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Which is better: A treadmill or an elliptical trainer?

Fitness & Sports
By Lisa Maloney on December 3, 2012 in

Which Is Better: A Treadmill or an Elliptical Trainer?

At first glance, the differences between elliptical trainers and treadmills may seem purely aesthetic: Would you rather walk and run on a moving belt or pedal in place? But there are quite a few subtle differences between these exercise machines. Here's how to decide which is best for you:

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

Fitness & Sports
By Khaled Morad on November 20, 2012 in

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

Will the ElliptiGo get your wheels spinning?

Fitness & Sports
By Sage McHugh on September 11, 2012 in

The ElliptiGo

It's a bike? It's an elliptical? It's both, actually. The ElliptiGo is an elliptical machine masquerading as a standup bike combining the motions of running and cycling in an outdoor setting. Although the ElliptiGo hit the market in 2010, they are still a rare sight on the streets these days. In fact, I hadn't spotted one in New York until several weeks ago. This should come as no surprise, considering the ElliptiGo's steep price tag: There are several models on the market right now, ranging in price from $1,800 to $3,500.  Read more

Exercise bike 101: Workouts, fit, form and motivation

Fitness & Sports
By Carey Rossi on March 1, 2011 in

Exercise Bike

“Exercise bikes are easier on your joints than a treadmill or elliptical trainer,” says Kimberly Fowler, founder of YAS Fitness Centers, a popular chain of yoga and indoor cycling studios based in the Southern California.  “What’s more: they have the ability for you to burn 800 calories.” Impressive, right?

Our full report on exercise bikes can help you fine one that best suits your specific needs, but what happens once it’s home? Sure, you could set it up in front of the television and pedal mindlessly but that isn’t going to deliver the benefits that Fowler describes above. We asked her for tips about proper fit, exercise bike workouts and motivation. Heed her advice and you’ll get more from your pedal session than knowing who the next American Idol is. Read more

The truth about energy bars

Health & Beauty
By Sarah Burns on January 19, 2010 in

The truth about energy bars.

Once reserved for fitness fanatics, today's energy bars appeal to a much broader audience -- and they taste better, too. Gone are the cardboard-stiff, bland-tasting products of years past. Instead, today's energy bars are chocked full of exotic ingredients and formulated to fit a variety of consumer needs. Offerings now run the gamut from high-protein and super-fortified to low-cal, organic or whole food energy bars.

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