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 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 MoreJuly 13, 2018
By Dr. Ken Leistner “Go Ape” as a rallying cry in one’s weight room, with no offense intended towards University of Tennessee football fans, is certainly no worse than the Vols “HTB – Hide The Ball” trash can call to arms that brought ridicule to their underachieving 2017 season. If every athlete and especially those…
Read MoreJune 15, 2018
By Dr. Ken Leistner If there is one question that becomes obvious after reading Bodybuilding Or “Just Building Muscle”, Part One, it could be “Are there exercises that are not ‘football exercises’ that should be avoided in the weight room?” To those of us who have been around for a very long period of time…
Read MoreMay 15, 2018
By Dr. Ken Leistner Any reader of the Legend Fitness site is obviously interested in strength training. The opportunity to gather useful and applicable training information or perusal of the great equipment offerings give more than enough reasons to “tune in” when e mail notifications are sent. Thus almost by definition, any of our readers…
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