Fitness Equipment

Fitness Apparel - Is it Worth the Money?

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Fitness Interviews
Is Your Personal Trainer Full of Crap?
The Dirty Facts About Eating Clean

When I decided to start working out regularly, I made sure to invest in decent running shoes and I also purchased “gym clothes” [...]

Great Holiday Fitness Gifts

Since it’s that time of year for holiday shopping, I wanted to put together a list of cool fitness gifts that I find interesting. I think the following would make great gifts for anyone already in shape or wanting to get into shape. They are in no particular order.
Apple iPod
This without a doubt [...]

Rowing Machine - One of the Least Used Gym Machines

Out of all the gym equipment I see used often in my local gym, the rowing machine is the least used. The gym I attend has two rowing machines and I rarely see anyone using them, including myself. I just never gave them much thought but after reading about them, they are actually [...]

Methods for Lacing Up Your Running Shoes

I wasn’t aware that there are certain ways to lace up running shoes to meet the specific needs of your feet. Not only is having a good running shoe important, but the way that you lace them up can also add the support needed for your foot type.
Regular Foot
If you have an average foot [...]

The Perfect Pushup Handles

My stepdad just turned 58 years young today and he doesn’t look his age at all. He has weight trained most of his life and used to compete in body building competitions in his younger days. I have to say, he is a big role model for me when it comes to health [...]