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Dumbbells, The Origin

It is believed that the dumbbell as we know it today was invented in Ancient Greece in the era of ancient Olympic Games. Progressive overload training was described as early as the 6th century BC, when famous Greek athlete Milo of Croton was training for Olympic Games by carrying a newborn calf on his back every day until Olympics took place, by that time he would carry a four year old cow the length of a stadium.

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Gearforfit Montreal

If you are looking to purchase gym equipment by well known brand from Toronto Gearforfit we can help you with this task. Our store is an official dealer of Gearforfit in Montreal. You can benefit from the same warranty terms as the brand Gearforfit provides when you purchase from our store. We also offer fast […]

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The History of Bench Press

Nowadays the bench press is a staple exercise popular across all levels of athletes. First thing many people think of when going to the gym is to challenge themselves against the barbell on a bench. However the bench press wasn’t always popular and known. At the beginning of last century strong men practiced a floor […]

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York Legacy Plates

York legacy milled cast iron plates is the legendary product made by a company from York, Pennsylvania. It all started in 1935 when Bob Hoffman bought Milo Barbell Company. He began producing weight lifting equipment as well as promoting weight lifting sport. Iron plates made by York Barbell became a staple of weight training over […]