(The Conversation) – Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser?

Cross trainers or elliptical machines as they are also known are a great option if you’re looking to improve your overall health. The machines work both the upper and lower body, as you use your arms ...

The ideal piece of home exercise equipment is versatile, effective, and hopefully not too bulky. For those looking to target their lower body, there are a variety of leg machines from which to choose.

There are a lot of scary medical rumors floating around about why crossing your legs is a definite don't. But is there any actual science behind the idea that sitting with your legs crossed can be bad ...