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.

Stationary Bike Benefits

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Debby Mayne

One of the most popular pieces of home exercise equipment is the stationary bike. The bikes come in a variety of sizes, styles and price ranges, making them suitable for many different people. People who have a room dedicated to working out may choose a larger model that can’t be moved.

Debby Mayne started writing professionally in 1992. Her work has appeared in regional parenting magazines and she has been managing editor of the magazine, "Coping with Cancer." She was also fashion product information writer for HSN. During college, Mayne worked as an instructor at a fitness center. She holds a Bachelor of Science in health, PE and recreation from the University of Southern Mississippi.