August 2, 2019
When you’re building a home gym, choosing the right equipment is essential. While ultimately, you need to choose what’s going to fit your space best, making sure you have everything you need to get a full workout in is crucial to creating a space you’ll use often. We consulted with our experts and put together…
Read MoreJune 6, 2019
Want to enhance your performance in the gym? That’s what pre and post-workout powders are for! While it’s still important that you follow a healthy diet and gym routine, these supplements can really add a little something extra to get the most out of your workout. Let’s take a closer look into what these supplements…
Read MoreMarch 26, 2019
Ah, off-season. For an athlete, this is a time to rest, recover, and get your mind right. But for a coach, the off-season scaries can hit your team hard if you’re not prepared. Coming off the high of basketball season and with football just a faint, distant memory, motivation in the colder months can be…
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
5 tips on how to help prepare for obstacle race such as the Tough Mudder, Spartan Race and more. Imagine going on a 3 mile run at your go-to cardio spot and then adding some major obstacles like pools of mud, 6-foot walls, 20+ bar monkey bars, and to top it all off 50-pound sandbags….
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2019
Ahhh… January at the gym. Most people in the world of retail would compare it to Black Friday, the only differences are that most gym noobs usually last all month and things tend to be a little sweatier at your local gym than at your local Target. With all of this being said, all of…
Read MoreDecember 7, 2018
It’s not easy being a student-athlete. On one hand, you get turned into a meme; on the other, you face near-impossible standards in both your studies and your training, leading to burnout and exhaustion. Juggling demands from coaches, trainers and teachers—not to mention friends and family—can take you to the very end of your rope…
Read MoreNovember 9, 2018
One of the best things about having a SelectEDGE Functional Trainer (1130) in your gym is that it’s an incredibly versatile piece of equipment, especially because it comes with seven different attachments. At the same time, such a versatile piece of equipment can be a little intimidating or confusing for new users, despite the placard…
Read MoreOctober 5, 2018
Between work, family, and everything else you’re trying to balance, finding time for exercise isn’t always a priority. Whether the gym is part of your routine or you’re looking for more ways to squeeze it in, there are still lots of ways to maximize your workout. Get the most out of your new routine with…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2018
A Complete Routine Within 13½ Square Feet Of Space By Dr. Ken Leistner As a former high school coach who depended upon the basics for our offense, defense, and what was one of the first organized strength training programs in our area, I am often nonplussed, invoking the “real” or original meaning of the word…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2018
In response to a SportsCenter tweet last week that featured Bo Scarbrough squatting his way back to form post-surgery (with the aid of … ahem, a Legend Pro Half Cage, no less), Dr. Ken would like all the commenters throwing shade at his efforts to please remove their craniums from their rectums. We sought his…
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