Blog Category: Fit fact

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Erik Hajer | Newton, MA

Erik Hajer exudes wellness in everything he does—and he sure does a lot. Husband, father, triathlete, fitness mentor, personal trainer, author, and above all, Wellness Crusader—health and…

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Jones Parker | Gainesville, VA

Donna Jones Parker is the perfect combination of fitness training, physiology knowledge, and renowned motivation for athletes of all abilities. It’s no wonder she’s the most sought after…

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Frank Savino | Mineola, New York

Frank Savino’s family wasn’t too happy when, halfway through earning his doctorate, he left his job of 15 years as an Associate Dean of Student Affairs at St. Johns University to open a gym.…

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Kelvin Wilson

As a dedicated personal trainer, chief motivator, and CEO of Natural Body Sculpting by Wilson, Kelvin Wilson is not just sculpting healthy bodies, he is shaping lives throughout Southern…

The FreeMotion 1500 GSX Treadmill: Easy to move. Easy to love.

When it comes to treadmill design, keeping things simple is a challenge. So many treadmills today are stuffed with such extravagant features that a workout seems beside the point. That’s why…

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: BeFIT Health Studio

Justin Bedor and Jeremy Cook, co-owners and fitness trainers at BeFIT Health Studio in Lake Mary, Florida, are proud of their unique, team approach to fitness coaching.

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…

Taking Care of First Responders

Gym Source is proud to collaborate with Cybex International and All Hands Working to keep our first responders safe -- by keeping them fit for the critical services they provide. We're…

Why LifeSpan Counts Your Steps

The American Heart Association recommends people take 10,000 steps per day, which is about five miles. LifeSpan designs Treadmills and Treadmill Desks with

Lose weight... with fat!

Can fat help you lose weight? Looks that way: A recent study by Texas Tech University nutrition experts discovered that a diet high in a certain type of fat can actually increase metabolism.…

The Weight Training Boost to ‘Good’ Cholesterol

Research tells us that high levels of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which is “good” cholesterol, has the ability to protect us against heart disease by removing cholesterol from the blood…

Ice Water Baths Not Good for Strength or Soreness

Athletes have been doing it for decades, but new research shows that dunking into a tub of ice-cold water after exercise is not beneficial—or effective. Not only does it waste time (and make…