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.

Do Pull-Up Bars Damage Doors?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Melanie Shearer

A great way to improve upper body strength is to start a fitness routine that incorporates pull-ups and chin-ups. There are several ways to do these exercises, but many are interested in performing these exercises in their own home gyms.

Melanie Shearer began her writing career in 2010 after serving 15 years in the medical field in positions ranging from medical assistant to laboratory technical manager. She has several degrees and certifications in health care from the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Ohio College of Massotherapy, Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron and Kent State University.