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  • Eccentric Training

    Posted On Aug 8, 2013 By Chad Martin

    Chad Martin explains how eccentric training is great for bodybuilding

    Most lifters don't think about the actual names of the techniques they are performing; they just want get to the gym, pump some weights, feel good and get out. We tend to use simple terms like push, pull, curl, etc. Read more

  • Biceps Curls For Beginners

    Posted On Jun 28, 2017 By Tom Holland

    Biceps Curls For Beginners

    We all have the right to bare arms, especially at this time of year. If you want them to look as good as possible, as I'm sure you do, the biceps curl is one of the primary exercises that will Read more

  • What is LISS and How Is It Different Than HIIT?

    Posted On Aug 2, 2017 By Tom Holland

    What is LISS and How Is It Different Than HIIT

    When it comes to cardiovascular exercise there are two popular types, namely LISS and HIIT. "LISS" is an acronym for "Low-Intensity Steady-State" while "HIIT" stands for "High Intensity Interval Training." They are at the opposite ends of the intensity spectrum Read more

  • Our Favorite Bodyweight Exercises

    Posted On Jun 14, 2017 By BowFlex Insider Team

    Our Favorite Bodyweight Exercises

    True long-term success in fitness comes from variation, performing a wide variety of moves and exercise modalities. This is especially true when it comes to strength training. While there are a seemingly infinite number of articles that debate which type Read more

  • Planks for Beginners

    Posted On Mar 22, 2017 By BowFlex Insider Team

    Planks for Beginners

    When it comes to exercises that will build core strength and endurance, it's hard to find one much better than a plank. Planks are a core exercise that will work more than just your abs. They will also help you Read more

  • The Best Time of Day to Exercise

    Posted On Apr 11, 2016 By Joel Harper

    The Best Time of Day to Exercise

    People are always asking me about the best time of day to exercise, and my answer is always the same: The best time is the time that is right for you. What does that mean? Every one of us is Read more

  • Squats for Beginners

    Posted On Aug 31, 2016 By Tom Holland

    Squats for Beginners

    I say it all the time: "Squats are not bad for you – Bad squats are bad for you." We are squatting all day long, during our activities of daily living as well as during our participation in recreational sports. Read more

  • Fit Tip: 3 Hacks For New Runners

    Posted On Mar 17, 2020 By Lisa Traugott

    A person running outside

    Spring is an excellent time to get running. The weather is moderate and the days are (finally) getting longer. If you've never run before (or haven't run in awhile) here are some tips Read more

  • Fit Tip: Fall Fitness Plan

    Posted On Oct 11, 2020 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman running outside.

    My friends and I have renamed October “Shocktober”, as in OMG how did it get to be October already? We’re only 12 weeks until Christmas! How did that happen?! Read more

  • Calculated Cardio

    Posted On Dec 3, 2018 By Lisa Traugott

    A runner in a Santa hat checking her watch.

    The holidays are the season of eating, drinking and being merry, but all that merry-making comes with a price that you might not always see right away. Cheat meals are fine, but know what the caloric damage will be so you can make an informed decision Read more

  • Fit Tip: Why You Can't Always Beat Yesterday

    Posted On Sep 17, 2020 By Tom Holland

    A woman stretching next to a BowFlex Max Total

    You see these two words in memes on social media, printed on the back of t-shirts and layered over sports images on motivational posters Read more

  • Fit Tip: Working up to a Rope Climb

    Posted On Dec 11, 2019 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman climbing a rope.

    Rope climbs are not just used by soldiers scaling buildings anymore. Cross Fit, American Ninja Warrior competitions and just about every obstacle course race out there will include a rope climb. Watching Read more