What is a Dual Action Recumbent Bike?

A dual action recumbent bike is a recumbent bike with exercise arms. The exercise arms are similar to the arms found on dual action ellipticals. Some also call this style of stationary bike a recumbent cross trainer.

Quit Ignoring your Cardio Exercises!

Quit Ignoring your Cardio Exercises! - Lose Weight by Walking

Many dread pushing through their cardio every other day. However, cardio often takes very little effort. The issue is likely people are not choosing the cardio that suits them best. Someone once said the best workout for you is the one you enjoy. If you know who, let us know in the comments! The idea [...]

10-minute Abs? Nope, be realistic with… everyday abs!

10-minute Abs? Nope, be realistic with... all day abs! - Cartoon Transformation

For most, having a defined set of abs is the pinnacle of looking good and / or fit. Granted, it is impressive to have defined abs as they take a lot of work and discipline to define, as does toning most of your body. However, abs get respect from people because they are particularly difficult [...]

Pairing Marcy Power Cages and Weight Benches

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Power cages look simple, but power cages are versatile and efficient for strength training. Power cages only have a couple of consistent features: a pull up bar and the ability to do squats. Marcy cages have an additional unique feature, they include a pulley system. The pulley system and weight storage capabilities on the Marcy [...]

Fighting Belly Fat to Show Off your Abs

Marcypro.com tips for losing and keeping away belly fat

We won’t lie and say you need a mega intense workout and 0 calorie diet to fight your belly fat. To lose belly fat, you need to follow three key essentials: efficiently, moderately, and consistently. Efficiently: People tend to think getting a flatter belly is all crunches and sit-ups – it simply is not true. [...]

Create the Best Home Gym on a Budget

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Gym Memberships (also known as gym clubs) can get pricey quickly. Even budget friendly gyms where you “pay $10 a month” have startup fees and an annual fee. Those gyms are especially expensive when you take into consideration time. The time it takes you to reach the gym, find parking, wait for each machine, etc. [...]

What is a Stack Home Gym? How is Each Model Different?

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We recently wrote a very similar blog to this one: What is a Smith Machine and How is Each Model Different? It was an incredibly popular blog as it answers a lot of important basic questions. As a result, we’d like to keep giving the public what they want with this blog. Too long, don't [...]