Life Fitness produces its 500,000th treadmill

Last week, Life Fitness celebrated the production of its 500,000th treadmill, which is the company’s best-selling item. SNEWS chats with Life Fitness President Chris Clawson about the milestone and Life Fitness’ future plans.

Fitnex E55SG Elliptical

So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard.

Suspension training staying the course: Trends and products

Bred from the military and spun off into infomercial territory, suspension-training products have been around for nearly a decade but their popularity seems to have taken a jump and is tip-toeing into retail. SNEWS looks at why the products may prove to have staying power in the larger arena of functional fitness.

Consumer Reports ‘Recommended’ and ‘Best Buy’ treadmills, ellipticals sure to raise controversy

Out just in time for the kick-off of the New Year’s resolution season, Consumer Reports has released its equipment reviews in its annual health and fitness report in the February 2011 issue, featuring rankings of treadmills, ellipticals and heart-rate monitors. Get a SNEWS summary of the always scintillating and sometimes controversial results here.