Fitness Blog
Give the Gift of Fitness This holiday season give the gift of fitness with a kettlebell from Marcy. Do you have a fitness guru in your life? Surprise them with a multi-functional 25lb kettlebell this holiday season. Kettlebells are the gift that keeps on giving. Ideal for anyone who is a workout regular, fitness newbie [...]
Free weights vs. machines, is a question many have asked themselves during their weight training journey. For those looking to develop their own home gym it’s more than just a question of which type of equipment will deliver bigger gains, it can be a question of economy, space, and results. Today we’re going review the [...]
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 [...]
Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of every exercise regimen. Your heart is a muscle that is working all the time to pump blood throughout the body. With regular exercise, the heart doesn’t have to work quite as hard to do its job, which will lower your blood pressure and resting heart rate. Regular cardio [...]
A foam roller is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment that serves many important roles during and after your workout. Foam rollers were once used exclusively by personal trainers, professional athletes and coaches as a way of stretching and helping muscles recover. However, in recent years this practice has been brought into the mainstream with [...]
Resistance and super bands have become one of the most popular pieces of home fitness equipment. And for good reason; they help you get a great workout, are relatively inexpensive and can easily travel with you to the office, park or vacation destination. Unlike free weights, resistance bands provide resistance through the entire movement, making [...]
The Marcy brand and Marcy fitness products originate from the founder, Walter Marcyan, born August 24, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a well-known competitive weightlifter, bodybuilder, performing Strongman hand-balancing acts. Marcyan committed himself to a life dedicated to exercise, physical conditioning, and agility. In order to further his understanding of physical conditioning, he became [...]
