Hoist Gym

HOIST GYM HOIST® Fitness Systems is a San Diego, California USA based company producing premium strength training products for the commercial and home markets.

The company's commercial products can be found all over the world in health clubs, YMCAs, community centers, hotels, personal training facilities, colleges & universities, corporate fitness centers, government facilities and military bases. Home products can be purchased through specialty fitness retailers throughout the world.

09/04/2012

Don’t like doing Squats? Consider these 6 exercises as alternatives!

1. Step-ups. Step-ups, performed with either dumbbells or a barbell, are great squat alternatives as well as being an awesome option for home workouts. The higher the step or bench you are using, the more it’s going to target the glute muscles, which help push the body upward.

2. Split squats. To perform this, stand about two to three feet in front of a step or bench and place your rear foot on the step or bench. Balancing on your forward standing leg, hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides or place a barbell across your back and lower your body down as low as you can go.

3. Walking lunges. Walking lunges can be performed forward or backward for increased variety and stimulus on the muscle fibers. Watch that you are maintaining an erect position with your body, as adopting a slightly forward lean will place too much stress on the lower back muscles, causing pain down the road.

4. Leg presses. The leg press is a very similar movement pattern, providing almost all the same benefits. Some people feel much more comfortable using a leg press and, therefore, can lift a great deal more weight, making this the superior option. Your foot position will determine the direction of the stress on the muscles; a turned-out stance will target the hamstrings to a higher degree. Alternating between turned-out and straight foot positions will help provide variety in your workout and prevent you from hitting a plateau.

5. Jump squats. To focus more on quickness and agility, consider jump squats. These don’t require as much calf flexibility due to the pattern of motion, and they're simple to perform.

6. Deadlifts. These allow you to lift a massive amount of weight, helping develop a high degree of muscle mass and strength. Make sure that when you perform them you are watching the back position to avoid a rounded back that will take the stress away from the legs.

28/03/2012

25/03/2012

"No Judgements" Day is Here!

Crunch Fitness (El Cajon, CA) opened it's doors to the public this morning - revealing a beautifully appointed facility, complete with a line of HOIST ROC-IT Selectorized products - El Cajon...Prepare to get ROC'D!

http://www.crunchelcajon.com