Recently when I was out of town I worked out with a friend in his home gym. While it's always good to get some exercise in, the experience was also a good reminder that you get what you pay for when it comes to fitness equipment. A...
[caption id="attachment_888" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Tips for your Workout"][/caption] Once someone is consistently on a workout program, inevitably there will come a time when a sticking point is reached. I’m talking about a point when the person is having trouble getting stronger in a certain lift, or running...
[caption id="attachment_891" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Five tips for football conditioning"][/caption] With the summer upon us it’s the time for many to relax. However, for high school and college athletes the summer is a time when the foundation for the following year’s seasons are built. It’s time to focus on...
[caption id="attachment_879" align="alignnone" width="351" caption="A home gym athlete works out on an exercise bike."][/caption]When it comes to setting up a home gym, or just buying your first piece of exercise equipment, there are many factors to consider. Two of the most important, probably in this order,...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Landice Treadmills from AtHomeFitness.com"][/caption] With the summer heat index cranking up, training inside on a treadmill is one of the best ways to get consistent aerobic exercise. Here are five reasons why a treadmill is a great way to stay in shape even...
Working out the legs is often last on people’s enjoyment list. Even those who work out hard and diligently often don’t like to exercise the legs. That’s understandable because working out the legs takes a lot of hard work and commitment. However, don’t be one of those...
Nothing can stop someone’s workout program in its track like sustaining an injury. From the most common setbacks such as back, ankle or knee injuries, to shoulder or Achilles’ tendon difficulties, injuries can pack a physical and mental punch. To rehab effectively and quickly, a smart...
With summer here it’s a great time to think about changing up your workout program. You should still try to do regular strength training such as working out with a home gym, or cardio workouts on an elliptical machine or treadmill. However, summer is also a great...
This week the focus is on Home Gym workout machines and Functional Trainers. Although they have slight differences there are also many similarities. I’ll talk about basic workout tips to help people on both and then offer up my suggestions on how to set up...
This week the focus is on Home Gym workout machines and Functional Trainers. Although they have slight differences there are also many similarities. I’ll talk about basic workout tips to help people on both and then offer up my suggestions on how to set up...