It can be a daunting task to start designing your home gym. There are a million possible design directions to go, and hundreds of equipment decisions to make. Paralysis by analysis often sinks in. Instead of building a home gym, most people will continue to pay $60-200+ per month to go to a commercial gym, … Read more
Barbells are broken into a few main parts: sleeves, collars, bearings or bushings and the shaft. The shaft of the barbell, the long center area of the barbell, will have a distinguished texture designed to help people hold onto the barbell when performing lifts. The knurling is the textured area of the barbell. However, not … Read more
One of the primary concerns for home and garage gym owners is the associated noise. While we previously addressed this topic in our guide on reducing home gym noise, we realized that we hadn’t thoroughly investigated the matter with real world data, until now. Recognizing that dropped barbells tend to generate the most noise in … Read more
Flywheels have quickly become popular in professional, recreational and rehabilitation settings due their space efficiency, the training effects seen, and their versatility. I believe that flywheel trainers will soon gain popularity with home gym builders for the same reason, which I will highlight here.
What is an Eccentric Flywheel Inertial Trainer? An eccentric flywheel trainer is a strength and power training device that uses muscle force to rotate a weighted flywheel. A nylon strap connects the exerciser to the central shaft of the flywheel. Spinning the flywheel winds the strap around the shaft. The inertia (spinning resistance) created by … Read more
The CrossFit Open is the worlds biggest international fitness competition. The 2023 CrossFit Open runs for 3 weeks from February 16-March 6. Anyone can sign up for the Open and compete against CrossFit’s biggest stars in the weekly workouts. A good result in the Open is the first step towards qualifying for the NOBULL CrossFit … Read more
selecting the right squat rack for your home gym requires careful consideration of your needs and goals. By taking the time to understand the different dimensions and options available, you can make an informed decision that will help you achieve the results you desire
The Rogue Fold Up Utility Bench was designed for home gym owners that have limited floor space but want a solid and sturdy bench that can handle serious weight. It looks good, stores easily and is budget-friendly
One important decision you’ll need to make as you design your home gym is which type of barbell to invest in. The main choice is barbells is between a standard barbell and an Olympic barbell. Standard barbells and weights may seem like a cost-effective option. But, before you decide, it’s important to understand the key … Read more
Steel Gauge Defined The gauge of steel indicates the standard thickness of the steel. Gauge is not an imperial or metric value, but it corresponds to certain millimetre (or inch) thickness. A steel’s gauge is used to describe its thickness because it is easier to say it is 7-gauge, rather than 4.55 millimetres. There is … Read more