Category: Exercise

Knowing which type of dumbbell is best for your home workout will shape the kind of strength you’re trying to build. You’ll want a good idea of how you want to work out (building endurance with lower weights, for example) before deciding on a weight range. You’ll also want to decide if you want to Read more…

Level Up Leg Day – Home Gym Edition A common fitness refrain is that you should never skip leg day. And with our killer home gym leg workout, you don’t have to. We’ve put together this routine to fire the quads, hamstrings, calves and more without leaving the house. Do each movement as a bodyweight Read more…

Try Our Best Kettlebell Chest Workout You can start your journey to stronger, more defined pecs with our at-home kettlebell chest workout. Some of the largest muscles in the upper body are in your chest and you use them throughout the day – more frequently than you may realize. Your chest muscles are engaged when Read more…

Whether you’re new to kettlebells or to working out, everyone has to start somewhere. Our beginner kettlebell workouts are a great jumping-off point for using this popular exercise equipment. The PowerBlock™ experts have put together a basic kettlebell circuit that works the entire body. By using adjustable kettlebells, you can add resistance as you gain Read more…

If you have recently decided to commit to a workout routine for the first time, you may need a little guidance to get started. Your new PowerBlock Dumbbells look great in your basement gym setup, yet you stare at them and think to yourself, “. . . now what?”.

Hiring the right personal trainer can be extremely tricky! There are many things to consider before finding someone to assist you with your fitness goals! Here are a few things you should consider before hiring a personal trainer:

As someone who has been weight training for most of my adult life, I’m always interested in adding new stimulus to my program. In general, I believe that an effective weight training program revolves around the 5-6 major movement patterns, repeated consistently. However, I do like to add in new things every now and again Read more…

My wife has always been a tough sell on the idea of weight training on a regular basis. She’s much more engaged in cardio based training like running and Peloton classes. I’m a huge advocate for weight training, and always encourage her to do it, but here’s how the conversation typically goes:

As a trainer, I have clients who come to me with specific goals in terms of their physique and function. They want to build more muscle, or get really strong, but often aren’t sure how to approach it. I recall working with a client who came to me saying he wanted to get really strong Read more…

I am 83 years old, and have trained with weights for much of my life, since age 15.   I read the fitness magazines and books, and learned the training lore of the time. In my adult life, (after getting involved in the running craze of the time) I trained at the local athletic club. Read more…