TRAINING BLOG
Training. Nutrition. Gear. All the insights you need—built for strength, endurance, and functional performance.
Outdoor Power Racks: Train Outside Without the Headaches
Hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel? Everything you need to know about materials, rust protection and the right ground anchoring for your outdoor power rack.
Functional Fitness at Home: The Equipment You Actually Need
Kettlebell, resistance bands, pull-up bar, mat and optionally an air bike: these five tools cover every movement pattern you need for functional fitness at home.
Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Which Belongs in Your Home Gym?
Natural running or low-impact full-body training? Treadmill and elliptical go head to head on joint stress, calorie burn, and space.
Weight Plates – Weight, Diameter and Tolerance: The Complete Guide for Beginners and Pros
Weight, diameter and tolerance are the three decisive characteristics of weight plates. Understand these figures and you'll make better buying decisions, save yourself frustration when loading the ...
Power Rack with Lat Pulldown / Cable Pulley 2026: Is the Combination Really Worth It?
More and more Home Gym athletes are weighing up whether to buy a plain Power Rack or go straight for the combination with a Lat Pulldown or cable pulley. It's a fair question: is the extra cost and...
Barbell Types 2026: Which Ones Exist and What Is Each One Good For?
The right barbell has a huge say in how safe, efficient and enjoyable your training is. Find out which types of barbell there are, how they differ and which one is the best choice for you.
Cable Pulley Handles & Grips 2026: Which Ones Do You Really Need and How Do They Differ?
The right handles determine how effective, joint-friendly and varied your training on the Lat Pulldown, cable pulley and Power Rack really is. Here you'll learn which handle is designed for what, a...
Outdoor training 2026: which weights and racks really stand up to wind, rain and UV?
Outdoor training is more popular than ever in 2026: fresh air, more space and a more intense feel to your session. Here you'll find out which materials and constructions are genuinely outdoor‑ready.
Buying a Power Rack in 2026: The 8 Most Important Criteria + The Most Common Mistakes
A Power Rack is the most expensive and most important single purchase in most Home Gyms. In our blog you'll find the 8 most important buying criteria that determine quality, plus the mistakes you s...
Choosing between Iron Plates and Bumper Plates is one of the biggest decisions when you build a Home Gym. Both have clear strengths and weaknesses – depending on how and where you train. Here's the...
Buying a barbell in 2026: how to choose the perfect bar for your Home Gym
Squats, bench press, deadlifts, overhead press or Olympic Lifts – with the right bar you train more efficiently, more safely and with better long-term results. This guide shows you clearly what mat...
Multi-Gym vs. Power Rack 2026: what's really worth it for your Home Gym?
Choosing between a Multi-Gym and a Power Rack is one of the biggest decisions when you build a Home Gym. Find out what the differences are and which one is worth it for your Home Gym.
