Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

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Whether you don’t have the time to drive to a gym, don’t want to pay upwards of $100 a month for a membership, or don’t like ...

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Turning a playground game into a fun workout, skipping is a great way to get your heart pumping without leaving the house. Plus, skipping ropes are compact, easy to store and inexpensive. There are a ...

It’s almost 2025 — why are we still going to the gym? It’s time consuming, expensive, and chances are, you’re going to have to wait to use your favorite machine because it’s being hogged by a wannabe ...

Not every piece of fitness equipment is easily recognizable. While you’re probably quick to identify a bench press or squat rack when you walk into a training center, there’s always one piece of ...

A home gym makes working out convenient, which will ideally lead to consistency, the key to any exercise regimen. There are a few key points to setting up a home gym that will engage you and fit your ...