‘The Smith machine is a barbell fixed to vertical (sometimes slightly angled) steel rails so the bar moves in a single guided path,’ explains Daniel Booth, performance coach at MyoLab. Although not a ...

Rowing machines are considered the “Swiss Army knife” of fitness equipment because of their versatility. Rowing is a full-body, low-impact workout, which means it won’t strain your joints and ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

When test driving a new fitness tool, it's important to get to know each other before jumping into anything serious. The rowing machine, for example, looks like a one-trick pony — but, if you think ...

Before trying a rowing machine workout, I'd thought about going to the gym or trying a treadmill workout. Given the travel time to my local gym and not wanting to spend time walking indoors when I ...

Let's face it: when you don't know how to use weight machines, they're intimidating as heck. All those knobs, pulleys, and bars? Are you supposed to push or pull? Do you sit up straight? Sideways?

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

What is a Smith machine? The Smith machine is a piece of fitness equipment commonly found in gyms that features a barbell fixed to a squat rack, limiting movement to one single plane. “Because the bar ...

HIIT is an abbreviation for High-Intensity Interval Training and whether or not you are a total newbie to the workout format, it’s beginner-friendly and a highly efficient way to burn calories and ...