ProForm proudly bill themselves as the world-leading producer of home fitness equipment. If you’ve had a look into kitting out your own living space with treadmills, ellipticals, or rowing machines in recent years, chances are you’ll have encountered this international brand...
If you’re looking for a piece of gym equipment that can provide a low-impact, aerobic workout, you may have come across the glider as a possible alternative to the elliptical. But how do these machines differ and which should you spend...
The elliptical is by now a familiar and popular choice in gyms and home set-ups across the world, offering a cardio workout that’s easier on the limbs and joints than traditional running. But what happens when you use the elliptical trainer...
Most humans are no stranger to a bit of sweat, particularly when it comes to working out. It’s not uncommon for us to work up a healthy sheen when we raise our heart rate and get the muscles pumping. But why...
These days there are a wealth of devices out there on the fitness market that monitor activity, count steps, measure heartbeat, and track distance. From FitBits to Apple Watches, increasing numbers of people are using live data in order to keep...
Barefoot running, barefoot workouts, barefoot fitness of all sorts is a hot topic these days. Proponents of barefoot exercise often point towards its natural benefits and even its strengthening and injury-reduction potential. But should you be using an elliptical trainer without...
If you’ve been considering whether to introduce an elliptical trainer into your fitness routine, or are already a cross trainer enthusiast with an eye on the rest of the exercise market, you may have come across arc trainers as a possible...
One of the great advantages of cross trainers is the fact that, compared with other traditional forms of exercise such as running, they can be relatively low impact on your joints and muscles. But why are cross trainers low impact? Cross...
If you’re looking for a new piece of kit to try out at your local gym, or are thinking of expanding your home set-up, you might be weighing up whether to go for the elliptical or the air bike. So which...
If you’ve looked into buying an elliptical, chances are you’ve already come across the term flywheel on numerous occasions. You may have read about how it’s a vital component of any cross trainer. You may have even seen advice talking about...