If you don’t have a gym membership and you are short on space, you need to improvise and make do with what you have in order to get fit. For dorm rooms or hotel rooms, you need compact, portable equipment that you can use anywhere. This Everlast Doorknob Rope Exerciser is a good choice and right now it’s on sale at Macy’s.
This exerciser uses the same principles as pilates to provide a workout for your back, chest, arms, legs and abs. Sure, the style is kind of primitive but it actually works. You can just slip it over the doorknob …read more

Overstock.com is a great spot to shop for bargains on everything from clothes to housewares. If you are looking for fitness equipment, you should check it out. They sell everything from scales to weight equipment. Here are just a few things that are on discount right now at Overstock.
Mini Stepper with Resistance Bands
If you are look for a simple exercise device that doesn’t take up much room at all. Check out this mini-stepper. You can get a low impact workout at home. I’ve seen this same piece for around $80 elsewhere, but it’s currently $61.49 at Overstock.
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You might have seen people working out with those big fitness balls at the gym but never tried one yourself. They are actually a very versatile piece of equipment that almost anyone can use — no matter your age or fitness level. Whether you call it a stability ball, exercise ball or just fitness ball, you should try it.
Just sitting on the ball, you use some muscles to try to keep balanced. So when you are doing exercises with it, you are working your muscles more than you would doing the same exercise lying on a bench. Exercise balls can …read more

If you are traveling this summer, it doesn’t mean you have to give up your fitness routine. Most major hotels have a gym or weight room. And wherever you go, it’s always possible to get out and jog or walk (but bring a map if you are unfamiliar with the area). You can also find some fitness equipment that is portable enough to bring with you on your trip.
Water-filled weights are a fantastic choice. These portable weights can pack flat in your suitcase. Then, when you arrive at your destination, just fill them with water to get in your workout. …read more

If you are looking for a Father’s Day gift for the dad who wants to stay active and healthy, check out the new Polar FA20 Activity Computer. It’s a stylish wristwatch that offers so much more than the time. This little device is designed to motivate throughout the day as its shows calories burned, distance traveled, active steps taken and total active time for the day.
From the office to a day of golf to an afternoon of yard work, he’ll get an update on how active he has been throughout the day. The FA20 is available online at polarusa.com for …read more