Fitness Blog
You are ready to get the upper body you’ve always wanted. Maybe you just want to send those “bat wings” flapping away or you dream of sculpted biceps and pecs. Where to get started? A great option is to pick up a curl bar and get to work. If you are new to fitness or [...]
Shaun Hoisington, A Man That’s Been to Hell and Back This month, we’d like to do something a little different and show we are listening. We’d like to honor one of you! At Marcy, we care about our products and our consumers; we constantly strive for ways to improve, from our products to our customer [...]
Total Body Barbell Training You likely own a barbell with some weight plates for exercising in your home gym. Why are barbell exercises so popular? Simply because they increase lean body mass by developing fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers simultaneously, and each muscle fiber type performs unique jobs. And because a pound of [...]
Choosing the best weight bench for your home gym can be tricky. With so many similar looking benches, how do you know which is the best home weight bench for you? First thing to take into consideration is your space. Do you have a dedicated room, shed, or garage to house all of your equipment, [...]
The kettlebell’s arrival on the U.S. fitness scene induced excitement and skepticism. Sure, it looks different than the standard dumbbell but how unique can it really be? They both fall under the category of free weights, and each can be used for many of the same exercise staples, but that’s pretty much where the similarities [...]
When you see someone on the Roman chair, they’re face down, bending at a 90-degree angle and are lifting their torso upwards. This exercise, the isometric [...]
Getting yourself to the gym can be a hassle. You can avoid driving to the gym and waiting in line for your turn on a machine or equipment and get in your full body workout right in the comfort of your own home. With the addition of some home gym equipment, a workout plan, and [...]
Even though it is often the most hated part of a fitness routine, regular cardio exercise is extremely important to keep your heart and body healthy. The benefits of cardio are well known, and include: Decreases risk of a stroke Improves memory and cognition Helps to protect against Alzheimer’s disease Healthier skin Helps to control [...]
While super fun, it can also be a little overwhelming to think about what to include when building a home gym. With so many available options, you may feel that you need (or want!) them all. Depending on your space and budget, you really don’t need more than a few essentials to build yourself a [...]
When starting a fitness routine, it’s common to have questions about the equipment and how to use it. A common question that comes up is what is the difference between Olympic Bars and Standard Bars? Both bars are a type of barbell, which is a long, straight metal bar you can add weight to in [...]