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Rowing Machine Muscles: What Gets Worked + Benefits

Last updated July 30, 2025 by Rich "Hashi Mashi" NASM-CPT

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Muscles Worked Rowing - Introduction What Muscles Do Rowing Machines Work? In simple terms, rowing is a total body activity that involves muscles in your upper and lower body. However, the basic rowing action combines a lower-body push with an upper-body pull, and force is only really generated in one direction. As such, the main muscles worked … [Read more...] about Rowing Machine Muscles: What Gets Worked + Benefits

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4 Hour Body Book: Rapid Fat Loss Guide by Tim Ferriss

Last updated August 8, 2025 by Rich "Hashi Mashi" NASM-CPT

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The 4 Hour Body Book – Introduction 4 Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest by author Tim Ferriss to achieve the biggest results in body transformation, with the tiniest changes. This guide is based on my experience using the Kindle edition I purchased way back in 2013. At the time, I was about a year into maintaining a 75-pound weight loss … [Read more...] about 4 Hour Body Book: Rapid Fat Loss Guide by Tim Ferriss

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Best Shoes for Squats and Deadlifts: Top 10 for 2025

Last updated July 2, 2025 by Rich "Hashi Mashi" NASM-CPT

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Shoes for Squats and Deadlifts - Introduction What are the best shoes for squats and deadlifts in 2025? Squats and deadlifts are two of the most important exercises in your workout routine. Both exercises involve large muscle groups and will help you reach almost any fitness goal – from building muscle mass to increasing your strength, and from … [Read more...] about Best Shoes for Squats and Deadlifts: Top 10 for 2025

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10 Best Minimalist Training Shoes for Strength (2025)

Last updated June 25, 2025 by Rich "Hashi Mashi" NASM-CPT

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Minimalist Cross-Training Shoes – Introduction What are the best minimalist training shoes for 2025? Minimalism is the art of doing more with less. This philosophy applies not only to architecture, design, possessions, and travel — but also to diet, exercise, and even footwear. In the same spirit, the minimalist movement has reshaped the sports … [Read more...] about 10 Best Minimalist Training Shoes for Strength (2025)

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Best Weighted Vests for Fitness Workouts in 2025

Last updated May 30, 2025 by Rich "Hashi Mashi" NASM-CPT

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Best Weighted Vest for Workouts - Introduction What are the top weighted vests on the market today?  You don’t need access to a ton of expensive gym equipment to build muscle and strength, get fitter, or lose weight. You don’t even need to join a gym to get into great shape. In fact, you have everything you need to work out with you right now – your … [Read more...] about Best Weighted Vests for Fitness Workouts in 2025

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