Training Your Abdominals – Part 3: Decline/Abdominal Board or Bench

In Training Your Abdominals – Part 3 we’re going to cover the Decline Board or Abdominal Board in our quest for that ever elusive 6-pack!
As I said in previous blogs, trainers tend to want to use gym apparatus to train their abs, rather than doing plain old floor exercises. That’s fine in principle, but the [...]

Home Gym Workout – Making the Switch From Going to the Gym

Making the switch to a Home Gym Workout may seem like a last resort but, as the global economy takes a hit, people are cutting back on their expenses and gym memberships are on the decline. However, giving up your gym membership in order to save a few extra dollars doesn’t mean giving up your [...]

Home Gyms: How to Set Up The Best Home Gym to Get a Lean, Toned Body, Fast!

We get asked all the time for advice on which exercise equipment to choose for a home gym and how best to set one up. Not surprising really as more people are turning to a home gym to either supplement their training or to help cut gym membership costs. Trouble is that a quick search [...]

Treadmills: How to Choose the Best Treadmill to Blast Calories Fast!

I took up running about 5 years ago as part of my fitness routine and never imagined I’d someday look for the best treadmill to keep me in shape. Rain or shine (I’ll be honest: there weren’t many rainy days in Southern California) I’d hit the pavement and log miles while listening to a new [...]

Elliptical Trainer: How to Choose the Best Elliptical Trainer for Fat Blasting Cardio Workouts!

One of the greatest benefits of choosing an elliptical trainer (also called a cross-trainer) is its ability to give you a great cardiovascular workout with much less impact than normal running. The effects of better cushioning as you move translate to less stress and risk of injury to all of your joints; especially the knees [...]

Weights, Bench & Power Racks: Choosing the Best for a Lean, Ripped Body!

Weights, Bench & Power Racks are an essential component of an effective and future-proof home-gym. It doesn’t matter if you’re wanting to really get into top physical shape, or simply looking for the secrets of how to lose weight, strength training is an essential part of your workout regimen. Whether you are new to weight [...]

Multi-Gyms: How to Choose the Best Multi-Gym for a Ripped & Toned Body!

When we get asked ‘How to Choose the Best Multi-Gym?’, the answer is always the same: “It depends on what your fitness goals are and what level you’re at”.
Let me explain.
If you’re a beginner, a multi-gym is a convenient way to get the weights & resistance setup just right, all in a tidy package that [...]

Exercise Bikes: How to Choose the Best Exercise Bike for Fat Blasting, Leg Ripping Cardio Workouts!

Why a Bike?
I love indoor pedaling. Most of the time, I prefer it to actual cycling outside. I can get a fantastic cardio workout and really get my leg muscles pumped with high resistance interval training. A few simple tips on how to choose the best exercise bike will have you, too, pedaling toward a [...]

Rowing Machines: How to Choose the Best Rowing Machine for Intense Full Body Cardio and Strength Training!

Have you ever seen people row or crew in real life? It’s intense. And if you’ve ever seen a rower’s body, you know that the sport must be a good one, because those athletes are ripped! The good news is that you can get all the benefits of a rowing workout without a boat, a [...]

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