GETFIT Blog

Create the perfect home gym with these tips from our guest author, Jared Clark from eReplacementParts.com

In recognition of American Heart Month, February is a great time to take a look at your health habits and give them a nudge in the heart healthy direction. One in every three deaths occurring due to heart disease or stroke. Looking to help your lifestyle stack up? Here are a few resources and recommendations.

 It's no surprise that bodyweight strength training is one of the hottest trends in fitness today. A natural complement to workouts on your home fitness equipment, this approach to strength training uses your bodyweight as resistance, making for accessible workouts you can take anywhere. The level of difficulty can easily be adapted to your level of fitness with options for both the beginners and the fitness buff. In addition to building muscle, you'll improve your core strength and range of movement, resulting in better function for your daily activities and improved form on your treadmill, recumbent bike, or elliptical. Ready to give strength training a try? Here are few tips to get you started.

Although some fitness trends, such as small-group training and combination classes, are great add-ons to a home fitness program, many of them can be used at home every week to bring new energy and effectiveness to your home workouts. Here are just a few of the biggest trends you’ll see in 2013 and some advice on incorporating them into your home workouts.

If you're thinking about making fitness the focus of your New Year's resolutions this year, here are a few ways to make sure you end up finishing the year stronger and fitter than you rang it in.

Try efficient, challenging and short interval workouts to stay fit this holiday season, which are highly effective at burning fat, building muscle and bringing home health benefits for your metabolism and energy levels.