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Mar 24th, 2014

Gym Source Service Assurance

One of the ways that Gym Source stands out is through its impressive commitment to service assurance. Although Gym Source has a large team of service providers who will travel to customers’…

Jan 27th, 2014

What Are the Best Accessories for Stretching?

A proper stretching routine is essential to avoiding injury and getting the most out of your fitness routine, no matter what kind of training you’re doing or what athletic level you’re at.…

Aug 8th, 2013

You’re Never Too Old to Get Fit

Think you’re too old to start a worthwhile fitness regimen? Think again. Research shows that men and women aged 48 and up who make an effort to get fit can significantly reduce their risk of…

Jul 10th, 2013

Why Posture is Important

Elliptical machines have become celebrated exercise machines for building muscle, losing weight and cardio training. But to get the best out of an elliptical trainer, correct posture is…

Jun 17th, 2013

‘Precooling’ to Beat the Heat

Today’s trend toward shorter, more intense workout sessions can be tough in the hazy heat of summer—especially outdoors. That’s why recent research into ‘precooling’—reducing your core…

May 25th, 2013

Treadmill Tips: Using the Incline Feature

Want to ramp up your fitness routine? Changing the incline on your treadmill can help. A study published by the University of Colorado in January, 2012, found that walking at a 9% incline…

May 24th, 2013

Why Your BMI Matters

As a key indicator of fat as a percentage of your overall weight, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an invaluable tool for health and wellness. The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…

May 23rd, 2013

Make Your Smartphone Pull its Weight

Want a smarter workout tool? Try your smartphone! A slew of free, effective apps is available on Android and iOS mobile devices—you just need to know where to look. One of the most popular…

May 15th, 2013

Inspiration Station: Busy Mom Takes Charge with Cybex

Amber Acosta, a busy mother of four, seemed to have no time for fitness. As a result, she was constantly fatigued—made worse by horrible eating habits. “I felt bad about myself,” she says,…

May 6th, 2013

Exercise Improves Relationships

What we’ve suspected all along has been proven by science: Not only is fitness more fun with friends—it builds friendships, as well. Plus, when you exercise with people you enjoy, you’re…

May 1st, 2013

Training Tips for Beginner Triathletes

More than a million non-professional athletes compete in triathlons in the US every year, an increase of more than 40 percent in less than a decade. And according to statistics, released by…

Apr 13th, 2013

To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

According to studies recently published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, pre-exercise stretching is…
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