There are times when even the best treadmills experience operational issues. One of the more common issues that treadmill owners experience is with their safety key. A treadmill safety key is an important safety feature that allows you to stop the machine in an instant so that you don’t fall and suffer a serious or life-threatening injury. Often, these safety keys are bright red, located at the front of the machine’s center console, and easy to grab onto. Unfortunately, they’re also easy to damage or lose. “Home treadmills offer the opportunity to run and walk in the comfort of your own home ..read more

I’ll admit it: I’m skeptical. Trends rise and fall as fast as the wind changes on social media. Quadrobics is a new exercise trend catching fire across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. As of May 8, 2024, the term “quadrobics” is linked to over 300,000 TikToks, and that number is climbing almost as fast as the people partaking in it. Social media tracking platform ExplodingTopics notes a 700 percent-increase in search interest for quadrobics over the last two years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexia Kraft de la Saulx (@alexias.films) [Related: The Fitness Influencer Arms Ra ..read more

Buying a new treadmill is certainly a worthwhile investment, in our opinion. But that being said, our team knows it’s not the cheapest piece of fitness equipment. If a new treadmill has been on your wishlist for a while, Memorial Day fitness sales are a great time to take the plunge. After some research, our team has gathered all the best treadmill Memorial Day sales to help you find the best treadmill for your fitness goals — and at a cheaper price. Take a look at our favorite products and learn a few tips and tricks for finding your best machine. Our team is doing their ..read more

Five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and former Bikini Olympia champion Courtney King recently shared the news of their new baby girl, Bradley Shay Bumstead, born on April 22, 2024. Bumstead has since resumed training with a new workout program consisting of high-volume supersets to maximize muscle pumps and increase strength. Bumstead’s Back and Arm Workout Routine Below are the exercises performed in order by Bumstead during his back and arm workout. Giant Set — Pull-ups Superset — Standing Cable Triceps Pushdown & Overhead Triceps ..read more

Before all eyes in the strongman world turned to the 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest, ultimately won by three-time WSM Tom Stoltman, from May 1-5, 2024, Adam Roszkowski of Poland was raising a trophy above his head in Budapest. The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Hungary contest occurred on April 27, 2024. The single-day contest featured 13 strongmen representing 12 countries clashing through five events: Viking Press, Farmer’s Walk, Car Deadlift, Conan’s Wheel, and Loading Race. When all was said, done, and lifted, Roszkowski amassed 58 of a possible 65 points to claim the gold ..read more

Some of the best home gym equipment can do quite a bit of damage to your wallet. So, as you expand your at-home workout space, shopping strategically is a must — that includes sales. Right now, you can shop some of the best Memorial Day fitness equipment sales of 2024. Our team has compiled the best deals from some of our favorite fitness brands like Rep Fitness, Sole, and Onnit. Browse some of our top picks and get started on building your dream home gym (or just stocking your supplement cabinet). Our team is doing their best to stay on top of all the best Memorial Day Fitness sale ..read more

The best exercise bikes can help you build and maintain a low-impact fitness routine that can help strengthen your aerobic capability, aid in weight loss, reduce blood pressure, and support mental health. (1)(2) While you can find a budget-friendly bike to support your indoor cycling goals, a premium machine — like the BowFlex Velocore — has 100 levels of magnetic resistance, an immersive 22-inch touchscreen to stream JRNY programming, and the ability to catch up on your Netflix shows. Most noticeably, a side-to-side lean functionality can make you feel like you’re cycling a velodrome track fr ..read more

A central bodybuilding debate revolves around training to mechanical failure (where form starts to break due to fatigue) for muscle growth. Proponents of training to failure argue it is necessary to stimulate hypertrophy, while others believe it can lead to overtraining and increase injury risk. Dr. Layne Norton (Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences) published a video on his YouTube channel dissecting a January 2024 study in the Journal of Sports Sciences investigating the muscle-building effects of training to momentary muscular failure versus training with repetitions in reserve (RIR). (1) Check ou ..read more

Everyone’s talking about doing a couch to 5K (that’s 3.1 miles, you know after that quick Google search). And you figure that if you can bang out heavy squats, you can certainly get a 5K run under your belt. It’s not quite marathon training, after all. So you lace up your running shoes, toe the starting line, and…wait. You need a plan. I sat down with elite running coach and world-class ultra-distance runner Lee Whitaker, who developed a six-week 5K training plan just for our readers. I’ll give you all the details below. 5K Training Plan Whitaker has guided several high school athletes to sta ..read more

Ready to elevate your workout routine? If you’re six feet or taller, having the right fitness equipment is crucial. That’s where the best ellipticals for tall people for your home gym come in. With adjustable stride lengths, comfortable foot pedals, and various resistance levels, these machines offer a seamless, unrestricted workout experience. Say goodbye to the standard 18-inch stride length and hello to 20 inches or more for that natural, fluid motion. In our quest to find the best ellipticals for tall people, BarBend focused on cardio equipment that meets the needs of height-centric users ..read more