There are several factors that determine what type of fitness equipment is right for you and your workout needs. Our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive and valuable shopping experience possible when it comes to choosing the best fitness equipment. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Let us do the work for you.
Our Beginning
When we realized it was difficult to get an unbiased review of fitness equipment that was complete and accurate, we decided to start fitnessec.com. We wanted a place where you could find honest reviews that were helpful when making a decision. Because we know purchasing workout equipment can be difficult and overwhelming, our goal is to simply make that process less difficult, and more fun, with complete reviews and helpful information.
Best Reviews
We are very proud of the fact we have become the most trusted source for fitness equipment reviews, and the best way we can show how much we value our readers is by giving them as much info as possible. When it comes to fitness equipment, there is no such thing as too much info! If there is any type of product or company that has less than stellar customer service and warranty offer, we will tell you about it. We will let you in on secret sales techniques, provide info you won’t find anywhere else, and reveal all the dirty details.
Our Site and You
In addition to product reviews, we also feature useful and informative articles for you, with up-to-date information on fitness equipment and other health related topics. Our blog page features even more information with postings on helpful tips and tricks for getting the best workout experience out of your fitness equipment, and ways to improve your overall fitness.
Editorial Staff
Justin J. Schnell – Founder & Editor-In-Chief
NESTA and NASM certified personal trainer, and a journalist have all given Justin a keen eye for quality in product construction and engineering. He combines this with a personal passion for fitness to bring the fitnessec.com community a comprehensive collection of informative, unbiased exercise equipment reviews. He helps readers decipher which elliptical is right for them, and if they are getting more bang for their buck with an app-based app or other tool-based motivation system.
Susmita Sarker – Co-Founder
Co-founder of fitnessec.com. Loves writing about how to use fitness equipment to lose weight, keep fit, or exercise with an injury for better healing. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, fat or slim, the health benefits of daily exercise are immense, and that’s what a fitnessec.com can offer.
Jason B. Schmidt –Writer, Bodybuilder and Nutritionist
Jason is a lifelong athlete who began lifting weights for football in high school, as well as an occasional power lifter and all around fitness enthusiast. After an award-winning writing career in newspapers and magazines, he purchased a small farm in rural Indiana and quickly converted one of the barns into a gym complete with commercial fitness equipment purchased online as well as direct from area gym owners He has certifications in nutrition and exercise as a result of his love for fitness and competition.
Jason gives a user’s experience in a wide range of exercise equipment that is suitable for commercial gyms or the garage. He has more than 30 years of experience in facilities of all levels, with lifters aged teens to senior citizens, and will be able to help you find the best product for the price. Jason likes hiking with his dogs and experimenting with the raising of various fruits and vegetables in his garden when he isn’t lifting in his barn gym or playing country music.
Jessica Crosby – NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Jessica is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and internet marketing expert. She works with seniors in the Silver Sneakers group and younger people doing high intensity interval training at her local YMCA when she isn’t working with clients.
She started her fitness journey when she was able to quit smoking using the neurological responses associated with exercise as a form of nicotine replacement. Jessica, who is also a tobacco treatment specialist at the University of Kentucky, is in the process of developing her own fitness program to help others quit smoking.
Jessica’s proudest moments are shared with her clients when they meet their goals, and she is experienced in addressing the unique fitness factors associated with all age groups. You can often see her training around town.
Nakisa Lurie – Merchant Manager
From a multi-dimensional fitness background, Nakisa began her journey as a competitive inline figure skater and snowboarder. At the age of 15, she was a member of the Iran’s NationalJunior skating team. Her passion for fitness led her to work as a Personal Trainer, manager, and fitness counselor at various fitness facilities, as well as working as a Recreation Therapist, after moving to Canada.
It wasn’t long ago that Nakisa was just “getting into” fitness and healthy living. Now she’s obsessed, and devotes her time, energy and money to help others pursue health and wellness at any level. She’s very generous with her knowledge and experiences.