DIY Guide to Diet & Fitness

In The Spotlight

The right treadmill for you

Treadmills are a great option if your workout of choice is running or walking.

 

Joint problems? Extra weight?

Elliptical exercisers provide a good cardiovascular workout, but without the high impact of running.

 

Get in shape on the cheap

With a few pieces of basic equipment, you can stay at home and stay in shape.

Best bathroom scales

If you go to the trouble of weighing yourself, you want the naked truth.

 

The vitamins you need

The American diet is full of holes. Here's how you can fill your nutritional gaps.

 

As seen on TV

Some fitness machines can boost your workout. Others don't make the cut.
    CRO subscribers, get the Ratings here.

Treadmills

You can get a decent machine for $1,000. Our Ratings

Ellipticals

The best costs $2,600, but check out our Best Buys.Our Ratings

Exercise bikes

We tested 9 machines and found 1 Best Buy. Our Ratings

Bathroom scales

The top four were accurate within 1 pound. Our Ratings

Diet meals

Our testers find good taste but small portions. Our Ratings

Infomercial equipment

Not all machines can boost your workout. Our Ratings

Videos

Home gyms for less: How to get a great workout without spending big bucks. Videos

More Videos

Before you buy, check out advice from Consumer Reports' tester Rich Handel.
Can those infomercial fitness machines give you a rock-hard body?
Strategies of people who have been able to lose weight and keep it off.

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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