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# Blog Category: Fitness tips

## [Aug 25th, 2017 How to Make Your Fitness a Priority The reasons to get fit and healthy are endless, and we love to celebrate the different accomplishments of everyone who stays committed to their goals of being fit and healthy (for whatever…](https://blog.gymsource.com/fitness-inspiration-ann-marie-svogun)

## [May 10th, 2016 Awesome Abs: Why You Should Put in the Work](https://blog.gymsource.com/awesome-abs-why-you-should-put-in-the-work)

## [May 10th, 2016 Building Mental Endurance to Achieve Your Fitness Goals](https://blog.gymsource.com/building-mental-endurance-to-achieve-your-fitness-goals)

## [Mar 22nd, 2016 Early-Risers vs. Night Owls: The Workout Debate There has long been a fierce battle raging between those who advocate early morning workouts and those who favor evening workouts. Toss supporters of afternoon workouts into the mix, and…](https://blog.gymsource.com/early-risers-vs-night-owls-the-workout-debate)

## [Nov 28th, 2014 Holiday Picks: Our Top 5 Fitness Gifts Santa’s list got you stumped? Check out these can’t-miss accessories at Gym Source, and give the gift of good health to all your fitness fans this holiday season.](https://blog.gymsource.com/holiday-picks-our-top-5-fitness-gifts)

## [Oct 30th, 2014 Battle Ropes: Not Just for CrossFit Anymore! It’s no secret why battle ropes are all the rage. Targeting abs, forearms, back and legs, battle ropes strengthen muscle, improve endurance—and give your entire body an unforgettable…](https://blog.gymsource.com/battle-ropes-not-just-for-crossfit-anymore)

## [Jul 29th, 2014 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…](https://blog.gymsource.com/trainer-spotlight-donna-jones-parker-gainesville-va)

## [Jul 15th, 2014 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…](https://blog.gymsource.com/trainer-spotlight-kelvin-wilson)

## [Jun 5th, 2014 Strength Training, Amino Acids and Insulin: A Love Story Strength training fans are constantly looking for new ways to build muscle mass using a combination of exercise and nutritional strategies. Studies consistently show that helping your body…](https://blog.gymsource.com/strength-training-amino-acids-and-insulin-a-love-story)

## [Jun 2nd, 2014 The Top 5 Arc Trainer Programs Cybex, a fitness brand Gym Source is proud to carry, offers a line of Arc Trainers that will give you a workout like you’ve never experienced before. These machines are “cross trainers” that…](https://blog.gymsource.com/the-top-5-arc-trainer-programs)

## [Jun 2nd, 2014 Heart Rate Control Training It’s not uncommon to see gym equipment outfitted with high-tech heart rate monitors. What exactly does heart rate control do? Do we really need it? Well first, let’s distinguish between some…](https://blog.gymsource.com/heart-rate-control-training)

## [Jun 2nd, 2014 Debunking the Myth of ‘Fat-Burning’ Workouts It’s not surprising that most treadmill consoles have a button for “fat burning” workouts. After all, just about everyone has set a goal for themselves to reduce their body fat percentage at…](https://blog.gymsource.com/debunking-the-myth-of-fat-burning-workouts)

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