Top 10 Home Gym Essentials The home gym and garage gym market has exploded since the 2020 coronavirus pandemic forced everyone to stay home and start considering alternative ways to exercise outside of commercial gyms. Are you also looking for a list of home gym essentials to set up your own garage...
Check out our series on Olympic Barbells on our YouTube page and see the list of tips below for some pointers when shopping for your next barbell! 1. Pay attention to the barbell coating The coating of a barbell is important because it protects it from rust, damage, and sweat. There are a ton of dif...
Walk into a gym and you’ll see all sorts of weights and cardio machines, handles, dumbbells, bands, and heavy-looking balls. Here’s everything you need to know about free weights so you can feel more confident next time you hit the gym. Free weights or weight machines – what’...
Are Free Weights Better Than Machines? Which is better, free weights or machines? Let’s think about “What are the benefits and drawbacks of using free weights and machines?” and “How do they align with my health and fitness goals?” Benefits and drawbacks of free weights...
How to Use Weightlifting Plates If you’ve been in the gym for a while, you may be somewhat familiar with weightlifting plates; however, if you’re new to weightlifting and your home gym, first of all, welcome! Secondly, I want to give you the inside scoop on how to use your new weightlifting plates a...
Commercial Gym Guide to Wholesale Fitness Equipment Whether you are currently a commercial gym owner or planning to become one in the future, you know that the right fitness equipment is crucial for your gym. There are many factors that go into running a good gym. Such as well-trained and enthusiast...
As far as food intake, the goal is to eat less than your body burns, thus losing fat. As for exercise, it has two major benefits for weight loss and fat loss. The first is building muscle. Stored muscle burns more energy than stored fat. This is important because energy comes from calories. The grea...
Top 10 Reasons to Use Medicine Balls If you’re new to fitness, you might be wondering why we’re talking about medicine balls. Let’s be honest, what exactly is a medicine ball? Medicine balls are balls that are about twice the size of a basketball. They typically weigh anywhere from...
Powerlifting where to start? Powerlifting is a strength sport that focuses on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Strength is for everyone and is a rewarding and exciting pursuit at any age. This article will (hopefully) guide you through some of the steps to get started and highlight key...
Adjustable Dumbbells vs Rubber Hex Dumbbells Let’s quickly talk about what adjustable dumbbells and rubber hex dumbbells are. Adjustable dumbbell sets are just what the name implies – they have a handle with weights on both ends that can be adjusted. Now there are a few different ways to adjust the...
How Long Should You Rest Between Sets (for beginners, hypertrophy, Muscle, Strength)? Rest is a training tool that you can manipulate to achieve your fitness goals. Depending on how long you rest between sets, you can optimize potential muscle growth, endurance adaptations, and even strength and pow...
Slow Reps Vs. Fast Reps for Strength, Muscle Growth Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps: Which is Better? Well, neither. Both slow and fast repetitions have value and should be incorporated into your training. It really depends on 1) the goal of the workout and 2) the specific training goal. Your overall fitnes...