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Fitness Trends

Rucking for Beginners: How Much Weight, Benefits and a 4-Week Plan

How to start rucking: how much weight to carry, how to pack it, form tips, a 4-week beginner plan and the strength exercises that make rucking easier.

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Mobility

Somatic Exercises for Beginners: What They Are and a 15-Minute Routine

Somatic exercises explained honestly: where they come from, how they differ from stretching and yoga, what research supports, and a gentle 15-minute floor routine.

Stationary exercise bike on a GXMMAT large exercise mat protecting the floor
Cardio

Zone 2 Cardio: Heart Rate Chart, Benefits and How to Train It at Home

Zone 2 cardio explained: a heart rate chart by age, how to use the talk test, why it's popular, the best home Zone 2 workouts and a weekly plan with strength training.

Athlete training hard on a red GXMMAT V6 power rack
75 Hard

75 Hard Challenge: The Rules, Is It Safe, and How to Do It at Home

The five 75 Hard rules, the safety concerns worth knowing, how 75 Soft and 75 Medium compare, and a sample week mixing home gym and outdoor workouts.

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12-3-30

The 12-3-30 Treadmill Workout: Calories, Benefits and How to Start

The viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout explained: calories burned by body weight (via the ACSM equation), muscles worked, a 4-week build-up plan and floor-protection tips.

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Beginner

Strength Training on GLP-1 Medications: How to Keep Muscle While Losing Weight

Some weight lost on GLP-1 medications is muscle. Here's why strength training matters, how often to lift, a beginner routine and practical tips for training safely.

Woman holding a forearm plank on a GXMMAT large yoga mat
Core Workout

Mat Pilates at Home: A 20-Minute Beginner Routine (and the Right Mat)

A 20-minute beginner mat Pilates routine you can do at home, how mat Pilates compares with reformer and wall Pilates, and what mat thickness you need.

Man training on the GXMMAT leg extension and curl machine in a home gym
Creatine

Creatine Guide: Benefits, How Much to Take, and Myths Debunked

Everything to know about creatine monohydrate: what it does, the 3–5 g daily dose, loading vs no loading, timing, safety, myths and why training is the key.

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Fitness Trends

HYROX Training at Home: Race Format, Station Substitutes and an 8-Week Plan

How to train for HYROX at home: the race format, substitutes for SkiErg, sleds, wall balls and more, an 8-week beginner plan and the equipment that helps most.

Couple doing a balance exercise on a GXMMAT large yoga mat at home
Cardio

Japanese Walking: The 3-Minute Interval Walking Method Explained

The viral Japanese walking method explained: 3 minutes fast, 3 minutes slow, 5 rounds. What the research shows, how fast to go, and a simple weekly plan.

Man deadlifting a loaded barbell on a GXMMAT large exercise mat
1RM

One-Rep Max Calculator & Percentage Chart: How to Estimate Your 1RM

Estimate your one-rep max without maxing out: Epley and Brzycki formulas, a 1RM percentage chart, training zones by goal, and a safe at-home testing method.

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Barbell

How Much Is 2 Plates on Each Side? Barbell Weight & Plate Math Chart

Two plates per side is 225 lb. Quick charts for 1–5 plates in lb and kg, how to load any target weight, how much barbells weigh, and the plate math formula.