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The FreeMotion 1500 GSX Treadmill: Easy to move. Easy to love.

When it comes to treadmill design, keeping things simple is a challenge. So many treadmills today are stuffed with such extravagant features that a workout seems beside the point. That’s why I love...

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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Kelvin Wilson

As a dedicated personal trainer, chief motivator, and CEO of Natural Body Sculpting by Wilson, Kelvin Wilson is not just sculpting healthy bodies, he is shaping lives throughout Southern Florida and...

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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. Women...

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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Frank Savino | Mineola, New York

  Frank Savino’s family wasn’t too happy when, halfway through earning his doctorate, he left his job of 15 years as an Associate Dean of Student Affairs at St. Johns University to open a gym. He was...

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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Jones Parker | Gainesville, VA

  Donna Jones Parker is the perfect combination of fitness training, physiology knowledge, and renowned motivation for athletes of all abilities. It’s no wonder she’s the most sought after trainer in...

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Not All Curls are Created Equal

  Perhaps no other muscle holds such pride among fitness fans as the almighty bicep. Among some athletes (could you be one of them?), proudly showing off those “guns” is a coveted reward of committing...

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Trainer Spotlight: Chris Bell | Haddonfield, NJ

  Take it from his “Tribe”—Chris Bell rocks! Today, our Trainer Spotlight series continues with perennial Gym Source favorite Christopher Bell, a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, owner of Bell’s...

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Don’t be a Noisy Neighbor

Let’s face facts: As quiet as some cardio machines are (treadmills, Cybex Arc Trainers, exercise bikes and the like), they still make noise when in use. For some people—especially those living in...

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Staff Pick: Assault Air Bike from LifeCore Fitness

If you’re looking for an affordable cardio machine that works your upper and lower body simultaneously, consider the Assault Air Bike Trainer from LifeCore Fitness. As this week’s Gym Source Staff...

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Olympic Lifting for Beginners

Newcomers to the sport of Olympic lifting—and parents introducing their children to this popular and fast-growing sport—are eager to gain the benefits that lifting provides. Growing ever more popular...

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Gym Source Tapped as Exclusive Nationwide Distributor for GSX Fitness...

Gym Source and FreeMotion announce the release of the new GSX treadmill series. The GSX series—which includes the Boston Marathon GSX Treadmill, the 2000 GSX Incline Trainer, and the 1500 GSX Folding...

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Interval Walking Works Wonders

Walking has long been touted as an ideal workout for those just starting a weight-loss program—and comes highly recommended for people with weight-related illnesses, such as Type 2 Diabetes. As far as...

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We’re Not Overeating—We’re Undermoving

It’s no secret: Over the last 50 years, Americans’ overall caloric intake has skyrocketed. Portion sizes at home and in restaurants have increased—as has sugar consumption. However, a new study by the...

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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Joe Quinn | Conshohocken, PA

Joe Quinn, founder, chief personal trainer and motivator at Pro Q Fitness, one of Main Line Philadelphia’s most noted private personal training outfits, provides balanced in-home fitness regimens to...

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Low- vs. High-Intensity Fat Burn: Which is Best?

I often get questions from clients that seem appropriate to share and answer to our wider community of fitness enthusiasts. One that frequently arises pertains to low- versus high-intensity workouts....

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Octane’s Smartlink Keeps Getting Better

Maybe you already know about Octane’s Smartlink console technology, which wirelessly connects and controls your Octane elliptical directly from your iPad®--enabling total enjoyment and seamlessly...

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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Erik Hajer | Newton, MA

Erik Hajer exudes wellness in everything he does—and he sure does a lot. Husband, father, triathlete, fitness mentor, personal trainer, author, and above all, Wellness Crusader—health and wellness are...

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Take Another Look at FreeMotion

FreeMotion, a longtime leader in cardio machine technology, has us raving about their strength training equipment like never before. The company’s updated functional machines and redesigned EPIC...

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Keep Momentum Going with the Zero Runner

What’s the hottest number in fitness this fall? Zero—as in the Octane Zero Runner, winning rave reviews and loyal fans alike among cardio training enthusiasts. The Zero Runner is a zero-impact running...

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Spotlight Install | Bardmoor YMCA in Tampa Bay, FL

When the Bardmoor YMCA decided to triple the size of its fitness room as part of its overall expansion earlier this year, Fitness Director Executive Director Beth Maday knew just who to contact. “Gym...

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