Ever wonder which is better for reaching your strength training goals? You're not alone. Find out what SparkPeople’s Fitness Experts have to say about this hot topic.
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By Vic Spatola, Director of Personal Training This article originally appeared in the April 2017 edition of The Pulse What is the difference between working
Fitness debate: are free weights or machines better for building strength, gaining size and injury-proofing your body?
Equipment experts share their top tips to make purchasing fitness equipment simple.Purchasing quality fitness equipment is an important investment. With a little help you can strategize your best options and find the right fitness equipment solutions for you.Our full Buyer’s Guide is crafted to help you know what you should consider when shopping for fitness equipment. If you need more help, view our equipment experts' top…
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There’s never enough time in the day, is there? If you’re anything like us, you’re running around, doing a dozen things at once, and hoping to make more time. Well, we’re here to help—at least when it comes to the gym. We caught up with Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute experts Karina Lisenbee and Adam Friedman to get their…
One of the real assets of any professional swimmer is their swimming stamina. Your swimming stamina supplies the adequate energy and strength needed, so that you can easily perform intense training for long periods of time (while, avoiding illness and any risky injury situations)
Irrespective of whether you are an amateur or experienced swimmer, you need to build up your swimming stamina–so that your legs and…
There’s a better way to get cardio exercise than many people are aware of. Instead of spending a great deal of time on a treadmill or elliptical, start building your gym time around strength training exercises with a functional trainer, home gym, free weights and-or...
Stop feeling all superior because you avoid machines. A combo of free weights and machines is best. Here's why.
Not all dumbbells are created equal. There are different looks, feels, and quality levels.But, how do you know what type of dumbbells are best for your home gym?Our ‘Dumbbells Buyer’s Guide’ below features innovative dumbbells from Hampton Fitness. Enjoy a virtual product demonstration with a Gym Source equipment expert to understand why Hampton Fitness products go hand-in-hand with designing your perfect home gym space.How to Buy…
It’s knowing you belong in the free weight section of the gym, holding your own amongst grunting men.
I have a confession to make. I’ve had a problem with sugar addiction. Actually, it’s still something I struggle with. And I know I’m not alone
In fact, I don’t know very many people who haven’t had a problem with sugar at some point.
Why is that? Why do people crave sugar?
If you remember good ‘ol health class, when you get a hit of dopamine - a chemical neurotransmitter - it stimulates the pleasure center of your brain. When you consume sugar,…
Home » Solid Advice » What You Need To Choose The Right Power Rack
Posted By Body-Solid on Mar 28, 2019
If you’re thinking of purchasing a Power Rack for your home or workout facility, you need to be armed with all of the information to make sure you make smart decision and investment. Below you’ll find the answers to some common questions we hear from customers when selecting a Power Rack
What is a Power Rack?
Let’s start with the simple question:…
To continue reaping the rewards of strength training, it’s important to know when and how to progress from weight lifting machines to free weights and more!
Hey Alice. The short answer to your question is to get up and do any sort of exercise. Anything is better than nothing at this point
For a more detailed answer, you would want to start slow and small as to not over work yourself and get hurt. Start with some walking or swimming, then move to jogging and machine exercises at a gym if you can. Once you have been through that and you feel comfortable, you can move to some free…
Did you know that in order to burn the calories found in just one pound of fat, a person must run an entire marathon? That's 26.2 miles! What does this mean? This means that in order to lose weight, exercise--while very important--is not the solution to fat loss
We like to call our program a "fat loss" rather than a "weight loss" protocol, because we specifically target the fat cells and tissues to be used for energy. This maintains your lean mass tissue…
If there's one constant in the world of weight loss, it's that there's no magic pill to melt off your excess pounds. At least, not yet.But in the latest study of an experimental drug called Qnexa,...
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