DIY Guide to Diet & Fitness

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Treadmills

Want to save money and work out at home? Here's how to choose the right treadmill.

 

Pedometers, heart-rate monitors

These tools track your distance and the intensity of your workout.

 

Infomercial fitness machines

Some can boost your workout, while others are duds. We looked at nine fitness machines.

Dieting on a budget

Plus the secrets of thin people, based on our survey of 21,000 readers.

 

Vitamins and minerals

Here's the latest research on how you can fill your nutritional gaps.

 

Working off a snack

That corn muffin may cost you 70 minutes of shoveling snow.
    CRO subscribers, get the Ratings here.

Treadmills

The best models for runners and walkers.Our Ratings

Ellipticals

Which ones give the best workout for your money? Our Ratings

Exercise bikes

Less-expensive models can give a good workout. Our Ratings

Heart-rate monitors

A chest-strap model was our top performer. Our Ratings

Pedometers

Our top-scoring model was a Best Buy at $30. Our Ratings

Running shoes

What matters most is the correct fit. Our Ratings

Videos

Dieter's kitchen How to rearrange the food in your kitchen if you're trying to eat healthier. Videos

More Videos

Trying to find a good pair? Our testers spell out the most important features.
Video: Ellipticals
Pay special attention to ergonomics when choosing an elliptical.
Our survey finds they may not be the best place to work out.

Health blog

Test your smarts

  • Our food experts hit supermarkets to find products that may be a surprise source of sodium. Take our quiz to find out how much is hidden in some foods.
  • Take our quiz before buying organic to find out whether it's worth the extra cost.
 
We create unbiased health ratings to help you make informed decisions. Learn more
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