This old fashioned style chin up bar is an alternative to the “no screw” easy-mount chinup bars that are among the most popular home fitness items we’ve seen in recent years. The GoFit Chin-Up Bar adjusts to fit standard door frames between 28″ – 36″. The bar can be used for chinups as well as crunches and situps when anchored at the door base. Weight capacity is 250 pounds. This is not the twist-to-tighten variety of chinup bar that has been around for dec... Read Full Story

The 6.75 Folding Treadmill, the newest offering from the highly regarded Smooth Fitness brand, is a feature-rich, mid-range machine that replaces the popular 6.45 treadmill model. There’s nothing negative to say about the older version — the Smooth 6.45 is a solid, high-quality treadmill with a good range of useful features. The 6.75 builds on this foundation with additional features and enhancements. The improved gas-shock assist, dual stage soft-drop folding system lets you gent... Read Full Story

Hydration packs make it easy to transport and drink water while on the go, without the need to carry a water bottle. A drinking tube allows for convenient sipping from the built-in reservoir, making this an efficient and safe method of staying hydrated while engaging in outdoor activities. Hydration packs are great for biking, running, hiking and skiing. The CamelbBak Rouge 70-Ounce Hydration Pack is lightweight, streamlined and versatile. It features an air mesh channeled back panel and shou... Read Full Story

This year, give the gift of fitness and keep everyone on your list healthy and happy. We’ve gathered our Top 25 recommendations from all the fitness products reviewed this year into one buyer’s . . . Read Full Story

This Thanksgiving while millions of youngsters are watching NFL football games, public service announcements will air promoting Play 60 and United We Serve, encouraging kids to exercise and adults to volunteer in their community. President Obama and NFL players Troy Polamalu, Drew Brees and DeMarcus Ware will appear in PSAs during each of three NFL games airing nationally. The 90-second spot shows Obama and the NFL stars playing touch football with local children on the White House lawn. The ... Read Full Story

The Omron HBF-514C builds on the lower-priced HBF-500 Body Fat Monitor and Scale with additional features and a more attractive design. Maintaining a fit and healthy body is not just about monitoring weight. The Omron HBF-514C measures your entire body composition with seven fitness indicators: Body fat% Body mass index (BMI) Skeletal muscle% Visceral fat level Body age Resting metabolism Body weight Click here to see the benefits of each. The HBF-514C utilizes six advanced sensors, 2 for y... Read Full Story

This year, give the gift of fitness and keep everyone on your list healthy and happy. We’ve gathered our Top 25 recommendations from all the fitness products reviewed this year into one buyer’s guide for the 2009 holiday season. Organized into four price ranges, there’s a gift on this list to match every fitness level and budget. Many are simple but effective products chosen for their value and affordability, while others represent the highest levels of technological innovat... Read Full Story

To contrast the high-end treadmills we regularly review, here’s a look at a self-powered, very affordable model from Stamina. Th InMotion II features a non-slip, low-impact 42 inch long walking/running surface that lets you set the pace, but your legs are the only motors driving the belt. This a good choice for light jogging or simple walking — still one of the most fundamentally beneficial forms of aerobic exercise. With no motor the InMotion II saves electricity and is relativel... Read Full Story

Here’s a simple but effective device priced near the entry level of the Omron spectrum of pedometers. The HJ-151 displays steps, moderate steps and aerobic steps. The latter is defined as more than 60 steps per minute after 10 minutes of continuous walking. It also measures distance traveled and calories burned. A 7 day history feature tracks a full week of exercise and the monitor resets at midnight automatically, ready to go each morning. It comes with PC software that keeps track of ... Read Full Story

According to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) survey, the top predicted fitness trend for 2010 is the use of experienced and educated fitness professionals, remaining the top trend for the third straight year. The survey was distributed to ACSM certified health and fitness professionals worldwide and was designed to reveal trends in various fitness environments. Nearly 1,500 completed surveys were received from respondents around the world. Thirty-seven potential trends were give... Read Full Story