BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there's more than one way to heft a barbell. You might be used to gripping a bar by its shaft, counting on the rough knurling to help you hold onto the implement as you add ...

The fitness industry thrives on convincing consumers they need the latest high-tech equipment to achieve optimal results. With home gym setups often costing thousands of dollars, many fitness ...

If you’ve spent any time in a gym, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the cable machine. This functional piece of exercise equipment, also referred to as a pulley machine, is a staple in many ...

I moved into a new house with a spare bedroom on the first floor. It's big enough to hold my home office gear in only half the room. The remaining space (14' x 7') will be empty. I'm thinking of ...

Your feet stay planted on the two footholds. Instead of an impact when your foot hits the ground with walking or running, you complete more of a gliding motion. Some ellipticals have hand bars. Moving ...

Whether you don’t have the time to drive to a gym, don’t want to pay upwards of $100 a month for a membership, or don’t like ...

In the quest to achieve personal fitness goals, the debate between rowing machines and elliptical machines often arises, leaving many wondering which equipment offers the most efficient path to health ...

Which exercise machine burns the most calories? The one you enjoy and will use the most. Here are our all-time favorite cardio machines we have tested at Live Science. When you purchase through links ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...