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Leather vs Cotton vs Nylon Lifting Straps: Which Are Better?
As a personal trainer, part of my job is to help my clients pick the best training equipment, so I’m often asked which material would be best for lifting straps: leather, nylon, or cotton. Cotton l...
How To Measure For Knee Sleeves + How Tight Should They Be
As someone interested in purchasing knee sleeves, you’re probably wondering how to get the perfect fit and how tight they should feel on your knees. To measure for knee sleeves, take a tape measure...
7 Types of Lifting Belts (Explaining The Pros, Cons, & Which Is Best)
Weightlifting belts come in different styles, thicknesses, and materials, and based on what kinds of activities and exercises you do in the gym, one type may be better than others. If you purchas...
8 Total Body Pull Up Band Exercises
Resistance bands (also known as pull up assist bands or pull up resistance bands) have gained even more popularity in recent months. The ability to work out anywhere without having to invest in mul...
Your Guide to Powerlifting Essentials
People associate powerlifting with progress. It’s a passion for some, an obsession for others. Powerlifting, whether you’re training for a competition, a professional, or trying to get stronger wit...
The Effectiveness of Compound Movements
How many training programs do you think there are out there? Hundreds, if not thousands, right? Training programs can be a great way to build size, definition, and strength, but there’s really no o...
5 Things to Know About Circle Hip Bands
You may have seen resistance bands laying around in your gym, but have you seen grip hip bands? If you’ve ever considered using circle hip bands, you’ve come to the right place. Hip circle bands p...
How Resistance Bands Improve Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve been at any gym or fitness center, you’ve seen these colorful and differently shaped bands around. Some don’t pay attention to them, while others swear by them. If you’ve never used resis...
6 Fat-Burning Kettlebell Workout Routines
Want to know how to burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes? According to The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a leading organization in education and training, a good kettlebell routine prov...
Whether you're short on time, dealing with a busy schedule, or just prefer the convenience of working out at home, maintaining your fitness goals is possible. Home workouts are an excellent way to ...
How To Alleviate Knee Pain And Keep Training
It may sound a little cliché, but you don’t realize how much you use your knees until you hurt one (or both) of them. Between my own Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) induced knee injuries and training cou...
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
Blood flow restriction training has been getting a lot of attention lately, some even calling it a revolutionary new training system. But why is that? One of the biggest reasons is that there’s a ...