In our technologically-minded society, we tend to prefer machines to do the work that makes our lives easier. But when it comes to a home gym, weight machines aren’t always better than free weights. Depending on your goals, your budget, your home gym setup and other factors, free weights may be a better buy than [...]

For your free weight workout, you’ll need a power rack, weight bench or both. Unlike universal home gym machines, free weights require a spotter or self-spotting piece of equipment. Power racks, also called power cages, and many weight benches allow you to work out alone without a spotter. Many weight sets will include a [...]

If you are serious about building muscle mass, all you need is a good set of free weights. Weights are more affordable, take up less room and more versatile than most home gym resistance machines. The fact of the matter is that at the end of the day, there are only about eight exercises you [...]

The treadmill has long been a staple in the American gym—that goes for membership gyms as well as home gyms. While the concept of a treadmill seems incredibly basic, they can be more complex—and more unreliable—than you might imagine. You can certainly get a high quality treadmill for your home gym for less than the [...]

An elliptical machine is a more ergonomic cross between a stair climber and a cross-country skiing machine. The flywheel design allows you to choose varying resistance levels to match the level of the workout you want, while the combination of arm and leg movements gives you a fuller body workout. There are numerous brands and [...]

Ultimate Core Ball Workout: Strengthening and Sculpting Exercises with Over 200 Step-by-Step Photos (Paperback)
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From shapely abs to the “Pilates Powerhouse,” core strengthening has become the main focus for today’s exercise enthusiasts. Now, Ultimate Core Ball Workout takes core training to a higher level with its on-the-ball variations of traditional mat exercises.
The unique benefits [...]