Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The BFMG10 Sportsman is a compact, no frills unit with impressive versatility for a home gym in the under $300 price range. It gets a marginal recommendation for those on a budget who don’t need more than a 145 lb. weight stack.
Key features include a wide grip lat bar on upper the pulley, narrow grip [...]

A new study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine further proves that exercise is directly linked to emotional well-being.
The results of 40 randomized clinical trials of nearly 3,000 patients with varied medical conditions showed that on average patients who worked out regularly reported a 20 percent reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to those who [...]

The Nike+ Sport Band accurately tracks calorie expenditure, time, pace and distance travelled, storing up to 30 hours of data.
The function of this product is similar to the Nike+ iPod Kit but with a simple, no-frills design that doesn’t talk or play music.
The device records data by syncing with a sensor placed in your shoe [...]

A simple pedometer can be invaluable in the battle against becoming inactive and sedentary. The Omron Hj-113 is easy to use, cheap and effective. A simple goal of reaching 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 steps per day can be incredibly motivating.
The Omron Hj-113 is an upgrade to the phenomenally popular Hj-112. It offers all the benefits [...]

You’ve seen the infomercials. You’ve heard celebrities singing its praises. Tony Horton’s P90X has now touched 2 million customers and continues to sell as well in 2010 as when it first exploded on the scene a few years ago. Millions of dollars in marketing and remarkable word of mouth have helped keep the phenomenon alive.
P90X [...]

Adjustable from ten to fifty pounds in five-pound increments, each Stamina Versa-Bell II Dumbbell essentially replaces nine free weights in one versatile, space-saving unit. This package comes with two dumbbells and a durable nylon weight tray for convenient storage.
The chrome weight plates and handlebars are remarkably sleek, modern and attractive. Weight is adjusted with a [...]

The 2010 Schwinn 140 is a compact, well-built and whisper quiet exercise bike available at an exceptional value.
Distinguishing features of this model include a perimeter weighted 20-pound flywheel for a road-like, smooth, consistent motion and oversized, ergonomic, dual density pedals for efficient and comfortable pedaling.
Other key features include 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, and both [...]

With the plethora of fitness monitors on the market, choosing the right device for your needs can be daunting. After the choice is made many find the higher end devices to be complicated and confusing.
The LifeSource XL-20 focuses on simplicity while providing a complete activity record of useful and motivating data. There are no buttons to [...]

Mini exercise bikes save space, can be used with a regular chair and are an affordable alternative to traditional upright or recumbent exercise bikes.
The PCGamerBike interacts with any PC game, allowing precise control of your onscreen character. Pedal forward and the character walks forward, pedal in reverse and the character moves backward.
The bike easily connects [...]

Kurt Kinetic is the official bicycle trainer for the USA Cycling Team, producing indoor trainers that fall at the high end of the quality and price spectrum.
Indoor trainers securely attach to the rear end of an outdoor bike for cycling indoors. They are ideal for the rainy season, or when you just don’t feel like [...]