At best, a treadmill or exercise bike should be a well-maintained and frequently used machine that improves your health and helps you achieve your fitness goals. But sometimes, for one reason or ...

Q. Did those old exercise machines that quickly oscillated a belt around the midsection have any fat-burning benefits? A. In a word, no, though some modern studies indicate that gentle full-body ...

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 ...

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 ...