Blog Posts in Health and Wellness

July 21st, 2014

Overcoming Quad Dominance

Fitness trainers, physical therapists and runners alike are seeing the sedentary American lifestyle leaving hamstrings and glutes drastically underutilized—with quads are picking up the slack. Wom

July 20th, 2014

Why Incline Training Makes Sense

You expect solid results from your workout investment. So, what’s the R-O-I of your fitness plan? Incline training is a fitness regimen that produces an incredible payoff—for your strength, endura

July 17th, 2014

Keep Summer Fitness Momentum Alive

You work hard to stay in shape. With summer is in full swing, it’s more important than ever to maintain your results. But how can you make fitness more summer-friendly? Here are some ideas to keep u

July 17th, 2014

Gym Source Staff Pick: the Octane xRide xR650 Seated Elliptical

We all know that cardio training is crucial to your workout. For some athletes, achieving heart health isn’t as easy as just jumping on the treadmill. Anyone who’s endured knee replacement surgery

July 16th, 2014

Finally, Folding Treadmills Built to Last!

Historically, folding treadmills have been derided throughout the fitness industry as machines that any serious athlete should snub. There’s a reason for this poor reputation; folding treadmills at

July 16th, 2014

Why Your Weight Matters to Cybex

You’ve entered your weight onto the console of a fitness machine hundreds of times. Ever wonder why it matters? The hard truth is, most machines don’t make much of your weight data at all—it’s

June 18th, 2014

The Kettlebell-Elliptical Killer Cardio Combo

You’ve seen them together in commercial and residential gyms everywhere for years—probably at opposite ends of the floor—but there’s never been a better time to kick-start your cardio training

June 5th, 2014

Strength Training, Amino Acids and Insulin: A Love Story

Strength training fans are constantly looking for new ways to build muscle mass using a combination of exercise and nutritional strategies. Studies consistently show that helping your body produce ess

June 2nd, 2014

Building Strong Bones with Vibration Training

There’s more to working out than just burning calories. Everyone has unique goals that he or she would like to achieve, such as building muscle or increasing flexibility. If you’re an older woman

June 2nd, 2014

Those Hips Don’t Lie: How the LateralX Builds Hip Strength

If you’re concerned about building and maintaining hip strength, nothing beats the Octane LateralX. In fact, it’s the perfect cardio machine for anyone who wants to keep his or her hips from aging

September 29th, 2013

Do You Need a Wellness Coach?

When it comes to diet, exercise and overall good health, we can’t always go it alone—and a wellness coach might be the perfect partner. Could a wellness coach be right for you? A wellness coach wo

August 1st, 2013

Strength Training Reduces Cellulite

According to Fitness Magazine, an overwhelming majority of women have cellulite– and supermodels, beach volleyball players and powerhouse Pilates-lovers are no exception. While the dimpled lines in

How to Diversify Your Treadmill Workouts

Treadmills remain a widely used piece of equipment both in homes and in commercial gyms, but treadmill workouts are often thought of as monotonous. Why? We tapped our equipment experts for…

October 1st, 2018

Personal Trainer Spotlight: Rob Gasko & Allen Meretsky

Personal Trainer Spotlight: Rob Gasko & Allen Meretsky Area Servicing: Central Monmouth County, NJ Experience: Rob Gasko is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Functional with…

September 26th, 2018

How to Avoid Common Workout Mistakes

Stop working out wrong. Quality fitness equipment is an investment and Gym Source wants to ensure you get the most from it AND your workouts. To help, we enlisted one of Gym Source’s VIP…

September 20th, 2018

Top Myths in Home Gym Design

Skeptic about the ease of creating your very own home gym, or just unsure of where to start? Our equipment experts debunk the top myths in home gym design. If you have been dreaming of your to…

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