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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day

Leg day is a day well-known to weight lifters. There are jokes surrounding skipping leg day, because those that do, could possibly become the subject of a meme gone viral. You don’t want attention for a disproportionate physique… you want the opposite! Let us explain why you shouldn’t skip leg day, the benefits of leg workouts…

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York Barbell’s Auditorium To Feature Major Weightlifting Events

The York Barbell name has been synonymous with the essence of weightlifting since its inception. That includes not only manufacturing and distributing quality weights and gym equipment but also serving as a meeting place for the sport. To that end, many long-time customers know that our corporate campus features an extensive retail outlet store and the Weightlifting Hall of Fame…

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York Barbell Introduces STS Functional Cable Crossover Machine

York Barbell’s design and marketing teams continue to innovate and incorporate the latest fitness technologies with the release of a new cable crossover machine. The STS Functional Cable Crossover machine now joins over a dozen new products the company announced in April. The cable crossover is noted for its versatility, offering multiple options for strength training and functional workouts at home or at the gym…

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York Barbell Launches Over A Dozen New Products

York Barbell’s design and marketing teams continue to innovate and incorporate the latest fitness technologies with an assortment of new products. Ranging from barbells and other traditional weightlifting accessories to full-body cardio equipment, the new equipment addresses valuable feedback the company recently received from customers. According to Eric Smith, Director of Sales and Marketing for York Barbell…

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Essential Home Gym Equipment for Beginners

Have you fallen a bit short on your 2023 fitness goals? If so, it’s never too late to ease your way back into regular exercise. In fact, according to Livestrong, regular physical activity is associated with a 0.4 to 6.9 year increase in life expectancy! If you’re ready to get back into a consistent workout routine but are unsure where to start or being around others is a concern…

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York Barbell’s New Warehouse Delivers Massive Savings To Home Gym Customers

Sky-high shipping costs in the home gym industry since 2020 prompted York Barbell to look for solutions for its loyal customers and dealers. They found a big one via their new distribution center located in Dallas, TX. Opened in the summer of 2022, the warehouse has since delivered an average savings of over 20% on shipping charges on orders to the West Coast and Midwest…

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Lift Like an Olympian with York’s Olympic Weights

Some U.S Weightlifting champions were born strong and some achieve strength through tirelessly working at it. Not everyone can make it to the Olympics and get to call themselves an Olympian, but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat, train, and look like one if you want to! All you need is the willpower and the proper Olympic weights to make it happen…

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Introducing The York Aspire Home Gym Line Of Products!

Don’t wait for your New Year’s resolution to start improving your fitness level! While over 90% of people aspire to improve their physical well-being with their resolutions, fewer than 10% actually achieve their goals. One big reason is that they lack a routine. Another is that people find excuses to skip traveling to the gym as the year progresses…

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The Weight Plate Set For Your Home Gym

How have you been staying fit and in shape? Have you transitioned to an at-home gym experience, converted to outdoor activities like running, hiking, and biking, or are you waiting for the right time to restart your membership at your commercial gym? Home Gym Transition Whether you’ve already made adjustments to your fitness routine this year or you’re still figuring things out…

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5 Steps to Get Started with a Regular Fitness Routine

There are many benefits to starting a fitness routine and staying physically active. Regular exercise can improve your mood/happiness (i.e. endorphins) as well as your energy levels, while reducing feelings of anxiety and depression. It’s important to assemble a fitness routine to achieve the many benefits of being active! According to Healthline, practicing regular physical activity is essential to reducing muscle loss…