Resistance bands have a lot going for them. They’re super affordable, versatile, portable, and most importantly, effective. It’s no surprise how many people incorporate them into their routine. Gustav Gossweiler invented resistance bands around 1896, but they didn’t start gaining popularity until around the 1960s. They were first used in physiotherapy, but the athletic applications […]
So you want to build your own home gym but you don’t know where to start. Should you just go buy a bowflex or some other type of all-in-one machine? Or do you want a treadmill or maybe a stationary bike? Or maybe just some dumbbells, or resistance bands, or a yoga mat, or an
Do you want to make your daily run more challenging? Do you want to improve your endurance, your cardiovascular health, and burn some extra calories in the process? Running is a great form of cardiovascular exercise. Running regularly will lead to a leaner, stronger and healthier body. But as you get in better shape, it
We’re always on the lookout for the latest gear and the freshest routines to push our bodies to the next level. If you’ve been considering the benefits of a weight vest and what it does to your body, you’re on the right track. So why should you workout with a weighted vest? Weighted vests add
You’ve probably heard of or seen people using weighted vests when exercising, but you may not know exactly why. How is adding more weight to your body going to benefit you? Weighted vests are exactly what they sound like – a vest worn on your chest/torso that contains weights. Fully adjustable vests allow you to
Jordan, LeBron, and the late, great Mr. Kobe Bryant. NBA basketball players are among the most athletic individuals in the world, and the GOAT discussion will go on forever. Some will try to make the case for Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, maybe Dwyane Wade or Kevin Garnett, but we’ve pretty much got a consensus top
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What if there was a way to simply go for a walk, but burn up to 3 times as many calories as you normally would, all while becoming both leaner and stronger at the same time? You might think that sounds like the opening line of some gimmicky weight-loss diet pill commercial. But there’s actually
Just about anything can be considered “exercise”. From running and playing basketball to lifting weights or even a Sunday stroll. But when you get into the details about all these activities, there’s one thing they all have in common. Resistance. It’s the central concept behind any form of exercise. It’s how you burn calories. It’s
There are two general categories when it comes to exercise – cardio and strength training – and a weighted vest can be a great addition to either type. If fat loss is your goal, adding extra weight to your body will allow you to burn more calories in a shorter amount of time. Trying to
It doesn’t matter if you’re a dedicated fitness guru, or haven’t broken a sweat since you were 12 years old. Everyone knows that jogging, or going for a run, is at the top of the list when it comes to cardiovascular exercise. But is it really the best way to lose weight and get in