Get to Know: Body-Solid’s G-Series Home Gyms
Body-Solid has long been recognized worldwide as the leader and innovator in home gyms and strength training equipment, from space-saving home gyms that fit in any room to home fitness centers with state-of-the-art designs that can handle multiple users. Best of all, all of our G series gyms are backed by the industry’s best warranty, Body-Solid’s In-Home Lifetime Warranty which covers everything, forever. Yes, forever....
Power Racks: Uses, Benefits & More!
Today on the Body-Solid Built for Life blog we’re talking all things Power Racks! What are Power Racks, what are their benefits/uses and a look at the Power Rack options we offer at Body-Solid. Sometimes called a power cage, squat cage or squat rack, the Power Rack is weight training equipment designed to allow for a free-weight workout using a barbell with no movement restrictions. Power Racks became popular in the 1960s thanks...
Finding the Right Olympic Bar
Whether for CrossFit, Power Lifting, Athletic Training or simply pushing plates in your garage, nothing beats the performance of our Olympic Power Bars. One of the many highlights of our olympic bar line is our selection of 7 ft. bars: OB86, OB86B, OB86LPB, OB86PD, OB86PBS, OB86PBG, OB86P1000 and the OB86P1000SS. These product codes probably mean nothing to you, so let’s run down what each of them mean, their best features, dimensions...
Maximizing your side lunges!
A few days ago, Betina Ely, a Nike Training Club Elevated Trainer as well Fitness Director/Trainer at CrossTown Fitness, stopped by for a photoshoot at the Body-Solid offices. We love having Betina come in for video and photoshoots not only because she looks great on camera but because of her unbelievable knowledge of fitness, no matter the product. Her credentials speak to that. One of the main products we shot was...
Hexagon Functional Training Rig: All You Need To Know
In September 2014, we launched a brand-new product, the innovative Hexagon Training Rig system. The feedback to the Hexagon has been nothing but positive as this product offers unmatched customization, multiple pre-built packages and overall strength and durability for both home and commercial settings. There are aspects that may be a bit confusing for our customers/dealers: What are the different packages available? How can I...
5 Fitness Trends for 2015
Have you started incorporating more bodyweight exercises into your routine? Personal trainers, are you incorporating more HIIT into your client’s plans? Dealers, are you selling more functional training equipment? If so, you’re on the right track as all three of those were named top 10 fitness trends for 2015 by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Now in its ninth year, the ACSM fitness survey is based on...