Optimum Fitness Fitness News and equipment reviews

              High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is CRAZILY popular right now, and for good reason. These classes are super-tough, but you get results incredibly quickly.  In today’s article we will look at the best shoes for high intensity workouts, and our favourite P90X!  We’ll also discuss why running shoes should be avoided. How do …

Two of the biggest barriers to exercise and keeping fit are cost and time.  Fortunately there are plenty of options at well under $200 that can provide a great workout and not break the bank.  In this review we look at one of the best selling machines, the ProGear 360 Dual Action Stride Elliptical. This is a compact and easy …

If you are looking for a low-impact cardio exercise, then its worth considering an elliptical trainer such as this new 430 Elliptical from Schwinn. Elliptical trainers are amazing stationary exercise machines, designed to mimic the movement of stair climbing and running without overworking your joints. This is the reason why a lot of people use an elliptical to stay fit. …