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There are times when you should consciously skip a workout with good reason, like when the decision to exercise vs. skip a day might make the difference between a serious illness or injury. Here are 6 reasons to skip the gym today.

Happy 2017! Often, every new year comes a whole list of New Year’s resolutions aimed at making us better, stronger, more attractive, and more successful. For the large majority of us, those new goals start with fitness, which explains all of the jam-packed gyms at the start of any year. However, the hard reality is that […]

You’ve likely spotted foam rollers for use at your gym, however, knowing how to use one is another story. Don’t be shy! Foam rollers in their various and versatile sizes offer a quick and easy way to relieve muscle pain, soreness, and tightness. HomeGymr.com has created this handy infographic to show us all how to utilize […]

Let’s face it; working out during the holiday season can prove difficult. It’s hard to find time between all of the shopping, holiday baking, visiting, and hosting duties. Even though cleaning the house in preparation for your in-laws can feels like a workout just as much as racing through the mall to finish last minute shopping, […]

If you CrossFit, you’re already well aware of what a kipping pull up is. For those who don’t or are new to CrossFit, a kipping pull up can seem like poor form (do to the swinging action) or even a cheat exercise. However, kipping pull ups are a progressive, anaerobic test of endurance, which promotes strength, […]

Maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit doesn’t require as much effort as you might think. In addition to eating a nutritious diet, the secret involves getting up off the couch and moving. That’s not to say all exercise is created equal. The more intense and longer the duration, the more calories you burn. However, it may come as a pleasant surprise just how easy it is and how little time it takes to burn an extra 100 calories in a day.