Monday Night SLAM

5 Tips to Keep Your Barbells Safe – From Bar Shield

#1 – Keep ‘em Dry

No matter where you live in the world, keep your bars as dry as possible. Humidity & Moisture will only bring destruction to your fleet.

#2 – Wipe Down

See number one. Water, sweat, moisture, cleaner, etc. Grab a clean cloth for a quick wipe down.

#3 – Proper Storage

Off the ground! Gun rack, 9-bar holder, original packing tube, or in a climate-controlled setting. Keeping bars off the ground will reduce the accumulation of dust, grime and moisture.

#4 – Use Less Chalk

Relax a bit on the chalk. Instead of painting your hands for every set, maybe visit the chalk bowl every other set or simply use less! Chalk holds moisture with ease, inevitably leading to a rusted-out bar.

#5 – Have a Maintenance Plan

Considering that bars rank among the highest priced items in the gym, how about we show them some love? Designate a day and time each week, month or quarter and stick to it.

What’s this mean?

Your bars will last longer. Your bars will continue to function the way they were intended. And, you’ll save your hard-earned money!

A simple commitment to keeping them dry, wiping them down, storing them properly and using less chalk goes a long way! Best part is they don’t cost you a dime!

Then, if you do have a few bucks in the budget to take your maintenance game to the next level, grab yourself a Bar Shield bar maintenance kit. Keep your bar’s sleeves spinning like new and kiss the rust good-bye! #ProtectYourInvestment

Sunday Survey Results for 5/24/2020 – ISSUES

The most recent survey asked about some “issues” in the home gym. There were 12 statements and responded whether or not each was true or false.

Lack of space was the biggest issue for home gym owners and ceiling height was the second biggest problem. Temperature control was the only other statement where over 50% voted true.
Equipment again fast, safety, purchase regrets, finishing workouts, and poor equipment all had less than 25% vote as issues.

Instagram Convos

There are a lot of “sandbag” fans out there.
Many liked the Pizza Bumpers, but not the price.
“Yes or No to a functional trainer in a home gym?” Most say yes and many that own one raved about how much they use it.
“What are your thoughts on an all-in-1 trainer like the G12 from Force USA?“

GreyFit Strongman Boulder Sandbag

Sandbags are a cost-effective way to add versatility to your home gym. They’d also be an excellent option for someone starting a home gym on a budget. However, when throwing around a heavy bag of sand, you need to make sure that it’s not going to blast open! This strongman bag from GreyFit is made of tough material, easy to grip, and should be able to take a beating for a long time. They can be thrown, walked, “cleaned,” and squatted. The workout possibilities are nearly endless.

GreyFit is focused on improving and developing high-quality products, handmade in California, re-engineered with only one purpose, to last a lifetime. They also are priced affordably. If you are in the market for a sandbag, check out this newly formed company!

Discounts!

Use GGE10 to save 10% off of this high-value, versatile massage gun from Riflexor. If you are interested in one, but not keen on spending over $500, this is a good option.