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Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar vs. The Competition. How Does It Stack Up?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Rep Fitness open trap bar is fully featured, reasonably priced, and quite popular. But does it stack up to its competition?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 6 Comments

5 Reasons Open Trap Bars Blow Away Conventional Models

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Open trap bars seem to be popping up everywhere. Why? What makes them better and worth a lot more money than conventional options?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Plan Your Gym 6 Comments

Can You Install a Treadmill Outside?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Training outdoors is amazing. The sun and fresh air add a whole new dimension. But is it safe to install your treadmill outside?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Cardio, Gym Build-Out, Plan Your Gym 6 Comments

Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar. Does It Live Up To The Hype?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The new Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar has generated a ton of buzz and publicity. After over 6 months of regular use, here’s my honest opinion.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 12 Comments

How Long Does It Take to Reach 10,000 Steps on a Treadmill?

by Shayla Whitters
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Treadmills make lives easier. For many, it’s the only way to ensure they get in their 10,000 steps a day. But how long does that take on a tread?

Categories Guides, Cardio, Equip Your Gym, Train In Your Gym 7 Comments

Do You Need to Subscribe to iFit to Use an iFit-Enabled Machine?

by Shayla Whitters
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It seems like every cardion machine these days asks for a subscription fee. iFit is the most popular option, but is it worth it?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Cardio 10 Comments

Surge Protectors. Yes or No For Your Treadmill And Other Cardio Machines?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Should you plug your treadmill, elliptical, or other cardio machines into the wall or a surge protector? And if a surge suppressor, what kind?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Cardio, Gym Build-Out, Maintain Your Gym 8 Comments

Got Treadmill Noise? Here Are 17 Ways To Fix It!

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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A loud and noisy treadmill is an unused treadmill. Knowing what to do when you experience treadmill noise will help you and everyone else enjoy it!

Categories Maintain Your Gym, Cardio, Equip Your Gym 10 Comments

Is Your Treadmill Belt Slipping? Here’s What To Do Right Now!

by Shayla Whitters
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One of the most common problems that happen with treadmills is when the treadmill belt slips. Here are the most common causes and solutions.

Categories Maintain Your Gym, Cardio, Equip Your Gym 6 Comments

9 Months Using The SereneLife Portable Infrared Sauna – The Pros and Cons and Would I Buy One Again?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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