National Fitness Trade Journal (Special Edition 2021)
Body-Solid was recently featured in the National Fitness Trade Journal’s Special Edition 2021 issue with a piece focusing on the evolution of gyms post-COVID-19 and the return in popularity of selectorized weight machines. “As gyms and facilities across the world begin to re-open their doors and welcome back patrons, the layout and focus of facilities are constantly evolving with the changing times.” The article...
Transformation Center (Dayton, Texas)
Today, we’re featuring a brand-new warehouse gym just outside of Houston, Texas in the town of Dayton: Transformation Center. Founded by Memphis Dickey, Reyna Lopez and her husband Angel Torres, Transformation Center celebrated their grand opening in January 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7imx47AzJQ/ The new facility is looking to bring health and wellness to the Dayton community through customized fitness and nutrition...
LIFT by Selina (Corpus Christi, TX)
Selina Hinojosa could have let her life get away from her. After years of struggling with alcohol abuse and depression, Hinojosa needed not only a mental change but a physical one as well. In June 2016, Hinojosa—a certified personal trainer since 2000—started LIFT by Selina in the backyard of her Corpus Christi, Texas home. Nearly four years later, LIFT by Selina is still located in that backyard shed but it looks nothing like what...
Body-Solid GPR400 Review (GarageGymExperiment.com)
One of the most preeminent voices in the garage gym community—GarageGymExperiment.com—reviewed our GPR400 last week giving the new power rack high marks across the board. In a recent study conducted by the site, 20% of home gym owners said their ceiling height was under eight feet with only 40% having a ceiling height over nine feet. As such, 45% of home gym owners said they’d be interested in a power rack under 7 feet. Enter:...
Good Sports & The Puerto Rico Open 2019
In early November, Body-Solid continued its strong partnership with Good Sports—an organization that provides sports and fitness equipment, appeal and footwear to those in need—by helping them with their largest one-time donation ever. With help from Body-Solid, Good Sports teamed up with The Puerto Rico Open Golf Tournament to donate over $780,000 worth of brand-new sports equipment and apparel to 24 foundations that serve more than...
Tulsa Central High School (Tulsa, OK)
Thanks to a $100,000 grant from Let’s Play, an initiative of Keurig Dr Pepper and Good Sports, Inc., Tulsa Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma was able to transform their athletic facilities and bring previously-discontinued sports back to the school. Tulsa Central won a national contest and used the $100,000 grant to immediately purchase new jerseys and equipment for the school as well as bring back both the girls’...