• Should You Carb Up for Weight Loss?

    Posted On Jun 29, 2014 By Erin Kuh, MBA, RD

    good carbs vs. bad carbs

    Could eating more carbs actually help you lose more weight? You've cut out bread, pasta, pretzels and potatoes. Not to mention ice cream, cookies and chips. While you're better off without some of these high-calorie, high-carb options, where do you Read more

  • Shoulder Press for Beginners

    Posted On Mar 1, 2017 By Tom Holland

    Shoulder Press for Beginners

    I've said it before and I'll say it again (even in this video), because it bears repeating: Your shoulders are the most mobile joints in your body which means they are also extremely susceptible to injury. So, the stronger your Read more

  • Fit Tip: BowFlex 6-Week Workout Plan

    Posted On Mar 31, 2020 By Tom Holland

    Here is your 6-Week BowFlex Home Workout Plan: 20-minute workouts each day involving both strength and cardio to keep you healthy (and happy!) during these challenging times. Read more

  • The Six-Minute Full Body HIIT Workout

    Posted On Dec 28, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Six-Minute Full Body HIIT Workout

    If there is one trend in fitness that is here to stay, it's the shorter workout. Also referred to as "micro-workouts," they solve the number one problem most people have when it comes to exercise – lack of time. You Read more

  • Smart Strength Training: Introducing the BowFlex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells

    Posted On Jun 19, 2016 By BowFlex Insider Team

    Smart Strength Training: Introducing the BowFlex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells

    Did you know that adding muscle means boosting your calorie burn? As a metabolic tissue, muscle not only supports weight loss, but also improves your body's function in daily life. Coupled with a healthy cardio routine, weightlifting throughout the week Read more

  • Chicken Fajita Salad

    Posted On Feb 17, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Chicken fajita salad on a plate.

    Dinner Salads are the best. That’s it, that’s my whole sentence. They are filling and yet clean, easy and fast, and can qualify as meal prep as you can eat them for a few days. Read more

  • Fit Tip Thursday: 5 Best Butt Exercises

    Posted On Oct 15, 2014 By Tom Holland

    Fit Tip Thursday: 5 Best Butt Exercises

    When it comes to exercise, we often make things much more complicated than they need to be. Squat. Lunge. Step. Jump. These are a few of the simple components found in the most effective lower-body exercises. In fact, you can Read more

  • Sweet Potato Pancakes

    Posted On Oct 4, 2020 By Lisa Traugott

    pancakes with fresh blueberries on a plate.

    It’s fall y’all! Nothing tastes better than a short stack of sweet potato pancakes with some fresh berries on top. This is a recipe I’ve been using since I first started bodybuilding Read more

  • The Five-Minute Cardio Workout

    Posted On Oct 21, 2015 By Tom Holland

    The Five-Minute Cardio Workout

    The reason most people give for not exercising is lack of time. What so many fail to realize is that shorter exercise sessions absolutely "add up," meaning that a few 10-minute workouts have the same benefits as doing one longer Read more

  • 5 Ways Home Workouts Beat Going to the Gym

    Posted On Feb 20, 2024 By Lisa Traugott

    man running on a treadmill

    Not sure if you want to join a gym or invest in equipment? Getting and staying fit is easier than ever in the comfort of your own home. Here are five benefits to working out at home. #1 It's budget Read more

  • The Five-Minute No Sit-ups Ab Workout

    Posted On Jul 5, 2017 By BowFlex Insider Team

    The Five Minute No Sit-Ups Ab Workout - Fit Tip Thursday with Amy Dixon, BowFlex Fitness Advisor

    Sick of doing sit-ups? Not seeing the results you're looking for? Check out this 5-minute ab workout that will really shape and tone the abdominals, back and hips. This workout will get your heart rate up, burning calories while you Read more

  • The Five-Minute Full Body Stretch

    Posted On Dec 21, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Five Minute Full Body Stretch

    There is still a great deal of confusion when it comes to stretching: What to do, when to do it, how much to do, and if it really benefits us at all. Well, flexibility is one of the five components Read more