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17
May

Take A Stand (Or A Seat)

Take A Stand (Or A Seat)

If you’ve shopped around the Fitness Expo website, or visited any one of our six locations, then you’ve seen the excellent selection of large fitness equipment that we carry. But we’re not just about the exercise bikes, ellipticals, and big home gyms. We’ve also got your good old-fashioned weights; and the benches, stands, and racks you need to keep your weights and accessories organized. We’re proud to offer you a selection of PowerBlock stands and benches to complement our selection of kettlebells and dumbbells. The Compact Weight Stand is, as you might have guessed, a compact and affordable way to store your PowerBlock set. It folds easily, so you can move it from room to room, and it holds any weight set of up to 50 lbs. of weight per hand. At the other end of the spectrum we have the PowerBlock U125 rack stand, designed to specifically accompany the U125 weight set (sold separately). We’re also proud to carry PowerBlock’s sport bench, for seated weight routines. The sport bench offers you five positions for your adjustable seat, and the tapered seat cushion can adjust down so you don’t slide off when you’re in the incline positions. Our weight sets …


 
17
May

Not So Dumb Anymore

Not So Dumb Anymore

We’re long past the days when dumbbells were just for meatheads, when your dad or your brother or your grandpa had a set in the garage and pumped up before going out drinking. Strength training came out of the garage a long time ago, and is recommended for everyone now, young and old, male and female. Marketing being what it is, yes, there was the unfortunate phase of the “lady dumbbells,” pink, of course, but condescending products aside, there’s no doubt that strength training is an exceptional workout. Strength training has numerous long-lasting benefits, and if you’re at all physically able, it’s worth it to come up with at least a light routine that you can do multiple times a week. In addition to just making you stronger, weight training workouts improve your posture, decrease pressure on your joints (because your muscles are strong enough to do the work), and enhance bone density. Weight training after menopause has been shown to help women maintain bone strength and stave off osteoporosis. Today’s weights are designed to keep you fit and toned without patronizing you. And at Fitness Expo, we carry a great selection of dumbbells as well as funny-looking contraptions called …


 
17
May

Top 10 Best Home Workout Equipment for Men

In our society today, people tend to emphasize the need for good looks and great body. Men, for instance, tend to be very particular in maintaining their physical fitness. We usually see them in gyms, working and toning their muscles out. Being physically fit entitles them to feel good about themselves, therefore boosting up their manly ego. Having to work out in the gym can be a hassle. But why exercise outside the premises of your own comfort when you can have them at your very own home? You can keep yourself physically fit while watching TV, reading a book, or babysitting your kids. Having a gym in your own house paves the way for you to really stick to your exercise routine. Here is the top 10 best home workout equipment available in fitness stores. Barbell set.  It is considered the best home workout equipment for those men who are really serious in body building. It immensely enhances your muscle strength, endurance and power. Barbell helps in losing weight because it burns out calories and energy fast. Just do the right techniques to avoid serious injuries Treadmills. Treadmills are known widely today. It is one of the best home …


 
14
Mar

Things You Need to Know about Workout Equipment

The history of fitness can be traced back to the ancient days when people needed to hunt and gather food in order to survive. Hence, it can be said that regular physical activity was an essential component of the traditional nomadic lifestyle. However, when agricultural civilization began to take shape and modern cultures emerged, humans became sedentary and their participation in physical activities declined significantly. In modern times, with the advancement of technological innovations, the number of obese or overweight individuals has rapidly increased. Due to the growing concerns over the detrimental effects of obesity on health, people nowadays are getting into a fitness regimen to stay fit. Gradually, the concept of physical fitness has evolved from being focused mainly on improving one’s health to achieving a shapely, well-toned body. As the popularity of fitness and exercise increases, the demand for workout equipment also rises. Exercise equipment comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit the specific needs of users at all levels. In fact, most of today’s fitness and exercise machines are made versatile to address a wide range of fitness goals. If you are planning to start an exercise regimen, it is essential that you equip …


 
8
Mar

Weights: An Essential Element of Professional Fitness Equipment

Professional body builders require more advanced equipment to train and maintain their physique. Apart from electronic machines such as treadmills, rowing apparatuses and elliptical trainers, fitness professionals rely on weights to augment their muscle mass. Traditional and novel versions of professional fitness equipment related to weight lifting are available in fitness stores for prices ranging from $80 to as much as $500. Dumbbells The most fundamental kind of weight training device is the adjustable dumbbell, which has bars that can carry multiple weight plates. Traditional models consist of nuts and collars for fastening the disks, and crosshatch patterns intended for a more convenient grip. Selectorized dumbbells are also adjustable, but their weights are set mechanically, not manually. Fixed weight dumbbells are often made of cast iron, rubber with neoprene, or concrete covered with plastic. This type of dumbbell can be bought for as low as $0.97, depending on the material and weight. Kettle-bells Until recently, the kettle-bells was not widely used by athletes. This type of professional fitness equipment is made of cast iron and looks like a cannonball with a handle. Kettle-bells’ weights range from 4 pounds to 175 pounds, and its center of mass allows the user to exercise muscle groups …


 
26
Jan

Commercial Fitness Equipment: Keeping Yourself Fit!

