What it was: The vibrating exercise belt. If there's anything that sums up our condescension for fitness fads of the past, it's these contraptions. Go to YouTube and search for "Mueller Exerciser Belt ...

What once was considered a legitimate exercise could now be considered pretty pointless. The vibrating belt was a popular device in the 1930s and 1950s. Portable saunas were also used because it was ...

Every generation has its own version of the vibrating belt machine — the '50s-era contraption that promised to literally shake housewives into shape with minimal effort (and effect). This perpetual ...

Baby Boomers grew up during an era packed with shake belts, miracle machines, and late-night infomercials promising instant fitness results. While some gear offered mild benefits, plenty turned out to ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

Which exercise machine burns the most calories? The one you enjoy and will use the most. Here are our all-time favorite cardio machines we have tested at Live Science. When you purchase through links ...

Time was, humans didn’t have to worry much about getting exercise. When we had to kill, gather, grow, or herd our own food, working out happened naturally. Of course, as soon as we figured out how to ...

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2017 / The founders of Oskiie, a company that strives to develop useful and modern sporting and outdoors products including workout belts and more, are pleased ...

Dick Ellison walks briskly at 3.2 miles per hour on a treadmill at The Hearthstone senior-living facility’s fitness center in Green Lake. He’s wondering how much time he has left in his circuit class ...

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 ...

Whether it is to build strength, boost your cardio fitness, or tone up these are the best fitness machine brands to support your fitness journey The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.