Blog Category: Featured fitness products

Suspension Training and TRX

There’s no denying the growing demand for suspension training systems, which leverage gravity and user body weight for virtually limitless exercise options. And there’s no denying the…

The TRUE ES900 Elliptical Trainer

(by Norm Morrison) True fact: I’ve always believed it is just-plain tough to make a good machine better—but that was before I tried the new ES900 elliptical from TRUE Fitness. I may have to…

The Evo CX – Combined Technology for a NEW Cycling Experience

The Evo CX offers an innovative and realistic riding experience like no other indoor cycle. The Evo CX’s RAMP™ frame actually sways with a cyclists’ body movement and engages core muscles…

You’ll Be Floored—Everlast Sports Surfacing

Ever consider your workout surface? Maybe you should. Fact is, the right flooring can be as important as the equipment itself. Proper flooring ensures the integrity of your joints, muscles,…

Save Space and Aim High with PowerBlock

Free weights and dumbbells are a central part of any serious resistance-training program. Problem is, all those weights take up a lot of space, especially within smaller home gyms. That’s…

Taking Fitness to Heart

If you monitor heart rate to measure your fitness, more options are available than ever before. One of the best we’ve seen is the Scosche RHYTHM Armband Pulse Monitor. First, the RHYTHM…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Octane Lateral X

Just how innovative is the new Octane LateralX? Not only is it recognized by Club Industry as the “Best of the Best” elliptical trainer for 2012, but it’s also among a lineup of leading-edge…

The Octane Q37 Elliptical: Approved by Oprah

In Oprah Winfrey’s annual list of Oprah’s Favorite Things which this year features the Octane Q37 elliptical trainer—Ms. Winfrey asks: "Why not give the gift of good health?" Why not,…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Bodyguard T460xc Treadmill

Think all treadmills are the same? You’ve never seen anything like the Bodyguard T460xc, voted ‘Residential Treadmill of the Year’ for two years running. Besides setting a new standard in…

Feel the Love for Octane’s LateralX

For months now, Octane has been promoting the October launch of its new LateralX cross trainer. Company materials (and YouTube video) highlight its innovative ‘3D’ workout capabilities—up…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

LifeSpan TR4000i Folding Treadmill LifeSpan gets it right with its folding Home Series TR4000i Treadmill. With a generous 20”x60” running surface supported by a 1” deck and 8 compression…

A Top Treadmill for Small Spaces

If your fitness goals are big but your floor space is small, a folding treadmill may seem attractive. Trouble is, most folding treadmills simply don’t measure up, sacrificing quality and…