When you are considering a new piece of workout equipment, do you first consider how well you will be able to hang clothes on it? Elliptical machine… excellent. Rowing machine…. not so much. Rebounder… not a chance. Well, the answer is “of course not!” We all start a new fitness routine or purchase a new piece of fitness equipment with all the best intentions of hitting it hard several times a week, but how often do you see a $500 exercise bike covered with this week’s laundry? Probably too often. The problem becomes one of Continue reading »

From CBS News. Do you risk a “super-bug” infection from a dirty locker room, or do you die young from sitting on the couch doing nothing?

I love working out at the gym. It’s a great way to get motivated and gets you out of the house. The trouble is not only the risk of sickness from germs and bacteria, but it is Continue reading »

Weider X-Factor Door Gym System

Weider X-Factor Home Gym

The Weider X-Factor is a new door-mounted home gym.  Weider Fitness has been around for years, and is well known for serious, high quality fitness equipment.  We set one up a few weeks ago and have been using it at least every other day.  This review is a run-down of the equipment, including what you get in the box, set up, and usage. Continue reading »

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