What You Need To Know About Cable Machines We have had alot of queries of late regarding Cable and Pulley Ratios. This can be a confusing subject so we will try to keep it simple. A common question is, "How the resistance from a certain cable machine equates to barbell or dumbbell weights? and or what the numbers on the weight stack equal in real pounds of resistance. There are alot of ways to route cables through pulleys which can give what...
Benefits of using a Treadmill Treadmills have been around for decades and have evolved considerably just like any other piece of technology. The benefits of treadmills are vast, below are some examples. 1 Low Impact Running on a treadmill as opposed to running on the road will cause less impact on your joints and body. This will help you to recover quicker and run more often without the impact of hard surfaces, which can cause sore feet and shin splints. 2 Safety...
5 Benefits of Setting up a Home Gym Home gyms are a great way to keep you and your family’s health in check. Home gyms come in all shapes and sizes and can be easily made up to your specific needs. More and more people are investing in their own health space and here are some reasons why it might be right for you. 1. Easy access Being able to train at any time that suits you, with no pressure of equipment...
Benefits of Creatine Taking creatine as a supplement is very popular among athletes and bodybuilders in order to gain muscle, enhance strength and improve performance. Creatine Monohydrate is an organic acid that occurs naturally in the body. It is a combination of three different amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine. So, it is essentially a combination of different amino acids. Creatine is a widely studied supplement and is very safe to use. What Does Creatine Do? ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) is the body's energy...
Exercise bikes can be a powerful form of cardio whether you are looking for a new bike for your home, or a commercial exercise bike for your fitness studio. An exercise bike can make an easy addition to weekly workout routine. Whether you are looking for a quick high intensity workout or slower steady state workout that you can do while watching TV. There are four different styles of exercise bikes. Upright Bikes These bikes are a popular piece of cardio equipment...
Why using weight belts will help you with your training. The Weight belt or lifting belts have been around for a long time and widely used in varied lifting and fitness activities. Below are some points as to why wearing a weight belt can help you with your lifts and prevent injuries. SUPPORT YOUR CORE PREVENT INJURY INCREASE WEIGHT SAFELY PREVENT HERNIAS REDUCE STRESS ON LOWER BACK Lifting Belts brace your back, though the support comes from the pressure applied to the...
