Exercise Equipment Guide: Treadmills, Weights, and Home Gyms

What happens when your treadmill stops suddenly, and how can you troubleshoot common home gym equipment? Selecting the best mini-trampolines, resistance bands, and cross trainers can significantly improve your at-home fitness results and safety.

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What Does the Distance Mean on an Elliptical?

Elliptical trainers are stationary cardiovascular exercise machines that use a variety of measurements for gauging your workout. Often found on the LED console, the distance measurement on an elliptical trainer helps exercisers translate their workout into miles, similar to distance runners.

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Do Ankle Weights Work?

The claims for ankle weights include burning fat and building leg muscles by adding to the resistance of your exercise. While there may be some benefit for aerobic and cardiovascular exercises that elevate your heart rate for the sake of burning calories, ankle weights can also increase your risk of injury.

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