How Long Does It Take to Reach 10,000 Steps on a Treadmill?
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?
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16 Reasons You Need A Sled In Your Garage Gym Today!
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!
Treadmill Buying Guide – What To Look For When Buying a Treadmill For Your Garage Gym
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.
Every Non-Specialty Garage Gym Barbell Explained w/ Pictures
Every standard, straight barbell available to buy explained in detail with diagrams, images, and use cases.
A Step-By-Step Guide To Removing Odor From Gym Clothes & Hats.
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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The Best Places to Buy Home Gym Equipment Online
Most people building a garage or basement gym can’t go to a local store to see, feel, and try things before buying them. There simply aren’t that many stores in the world that display and sell quality home gym gear. Big box retailers and sporting goods stores have some stuff, but it’s primarily low to mediocre … Read more
Barbell Care & Maintenance – A Complete Guide with Pictures
If you buy right the first time (something I highly recommend when it comes to purchasing a barbell), you will end up with a barbell that could last you a lifetime (like this one from Rep Fitness!). That is, of course, as long as you properly use, care for, and store it. In short, 5 … Read more
How to buy the best weight bench for your home gym
When I was building my garage gym, I searched on Google for “what makes a great weight bench for a home gym”. The only results that came back were site after site listing their “best benches of 20xx”. There was no good advice. There was no one explaining what to look for. In reality, every … Read more
The Comprehensive Guide to Buying Weight Plates For Your Home Gym
In my article on the must-have essentials found in all great home gyms, I made the case that resistance training is king. I feel that of all the types of training one could do at home, old-school weight lifting is still the most effective. That’s not to say that I don’t take part in other … Read more
9 Must Have Essentials Found in the Best Home Gyms
A lot of the articles on this site address the issues of space and budget constraints. Building a great home gym when you are short on space and/or money can be challenging at best. But what if you have both space and the budget? What then? Even after limited casual shopping, you’ll find more home … Read more
The Complete Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Squat Rack
I vividly remember the day my power rack arrived. Fedex freight tracking showed it arriving in the early afternoon on a Wednesday. I called in late to work and waited anxiously for it to arrive I was so excited. At about 2pm, the truck dropped a 400+ lb. pallet right outside my front door. I … Read more
How to Buy the Perfect Barbell For Your Home Gym
Even if you limit your search to Amazon and a few quality barbell manufacturers, there are easily over 100 different barbells to choose from. When putting together a home gym, it can be hard to figure out which one is right for you. Especially considering it’s one of the most important purchases you’ll make when … Read more
How to Get Top Dollar For Your Used Fitness Equipment
I have owned not one, but two Bowflex home gyms in my training lifetime. A bunch of years back, I owned two of the exact same model within about a year of each other. It’s too long of a story to explain here, but the short version is I apparently don’t learn from experience very … Read more
The Best Ways to Light Your Home Gym, A Complete Guide
Every time I was in my garage working out, something always felt a little off. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but something just didn’t seem right. Then spring came, and for the first time in several months, I opened the garage door before I started training. The fresh air and warm temps were … Read more
21 Highly Effective Ways to Quiet Your Home Gym
One of the biggest benefits of having a home gym is that it’s right there in your home. One of the biggest drawbacks is that, well, it’s right there in your home. It’s easy for you to get to, but it’s also easy for your family (if you have one) to be a distraction from … Read more
4 Easy Steps to Buying Used Gym Equipment You’ll Love
I almost had a heart attack the first time I priced out a new set of dumbbells. And then another when I looked at prices on weight plates. In fact, I have been consistently amazed at how much quality gym equipment costs. But there is hope for those of us who build out gyms on … Read more
Choosing the Best Barbell for Your Home Gym
Here, I’ll be covering the Olympic straight bar (also sometimes known as a power lifting barbell). This traditional straight barbell is usually the very first bar people add to their gym. It’s the king of the weight training barbells. You’ll most likely use it more than any other bar you own. It’s what you will … Read more
7 Keys to Training Safely & Lifting Heavy at Home Without a Spotter.
One of the biggest challenges in training at home is that we’ll be lifting by ourselves with no one around to spot or help. With a little forethought, though, we can all train safely at home alone without a spotter!
55 Pieces of Home Gym Equipment & Upgrades Under $50 That You’ll Love & Use Every Day!
A complete list of gear, accessories, tech, books, and gym upgrades that you’ll use and love. All for under $50!!!
The Complete Guide to Home Gym Flooring
How is leg day like installing a new floor in your home gym? It’s critical to your foundation and it’s something a lot of people would rather skip! Of course, you would never skip leg day, would you? It’s fun, exciting, and not at all painful, right?! I think that’s why so many people don’t … Read more
What Dumbbells Should I Buy? A Complete Guide to Picking the Perfect Set of Dumbbells For Your Home Gym.
Wondering what kind of dumbbells to buy? Learn all about the three types available and which is perfect for your gym!
Quick and Simple Ways to Clean Home Gym Equipment and Keep Odor, Germs, & Bacteria Out of Your Home Gym!
A complete guide to how and how often to clean each type of equipment in your home gym.