Archive for the ‘Gym Equipment Articles’ Category

Ironmaster IM2000 Band Attachments

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Here is another handy addition for your Ironmaster IM2000. They will be in production soon. Ironmaster band attachments contd

Testimonial - Lee Priest Ironmaster IM2000

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Now you all know that I am a huge fan of the Ironmaster IM2000. This is coming from someone who previously didn’t care much for smith machines. Ironmaster Smith Machine review

Ironmaster Super Bench Review

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Here is a very thorough review of the Ironmaster Super Bench Super Bench Review contd

Powertec Factory Visit

Friday, August 13th, 2010

I have just come back from my tour of the Powertec factory in Shanghai. It was the experience of a life time!
This was only my 2nd overseas trip. So going to Shanghai is really taking a jump in the deep end. I try to avoid the city centre in Sydney at peak times because I hate crowds. Well Shanghai makes Sydney look like a sleepy country town. Powertec Factory tour contd

Powertec Power Rack - Now in Yellow!

Friday, June 4th, 2010

We have now got the 2010 Powertec Power Rack in construction yellow. Power Cages are fairly plain looking pieces of gym equipment so if you want something that stands out from the pack check it out. Yellow Powertec Power Rack

Adjustable Kettlebell Kits

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

We have now got the Ironmaster Adjustable Kettlebell Kits in stock and they are ready to ship. If you have not tried kettlebell training before, these kits are an ideal way of getting into it. Ironmaster Adjustable Kettlebells

Powertec Compact Leg Sled Assembly Video

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Our Powertec Lat Tower Assembly Instructions have been a great help to Powertec customers worldwide so we have decided to expand on these.

Here is a video of me assembling a Powertec Compact Leg Sled Powertec Leg Sled Assembly Video

Olympic Weight Plates - They aren’t all created equally

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

When purchasing weight plates it is easy to just say that they all weigh the same so it doesn’t really matter what kind you get. So I just thought I would share with you some evidence that not all Olympic Weight Plates are created equally. Olympic Weight Plates

Sam’s Fitness Olympic Barbells

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Just a quick word on our range of Olympic Barbells and why they are more expensive than some of the cheaper Olympic bars on the market. Olympic Barbells

Ironmaster Kettlebell Handles In - Finally!

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Well I know I have been talking about these for a while now, but the Ironmaster Kettelbell Handle has finally arrived and we have them on sale. And they have been well worth the wait! more on Ironmaster Kettlebell Handles

Why Force USA Leverage Gyms are cheaper than Powertec

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Initially I was really annoyed when I saw these cheap copies come out but after hearing feedback from our customers we do not have a lot to worry about. more on Force USA Leverage Gyms

Lee Priest on Powertec Pec Fly

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Here is a short video of Lee Priest on the old style Powertec Pec Fly. Check out his form and check out his condition. Lee Priest Powertec Pec Fly video

Thick Dumbbell Handles Available Now!

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Now the Ironmaster Thick Dumbbell Handles have been that popular in the US Ironmaster have actually sold out of them. We have just got our shipment in but our stocks are limited - so if you are interested hurry up! more on Ironmaster Thick Dumbbell Handles

New Combo Deal - Great Value Lat Machine & Super Bench Deal

Monday, July 20th, 2009

It wasn’t until we had a spare Ironmaster Super Bench in the showroom that I decided to have a Ironmaster Cable Tower Attachment permanently set up on display. Whenever I have new pieces of gym equipment set up I always start playing around with them - especially in winter as it helps keep you warm in our freezing warehouse! more on Ironmaster Super Bench and Cable Tower combo

Dumbbell Wars – Buying Guide for Dumbbells in a Home Gym

Monday, July 13th, 2009

With the addition of the Commercial Grade Dumbbell Sets to our range I thought I would give you a quick rundown on what I believe what dumbbells work best in a home gym environment. read on for Dumbbell Buying Guide

