You’d be surprised how many people overlook the importance of a good gym towel. A study that examined fitness equipment found that a simple dumbbell contains 362 times more bacteria than the top of a toilet seat. That’s over 1.1 million germ cells per square inch. Don’t let that discourage you from going to the … Read more
Bottom line upfront: My top stress ball choice for reasons you’ll see below is the Gaiam Hand Therapy Ball Kit Have you ever been cranky? Stressed out? Anxious? Tense? Arthritic? Sore? If you answer “no” to any of these questions, then it is time you return from your faraway magical fairyland. But if your answer … Read more
Although I love the atmosphere of a public gym and getting to jam through a good workout with some of my buddies, there’s nothing quite like being able to workout at home. You can do whatever you want, whenever you want, and there’s no one who can tell you otherwise. Working out at home gives … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never lifted a weight in your life, if you’re even remotely into fitness or if you’ve been within 100 feet of a gym you know that shaker bottles have become all the rage. The concept was so simple: a regular plastic bottle that comes with a little stainless steel wire … Read more
Compression pants are commonly used in tons of different sports and activities because of the numerous physical benefits they offer during exercise. Not only do they provide support and stability to the leg muscles, but this pressurized performance gear has also been found to reduce muscle fatigue, improve blood circulation, and accelerate muscle recovery, making … Read more
Exercise balls are probably one of the most popular pieces of fitness equipment ever invented. You can find one of these in pretty much any gym, fitness studio, or physical therapy center on the planet, as these big inflatable stability balls offer a ton of benefits from building strength to balance training to muscle rehabilitation. … Read more
Gym floor mats are one of the key building blocks in any sort of commercial or home gym setup. Whether you’ve already got a big assortment of equipment or you’re still trying to choose the right home gym, this is quite literally the foundation for you to build your gym on, so investing in the … Read more
Weighted vests are one of the most underrated pieces of equipment in the entire fitness industry. Not a lot of people use them, and yet you’ll find that most professional athletes and other serious fitness trainers swear by them. They’re extremely versatile, so you can use one with just about any exercise, and studies have … Read more
The Bowflex Blaze is one of the mid-level models from Bowflex, and it’s easily one of the most popular home gyms on the market. The Blaze offers more than 60 exercises to choose from, and the biggest benefit of this model over the more entry-level models is that you have the ability to upgrade resistance … Read more