Gym Source Blog: Fitness Spotlight

Norm Morrison

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Total Gym Machines Provide Ideal Foundation for Upper Body Strength

The Total Gym brand provides a line of great workout machines that can serve the needs of hundreds in a health club or attend to your individual interests in a home gym. Two such products…

The First Degree Fitness Viking AR2 Keeps You Fluid

Most people know that rowing is a great workout, as it provides cardiovascular exercise while pushing you to build muscle as well. Rowing machines bring all the workout potential you’d get…

Get Colorful, Customized Cardio—Only from Cybex

Cybex International leads the industry when it comes to fitness technology. Now, with the all-new Design Studio, the company is upping its style game, too. Plus, with an updated FIT app…

Spaulding Rehab Trusts the Boston Marathon GSX Treadmill

If you follow our Gym Source blog, you may have heard about distance runner Tyler Andrews’ world record-setting half-marathon run on on the Boston Marathon GSX Treadmill. This high-tech…

New Selectorized Equipment Line from Industry Leader Cybex

In today’s fitness industry, equipment manufacturers fail if they don’t innovate, and for good reason. As consumers educate themselves about exercise and health trends, people expect more…

The Evolution of Tuff Stuff

“Evolution” is an apropos name for Tuff Stuff’s new line of exercise machines, officially shipping on April 11th. The line is a great example of how manufacturers are competing to stay ahead…

Crossrope: Jumping Your Way to Fitness

Did you know that you’d have to run an eight-minute mile in order to burn more calories than you would jumping rope? Not only does jumping rope burn calories, but it’s a great cardiovascular…

The Trend Toward Lateral Movement

Until now, most exercise programs have ignored lateral or side-to-side movement, if for no other reason than the technology has been lacking in the training room. A strong lateral motion…

Why Choose an Orthopedic Belt?

Treadmills can offer a lower-impact alternative to outdoor running, providing that the cushioning system is properly built. Better treadmills’ belts and decks are designed to help your…

The Matrix H7xe Hybrid Cycle

The new H7xe Hybrid Cycle™ from Matrix boasts the benefits of both an upright and recumbent exercise bike for an enjoyable and effective workout. A full, commercial-quality machine, the H7xe…

The 1:10 Treadmill Ratio

Buying a treadmill for your home is a big investment, and basing your decision solely on cost can be a big mistake. Yes, there are many cheap treadmills out there; but buying a treadmill—or…

When Stepping Backward is Better

When can taking a step backwards be good for your workout? When you’re exercising on an elliptical trainer. According to NYC personal trainer Robynn Europe and an article in Prevention…