5 Reasons to Use the Elliptical
A common sight in fitness centers and home gyms, the elliptical machine has slats for the feet and poles for your hands that allow your arms to work in conjunction with your leg movements as you...
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Dear Trainer: Which Is Better Dumbbells or Machines?
Trainers frequently get asked, “Which is better, dumbbells or machines?” and the answer is not as cut and dry as you may think. Let’s examine a few aspects of each that are worth...
5 Reasons You Can’t Stick With an Exercise Routine
It’s a fact: Most of us don’t exercise. And even if we do, we don’t do it often enough. According to the Centers for Disease Control, only 23% of U.S. adults actually met the physical activity...
4 Tips to Ease Gym Anxiety
Starting a new exercise routine can be exciting — and terrifying. After all, it’s common for beginner — or even experienced — exercisers to feel out-of-place at the gym. Many of us become so...
Build Explosiveness With Box Jumps
Boxes are normally tucked away in the corner of your gym, waiting to be used. They’re a simple piece of equipment that can help you jump higher and run faster, as long as you know how to properly...