3 of the Most Versatile At-Home Fitness Machines To Buy in 2021
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Investing in an at-home fitness machine is a big decision. You’ll spend anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to a few thousand. While spin bikes and treadmills are great, you might want something with more versatility. If you buy just one piece of equipment, it should be a […]
Equipment The 17 Best Small-Space Treadmills To Fit Any Room and Budget
Creating an epic at-home gym isn’t exactly easy when you’re tight on space. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible—it just means you need to find the right space-saving machines to fit. Thanks to innovation, traditionally bulky machines, like treadmills and steppers, are now just as easy to own, whether you’ve got 500 or 5,000 square feet of space to […]
Is the Elliptical Out of Style? Here’s What Happened to the ’90s Cardio Craze
When the elliptical machine first hit the fitness scene in the 1990s, it was all the rage. But over the last few years, more attention has gone to flashier, higher-tech options with touch-screens and built-in instructions (think: Mirror and Tonal). And at-home fitness pioneers like Peloton have bypassed the elliptical entirely in favor of the bike, treadmill, and rower. […]
These 6 Top-Rated Mini Steppers Can Give You an Effective At-Home Workout (Then Get Stashed in the Closet)
Did you know that stair climbing is one of the most efficient low-impact workouts you can do? Hopping on one for a stepping sesh will combine cardio and resistance training in one, strengthen your lungs, improve your heart health, and majorly challenge your lower body muscles. Sounds like a pretty good deal, right? But if you’re looking […]
Trust Us: The Ergatta Rower Is Well Worth It—and It’s $400 Off
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email The Ergatta Rower (normally $2,499, now $2,099) is the most handsome piece of workout equipment you’ll ever own. That’s not, however, the only thing that makes it great. Any rower is capable of engaging 86 percent of your muscles (unlike stationary bikes and treadmills), but Ergatta stands out for an […]
Here’s How To Do a HIIT Workout With an Elliptical Machine
When you think of HIIT workouts, you likely imagine bootcamp classes like Barry’s, Orangetheory, or Tone House, aka the hardest workout in America. These intense boutique fitness classes, while modifiable, offer a heart-pumping workout experience that’s bound to leave you breathless, if not aching soon after. That’s one of the biggest downfalls of so many HIIT classes: […]
Is Rowing or Cycling the Better Cardio Exercise?
There must be at least a gazillion ways to get your cardio in—okay, we’re exaggerating, but you feel us, right? It can be tough to determine if one cardiovascular workout is better than another: Is it better to run or walk? Go for a run or go to spin class? What about rowing vs. cycling? “Rowing and […]
Iliza Shlesinger Doesn’t Need You To Worry About Her Prenatal Pilates Routine
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email APilates session with comedian Iliza Shlesinger isn’t a quiet event. Class might involve her dog, Tian Fu, jumping on the reformer, or her 2-year-old, Sierra, pulling at the ropes. It will definitely feature Shlesinger’s snide commentary (“I call this move ‘the Sasquatch’”). And these days, it might also […]
The 7 Best Gravel Bikes for Every Type of Cyclist
Gravel biking has become one of the most popular cycling activities in the past year, according to a January 2024 report from activity tracker app Strava. In this recent trend report, which includes data from uploaded activities from October 2022 through September 2023, Strava found gravel biking is the fastest growing sport among its users, with a 55 […]
Try These 7 Adjustable Dumbbell Weights to Level-Up Your Home Workouts
Working out from home comes with a whole lot of stuff. And, when you’re tight on space, this often means looking for ways to organize and minimize your equipment. Enter the ultimate space-saving workout solution: adjustable dumbbell weights. These customizable dumbbells not only save precious floor space in your home gym (or living room… or office—no judgment from this New […]