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Women often avoid weight training because they are afraid they will bulk up and develop unwanted muscle size. In fact, weight training is one of the most effective methods to lose fat and tone the body. Personal trainer Tom Mans told The Independent that lifting weights is more effective than cardio. While this is very true, it is also true that a...

Aside from weights, the weight bench is probably the most important piece of home gym equipment for anyone wanting to lift weights. There are three main body positions when weightlifting: standing, seated and laying on your back. Using a weightlifting bench will allow you to perform exercises in the seating and laying positions and therefore will expand the total number...

Whether you’re buying for yourself, your business or someone else. The purchase of weight-lifting equipment can be a big investment. Good quality equipment will last years. So doing your research and making the right decisions before buying will save you time and money in the long-run. We've created this guide to help you make informed decisions on your purchase, so...

The body naturally undergoes many transformations as it ages, from a decrease in bone density and muscle mass to an increase in risk associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. While there’s no way to completely halt or reverse the aging process, there are healthy habits a person can actively participate in that can slow down or minimize...

The York Fitness Tone Dome is a fantastic versatile piece of kit which can enhance your strength, stability, posture and all around general fitness. You can work all muscles in the body and create different levels of intensity by using either side of the Tone Dome, the red dome or green flat platform. Everyone from the novice exerciser to a...