Author: Vicente L Palmer

The Bowflex Revolution has many great features. It is easy to set up, easy to switch and can be changed for different exercises. It is an elegant and modern piece of equipment that will help you do lighter reps and get a good workout. I like that I can do almost everything with this one device. Moving the arms and the bench between workouts is quick and easy. Adding and removing weights takes a little longer than a machine with a weight stack. Resistance is not the same as what you’ll find with free weights or in a weight machine.…

People all over the world use exercise bikes when they want to get fit and to ensure they remain active throughout life. Typically, there are different types, and the popular one the one that has the magnetic resistance on the exercise bike. The magnetic resistance enables you change the tension of the pedal to make the workout more or less challenging. Also, these bikes use magnetic power, which is controlled by the electricity flow. Besides, there is the flywheel that changes the resistant level, which is to ensure the workout is more effective. If you want to create the magnetic…

For healthy living exercise is important but most people have a very goal-oriented exercise plan. They only start working out when they feel that they have gained a lot of weight, they have an event nearby or their doctor has given them an ultimatum. All these things mean that time is very limited and they won’t progress in very limited time. This also means that the intensity of the workout is very important which is the reason HIIT workouts are becoming popular more than other kinds of exercises. If we look at the work of Hannes Kolehmainen, we will see…

Whether you are at home or in the gym, there are cardio exercises and equipment that can assist you to burn calories and make your heart healthy. Nevertheless, some people get curious about which exercise equipment they need to have, especially the spin bike or the elliptical trainer. This comes if they want to achieve faster and better results, taking into account the comfort and safety of exercise. Spin bike Spin bike is a stationary exercise bike, where the pedals are fixed and never move. This is a great way to perform your cycling workout without going outside into cold…

For men, the workout is all about lifting weight. People brag about weight lifting even in private gatherings. Most fitness gurus explain that there is something very satisfying about weight lifting because it might burn at the time but once the sore muscles get better you will start to see the results. Psychologically weight lifting is explained to be extremely satisfying because it is linked with a lingering burn that reminds you that you have accomplished something today. Although the pain of the burn is not a very positive sensation it helps in bringing a positive emotion that is linked…

Spinning class is a type of workout classes that aim at intervals, strength, high intensity, and ultimately recovery. The exercise comprises a particular spin bike fitted with a heavier flywheel weight in a classroom venue. Spinning is often also called indoor cycling. A fixed indoor cycle is the main exercising gear used in the spinning classes. The bike is often equipped with special mechanical devices to advance the pedaling difficulty, which is required for an effective workout. Besides, the indoor cycle may include other modifications such as uniquely shaped handlebars, several adjustment points to fit the individual rider’s needs perfectly.…

Muay Thai kickboxing is popularly referred to as “art of eight limbs” for some reason. Being a Muay Thai practitioner, you are taught fighting with the fists, knees, elbows & shins in the brutal, martial art designed for taking the opponent down. Strike anything at the combat force by using bare bones that are going to hurt. You are highly unlikely to wear Muay Thai shin guards in the match situation, you must condition the shins for delivering the strong kicks as hard as possible & being able to endure the punishment for blocking and returning strikes and simply absorb…

The Keiser M3i indoor cycle is often used in gyms for group cycling, but you can enjoy this spin bike at your own home gym by purchasing one. Finding the motivation to go out for a bike ride can be intimidating when faced with a heat index of 100+ (same for when the weather gets cold). Spin bike like Keiser M3i can help you stay without excuses. I was looking for something to keep me on a regular training schedule – something that was sort of fun while still really make me work for it – so I turned to…

As gyms start to open up all over the country after Covid-19, there are some health and safety features that need to be followed. Doing a wide variety of safety and health precautions will help to ensure that you are safe when you are out exercising at the gym. If your gym does not have any health and safety precautions available, it is best to find another gym that cares about your health and safety. 1. Frequent Sanitation Any gym should frequently be sanitizing between customers. In fact, after the equipment is used by one person, it should be cleaned…

If you have been skipping daily physical exercises, you have been denying yourself a whole lot of goodies and benefits that come from daily workouts. If you see anyone who enjoys a happy life, a healthy mind, greater self-confidence, and higher productivity at work and home, know that such a person has never underplayed the importance of regular workouts. Working out daily is one very essential routine you must abide by to improve the quality of your life on all fronts. Researchers have shown that people who workout daily live happier, healthier and longer. What’s more? When you cultivate the…

Working out regularly is crucial for your overall health and well-being. However, as much as exercise matters when it comes to improved physical conditioning, it’s also vital for your mental health. In addition to improving your aerobic capacity and becoming stronger, leaner and more flexible, staying in shape also contributes greatly to your overall sense of well-being mentally. For many people, the mental benefits of working out are just as important as the physical, and for many more, they are arguably even more important.  Whether you run, swim, surf, do yoga, play team sports, ride your bike, use home gym…

An exercise bike is practical when you want to ride a bike without leaving your home. In addition to being convenient, it also allows you to work on your biking form. Without the need to go physically cycling outdoors in different environments and terrains, you can focus more on pedaling and posture. One of the most significant downsides of using an exercise bike is noise. Depending on the nature of the exercise bike, it can produce noise. If you want to learn how to silence your exercise bike, you need to identify the noise source if necessary. In general, the…