Drop Sets with Adjustable Dumbbells

Monday, July 13th, 2009

When I show customers the Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells they often say “hey but you can’t do drop sets”. This is true to a point but I would like to point out the following: more on Dumbbell Drop Sets

ForceUSA and Bodyworx Leverage Gym Copies

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Well I guess I should be flattered that both ForceUSA and Bodyworx have decided to copy the Powertec Multi System and Powertec Leverage Gym. Australia is such a such a small market for gym equipment in comparison to the world. So it just goes to show how popular the Powertec gyms have been in Australia that these two have decided to take a free ride on the Powertec bandwagon in Australia. (more…)

Ironmaster Super Bench Video

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

The Ironmaster Super Bench is one of our best sellers. It is not only a heavy duty bench for serious weight training, it has many other features that make it an essential piece of gym equipment for any home gym, studio or gym. (more…)

Ironmaster Cable Attachment for Super Bench

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Here is a video for the Ironmaster Cable Attachment for the Ironmaster Super Bench. If you don’t have much room for a home gym then check this out….. (more…)

Ironmaster Company History Video

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Here is a great video which gives detail about the history of Ironmaster. By buying Ironmaster you are getting a product that has had years of development and testing. (more…)

New Video for Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Ironmaster have released a new video for the Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells. See how easy it is change weights on this adjustable dumbbell system. (more…)

Powertec Power Rack Lat Tower Option Additional Assembly Instructions

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Here are some additional instructions for the Powertec Lat Tower Option for the Powertec Power Rack System. The Powertec Power Rack System is dead simple to assemble. However some people think the Lat Option is difficult due to the cable system. With these additional instructions the Powertec Lat Tower Option is dead easy to assemble. (more…)

Powertec Lat Systems - Are they smooth? Are they heavy duty?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

When people are looking at the Powertec Power Rack System or the Powertec Lat Machine they often ask is the lat system smooth and heavy duty. I thought I would post a video so you could make up your own mind. (more…)

Kettlebell Handle for Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

I have come across some interesting photos from Ironmaster – a kettlebell handle for the Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells. They are still in development but hopefully they will be in production soon. These look like they could be the best adjustable kettlebells on the market. Adjustable Kettlebells coming soon

GYM EQUIPMENT – If it is not rated DONT risk it

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Serious weight training requires serious gym equipment. If you think you will get by with inferior gym equipment you are not only kidding yourself you are most importantly wasting money. Gym equipment that has not been properly designed will simply not deliver the same results as quality weight training equipment. Plus it just does not have that quality feel that makes you want to rip into your training. (more…)

Powertec Gym Equipment Maintenance Tip – P-LTO Powertec Lat Tower Option, P-LM Powertec Lat Machine & P-SS-FB Powertec Shape System.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The Powertec cable set up on the P-LTO Powertec Lat Tower Option, P-LM Powertec Lat Machine & P-SS-FB Powertec Shape System is one of the smoothest cable set ups around. It is a lot smoother than many high end commercial strength equipment. (more…)

Thinking about a Home Gym?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Thinking about a Home Gym?

In a perfect world if you had a gym at the end of your street with top notch weight training equipment which was not packed to the rafters when you wanted to train and charged reasonable gym fees, you would probably not need to train at home. (more…)

Powertec Leverage Gym - Basic Weight Training Program

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

I thought I would write a review on our time spent training on the Powertec Workbench Leverage Gym doing Basic Training. Hopefully this review will help if you are looking at buying some home gym equipment. Powertec Leverage Gym Basic Training Program

Home Gym Equipment Buying Guide

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Selecting the right gym equipment is important as it is a big investment. If you make the right decision you will get years of enjoyable training with great results, all in the convenience and comfort of your own home. Make the wrong decision and you will end up with an expensive clothes hanger. read on Home Gym Equipment buying guide

The Changing Scene by Dave Draper

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

An interesting article by former Mr Universe Dave Draper about the changing gym scene in the US and how setting up your own home gym can provide the right training environment (more…)