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Fitness Equipment Directory
Fitness gadgets can be great tools for exercise programs. From larger machines like treadmills or weight machines to dumbbells or exercise videos, there are many options for those who enjoy these gadgets. Even finding a comfortable pair of workout shoes can make a big difference in your exercise routine. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about fitness gadgets, the benefits of using them, how to stay in your fitness budget, much more.
Medical Reference
Men's Health and Exercise Videos
Men often lift weights and do other exercises incorrectly. These WebMD videos show you the proper form for various exercises for your arms, abs, chest, and legs.
Quantified Selfers: Data-Loving Gadget Users
Catch up on the trend of life logging -- tracking every bit of your life -- and how QSers may be on to something helpful.
Fitness Tracker + App = Weight Loss!
Want to get in better shape? Lose weight? Sleep better? There are apps for that. WebMD tells you how to sync your wearable fitness tracker -- like BodyMedia Fit, Fitbit Flex, Jawbone Up, Nike+ Fuelband, or Withings -- with an app to help you reach your goals.
Features
Lifting Weights the Super-Slow Way
Stars and athletes have been using it for years as a way to get in shape
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Where their running shoes are concerned, runners may need to think beyond the blinding myriad of colored stripes and swooshes. It's no longer just a question of shock absorbent gel or strategically placed air pockets.
Remote Controlled Fitness
Staying home is an increasingly popular option in the world of fitness, pushing sales of home exercise equipment to record highs.
Look Good While You Get Fit
You don't have to wait until you're fit to look good while working out. In fact, experts say, what you wear to the gym can go a long way toward helping you stay motivated and confident -- and can even improve your workout performance.
Video
Gym Smarts: Cardio (Stationary Bike)
Want to get a great cardio workout, but just don’t know where to start? Take our crash course on cardio training. Master Personal Trainer, Dori Ricci, shows us how to get the best workout from the recumbant stationary bike.
Gym Smarts: Cardio (Elliptical)
Want to get a great cardio workout, but just don’t know where to start? Take our crash course on cardio training.
Gym Smarts: Rowing
Personal trainer, Matt Minter demonstrates the right way to row through your workout.
Exercise At Your Desk: Ball
Did you start your day with plans to stop by the gym before work, or take a brisk walk during lunch? Despite our best intentions, life sometimes gets in the way. What is the solution? Try turning your desk into your gym.
Slideshows & Images
Risky Exercises and Better Bets
Workout not working? Who has time to waste on ineffective, risky exercises? Not you. So ditch these seven moves which may not deliver the results you want -- and may even cause injury
7 Exercises That Really Work
See how to properly perform seven exercises including squats, lunges, crunches, and the bend-over row. Good technique is a must for effective and safe workouts.
The No-Gym Workout
This quick workout gets you into great shape at home without costly equipment. Pictures show the best moves for flat abs and total body fitness.
Must-Try Fitness Workouts
Bored with the same old routine? Check out some of the hottest new fitness programs designed to rev up and revitalize your tired workout.
Expert Commentary
Review: The Bender Ball
How well does the Bender Ball work for ab exercises? WebMD experts review the Bender Ball workout.
Review: The Bowflex Home Gym
How well does the Bowflex Home Gym work for bodybuilding and muscle strength? WebMD experts review the Bowflex Home Gym workout.
The P90X System
What is the P90X exercise system, and how well does it work to help you lose weight, build muscle, and get in shape? Our expert reviews the P90X series of fitness DVDs.