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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

Torque Fitness Magnetic Resistance Tank Sleds, Worth the Money or Not?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Torque Fitness sleds are more expensive than most people assume. But are they worth it? After eight months of daily use, I have the answer!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Conditioning, Reviews 24 Comments

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Conditioning, Guides, Gym Build-Out, Plan Your Gym, Train In Your Gym 18 Comments

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

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.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Cardio, Guides, Plan Your Gym 9 Comments

Which Cardio Machine Burns The Most Calories?

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

Categories Equip Your Gym, Cardio, Train In Your Gym 16 Comments

Every Non-Specialty Garage Gym Barbell Explained w/ Pictures

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

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Guides 14 Comments

Nordic Track Select-A-Weight Dumbbell Review

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

Categories Equip Your Gym, Dumbbells, Reviews 4 Comments

Barbell Rescue Review – Worth Your Money or Not?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Accessories, Barbells, Reviews 12 Comments

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 4 Comments

Do You Really Need Your Weight Bench to Decline?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Benches 15 Comments

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 10 Comments

Stainless Steel Barbells. Worth The Cost or Not?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 2 Comments

8 Reasons a Manual Treadmill Might Be Perfect For You

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Cardio, Plan Your Gym

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells Leave a comment

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Plates

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 4 Comments

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells Leave a comment

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Plates 4 Comments

What Does A Good Barbell Cost For Your Home Gym?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 6 Comments

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

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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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!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 10 Comments
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