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16 Reasons You Need A Sled In Your Garage Gym Today!

March 31, 2023March 29, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Sleds are taking the fitness world by storm, and with good reason! In fact, here are 16 reasons you should add a sled to your garage gym today!

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Elliptical Buying Guide – What To Look For When Buying an Elliptical For Your Garage Gym

March 31, 2023March 28, 2023 by Shayla Whitters
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Looking for an elliptical? Not sure whether to spend $1000 or $5000? Make sure you get an elliptical you love with this comprehensive buying guide!

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Treadmill Buying Guide – What To Look For When Buying a Treadmill For Your Garage Gym

March 31, 2023March 21, 2023 by Shayla Whitters
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It’s easy to spend a lot more money on a treadmill than you planned to. But you don’t have to if you know exactly what you do and don’t need.

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Which Cardio Machine Burns The Most Calories?

March 2, 2023 by Shayla Whitters
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Ever wonder which cardio machine burns the most calories? Wonder no longer!

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Every Standard Garage Gym Barbell Explained w/ Pictures

March 20, 2023March 1, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Every standard, straight barbell available to buy explained in detail with diagrams, images, and use cases.

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Nordic Track Select-A-Weight Dumbbell Review

March 20, 2023February 21, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Nordic Track Select-A-Weight adjustable dumbbells might be one of the best kept secrets in home gym dumbbells!

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My Results With MAPS 15 Minutes, A Users Review.

March 22, 2023February 16, 2023 by Tim Steward
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MAPS 15 is a completely unique program in the strength training world. It turns out that “crushing, brutal” workouts might not be the most effective!

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Barbell Rescue Review – Worth Your Money or Not?

March 22, 2023January 25, 2023 by Tim Steward
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There are a few things that belong in every home gym, and a barbell brush is one of them. Is the Barbell Rescue the right one for you?

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Barbell Tensile Strength Explained. When It Matters and When It Doesn’t.

January 10, 2023 by Tim Steward
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When you look at barbell tensile strength, how many PSI/KSI should your barbell be? Is bigger number really better? You might be surprised!

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Do You Really Need Your Weight Bench to Decline?

March 22, 2023January 10, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Not sure if you need a weight bench that declines? A lot of people swear by them, but why? Do we really need this feature any more?

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Removing Odor From Gym Clothes & Hats.

March 29, 2023January 10, 2023 by Tim Steward
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It’s happened to all of us. We put on a shirt or hat for that day’s training session and get stopped in our tracks by an odor that is unpleasant at best.

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Is Bare Steel a Good Barbell Choice For Your Home Gym?

March 24, 2023January 4, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Buying a bare steel barbell is one way to save money when building your garage gym. But are the drawbacks worth the savings?

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Stainless Steel Barbells. Worth The Cost or Not?

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Stainless steel barbells are getting more popular every day. They have great looks, feel, and durability. But are they worth the money?

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8 Reasons a Manual Treadmill Might Be Perfect For You

January 2, 2023 by Tim Steward
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Manual treadmills are far less complex than their motorized counterparts and somehow much more expensive. Are they worth the price difference?

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Technique Barbells. What They Are And When You Might Need One.

December 17, 2022December 15, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Technique barbells are one of many types of specialty barbell whose purpose might be a bit of a mystery to many garage gym owners.

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Weight Plate Sizes. What to Buy and Which Ones to Skip.

December 13, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Shopping for weight plates can be confusing. It is challenging to know exactly how much weight you need in total, but knowing what weight plate sizes to buy can also be tricky.

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Is Cerakote The Best Barbell Finish? Read This Before You Buy!

November 30, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Cerakote™ bars look amazing. Cool colors and designs can tempt us into spending more money. Sometimes it’s worth it, sometimes it’s not.

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Women’s Barbells. How They Are Different From Men’s and Who Should Use Them.

November 28, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Probably one of the poorest named pieces of home gym equipment, “women’s” barbells can benefit a wide variety of people, many of whom are not women! Find out how a women’s bar is different and whether or not you might need one!

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The Best Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Black November Deals For Your Home or Garage Gym

November 29, 2022November 14, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Want the best Black November prices all listed in one place? Want tips that are guaranteed to help you save money? Look no further! Updated daily all November!

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How Much Does the Right Home Gym Flooring Cost?

March 24, 2023October 31, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Flooring is an often overlooked but essential part of building a home gym. It can cost more than you think, but it’s worth every penny!

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How Much Does a Good Set of Bumper Plates Cost For Your Home Gym?

October 31, 2022October 21, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Want bumper plates for your home gym? We don’t blame you, they’re awesome! But what, exactly, do bumper plates cost these days?

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What Does A Good Barbell Cost For Your Home Gym?

March 27, 2023October 14, 2022 by Tim Steward
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There are so many barbells on the market that it can be incredibly tough to pick one out. Add to that the wide range of prices and it becomes very easy to spend too much or too little.

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MAPS Symmetry User Review – My New Favorite Program From Mind Pump!

October 10, 2022October 7, 2022 by Tim Steward
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If you train with weights or play a sport, you have imbalances. Those imbalances can cause pain, injury, and a lack of performance. MAPS Symmetry is the best way I know of to train out those imbalances and improve your performance.

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31 Trap Bar Exercises For Full Body Training

August 5, 2022 by Tim Steward
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Many people avoid the trap bar because they are not aware of how many trap bar exercises there are. To fix that, we outline 31 full-body options.

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The Trap Bar. 12 Reasons You Need One in Your Garage Gym!

March 27, 2023August 2, 2022 by Tim Steward
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If I were only allowed to have one barbell of any kind in my garage gym, it would be a trap bar. Find out why and which one I’d buy in this article!

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