March 21, 2012: ProForm’s Take 5 Sale Event – 5% OFF Everything

ProForm-March21_12-Sale

I noticed ProForm is having a one-day (March 21, 2012) sale. They're offering a "take an additional 5%" off sale.  This 5% is in addition to any existing ProForm sale prices. Click here for the "take 5 ProForm Sale." Sale ends today (March … [Read more...]

Sole E98 Elliptical Trainer Review – About, Features, Pros and Cons

Sole E98 Elliptical

The Sole E98 Elliptical Trainer is Sole's premium, top-end elliptical.  Sole states it's a "light commercial" grade elliptical.  I'm not sure exactly what that means.  Maybe it's suitable for gyms where there are many elliptical users.  Maybe … [Read more...]

Running Groups: Should I Join a Running Class or Group: Pros and Cons

The first time I observed a running class was the summer of 2003.  I was out for a run and saw this long line of runners being lead in drill-sergeant fashion down the road.  The group consisted of at least 50 runners.  The line stretched long with … [Read more...]

Workout Software: Is Tracking Your Workouts Worth It? Pros and Cons

by Carsten Mueller

There wasn't any workout software when I started working out 20 years ago. When I started weight lifting at age 15, the gym I belonged to had personal trainers on staff who helped members put together workouts according to desired objectives. I … [Read more...]

Treadmill Cost: What Treadmill Price Should I Pay?

Treadmill Cost

Buying big-ticket items such as a treadmill can be a little tricky because the range of pricing is incredible.  You can spend as little as $500 and as much as $6,000 or more. You don't want to buy more treadmill than you need or will foreseeably … [Read more...]

ProForm Tour de France Indoor Cycling Trainer Gen 2 Review – What’s Different?

Tour de France Gen 2 Indoor Cycling Bike

You know a product is hot when shortly after releasing it to the world, the manufacturer goes to work on improving it and releasing the second generation within a year. This is what ProForm did with their extremely popular Tour de France indoor … [Read more...]

Sole SB700 Bike Light Commercial Review – An Indoor Cycling Trainer

Sole SB700 Exercise Bike

Get Sole quality for your indoor cycling trainer with the Sole SB700 Bike Light. The Sole SB700 exercise bike is an indoor cycling bike designed to replicate outdoor road bikes.  These exercise bikes hit the scene big time starting in 2010 and … [Read more...]

Sole F65 Treadmill vs. Sole F80 Treadmill

SoleF65 Treadmill vs. Sole F80 Treadmill

If you've boiled down your treadmill search to a Sole treadmill, you're doing pretty well.  I consider Sole treadmills to be some of the best, especially the F80 treadmill (for the money). You're probably faced with the Sole F65 treadmill vs. … [Read more...]

Elliptical Trainer vs. Exercise Bike: What Should I Buy? Pros of Each

Many people who choose an elliptical trainer or exercise bike is looking for a low impact exercise option.  Not always, but often. Both elliptical trainers and exercise bikes provide low impact workouts.  Arguably they offer "no-impact" … [Read more...]

Does a Treadmill Save You Money On Fitness? Treadmill Economics

If you're thinking of buying a treadmill, but want to know whether you'll realistically save money on a treadmill in the long run compared to getting a gym membership, then check read on. Treadmill economics The 2 biggest factors in assessing … [Read more...]

Best Elliptical Under $1,000?

Sole E25 Elliptical - Best Elliptical Under $1,000

Unfortunately there is no single best elliptical under $1,000 or under any price.  To state that a fitness machine is the best is merely opinion. The trouble with stating a particular elliptical trainer is the best under $1,000 is that my … [Read more...]

37 Year Old Guy Needs to Eat Better and Lose a Few Pounds

In my article "Keeping in Shape with a Newborn Baby" I discussed my challenges of working out during the months immediately after my wife and I welcomed our first child.  It's been a challenge to say the least (working out consistently that is ... … [Read more...]

Best 3.0 Horsepower Motor Treadmills for the Price: 5 Treadmills Featured

Sole F80 Treadmill with 3.0 horsepower motor

3.0 horsepower motor treadmills is an industry-wide horsepower level among treadmills, especially the mid to higher-end residential treadmills. Many people specifically seek out a minimum of 3.0 horsepower for their treadmills because it delivers … [Read more...]

Keeping in Shape with a Newborn Baby

Late in 2011 my wife gave birth to our first child ... a son.  We're thrilled.  Our little guy is amazing. But, I don't have to tell you parents out there how much of a lifestyle change having a baby is.  It's been quite a ride. Our lives … [Read more...]

Sole F63 Treadmill vs. Sole F65 Treadmill: Important Differences

Sole F63 vs. SoleF65 Treadmills

If you've boiled your treadmill purchase decision down to Sole Fitness treadmills, then you need to decide on which Sole treadmill to buy. Fortunately, Sole runs decent ongoing treadmill sales which reduces the cost to you.  Still, however, you … [Read more...]