by Emma Baker | Sep 9, 2026 | Strength Training
Table of Contents How to Do a Smith Machine Squat: 5 Steps Which Way Should You Face on a Smith Machine Squat? Common Smith Machine Squat Mistakes What Muscles Does the Smith Machine Squat Work? Smith Machine Squat vs. Barbell Squat vs. Hack Squat Are Smith Machine...
by Emma Baker | Sep 7, 2026 | Cardio, Fitness, Strength Training
17 Tips for Proper Etiquette in the Weight Room Gym Locker Room Etiquette Gym Sauna Etiquette Gym Shower Etiquette Put Your Gym Etiquette Skills to the Test at Defined Fitness When you’re new to the gym, you might wonder about the unspoken rules that everyone is...
by Emma Baker | Aug 14, 2026 | Cardio, Strength Training
Key Takeaways Albuquerque sits around 5,300 feet while Sandia Crest tops out at 10,678 feet, so your aerobic capacity drops and your training needs to account for that altitude jump. Incline treadmill and stair climber sessions build the steady-state endurance you...
by Emma Baker | Jul 14, 2026 | Fitness, Strength Training
Key Takeaways To do a hack squat with proper form: position your shoulders under the pads, lower yourself with control until your thighs are parallel to the platform, then drive back up through your heels. Keep your spine neutral and brace your core throughout each...
by Emma Baker | Jul 14, 2026 | Strength Training
Key Takeaways A superset workout pairs two exercises together with little to no rest between doing them both, helping you complete more work in less time. Superset exercises are beneficial because they provide workout flexibility, improve workout efficiency, increase...