Commercial Fitness Equipment: Keeping Yourself Fit!

When most people make a pledge to themselves to lose weight, they usually go out and buy random things. Vitamins and protein powders, weight loss pills, treadmills, exercise bikes, regular bikes, dumbbells, chin up bars and more. For most, the goal to lose weight only results in loss of money. They may go strong for a day or even a month but most people go right back to their old ways and pretty soon they buy into the lie that it’s impossible to lose weight or to get fit or whatever goal they once had. It’s not impossible to get fit, you just have to work for it. You just need to fin the best type of commercial fitness equipment to match your needs. The Unfit If you’ve never worked out in your life, or you haven’t worked out in a very long time, pretty much anything you do is going to shock your body. You could do push ups, sit ups, squat thrusts and run and your muscles would really respond. Then you could increase your dedication by spending on a commercial fitness equipment that will not break your bank account! Weekend Warrior If you occasionally work out or you’re what …


 
21
Jan

8 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight Even With Diets and Exercise Equipment

Losing Weight Even With Diets and Exercise Equipment

You’ve started a workout complete with exercise equipment and a diet plan for months now but still you’re hardly losing weight. Wondering why? Here are top 10 reasons why you seem like you are not losing weight at all. 1. You’re being sedentary or not being consistent. This applies especially for those who work at home. When all you do is sit in front of the computer half of the day and gazing at the TV the rest of it, chances are you’re not going to lose weight. It’s time to acquaint yourself with exercise equipment in the gym. If you’ve already begun exercising, you’re probably not consistent. You may have broken away from complete inactivity by doing a jogging and a few, but you need to keep it up. Add some variation to your exercises in order for them to work. What makes exercise more effective and helpful is when it’s challenging. 2. You joggle between bingeing and starving. We’ve heard it before but it’s true: starving is never good for you, even when you’re trying to lose weight. You’ve picked out what not to eat until you’re left mostly with so-called healthy microwave food and supplements. Then when your …


 
21
Jan

Block the Pounds and Health Problems with PowerBlock

Powerblock dumbbells

A new study by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School published in Nature: The International Weekly Journal of Science has shown that hormones produced during exercise may turn white fat into brown, reducing a person’s susceptibility to obesity, diabetes and other illnesses. This groundbreaking new discovery makes it even more imperative for us to exercise, especially during the post-holiday season. Dumbbells are considered the most versatile and effective exercise tool for strength training and among all the dumbbells in the market, Powerblock is the only one that gives you everything you require in a dumbbell at a fraction of the price of traditional ones. Here’s a list of the reasons why Powerblocks are the best exercise option for you: 1. Variety and Expandability. Powerblock dumbbells come in various sets and models, each with its own unique features and capabilities. These include the Classic Series, the Sport Series and the Urethane Series. Each series is available in several different models, some of which are expandable, giving you the option to attach add-on kits to increase the maximum weight. Varying weight capacities means more options. You can, for example, begin with a 50 lb set, expand to 90 …


 
10
Dec

Home Fitness Equipment and Accessories: Popular Picks

Home Fitness Equipment and Accessories: Popular Picks

Because most Americans spend majority of their time working and attending to errands, they usually prefer to buy home fitness equipment instead of joining a gym. Exercise implements may range from small accessories such as power grips and weight belts, to huge machines like treadmills and elliptical machines. Here are some exercise apparatuses most commonly used at home: Treadmills People who want to lose weight without having to enroll in a fitness program often prefer to start with a treadmill. Manual treadmills are lighter and less expensive, while different types of electronic treadmills provide various functions, including controlling speed, incline, and resistance and estimating heart rate. Since earlier designs of treadmills were found to take up a lot of space in the home, manufacturers have developed new versions that can be folded or kept in closets when not in use. Stationary Bicycle For those who find a treadmill to monotonous or restrictive, the stationary bicycle might be more challenging to take on. The latest models of exercise bikes can be adjusted to different levels of resistance to boost the intensity of the exercise routine, putting tension on the muscles in the thighs and lower legs. People who prefer home fitness …


 
5
Dec

The Equipment Topping the Fitness Equipment Sales

The Equipment Topping the Fitness Equipment Sales

There really is a need to get the best out of every investment that people make. After all, hard earned cold cash is involved and it is just right to get its worth back. But how can we ensure this? Although it is not always a certainty, the continued patronage and the high fitness equipment sales record of certain gym equipment could really serve as a good indicator of their effectiveness. After all, why would many people buy them when they do not deliver anything in return at all? Fitness Equipment Topping the Fitness Equipment Sales Dumbbells It is said that the greatest display of muscles, especially for men, are the biceps. Though developing the abs could also be a good indicator of a well-maintained body, they are often hidden by the shirt men wear. Biceps on the other hand will still be visible even if the man wears a sleeved shirt – for as long as they are given the right workout. Perhaps because of this, a dumbbell is the holy grail of fitness equipment: almost always topping the fitness equipment sales. Kettle bells Kettle bells also target the biceps among many others. What makes them different from dumbbells …


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