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2. York Barbell - Wikipedia

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   York Barbell is an American-based international manufacturer of fitness equipment. Its roots date back to when Bob Hoffman, who was named "Father of World Weightlifting" by the International Weightlifting Federation, bought Alan Calvert's 1902 Milo Barbell Company and founded York Barbell in 1932. [1]

3. Barbell - Wikipedia

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   A barbell is a piece of exercise equipment used in weight training, bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting and strongman, consisting of a long bar, usually with weights attached at each end. Barbells range in length from 1.2 metres (4 ft) to above 2.4 metres (8 ft), although bars longer than 2.2 metres (7.2 ft) are used primarily by ...

4. Weightlifting - Wikipedia

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   A place and equipment for weight training is provided at gyms and leisure centres. According to an article in The New York Times, lifting weights can prevent some disabilities, increase metabolism, and lower body fat. [2] Using free weights, compared to machines, improves not only strength but muscle function as well, in high-functioning older ...

5. Experts Say Weight Lifting Is The Fountain Of Youth. Here's ...

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   Discover how senior weight lifting can help women over 60 build strength, bone health, and stay independent with tips to start, and beginner-friendly moves. ... Time: 15-20 minutes | Equipment ...

6. Soloflex - Wikipedia

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   Soloflex, Inc. was established in 1978 by Jerry Wilson. The idea behind the weight straps came from Jerry's days flying small airplanes. The resistance on the plane's controls came from the bungee cord. Jerry used this idea to create the Weightstraps that provide enough resistance to equal large amounts of free weight.

7. Smith machine - Wikipedia

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   The Smith machine is a weight machine used for weight training. It consists of a barbell that is fixed within steel rails allowing only vertical or near-vertical movement. Some Smith machines have the barbell counterbalanced. The machine can be used for a wide variety of exercises though it is most commonly used to perform "Smith machine squats".