Kyle Hoffman

41 New Fitness & Gym Membership Statistics for 2020 [Infographic]

March 27, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

In the last decade, popular gyms in the U.S. have seen significant growth. But is it due to a sudden ambitious surge towards fitness? Or have gyms become more in tune with the real intentions of their potential members?

Every January, a whole new flurry of New Year’s Resolution memes and jokes circulate the internet, so how is your local gym actually responding to new members (and current ones)?

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Seated Leg Press: Benefits, Muscles Worked, & Best Machines

March 25, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

When you start your fitness journey, you usually set goals for yourself like build some biceps, blast your chest… but what about your legs?

Your legs are roughly 1/2 of your body and you can look freakish with wide shoulders if you’re walking around on a pair of twigs. That’s why if you want a simple way to build some powerful legs, you should consider the seated leg press.

In this blog post, I’m going to try to make you a believer in this common exercise. Make sure you read all the way to the end because you’re about to discover some killer benefits of this exercise, the primary and secondary muscles worked, recommended machines for your home gym, and a lot more.

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1001+ Best CrossFit Team Names (Funny, Female, & Badass)

March 23, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

Coming up with the best CrossFit team names for your next team WOD can be a hassle.

Not only do you have to worry about making good time and trying not to vomit, but you also have to come up with a funny name that either makes everyone in the box laugh… or something badass that drives intense fear into their hearts.

Lucky for you, your search for an original team name is over!

Keep on reading because you’re about to discover over 1001 badass, funny, serious, and all around creative names to use for your next CrossFit group.

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7 Best Alternatives to Leg Curls Without Machines

March 20, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

Best leg curl alternatives without machine image — These 7 alternatives to leg curls without machine assistance will save you hundreds on a gym membership.

The leg curl (AKA hamstring curl) is one of those exercises that is limited to the gym because it requires a big, bulky machine. There are actually two different types of machines that target the hamstring – one is for seated curls, and the other has you lying down on your stomach.

Both machines target the hamstring by flexing your lower leg towards your butt against weighted resistance. But, not everyone has access to a leg curl machine, so what do you do when you want to isolate the hamstrings when you are working out at home?

Make sure you read this blog post to the very end because you’re about to discover the 7 best alternatives to leg curls without machine assistance you can do them at home or on the road.

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