Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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BODY SOLID FOLDING ADJUSTABLE BENCH
COMMERCIAL QUALITY, WITH A GREAT PRICETAG I’m not a fan of the rickety and rockety benches that people make out of chairs and old bed frames. It’s best that you invest in a proper bench so that you have stability and support when you’re exercising. From a safety standpoint, you don’t want to be hurting yourself…
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CAP BARBELL KETTLEBELL
SOLID AND REALLY AFFORDABLE Kettlebells are a great, easy, and cheap investment to make when you’re assembling a home gym. They can be used for a wide range of body exercises and are really sturdy to work with. They’re cheap, durable, and usually have a nice sized grip so you can get power into your…
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IRON GYM UPPER BODY WORKOUT BARSTURDY, CHEAP, AND RELIABLE Pull-ups are a necessity in a proper bodyweight training routine, and this bar will be the perfect addition to your home gym. Being able to hang over any doorway, with stability, is a cheap, easy, and quick way to get your pull-ups done without taking up the space of an entire…
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BOWFLEX SELECTTECH ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELLS
SIMPLE TO USE, PERFECT TO PROGRESS Not only do they look great, but they’re solid, well made, and very easy to use. Pins and other systems can get tedious to use to change out between weights, but with these dumbbells you can switch out in a snap, literally. Adjustable dumbbells are fantastic for home gyms,…
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NEW BALANCE MEN’S MINIMUS
VERY STURDY AND READY TO SUPPORT YOUR LIFTS After using these shoes for the first time, knowing nothing about workout shoes, I started to see that what all the people were talking about. Proper support is something we can never take for granted and these shoes will provide noticeably higher stability when doing squats, deadlifts,…
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NEW BALANCE WOMEN’S MINIMUS
LIGHT, SUPPORTING, AND COMFORTABLE Some say that the shoe you wear has no impact on your performance when working out. That is simply far from the truth. With a great shoe, you get something that’s light, provides ankle support, and adequate arch support so you will notice a difference in your performance. Aim for a…
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NOW FOODS GABA
GET TO SLEEP AND STAY ASLEEP LONGER GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that has been shown to stimulate relaxation and promote sleep. Research shows that low brain levels of GABA cause increasing wakings after falling asleep. The supplementation of GABA can help relax you, help you fall asleep faster, help you stay…
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NOW FOODS MELATONIN
NATURALLY PROMOTES AND HELPS REGULATE SLEEP Getting a good night’s sleep is becoming rarer and rarer these days. Melatonin is a hormone that we naturally produce in our body, but can also be purchased as a dietary supplement. Research shows that supplementing melatonin can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. NOW Foods is…
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NOW FOODS L-GLUTAMINE
INCREASE ENDURANCE AND PERFORMANCE Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and can be depleted with prolonged exercise. Research shows that glutamine can reduce the negative effects of exercise on the immune system, improve endurance and reduce fatigue, and help your body more easily deal with the stress of exercise.…
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OPTIMUM NUTRITION
LONGER WORKOUTS WITHOUT THE PAIN Branched-Chain Amino Acids really help with the prevention of muscle breakdown during workouts, which also adds to the recovery process of your muscles. Generally, BCAAs don’t need to be supplemented if you are eating a proper diet, but they do have a good use as a pre-workout supplement if you’re…
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