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19JanJanuary 19, 2026

How to Build a Complete Home Gym Under $3,000

Building an effective home gym doesn’t require a massive budget or a warehouse-sized space. With smart choices and a focus on versatile, high-quality equipment, believe it or not, you can put together a complete home gym under $3,000 that covers strength, hypertrophy, and general fitness! This guide focuses on smart, performance-driven choices to help you build a complete home gym under $3,000—using reliable MAXUM Fitness equipment designed to support real training. 1. Start with the Foundation Every good home gym starts with a...

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19JanJanuary 19, 2026

Best Functional Trainer Attachments for Smarter, Stronger Training

A functional trainer is only as good as the attachments you run on it. The frame and stacks matter, sure—but the real versatility comes from what you clip into the carabiners. Choosing the right functional trainer attachments is key. This means everything from smarter loading, better joint positions, and cleaner movement patterns. After all, you don’t want to just be doing cable curls! This blog is a breakdown of the most useful attachments, how to use them properly, and why they...

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07JanJanuary 7, 2026

How to Build and Winterize a Garage Gym in Canada

Building a garage gym in Canada is one of the smartest moves a fitness enthusiast can make, especially when winter weather can wreck your commute and kill your motivation. A well-designed space lets you train on your schedule, no matter how cold it gets outside, and with the proper setup and a smart plan to winterize your garage gym, you’ll stay consistent and comfortable year-round. Whether you’re outfitting your first home gym or upgrading an existing one, this guide walks you...

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18DecDecember 18, 2025

Season’s Greetings from MAXUM Fitness

As the snow starts falling and the holiday lights twinkle, we at MAXUM Fitness want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing community. This year has been incredible, filled with energy, awesome workouts, and so many fitness journeys inspired by MAXUM’s line of Smith machines and dumbbells. You Inspire Us Your dedication to a healthy lifestyle keeps us going. Whether you’re a seasoned pro...

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18DecDecember 18, 2025

Home Holiday Fitness Tips: Staying Fit During the Festive Season

The holiday season is a time of joy, family, and all too often, indulgence. With the abundance of delicious meals and the coziness of home, it can be challenging to maintain a regular fitness routine. However, staying active is essential for both physical and mental health, especially during the festive season. In this blog, we'll explore practical fitness tips for the holidays, focusing on utilizing home strength and cardio machines. Embracing Home Workouts The beauty of home workouts is the convenience and...

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01DecDecember 1, 2025

MAXUM Inventory Update: Why Stock Is Limited Right Now and How We’ll Resolve It

First, thank you. Whether you’ve been with MAXUM for years or you’re just discovering us now, your support means a lot, especially as demand for our equipment continues to exceed supply. We know delays and presales can be frustrating, so we want to share a clear, honest update on what’s happening behind the scenes. Recently, Brian Lee shared this message on behalf of our leadership team: “We are having difficulty keeping up with demand and have had a few prospective customers question...

By Inet MediaFitness

21OctOctober 21, 2025

Functional Trainer vs Smith Machine: Strength and Versatility for Your Home Gym

Building a home gym in Canada is an exciting opportunity, but choosing the right equipment to invest in can be overwhelming for many. Two of the most popular options are the functional trainer and the Smith machine, each offering unique benefits for strength, versatility, and safety. Whether you’re setting up in a basement, garage, or spare room, understanding the differences will help you make the best choice for your space and fitness goals. Functional...

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14OctOctober 14, 2025

MAXUM Fitness Black Friday 2025 Deals: Save Big on Gym Equipment

Black Friday isn’t just a day anymore—it’s a month-long celebration at MAXUM Fitness! Starting November 1st - Dec 2nd, 2025, fitness enthusiasts in Canada can score unbeatable deals on the gear needed to take their home gyms to the next level. Whether you’re building a full setup or just upgrading your space, now is the perfect time to stock up and save. It’s your chance to finally grab that treadmill, adjustable dumbbells, or power rack you’ve been eyeing all year, without...

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26AugAugust 26, 2025

Home Workouts That Are As Effective As the Gym : A Proven Guide

With busy schedules and crowded gyms, many people are wondering if home workouts can be as effective as the gym. The answer is yes, but only when approached correctly. Home workouts have evolved far beyond push-ups and jumping jacks. With proper equipment, structure, and consistency, you can achieve results that rival and even surpass what you would get at a commercial gym. Our experts at MAXUM Fitness cover the topic extensively, highlighting how using tools like adjustable dumbbells, power racks, Smith...

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21JulJuly 21, 2025

How to Squat on the Smith Machine Like a Pro

If you're serious about strength training, the Smith Machine is a powerful tool that can add control, stability, and variety to your squat game. Whether you're chasing hypertrophy, refining your form, or isolating specific muscle groups, knowing how to squat on the Smith Machine the right way can unlock serious results. At MAXUM Fitness, we stock commercial-grade Smith Machines because we lifters expect reliability, smooth movement, and precision; that is exactly what these machines deliver. In this blog,...

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