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  • Fit Tip: The Joy Of Mud Runs

    Posted On Jul 23, 2019 By Lisa Traugott

    Fit Tip with Lisa Traugott BowFlex Contributor The Joy of Mud Runs

    The first time my friend suggested I run a Spartan Race I thought, “Sounds like fun. How hard could it be?” I then proceeded to watch some YouTube videos and got thoroughly freaked out. These people were crazy! Scaling Read more

  • Fit Tip: Holiday Destress Yoga Stretch

    Posted On Dec 4, 2019 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    A woman performing a yoga stretch

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year…right? And sometimes the most stress filled, anxiety inducing, rushing all over, time of the year. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the holiday season. I’m already listening to Read more

  • The Two-Minute Cardio Warm Up

    Posted On May 25, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Cardio Warm Up

    Professional athletes warm up for a reason and you should too! Research has shown that warming up before exercise can help performance as well as decrease the chance of injury. This holds true for both resistance training as well as Read more

  • How to do a Proper Leg Extension

    Posted On Aug 21, 2013 By Tim Arndt, Resistance Training Specialist

    Tim Ardnt provides advice on how to do the proper leg extension

    There's more to leg extensions than most people think. It seems like it's such a simple exercise that you don't really have to think about it. Typically, folks will just hop on the machine, set the shin pad (input pad) Read more

  • How to do the Perfect Shoulder Press

    Posted On Jan 20, 2016 By Tom Holland

    How to do the Perfect Shoulder Press

    Our shoulders are the most mobile joints in our bodies, but this greater freedom of movement also results in a less stable joint - one that is extremely susceptible to injury. Many people experience pain in one or both shoulders Read more

  • Fitness Truths: Functional Training with Machines

    Posted On Nov 6, 2015 By Tim Arndt, Resistance Training Specialist

    Fitness Truths: Functional Training with Machines

    If you've been a part of the fitness scene in the past 10 years, you have probably heard someone, perhaps a fitness "expert," say that strength training on machines is not functional because the movements are not "natural." This has Read more

  • Fit Tip: Theme-park Fitness

    Posted On Aug 6, 2019 By Lisa Traugott

    Fit Tip with Lisa Traugott, BowFlex Contributor. Theme Park Fitness.

    One of the most frequent questions I get is, “How do I stay fit on vacation?” This summer my family took a vacation to Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida for five days so I’ve got lots of tips and tricks to share with you! Read more

  • Tips And Tricks For Staying Fit On Vacation

    Posted On Aug 26, 2018 By Lisa Traugott

    Tips And Tricks For Staying Fit On Vacation

    This past year I did something crazy. It started as an idea when I was pregnant: when my daughter turned ten and my son was eight, I’d homeschool them and we’d take a trip around the world. Well, Read more

  • Fit Tip: Shaping Summer Arms

    Posted On May 1, 2019 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    Three fit people flexing their muscles

    “Sun’s out, guns out” is a phrase we hear a lot this time of year! Bright, sunny skies call for tank tops and short sleeves, so it's the perfect time to step up your upper body strength training game. Aesthetics Read more

  • Fit Tip: Treadmill Tricks To Run Faster

    Posted On Dec 30, 2019 By Lisa Traugott

    A fit woman using a BowFlex treadmill.

    Winter weather might keep you inside but it is an opportunity to do some speed work on your running skills so you can take off like a roadrunner once the thaw comes. The best way to do this is to utilize your treadmill. Read more

  • Fit Tip: Shaping Summer Abs

    Posted On Jun 4, 2019 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    Fit Tip with Amy Kiser Schemper, BowFlex Fitness Advisor. Shape Up Part 3: Summer Abs.

    Summer abs… two words that give many of us anxiety. The idea of putting on a swimsuit or baring our midsection after hiding behind winter clothes can be daunting. This has been on my mind a lot lately after having Read more

  • Stretching

    Posted On Oct 17, 2013 By Chad Martin

    stretching

    There are many myths and misconceptions about stretching. Most weekend warriors don't realize the benefits of stretching or the role it plays in being more than just a warm-up activity. Think of your muscles like rubber bands. When the rubber Read more