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Essential Home Gym Equipment for Beginners

Did you fall a bit short on your 2024 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…

How to Stick to Your New Year Fitness Resolutions in 2025

Sticking to your New Year fitness resolutions can be challenging. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. News & World Report, the failure rate for resolutions is around 80%. To ensure this is not your reality in 2025, here are some strategies to help you maintain your fitness goals into February and beyond: How to Stick to New Year Fitness Resolutions 1…

Make Fitness a Gift This Holiday Season with York Barbell

The holidays are a time of giving, and there’s no better gift than one that promotes health, strength, and well-being. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned lifter, a fitness beginner, or upgrading your home gym, investing in high-quality fitness equipment is a decision that pays dividends all year long. York Barbell is here to make holiday shopping easier with expert advice…

How to Start Working Out at Home

Wondering how to start working out at home? You’ll need motivation, accountability boosters, varied workouts, and the right equipment. If you’ve made a new years fitness resolution this year or are looking to save money by not going to the gym, then we have some tips and tricks for you to get the total body benefits you want- all while staying close to home…

Get a Total Body Workout after Our Price Drop on Dumbbells!

Dumbbells reign supreme when it comes to versatile, effective, and affordable workout equipment. Dumbbell workouts allow you to target every muscle group, adapt your workout to your fitness level, and achieve great results. If home workouts are typical for you (as we hope they are!), using free weights over machines is the more accessible, versatile approach that allows you to work more muscles and promote functional fitness…

Step Into Free Shipping and Fitness Savings in September!

As September rolls in, so do incredible savings and unbeatable deals at York Barbell! This month, we're thrilled to offer free shipping on a wide range of bars, apparel, and select weight plate sets, making improving your home gym and workout style easier with the Strongest Name in Fitness. Check out the complete collection at our new daily free shipping page!

PROMO ALERT: Power Up & Save on Home Gym Equipment!

Ready to take your home workouts to the next level while getting the biggest bang for your buck? Whether you aim to tone up or channel your inner Olympian from home, NOW is the perfect time with these fantastic deals on YORK Barbell home gym equipment! From July 7th to July 20th, dive into the "Tone At Home" sale where select home gyms are discounted by a generous 20% off our regular prices (35-45% off MSRP)…

Best Way to Set Up Your Powerlifting Gym at Home

There are numerous other reasons why you might want to consider setting up a powerlifting gym at home. For instance, most commercial gyms do not offer the equipment and platforms needed for powerlifting exercises. Healthline reinforces that powerlifting is based on three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Therefore, if your commercial gym lacks the equipment to perform these lifts…

New Products Alert: R-350 Rower & Multi-Purpose Rack!

York Barbell’s design and marketing teams continue to innovate and incorporate the latest fitness technologies with new product releases. The most recent launch includes the chain-driven, variable resistance R-350 Rower and the Multi-Purpose Storage Rack. According to Eric Smith, Sales and Marketing for York Barbell, “the two products address rising market demand for similar items and help to fill in a couple of gaps that York enthusiasts identified in our product line.”The release highlights York Barbell’s ongoing efforts to meet growing customer demand for both cardio equipment and weightlifting essentials…

Ten Creative Ways to Use Your Bench

When gyms were closed due to COVID-19, gym-goers had to get creative in keeping themselves in shape and staying healthy. As a result, more home gyms have surfaced and there’s been a natural increase in the purchasing of home-gym equipment. People quickly realized that they can get a more convenient, efficient workout from home. To workout from home effectively…