[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="229" caption="ElliptiGO Elliptical Bike"][/caption] I saw two people riding around a city block recently on something that looked like a bike, but operated unlike any other bike I’d ever seen. As they came toward me, I yelled, “What are you riding?” They slowed down a...
One of the most popular pieces of equipment in any gym today is the elliptical machine. There’s sure to be a model that fits your training and budget needs. Some of the leading models are: Octane Fitness Q35c Elliptical, Life Fitness X8 Basic Elliptical, Vision...
Not too many things will slow a person’s exercise progress like knee pain. Most of us have experienced knee pain to one degree or another, but there are ways to limit discomfort and avoid injury. Knee pain is usually caused by either an acute injury or due...
Life throws us all curveballs at times. Maybe you once exercised regularly but because of changes in work, family, health or a variety of other reasons you haven’t been getting to the gym lately. Whether it’s been two weeks, a month, or even much longer, there’s...
More and more people are turning to functional trainers as the key player for strength training in their home gym. When it comes to fitness equipment, functional trainers are among the most versatile. Functional trainers are often less expensive than traditional home gyms, while also requiring...
When it comes to fitness equipment, the one piece some people get the most use out of in their home workout room is the home gym. Many people prefer a home gym over exercising with free weights. The home gym is a long-time “franchise player” in the...
When it comes to setting up a home gym, different people have different go-to exercises. For many people, their “franchise player” is the elliptical machine. People looking for an excellent way to get a cardio workout should consider using this type of fitness equipment, which...
Most sports fans know what the term “franchise player“ means. He’s the guy you build a team around, the likes of Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, or Derek Jeter. Of course it takes a team working hard around those guys for the Colts, Lakers and Yankees...
We’ve often heard the saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” However, with Power Plate machines more and more people are saying the machine is really as good as advertised. By standing on what looks like a big plate and getting a...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="158" caption="Power Plates"][/caption] A new fitness phenomenon has come about called Power Plate. Imagine standing on what looks like a big plate and getting a workout through vibrations in 15 minutes or less. That’s essentially the deal with acceleration training on the Power Plate. According to...