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How To Choose The Best Home Gym Equipment In Australia

Erik Bowitz — Wed, 31 May 2023 19:07:41 +0000

If you have a busy schedule, hitting the gym can be challenging. You’ll have to work with tight schedules to keep up with the routine. However, you can avoid the hassle by creating a home gym. It’s convenient and saves the time you’d otherwise spend commuting or waiting for equipment. Building a home gym can also be quite challenging. You’ll have to clear enough space and buy the necessary equipment, which can be pricey. It requires commitment, so you must plan for it well. Otherwise, you’ll leave a dent in your finances for home gym equipment you won’t use. Luckily,

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Weightlifting Gear And Equipment Every Beginner Should Own

Erik Bowitz — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:30:09 +0000

If there’s one thing you can do to improve your overall health, weightlifting should be on top of your list. It involves moving one or more groups of muscles to perform a task, such as squatting, pressing, or deadlifting. Weightlifting has become fundamental to most workout programs—thanks to the growing amount of evidence supporting its myriad benefits. First, weightlifting can make you stronger. With this, it’ll be easy to perform daily tasks, such as lifting groceries or playing with kids. The exercise can also improve performance in activities requiring speed and power by preserving muscle mass. Second, weightlifting helps burn

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Why Nothing Beats a StairMaster Machine For Steady State Cardio

Erik Bowitz — Fri, 20 May 2022 14:23:14 +0000

There’s no doubt after walking up a flight of stairs, you’ve felt winded. Okay, maybe not after a short flight of, like, 3 or 4 stairs, but after a substantial set of stairs; we’re talking, like 12 or more. The kind that you walk up at a mall, in an apartment or office building, at a hospital, or in a high-rise of some sort… You know what we’re talking about. Well, that winded feeling that you experience? You’re feeling that way because you’re giving your body a workout! That’s right, walking up a flight of stairs can be a workout!

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The Best Home Massage Tables for Professional Athletes

Erik Bowitz — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:36:57 +0000

Once thought of as a luxury, reserved only for the rich and famous or as a special treat for the general public, only enjoyed on occasion, massage therapy has now become a beneficial, even a vital component of treating and healing all types of ailments, from surgical procedures to athletic injuries. It’s long been known that massage provides benefits, such as pain relief. In recent years, however, researchers have discovered that the massage therapy offers a myriad of advantages – and that those advantages extend far beyond easing pain; they have a profound impact on both the physical and psychological

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The Best Elbow Sleeves for Weightlifting & Bodybuilding

Erik Bowitz — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:06:54 +0000

If you’ve ever watched professional or even amateur weightlifters doing heavy squats then you’ve probably noticed that many sport knee sleeves. While there’s no denying the benefits of knee sleeves when squatting heavy there’s another type of sleeve that’s just as important and beneficial, yet they aren’t nearly as common. We’re talking about elbow sleeves, of course. Whether you’re a regular weightlifter or powerlifter and you’ve been at it for a while or you’re just getting started and you plan on making heavy bench pressing part of your routine, keep on reading to find out why you should definitely invest

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Are PowerBlock Pro Adjustable Dumbbells Worth It?

Erik Bowitz — Tue, 10 May 2022 01:31:44 +0000

There’s no shortage of dumbbells on the market, but of all the different brands, there’s one that stands above the crowd: PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells. A rectangular profile makes them quite distinguishable, to say the least, but their shape isn’t the only reason why this brand has received a ton of attention: they’re exceptionally durable, are incredibly easy to use, their weight ratings are very accurate, and they offer an array of options; plus, as far as dumbbells go, they’re pretty affordable. In this review, our editorial team decided to focus on some of the most popular PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells: EXP,

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Mini Foldable Treadmills for Stealth Cardio

Erik Bowitz — Mon, 02 May 2022 16:17:49 +0000

The terms “high-quality” and “compact” aren’t two terms that you hear used together in the world of exercise equipment. That’s particularly true when it comes to treadmills; however, if you want to take advantage of the numerous benefits that working out on a treadmill can provide and you’re short on space then this guide is for you. “All of the treadmills at my local gym I go to are huge though”, you’re probably wondering if it is possible to find a high-quality treadmill that has a space-saving design. We wondered the same thing, which is why we set our editorial

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Benefits of Buying Used Exercise Equipment and How to Buy It?

Erik Bowitz — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:37:59 +0000

Many people prefer to buy their own gym equipment. It gives them that freedom as not everyone has that much time to go to the gym on a regular basis. Now, before you opt for any commercial gym equipment packages, here is good news for you. You can buy used gym equipment at nearly half the price of the new ones. Yes, you read t right. It is not just you who find it tough to buy used gym equipment. So, we have created this brief guide for the ease of all of you. You will get to know the

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Best Chalk Options for Lifting Heavy Weight & Making a Mess

Erik Bowitz — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:11:09 +0000

You’ve seen powerlifters, bodybuilders, and crossfitters use gym chalk — magnesium carbonate or calcium carbonate — as they get ready to lift heavy, and you know the same stuff has applications in gymnastics and climbing, as well. If you’re trying to maximize your form and performance (and you are!), you’re probably asking yourself what the benefits of chalk are when you’re lifting weights, and how you can put gym chalk to good use yourself. Once you decide to come to the chalk side, you’ll want to know how you can chalk up without getting banned from your local gym, and

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Backyard Shed Gyms: Why They’re Great

Erik Bowitz — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:07:20 +0000

Whether you’re looking to lose some weight, you want to build your muscles so you can mold your physique, or you’d like to improve your overall health and well-being, whatever your particular situation may be, working out is a must. Sure, you could get a membership to a gym, but if you’re like a lot of people, that may not be a suit your style, or it simply may not be an option. Alternatively, you could turn a spare room, a spot in your basement, or a corner in a room into a home gym; however, those may not be

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The Best Weighted Vests for Men & Women

Erik Bowitz — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:46:20 +0000

Do you feel like you’ve reached a plateau on your cardio or bodyweight workout routine? Do you want to find a way to step up your gains? If so, then a weighted vest may be exactly what you’re looking for. This simple equipment adds more weight, and thus, resistance to your workout, making them more challenging, and allowing you to maximize your muscle gains, burn more calories, and increase your weight loss goals. By strapping one of these babies on, you really can take your workout routine to the next level. What is a weight vest? What does it do?

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The Best Barbell Clamps and Collars

Erik Bowitz — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:59:23 +0000

Whether you’re looking to build your strength or you want to define your muscles and chisel your physique, you may be thinking about adding a set of barbells or weight plates to your home gym setup. While you’re obviously going to want to research the barbells or weight plates to ensure that you’re investing in the best equipment to suit your unique needs, there’s another key component that you definitely don’t want to overlook: barbell collars. These clamps are vital for maintaining safety, as they secure removable weight plates onto the barbells, thus preventing them from slipping off, and allowing

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