Fitness

Level Up Your Home Gym: 7 Must-Have Accessories for Smith Machines, Functional Trainers, and Multifunction Power Rack/Squat Racks

Setting up a home gym is a game-changer when it comes to achieving your fitness goals with comfort and convenience. Among the many versatile and space-saving options available, Smith Machines and Fucntional Trainers stand out as exceptional choices for full-body workouts. Whether you are a seasoned fitness pro or a beginner looking to elevate your training routine, incorporating the right equipment and accessories into your home gym setup can take your workout game to the next level. We’ve compiled a list...

Snode Adjustable Dumbbells Review: Features, Capabilities, Limitations, and More!

In today's fast-paced world, finding time to hit the gym can be a challenge. Especially when there’s a commute involved, your time spent traveling to and from the gym can quickly add up to an intolerable inconvenience. That's where a well-equipped home gym comes to the rescue, and there’s almost no piece of equipment more critical to a successful home gym than a premium set of adjustable dumbbells. But choosing among the wide range of adjustable dumbbells in the marketplace these...

Power Rack vs Squat Rack: Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Strength Training Needs

If you love to lift weights, then you know how important it is to have a good quality squat rack or power rack. These two types of racks are essential for anyone who wants to do serious strength training at home or in the gym. But, what are the differences between the two, and which one is best for your needs? Let's take a deep dive into the features, prices, and more of squat racks vs power racks.

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Does Cardio Kill Gains?

One of the most commonly asked questions in the fitness industry is whether or not doing cardio kills gains. This question is often asked by individuals who are trying to build muscle mass and are concerned that doing cardio will hinder their progress. In this article, we will delve into the science behind cardio and muscle building to help answer this question.First, it is important to understand that muscle growth is a complex process influenced by a variety of factors,...

Get Pumped! 5-Day Full-Body Dumbbell Workout Routine

High-quality dumbbells are convenient and versatile fitness equipment that you can find in any well-equipped home or professional gym. Although often assumed to be primarily useful for building upper body strength, dumbbells can also give you an incredible full body workout. In this blog, we'll walk you through a 5-day dumbbell workout routine that’s the perfect tool to amp up your training and take your conditioning to the next level. This workout plan has been designed so that it can be...

MAXUMize your fitness: Our top 3 picks for must have at home gym equipment

With Canada’s iconic winter weather unfolding as we speak, getting our heart rate going from the comfort of our homes seems to be the growing choice for many; which might include you!However, it’s not difficult to get stumped on how to build a home gym you’ll actually want to use; sound familiar? Looking for solutions, once and for all?Well, lucky for you, you’re in the right place! The following lays out our top 3 professionally-picked equipment choices...

The 8 Advantages of Weight Training to Sculpt Your Dream Body

When it comes to creating and sculpting your ultimate physique, both cardio and strength training have their benefits. Like many, you may gravitate towards one type of exercise that you continually engage in over the other - don't we all? When it comes to fat loss, the treadmill is our go-to - running for hours until we burn out and to gain muscle, we race to the weight rack to break a sweat. But the reality is: to shed weight...

At-Home Cardio: How to Crush Your Cardio Workouts From the Comfort of Home

Have you ever thought about how convenient it would be to be able to get a decent cardio workout from the comfort of your own home? Sure, there are cardio workouts to be had running, biking, or power-walking around your neighbourhood, but as summer quickly comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to keep getting that heart rate up all winter long.Rather than spending time and money commuting to a cardio studio or gym,...

MAXUMize Your Home Gym: How to Make the Most of Any Space

At-home fitness is part of a growing trend of home-based conveniences.Over the course of the last few years, people have increasingly been relying on digital technologies and e-commerce to perform tasks and activities that used to require trips outside the home. Virtually everything needed for daily life can now be done from the comfort of home.Working from home? Crack open your laptop and hop on Zoom. Want to watch the latest blockbuster film? Stream it. Need groceries or dinner? Food-delivery...