By: S. Kate Hobbs

Power Plate machines are the newest fitness craze to hit the celebrity circuit. Many gyms and personal trainers are adding them to their equipment offerings as well. Power Plates combine isometric exercises with whole body vibrations to increase the muscle strength in less time than conventional exercise.

The machine looks a lot like a small treadmill with a platform and a tall stand with handles. However, instead of having a cumbersome walking track, the Power Plates machine has a vibrating platform. By holding different isometric positions while standing, leaning or resting on the continue reading...

Author: Lesley Lyon

Buying a treadmill is a good investment for those who want to maintain good health by doing regular exercises at any time they want, irrespective of the weather and other influencing factors. The choice of the treadmill depends upon the budget and the goal for which it is purchased.

Treadmill can be bought either for losing some weight or for more rigorous practices. Depending upon the space available, treadmills that are foldable can also be purchased. There are other added features like support bars to get off safely after completing the workout, incline ability, heart rate monitoring and many more. The price of the treadmill ranges from around five hundred dollars to continue reading...

Author: Amrith K.a

The hugely popular exercise bike evolved from the traditional bicycle which was invented centuries ago. Bicycles were not merely a means of transport but also offered ample scope for physical fitness. Their resourcefulness has been carried through generations and their basic principle finds relevance in the present day exercise cycle.

An exercise bike is today one of the most affordable forms of fitness equipments. The easy construction of exercise bikes have made it less expensive than other gym equipments like treadmills, ab-rollers or elliptical exercisers.

Exercise cycle for distinct body type:

Exercise cycle is distinctively used by people with specific body types. The human body type continue reading...

By Rich Rojas

Elliptical trainers continue to grow in popularity with both gym users and people who purchase a residential elliptical trainer for use at home. Commercial gyms and health clubs continue to upgrade to newer elliptical trainer models and even get rid of out-dated cardio equipment such as skiers and older model stationary bikes to make room for more ellipticals. This is in direct demand by club members for quality cardio equipment. But is the elliptical trainer really just a Trojan horse that is lulling us into a false sense of fitness while cheating us of any real cardio vascular benefit?

When used properly, elliptical trainers deliver a results-producing cardio workout. The explosive popularity continue reading...