Last updated on June 16th, 2023 at 11:08 amEvery 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 … Read more
Last updated on July 7th, 2021 at 02:24 pmDo you know what unwashed monkey butt smells like? I do. Well, at least I think I do. I would imagine it smells exactly like the odor that was emanating from my garage gym one hot June afternoon. I really wanted to work out, but I just … Read more
Last updated on January 5th, 2023 at 12:55 pmOne 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 … Read more
Last updated on August 28th, 2023 at 04:37 pmI 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 … Read more
Last updated on February 28th, 2021 at 06:38 pmOne of the most commonly asked questions by folks putting together a home gym is, “How much will it cost?”. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a highly useful and enjoyable home gym. In some cases you don’t have to spend any … Read more
Last updated on August 28th, 2023 at 04:39 pmThere are few other pieces of equipment you’ll buy for your home gym that are as important or as used as a solid and reliable weight bench. When putting together my gym, a bench was one of the very first purchases. I went to my local Play … Read more
Last updated on November 13th, 2021 at 07:01 pmIn this article I’ll be covering the the EZ bar. It’s a funny looking thing that you’ll find in most commercial gyms. A lot of people think it’s just for curls. But it’s so much more than that. I integrated one into my training years ago and … Read more
Last updated on August 15th, 2023 at 10:17 amIt’s easy to get carried away when equipping your home gym. A quiet hour alone with your credit card on the internet can often result in quite a few purchases you don’t actually need. For me this is especially true when it comes to training gear! A … Read more
Last updated on February 28th, 2021 at 06:33 pmHere, 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 … Read more
If you are building a home gym, you’re going to need at least one barbell. If you are building a great home gym, you’ll need at least 3.
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!
A complete list of gear, accessories, tech, books, and gym upgrades that you’ll use and love. All for under $50!!!
The whole point of a garage gym is to improve your health. But if you don’t address your gym’s air quality, you could be hurting your health, not helping it!
Tired of shivering through your workouts in your cold garage gym? These 7 highly useful tips will warm you up in no time!
Last updated on May 18th, 2022 at 03:39 pmHow 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?! … Read more
Wondering what kind of dumbbells to buy? Learn all about the three types available and which is perfect for your gym!
If you’ve ever wondered “what are kettlebells?” and would they be a good addition to your home gym, this is the article to read!
Last updated on December 6th, 2021 at 02:48 pmEvery once in a while, something new comes to the world of weight lifting and training. Sometimes it’s a fad, other times it’s not. Sometimes it shows results, sometimes not so much. Because there is so much information out there today, much of it conflicting, it’s hard … Read more
When buying plates for your home gym, you’ll have to make the choice between standard and bumper plates. What are bumper plates? This article explains al
A complete guide to how and how often to clean each type of equipment in your home gym.