Gym Equipment

Slam balls are a versatile and hugely popular piece of workout equipment, yet, what they are made from is a bit of a mystery to most users?  Slam balls can absorb impact and change shape ever so slightly, but they always return to their original shape and most importantly, they are incredibly durable items. Despite […]

One of the best things about the gym is that it’s just you vs the weights and I’m sure many reading this have heard “philosophical” phrases saying no matter what life throws at you, a pair of 45s in the gym is always a pair of 45s.  Well, if you’ve ever trained at home, and

A barbell looks very simple at first glance. It’s a long piece of metal, capable of holding heavy loads, seems like a simple piece of equipment, right?  In reality, though, barbells can be quite complex and need to be manufactured in a specific way to support safe and efficient weight lifting. There are a few

Once you start to train at a high enough level – eg lifting heavy weights in comparison to your body weight and not just ego lifting – or if you’re building up an impressive home gym setup, a crucial component is a good selection of weight plates.  Something you might have come across is a

When purchasing weight plates, there is a range of factors that you’ll need to consider including: Material of the weights (steel, urethane, rubber, vinyl) Your budget (some weight plates are significantly more expensive than others) Variety of weights (do you need heavier plates and if so, how many?) Storage space (bumper plates take up more