It’s not every year, or decade even, that a brand new type of exercise equipment hits the market. The 1960s saw the rise of the treadmill, the 1980s had stair steppers, and elliptical trainers emerged ...

American fitness company Octane, maker of an inventive seated elliptical trainer that lets you work your arms and legs simultaneously, just unveiled the LateralX (LX8000), which allows vertical ...

Should you step or glide your way through your next workout? Experts share which form of cardio is best for you and your ...

It’s never been easier to work out on your own terms. Whether you’re running, lifting, rowing or walking, home fitness equipment is designed to help you reach your goals and cater to your preferences.

This compact elliptical also has a smooth, quiet pedal motion. The Strategist found the E1000 provided a “sweat-inducing workout” on higher resistance levels and was “extremely quiet”. So quiet, in ...

The elliptical is gaining on the venerable treadmill in the race to be the No. 1 cardiovascular machine in the nation, with sales of $687 million in 2008 as compared with the treadmill’s $870 million, ...

Are there benefits to choosing an elliptical machine over a treadmill if you’re doing cardio at the gym? When you’re working toward getting in the 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity ...

If your New Year’s resolutions revolve around torching calories, getting your heart pumping and building some epic leg muscles, then an elliptical — a machine that functions like a stair climber and a ...

More than 23 million Americans used elliptical trainers in 2007, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association - triple the number that used them in 2000. Canadians have also eagerly ...