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You don’t need the gym to build strength — Amazon’s top-rated kettlebell is just $18 this Presidents’ Day
During the Presidents’ Day sale, you can slash the prices of some of the best gym equipment, including Amazon’s top-rated kettlebell. The 5-star reviewed Amazon Basics bell is just $18 at Amazon right now. I’ve been hands-on with this kettlebell for a long while now and it’s a staple in my home set-up. If you can’t decide which weight to…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Gym Terminology
Every part of life has its lingo, and the gym is no exception. We’ve collected a list of the lifting-related words that most often confuse beginners, so read on to learn what you might be missing. Equipment Barbells A barbell is the bar that you load the plates on, either empty (the “empty bar”) or loaded (for example, “a 225…
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What to Pack for the Gym
We may earn a commission from links on this page. January is one of my favorite times of year as a spin teacher because I see so many new faces in my classes, and I love helping people set up their bikes, develop a routine, and make the most of their new membership. Even though you go to the gym…
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How to Set Up Your Ideal Home Gym
“With the low-budget option, you’re spending on tools to help you build strength, stability/balance, flexibility, and mobility,” says Gretchen Zelek, a fitness instructor in Los Angeles. At this price, the cardio aspect will be simple, often involving moves like jumping jacks or marching in place. In addition to the equipment listed here, you may want to have a TV or…
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Forget the gym — build strength all over with this 7-move workout and a set of resistance bands
Going to the gym to work out isn’t the sole answer to strength building. With a set of the best resistance bands, you can train your entire body from the comfort of your home, or even outdoors in your garden or local park. To give you a little inspiration, we’ve found a seven move full-body resistance band routine to get…
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The Case for Joining a Gym Just for the Treadmill
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Gyms are like playgrounds, full of all kinds of fun toys and machines to play with. So is it wrong, or bad, or embarrassing to go to a gym just to use one particular machine? Say, the humble treadmill? Good news: that is a very normal way of using the…
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