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 it OK to Use the Elliptical Machine With an Injured Ankle?

The types of exercise you do after an ankle injury will depend on the kind of injury you sustained, how serious it is and whether your doctor clears you. For a mild ankle injury that is a few weeks old, the elliptical machine might be a great low-impact way to do your cardio.

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Top 10 Dance Fitness DVDs

If you like to get your workout on the dance floor, then one of the following dance fitness DVDs might get you motivated to sweat, groove and drop a few pounds while increasing your cardiovascular fitness. All of these workouts are strong sellers according to Amazon.com, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

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