Picture this: you’re at the gym. You want to lift some weights and head over to the barbells. You step up onto the crash platform to perform your first lift, but you trip on the platform as you step onto it. That was a scare, but you’re fine. You do your first lift and drop […]
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“Everything’s connected, and everything matters.” This quote from renowned physical therapist and strength & conditioning specialist Charlie Weingroff rings true for both strength training and life. While Charlie is most likely referencing the human body with this quote, I believe it applies just as well to the relationship between fitness flooring and the exercise equipment
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Performance weight rooms today are where science, technology, and old school hard work mesh to create a training environment where athletes reach peak genetic potential. Strength and conditioning coaches strive to build each weight room to maximize efficiency, safety, and performance that often requires custom flooring and strength equipment. Here’s how Abacus can help you
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Abandoned Tires According to the EPA, millions of tires are abandoned near the United States and Mexico border. This abandoned rubber typically ends up in landfills causing groundwater and soil contamination if left alone. Due to the demand for rubber, non-recycled rubber leads to the production of more rubber;
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Cleaning Your Aktiv Gym Floor It is important to maintain a clean and debris free gym floor. This prevents tripping and slipping hazards. It also promotes the longevity of the floor. Regupol has an easy four step guide for cleaning Aktiv gym floor that is sure to keep your floors looking new. Step 1. Start by
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3 Reasons Your Fitness Flooring is Important CrossFit athletes and Weightlifters are some of the most dedicated and intense athletes in the world. They require top of the line equipment to stand up to the rigors of their explosive training. Fitness facilities should want the best their members to achieve their goals and this involves
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Recycled Rubber Used tires are everywhere. You see them left on the highway, strips littering the highways. Why not use them for good? What are some recycled rubber ideas? Look at this amazing art work by Yong Ho Ji. I have seen sandals made out of tires. This was definitely an early use of recycling. Vulcanizing and shredding are two great ways to preserve the rubber
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