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  • What Is A Plyometric Exercise?

    Posted On May 16, 2018 By Tom Holland

    What Is A Plyometric Exercise? - Fit Tip Thursday with Tom Holland, BowFlex Fitness Advisor

    There are numerous terms involved with exercise that cause confusion, such as interval training, super-setting, tempo training, forced reps and many more. Sometimes you know exactly what they are, other times you think you have some idea but Read more

  • Fit Tip: Getting The Kids Active At Home

    Posted On Jan 6, 2021 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    A woman and her child exercising

    If you’re a parent like me, you’ve likely had A LOT of time with your kids at home over this last year. Particularly, as most of the nation’s school-aged children transitioned to virtual Read more

  • The Two-Minute Back Stretch Routine

    Posted On Jan 13, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Back Stretch Routine

    The statistics are depressing but true: Over 80 percent of people will experience some kind of back pain during their lives. The potential causes of this discomfort can include an acute injury, muscle weakness and muscle tightness. So, to help Read more

  • BowFlex UpperCut Moves to Try at Home

    Posted On Sep 4, 2013 By Chad Martin

    A fit man using a BowFlex Uppercut.

    It seems like the fitness industry is always progressing and developing effective fitness equipment, such as the BowFlex UpperCut with A.R.C. technology that—according to a Southern California University study—activates up to 30 percent more muscles, enables up to 4X as Read more

  • Dumbbell Row For Beginners

    Posted On Aug 9, 2017 By BowFlex Insider Team

    Dumbbell Row For Beginners

    The dumbbell row is one of the most versatile upper body exercises one can perform. This important exercise strengthens the upper back and thickens the middle muscle fibers, helping counteract posture issues and rounded shoulders. Ready to add the two-arm Read more

  • Fit Tip Thursday: How to do the Perfect Chest Fly

    Posted On Sep 2, 2015 By Tom Holland

    Fit Tip Thursday: How to do the Perfect Chest Fly

    Of the several exercises that I consistently see people performing incorrectly at the gym, the chest fly is definitely one of them - whether it be on a machine, with cables or dumbbells. Whenever you fail to do an exercise Read more

  • Lunges for Beginners

    Posted On Oct 5, 2016 By Tom Holland

    Lunges for Beginners

    I have three all-time favorite body-weight exercises: The push-up, the squat, and the lunge. All three are functional, modifiable, and best of all, extremely effective exercises. Like the squat, the lunge often gets a bad rap — You often hear Read more

  • Fit Tip: Trouble Areas | The Back

    Posted On Sep 4, 2019 By BowFlex Insider Team

    A fit woman flexing her back.

    Back Fat. Bra Bulge. Back Boobs. As a trainer, I’ve heard it all when it comes to this particular trouble spot. It’s another area that our bodies sometimes accumulate and store extra fat, even if we aren’t overweight Read more

  • Fitness in Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

    Posted On Sep 12, 2022 By Lisa Traugott

    mature woman doing a kettlebell workout in a group class

    I remember, as a kid, thinking that someone 50 years old was really old, but now that it's just around the corner it feels like I'm still in the prime of my life. A few years ago, Shakira and J. Lo did the halftime show at the Super Bowl. I don't remember who won the game, but I remember how strong and fit they Read more

  • The Best Exercise Bike with a Screen for Cyclists: BowFlex VeloCore

    Posted On May 9, 2022 By BowFlex Insider Team

    A man working out on a BowFlex VeloCore exercise bike.

    As with all athletes, cyclists need to train in order to get into shape for upcoming rides, races and adventures year-round. However, most indoor cycling bikes or bike trainers do not provide a comparable experience to outdoor cycling. That’s because outdoor cycling Read more

  • How to Tone Your Arms, Chest and Back for Summer

    Posted On May 17, 2017 By BowFlex Insider Team

    How to Tone Your Arms, Chest and Back for Summer

    Bring on summer! Sunshine and warmer temperatures means less clothing. That also means those arms, chest and back we were hiding under bulky winter sweaters might need some toning. Here are 5 exercises that are sure to make you want Read more

  • Fit Tip: Breaking Out Of Your Fitness Comfort Zone

    Posted On Jan 1, 2020 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    A woman using dumbbells

    Another New Year is here! And with it another round of popular fitness resolutions: start working out, finally use that gym membership, or pull that dusty piece of home equipment out of the closet. After a few months Read more