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How to Bench Press
How to Bench Press

The Barbell bench press is the classic chest and upper body exercise, targeting the major muscle groups of the chest, shoulders and triceps. The technique involved is not overly advanced, however it’s incredibly important to have a good understanding of form bef...

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How to use a Power Tower
How to use a Power Tower

Power towers can seem like pretty simple devices at first, but rest assured there’s quite a diversity of exercises that can be performed on these machines. A power tower is a strength and conditioning machine that allows the user to perform a variety of muscle b...

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Is a cross trainer better than walking?
Is a cross trainer better than walking?

Like many cardio workouts, elliptical cross trainers provide great cardiovascular health benefits. Regular use of a cross trainer is linked to improving your general aerobic fitness, increasing endurance and toning the entire body. For users with limited fitness...

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How good is a cross trainer for losing weight?
How good is a cross trainer for losing weight?

While it doesn’t take a tonne of research to learn that regular cardio activity of any kind is a good method of losing weight, it’s natural to wonder where your time will be best spent. Nowadays, there are almost endless options for your cardio workout, and not ...

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Front Drive vs Rear Drive. What is the difference?
Front Drive vs Rear Drive. What is the difference?

The biggest visible difference between types of cross trainer that you may have seen is front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive machines. This is probably one of the most important things to consider right off the bat when looking at cross trainers.  

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What is an Elliptical Trainer?
What is an Elliptical Trainer?

An elliptical trainer is an exercise machine wherein the user rotates a flywheel by the application of force from both their arms and legs. Elliptical cross trainers are an increasingly popular option for their ability to work multiple muscle groups, produce a h...

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