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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Is a Stairmaster Helpful in Losing Weight or Toning?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Corianne Cowan

You will see a StairMaster in about every gym. Though they are typically placed next to every other cardio machine, they are much more efficient. A StairMaster will fit the bill whether you are pressed for time or looking for something to crank up your fitness routine.

Based in Georgia, Corianne Cowan has been writing fitness and health-related articles since 2009. She began her professional fitness journey in 2003 as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer certified by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She now enjoys Bikram yoga and Crossfit workouts. She is also a professional makeup artist who works with brides and performers.