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  • How to Buy Exercise Equipment

    If you want to purchase exercise equipment, several factors including budget, room size and type of equipment are important. Before you purchase the latest treadmill or exercise machine, you need t...

  • How to Donate Exercise Equipment

    ...you're not alone. Lots of Americans buy exercise equipment they end up not using. If you're one of them, you can do yourself (and the world) a favor by donating the unused equipment to charities...

  • How to Exercise at Home Without Equipment

    ...t unnoticed: the body. When it comes to exercise, the weight of the body is all you really need to maintain strength and even get into really good shape, as well. Some of the exercises are easy ...

  • About Children's Exercise Equipment

    ... playful. Providing them with the right exercise equipment not only gives them a healthy outlet for their natural inquisitiveness and playfulness, but may help them develop exercise habits that ...

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Related Exercises and Activities

Walking - for exercise (3.5 mph)

...etic shoes, walking requires no special equipment and can be done by every member of the family in almost any loca...

Snorkeling

...er for long periods of time; snorkeling exercises are often undertaken by rescue teams, divers and for recreationa...

Bicycling, stationary: vigorous, 200 watts

...eedy pedaling. From Wikipedia: An exercise bike has been a long time favorite in the rehab clinics because o...

Circuit training: w/some aerobic, minimal rest

... of interval training in which strength exercises are combined with endurance/aerobic exercises, thus giving you a...

Bicycling, stationary: moderate, 150 watts

...y-jerky motions that some other fitness equipment may require. The latest use of indoor stationary bikes is as ...

Weight lifting

...ance and build stamina. Weight lifting exercises can challenge several muscle groups and may include lifting dumb...

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Conversations On Exercise Equipment

  • Exercise equipment

    ... and I was wondering about certain exercise items I commonly hear about but have no real experience with. What do slimmer belts do and do they work? Does anyone have any personal experience...

    • Posted On February 16, 2010 06:44:09 PM

      ... looking for something that requires no equipment and yields results, you can do high intensity calisthenics- get some good music going and do lunges, squats, high knees, kicks, grapevines, push... Read More

    • Posted On February 16, 2010 06:44:09 PM

      ... looking for something that requires no equipment and yields results, you can do high intensity calisthenics- get some good music going and do lunges, squats, high knees, kicks, grapevines, push... Read More

  • Heart rate monitor or Exercise equipment calories burned


    • Posted On January 2, 2008 08:21:25 AM

      Exercise Machines are notorious for over-inflating the calories burned. I have a Polar Heart Rate Monitor (F-11), and I routinely see a 300 calorie difference after an hour on the Ballys ellyptical... Read More

    • Posted On December 31, 2007 10:36:41 AM

      I just received a new heart rate monitor for Christmas. I just tried it out at the gym today. I am confused. The monitor stated I burned 427 calories and the machine stated I burned 610. I have ... Read More

  • No Equipment Needed Exercise

    ...'s a yoga move that can be done with no exercise equipment. Chair and Bear - works abs, butt and thighs Stand with feet a few inches apart, arms at sides, abs tight. Bend knees and hips...

    • Posted On November 14, 2007 01:29:02 AM

      I looooove yoga! when i can't get to the gym i usually stick in my yoga tape in the mornings to get something in! i love this move! it buuuuurns! lol Read More

  • exercise equipment?

    ...ere talking about getting some gym equipment at the house. I saw they have elliptical machines at walmart for around 175$ didn't really have time to look at it much. Does anybody have ...

    • Posted On January 3, 2010 07:20:37 PM

      ...ve at the hip and nowhere else. Crappy equipment isn't worth it, in the end you won't be inspired to hang out, you'll just end up using it to hang your clothes on. Read More

    • Posted On January 3, 2010 09:55:32 PM

      ...of workouts at youtube.com or exercisetv.tv. Tons of great workouts there for free. I don't NEED to have any machines especially because I can use my own body weight against me to ... Read More

  • Exercise Equipment

    I need some advice... I have the opprotunity to buy either a stationary bike or a gazell for my home. They are both the same price used. Has anyone used the gazell I know what I'm getting...

    • Posted On September 19, 2009 05:12:41 PM

      Sorry, don't know what a gazell is except an animal. LOL.  Good luck.  Betsy Read More

  • Home Gym/ Fitness Equipment at Home


    • Posted On December 29, 2007 10:01:53 AM

      ...et's talk about home gyms & fitness equipment at home!!!! ¤ What workout equipment do you have at home? ¤ What do you use regularly? ¤ What do you never use/wish you never bought? ¤ W... Read More

    • Posted On December 31, 2007 06:38:44 PM

      ...ls, this is the most important piece of equipment I own. Punching bag, gloves, and wrist wraps. Sledgehammer Sandbag (with up to 300lbs of weight in smaller bags) Stability ball that... Read More

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...g part in weight bearing and resistance exercises and burning off fat with cardio routines. Join a gym or create a home gym with the weights and equipment you need to get in shape!

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