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Resistance bands remain incredibly popular because of their versatility. Whether your goals are strength training, flexibility, control, joint health, prehab or rehab, they’re an inexpensive yet amazingly effective piece of equipment. Even if you focus more on cardio fitness, you still know that strength training should be part of your routine. But, the reality is More»

No one likes muscle aches, but luckily there’s a cost-effective, easy-to-use tool that can offer immediate relief: a foam roller. Foam rolling has become extremely popular in “pre” and “post” workout preparation, along with recovery sessions. It has become the go-to piece of equipment among those who suffer from general aches and pains, workout-related stiffness, More»

There’s nothing worse than dealing with acute back pain — that uncomfortable burning, shooting, or stabbing sensation and increased difficulty standing or sitting for long periods of time. It’s one of the most common medical complaints among older adults, but luckily there’s a cost-effective tool that can offer relief: a stability disc. Stability discs, also referred More»

Legs, arms, back, abs, buttocks, the list is endless when it comes to all the areas of the body you can target with a resistance band. Due to the versatility of this flexible little fitness tool, you’ll have an endless range of home gym exercises to try, making it even easier to switch up your training More»

Resistance bands or free weights? Chances are you’ve overheard this debate at the gym, or perhaps you’ve been brave enough to engage with it online and found yourself diving down the rabbit hole. While it’s not as polarizing or controversial as other exercise topics (yet!), one thing that’s certain is that the popularity of elastic More»

When it comes to stress, the stats are scary. Research suggests that as many as 74% of women and over 80% of men live under continuous stress caused by too much work and not enough rest. The ideal would be to wave a magic wand and reduce our workloads by 50%, take Friday’s off and More»

A stability ball is one of the most underrated pieces of workout equipment. It’s known by many names, including yoga ball, gym ball, Pilates ball, and a Swiss ball, which gives you some idea of just how many ways it’s used in different situations. But is it the right choice for a strong core? We More»