The Precor name in fitness equipment is often associated with top of the line cardio – treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes. In addition to their cardio line, Precor also manufactures quality strength equipment including selectorized machines, free weight benches, and multiple station gyms. Their multiple station gyms are designed […]
For the busy professional and/or parent who loves to work out at the gym, a personal home gym has always been a great option. For years, homeowners have cleared out their garage or basement to make room for a piece of strength equipment that will get them results […]
According to WebMd (www.webmd.com) the definition of flexibility in fitness is “the ability to move joints through a range of motion.” For most exercisers, flexibility training takes a back seat to more popular forms of training such as cardio, strength, and sports conditioning training. However, without flexibility in […]
When people ask me “What is the most popular piece of fitness equipment?” I answer, without a doubt, a treadmill. Walking is the most natural form of exercise. We do it everyday – at school, from job to job, in the city or in the suburbs. So, for […]
If you are in the market this spring for a compact, effective machine for strength training, look no further than the Paramount Fitness Multi Gym 2.0. Multi gym means more than one exercise or station in a single machine. Multi gyms are ideal for exercisers with limited space […]
The Precor AMT is a machine that works the heart and lungs as well as strengthens and tones the body. “AMT” stands for Adaptive Motion Trainer. The Precor name is one of the most prestigious in the fitness equipment industry and has been for as at least as […]
Inversion Therapy is often defined as hanging upside or at an inverted angle while being suspended or hanging by the ankles, lower leg, or feet for therapeutic purposes. Those therapeutic purposes may include stretching or decompressing the spine or spinal traction in some cases. There are a number […]
Spring season is just about a month away. The warmer weather of springtime motivates people to get outdoors, especially cyclists. Active cyclists count the days until the snow and ice are gone so they can enjoy the best scenery in Rhode Island and surrounding areas. This is also […]
Cybex International, now part of the Life Fitness group, has been producing quality cardio and strength equipment for decades. I was first introduced to Cybex products at Springfield College, which had a student fitness center which included Cybex bikes, treadmills, and benches. Being in the fitness industry for […]
Before my career a consultant in the used commercial fitness equipment industry, I worked for a major fitness equipment company named Gym Source. Gym Source has both commercial and retail sales, with retails stores through the United States. I worked in several stores here in the Northeast which catered […]
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