A few years back, I wrote about one of my favorite workout machines – The Cybex 600A Arc Trainer.  It was the first machine I had ever used that combined the movements of a stepper, elliptical, even a treadmill in one machine.  The rare combination of a wide range of resistance levels coupled with the ability to change the incline level made the Arc Trainer a legend in my mind.  And, it was one of the best calorie burning workout machines I had ever used.  It was truly a legendary product that put Cybex products in thousands of fitness centers, … Continue reading The Cybex 620A Arc Trainer – A Slimmer Version of a Legend

New England weather is, to put it mildly, very unpredictable.  Let’s take the past week – we had temperatures in the 50’s, 30’s, and close to zero degrees.  If you are an avid cyclist who loves riding year round, winter can reek havoc on your cycling plans.  This is why indoor cycling bikes have become of one of the most popular forms of exercise.  I have owned an indoor cycling bike for about 15 years and have used it for cardio, rehabilitation, and overall fitness. An indoor cycling bike has several body size adjustments to help fit anyone from roughly 4 feet … Continue reading The Indoor Cycling Bike – An Excellent Workout Option For New England Winters

I have worked in the health and fitness industry, specifically the fitness equipment industry, for over 20 years.  I have worked with health clubs, hospitals, universities, and physical therapy studios on solutions for their fitness equipment needs.  And, I have worked with homeowners on their unique fitness equipment wish lists.  Fitness equipment comes in many shapes and sizes.  Some are commercially built for heavy usage (15 to 20 hours a day) in a health club, personal training studio, or fitness center. While other pieces of fitness equipment are made for residential use, with the user exercising more like a few times per … Continue reading Designing Your Home Gym With Commercial Fitness Equipment

After graduating from Springfield College in 1994, I took a job at a YMCA in Woburn, MA. This YMCA job was my first experience in the health and fitness industry.  Part of my daily responsibilities included instruction on the Nautilus strength training machines.  The circuit included exercises for legs, chest, back, arms, abdominals, and lower back strength and conditioning.  The pieces were commercially built, easy to use and operate, and very effective for strength and conditioning the members. Fast forward to today.  I am a resource in the health and fitness industry for used or pre-owned commercial fitness equipment.  I … Continue reading Used Nautilus Strength Circuit On NK Marketing Ebay Store

In my experience working with first time personal trainers, budget and space are two of the biggest issues.  On one hand, a personal trainer has the knowledge, drive, and enthusiasm to get their business up and running.  Maybe they are fresh out of college or have recently obtained a fitness certification.  However, quality fitness equipment costs money as does renting or leasing a space. Often times, personal trainers need to think outside the box in terms of space and equipment if start up money is not available. One solution I have advised personal trainers as well as physical therapists is … Continue reading The Case For The Space Saving Single Cable Column