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Looking for something to break the monotony of dumbbell and barbell training? Admit it, every once and a while you like to try something new. Exercises or machines that truly test you. Well today, we're going to look at the Swingbell, an old school piece of bodybuilding equipment promoted by York during the heyday of... Continue Reading →
(Image Source) In the world of modern fitness, more and more people are opting to take their gym efforts into their own home. As equipment gets cheaper, it’s getting a lot easier to get your hands on it, and a lot of people are taking advantage of it. Of course, though, knowing what to use... Continue Reading →
Here are five exercises published in the New York Evening World for developing the muscles and improving the health and strength. No. 1 is a stretching movement for strength. Carry the left foot and leg backward, and the right hand and right arm forward, stretching from the hand to foot consciously through the length of... Continue Reading →
Credit: Home is where the heart is. So if you have a passion for living a healthy and happy lifestyle, your home is the perfect venue to lay those foundations. Making the switch from gym-goer to home muscle grower can bring many rewards to your training and general life. Here’s why: SaveTime For most people,... Continue Reading →
image With all the gym equipment available on the market today, it’s easy to neglect the good old treadmill. We’ve been using these things to stay fit for years, and they’ve evolved to better suit our needs over time. There are loads of reasons why installing your own treadmill can be a great idea, but... Continue Reading →
Looking for something to break the monotony of dumbbell and barbell training? Admit it, every once and a while you like to try something new. Exercises or machines that truly test you. Well today, we're going to look at the Swingbell, an old school piece of bodybuilding equipment promoted by York during the heyday of... Continue Reading →
The good folks at Fix.com have been good enough to share this great infographic on a 30 minute bodyweight cardio routine that you can do anywhere at anytime. Try it out and let us know how you get on. I know I'll be using it for my cardio days from now on!