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Nov 5th, 2014

Why Premium Steel Drives Better Performance

On a tight budget? It’s true that you can find exercise machines and accessories available at a wide range of price points. So you may ask: What gives premium fitness equipment its higher…

Aug 12th, 2014

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: David Garcia | Ossining, NY

David Garcia, founder of G.E.M. Fitness Systems in Ossining, NY, remembers precisely when inspiration struck to become a personal trainer: high school gym class. “There was a poster on the…

Jul 16th, 2014

Why Your Weight Matters to Cybex

You’ve entered your weight onto the console of a fitness machine hundreds of times. Ever wonder why it matters? The hard truth is, most machines don’t make much of your weight data at…

Oct 26th, 2013

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…

Feb 14th, 2013

Gym Source Opens for Business in Rockville, MD.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 13, 2013—Gym Source, America’s most-trusted residential and commercial fitness equipment distributor, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest…

Dec 27th, 2012

Here’s a LEGAL Performance Enhancing Drug – Caffeine!

If you want to improve your performance in the gym, don’t forget the java. Caffeine can help you lift more weight and also lessens your perception of exertion and pain, according to research…

Dec 21st, 2012

Explosive Moves Can Build Your Muscles Faster

If you want to build bulk and strength with weight lifting, don’t just stick to slow, heavy lifts. Now research shows that FAST explosive movements such as kettlebell swings, box jumps and…

Dec 11th, 2012

Get Smart About Dumbbells

Dumbbells are among the most widely-used fitness equipment—but few people realize just how much they vary with regard to comfort, function and durability. If you’re in the market for…

Dec 6th, 2012

Save Space and Aim High with PowerBlock

Free weights and dumbbells are a central part of any serious resistance-training program. Problem is, all those weights take up a lot of space, especially within smaller home gyms. That’s…
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