Fit Tip: Try a New Piece of Gym Equipment Each Week

Jun 03, 2009 - The gym can get painfully boring when you constantly follow the same routine each day. FitSugar reader plumeria9 has some great advice though. She says, "I try to use one new piece of equipment a week so I don't get stuck in a rut." - 1 Comment

Nike + iPod Meets Gym Equipment

Mar 06, 2008 - If you're into walking or running, the Nike + iPod Sports Kit is a must. The sensor fits in your shoe and the receiver clicks into your iPod Nano. It keeps track of your distance, speed, and calories burned and stores all your data online with a quick synch. - 5 Comments

Fit Tip: Don't Be Shy, Ask For Help

Feb 04, 2008 - Working out at a gym can be a little intimidating with so many different types of equipment to choose from, ranging from the cardio craziness of the StepMill to the medieval-looking cable pulley machine. One would be hard pressed to be an expert on using them all. So don't feel like you need to be! - 5 Comments

Cool Machine Alert: Precor's AMT

Dec 14, 2007 - I love when my gym gets a new cardio machine because that means more ways to change up my workout and combat the looming boredom. The latest addition to my gym to keep an eye out for is the Precor AMT. The AMT does more than add variety to your workouts, it customizes movement by adapting to your motion, which means you can completely change the motion and paths of your steps without so much as the push of the button. - 7 Comments

A New Way to Workout: Treadwall

Jul 19, 2007 - When it comes to fitness equipment, I tend to think I've seen it all. Recently I came across something that I had never seen before: The Treadwall. This cool piece of equipment is like an indoor climbing wall and a treadmill combined in one. - 14 Comments

Does That Bike Fit You?

Jan 08, 2007 - Stationary bikes are a great way to get a low-impact cardio workout. People with bad knees and joints often do well on a stationary bike (vs. the treadmill). - 1 Comment

Get it Up - Your Heart Rate, That Is: Stationary Bike

Dec 27, 2006 - The stationary bike is a great way to add some diversity to your work out. One of the best things about the bike is that almost every gym has one (at the very least) and that you can use the bike without causing high impact on the joints of your lower body.

• 00:00-05:00 Pick a steady pace and level that will elevate your heart rate, RPM 95+
• 05:00-07:00 Pick up the pace, RPM 100+
• 07:00-09:00 Pick up the pace even more, RPM 105+
• 09:00-10:00 Go as fast as you can, RPM 110+
• Repeat the entire sequence two more times for a total of 30 minutes. - 2 Comments
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Get it Up - Your Heart Rate, That is: Arc Trainer

Dec 20, 2006 - You may want to think about adding the Arc Trainer to your cardio routine. I actually find the Arc Trainer fun, almost like I am marching or something. 00:00-02:00 Level 3, Resistance 15 02:00-04:00 Level 3, Resistance 20 04:00-06:00 Level 3, Resistance 25 06:00-08:00 Level 8, Resistance 20 08:00-10:00 Level 8, Resistance 25 10:00-12:00 Level 3, Resistance 25 12:00-14:00 Level 3, Resistance 30 14:00-16:00 Level 8, Resistance 25 16:00-18:00 Level 8, Resistance 30 18:00-20:00 Level 3, Resistance 30 20:00-22:00 Level 3, Resistance 35 22:00-24:00 Level 8, Resistance 30 24:00-26:00 Level 8, Resistance 35 26:00-28:00 Level 3, Resistance 35 28:00-30:00 Level 3, Resistance 40 30:00-35:00 Level 3, Resistance 15 (Cool Down) Make sure you get your heart rate up -- To find out where your heart rate should be check out Fit's Target Heart Rate Calculator. - 10 Comments

Ride the Cardio Wave

Dec 13, 2006 - Sick of the same old. Elliptical one day, treadmill another, stationary bike another? The latest and greatest piece of equipment to hit gyms is the Technogym Cardio Wave. - 16 Comments

Back Off: Lat Pulldown Machine

Dec 11, 2006 - Based on my back fat post, many of you mentioned that you wanted to know some good ways to help combat that annoying problem. The Lateral Pulldown Machine is the machine to use for some back toning -- but unless you own one, you're going to need to head to the gym. Here's how to do it:

Adjust the weight so that it is not too easy or too hard that you won't be able to complete 10-15. - 6 Comments

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