Armband fitness monitors are a handy way to track your health and wellness goals. Measuring approximately the size of a small music, or MP3, player, these devices are strapped to your upper arm. Both the Bodybugg and Go Wear Fi...
When you are choosing a heart-rate monitor, consider the types of activities you usually do. Some devices work best for casual walking and jogging, while others are designed for more strenuous activities like running, swimming ...
If you are trying to lose weight or improve your overall fitness, calorie counters and heart rate monitors are effective tools for tracking your progress and giving focus to your fitness goals. Some individuals may find the vis...
The idea behind an elliptical workout machine was to minimize damage to the joints by providing an ergonomic motion and reducing impact. Modern elliptical machines come with a variety of options including the ability to program...
The Polar F6 model is designed for use during a wide variety of fitness activities and sports. Along with tracking your workout time and calories burned, the F6 monitor assesses your condition and guides you to the right intens...
Fit is important when you're shopping for a heart rate monitor, as is comfort -- you need to be able to run comfortably run while wearing a chest strap and a wrist meter. Usability is another factor; make sure the digital displ...
The Ekho E-20 heart monitor is designed to keep track of the wearer's fluctuating heart rate while exercising. This monitor focuses on safety with alarms that sound when an undesirable heartbeat is detected.
The Ekho E-15 heart monitor tracks and displays the heart rate of the wearer while exercising. It is a popular heart rate monitor because of its ability to interface with other exercise equipment.
Polar has been in the heart rate monitoring business since 1977. They have developed an array of products and watches for all fitness levels including the Polar FT40 heart rate monitor.
The Nike Triax C8 heart-rate monitor is a combination of a transmitter that is worn around your chest and a watch that receives the data from the transmitter. It falls into the intermediate heart-rate monitor category, meaning ...
Heart rate monitors are an ideal companion for runners because they can help runners know if they need to speed up to maximize the benefit of running. Heart rate monitors also work well with interval and long-distance running. ...
The Sole E55 Elliptical machine provides many features needed by people seeking to get in shape through aerobic exercise. It also helps you exercise in comfort with the addition of built in speakers for your MP3 player and a wa...
Laser rangefinders are specialized optics that can quickly determine the distance to an object by shooting a laser beam that reflects back to the rangefinder. Two of the major rangefinder manufacturers are Bushnell and Nikon, w...
The Mio Sport Select heart rate monitor is a fully-functioning wrist watch that doubles as a heart rate monitor. As of August 2010, the Mio Sport sells for about $99 through Sark Products, or about $36 from Amazon.com.
With 24 models to choose from, finding the right Polar heart rate monitor begins with deciding what kind of activities you'll perform while using the monitor. F-series monitors are useful for a wide variety of fitness activitie...
The ProForm 680 Trainer is a compact treadmill intended for home fitness, with space saving features and a fold-away design. Burn calories and strengthen your cardiovascular system with this low impact treadmill.
The ProForm WhirlWind is an air-resistance, dual-action upright exercise bike. The moving handlebars are connected to the pedals so you can work your lower body only, by pedaling, or use the handlebars to work your upper body, ...
Sole Fitness isn't shy about marketing the F85 folding treadmill as "the best folding treadmill on the planet." Expert reviewers like Treadmill Doctor and Treadmill Ratings Reviews agree, commenting that the F85 is "near the to...
The NordicTrack Commercial 1300 elliptical is a low-impact, commercial-quality machine with features intended for the serious fitness enthusiast.
The ProForm 320 is a budget elliptical trainer with a surprising array of features. Expert review sites like AllEllipticals.com pan the 320 as lightweight, wobbly and loud, despite the trademarked "Silent Magnetic Resistance" b...
The Treadmill Doctor describes the ProForm 665E treadmill as "good looking," but cites concerns with shortcomings like a big running belt powered by a small motor. As of August 2010, the 665E regularly retails in the $800 to $9...
The Proform 280 CSX is an upright exercise bike designed to effectively meet the average person's basic cardio workout needs.
The CrossWalk ProForm 480E Treadmill is a customizable exercise machine designed to help you burn more calories in less time.
TreadmillReview.net describes the ProForm 780 CS as a "solid starter treadmill." It's a good value with some impressive features for the price range but should not be mistaken for a heavy-duty workout machine.