Whether you’re on the cusp of starting your home gym or worried about your equipment’s lifespan due to your lack of proper flooring, you’re not alone. And while aesthetics certainly play a part, the wrong flooring can be a serious hazard. It can damage your gym equipment or your floor, or worse, increase your risk of injury. Before…
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In the 1970s, many women were still reluctant to lift weights due to its association with heavily muscled physiques. But in 1979, with her win at the very first International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) women’s bodybuilding contest — the World Pro Bodybuilding Championship — Lisa Lyon helped to provide a template for muscular, aesthetic, self-empowered women. While that…
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