Three ways to recycle your used athletic shoes


If you exercise regularly, you probably wear through sneakers rather quickly. Rather than throw away those used shoes, recycle them. Your old shoes could help foster a microbusiness in Africa, protect the feet of a needy child in Haiti, become part of a new tennis court, or live on in the soles of an athlete's new shoes.

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5 Free Youtube fitness programs


Here's a secret: Many top home fitness celebrities post free workouts on YouTube. But of the more than 600,000 videos that come up when searching for "fitness workouts," which is the best?

I looked past the muscle and the rippling physiques of the most popular fitness channels to put together this guide of who to follow and who to forgo (without critiquing their methods or effectiveness), so you know what to expect and can choose the right workouts for your goals. Read on. Read more

Seven products to create your own gym


If you do not wish to join a gym -- for whatever reason -- but want to get in a sufficient all-around workout including weight training, consider creating your own gym. The right combination of products will take up minimal space but still provide an effective workout. Start with these seven essentials for under $200: Read more

Six tips from celebrity trainers for a healthy new year


With most of the hectic holidays behind us, there's one more night where you might find your wallet shrinking while your waist is expanding. ConsumerSearch consulted three of the biggest names in home fitness, Tracy Mallett, Tamilee Webb and Sara Ivanhoe, for tips to keep your fitness and health in check going into the New Year.

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The best present EVER!


"This is... the best... most amazing... greatest present ever!" How many years, perhaps as children, are we guilty of such gross superlative overdose? When you opened that one gift you really wanted -- after several gasps of air -- the adjectives just let loose, usually followed by expressions of your infinite gratitude and affection for the giver(s).

What is the best present ever? I mean ever--forever, ever. No, don't tell me it's a smartphone with a different number after its name each year. Or the newest game system. Really, think... Here are our ideas of best, most amazing presents ever:

(And the next best thing in case you cannot find them... *cough* mom, dad.) Read more

7 gifts for the active loved one


Are you stumped on what to give the active friend or family member this season? New sporting equipment can be pricey, but shopping for the sportsman in your family does not have to be stressful. The solution is to think small. Smaller accessories are often overlooked, but much appreciated. For example: while new clubs may be great for the avid golfer, there is nothing like a nice new pair of golf gloves. Here are seven great ideas to get you started.

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The best Black Friday bicycle deals


If having a loved one unwrap a two-wheeler is part of your gift giving this holiday season, skip the chain sporting goods or big box stores. The bikes littering the pages of Black Friday flyers may seem a good idea, but they aren't. Simply, you cannot expect to find the same quality product or service in these featured brands as you might in smaller specialized shops.

Do not fear; there are some exceptions. Black Friday offers the opportunity to buy some entry-level bikes and accessories at significant discounts. We have highlighted a few impressive deals we found below:

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The best Black Friday deals on treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes


With the hefty holidays nearing you may find yourself dreaming of mashed potato-capped mountains of stuffing, with winding rivers of gravy alongside hills of ham...  Inevitably followed by nightmares of weeklong sessions on the elliptical.

If you are considering purchasing an elliptical, treadmill, or exercise bike this holiday season, Black Friday may be the optimal time to save big. So which deals are the best? Depends on the store. After scouring the Pre-Sale, Doorbuster, and Cyber Monday ads from Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Sears, and Kmart, here are six Black Friday deals worth the early wake up. Read more

Essentials for your Black Friday campout


Some of the most dedicated outdoorsmen will be packing their 4x4s with tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves, hand-warmers--smartphones and portable DVD players. With only the most vital supplies, they will journey across endless miles ...and pull into their local Best Buy parking lot.

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