If you didn’t see it on A Current Affair the other night, there was a segment on 79 year old bodybuilder Ray Moon. What a champion! I think he only started weight training 4 years ago. He now trains 5 days a week and competes in the over 70 year old division. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are trying to build your physique one of the most important aspects is a strong and powerful chest. The good news is that building your chest is an easier task than most people make it out to be. If you follow these simple guidelines, eat the right foods and get plenty of rest you will be sporting a set of pecs to be proud of. Read the rest of this entry »

This was the recipe in our August 2008 Newsletter. If you haven’t signed up already make sure you do for more great recipes. Anyway eating canned tuna can get pretty boring. If I keep eating it for long periods I end up gagging on it and can’t look at it for a while. Muscle Pizzas are the best way to eat canned tuna. If there is a better way please let me know. Read the rest of this entry »

The Machine Training Package Deal for Basic & Intermediate Weight Trainers is one of our most popular gym equipment package deals. You get the Powertec Leverage Gym plus 80kgs of rubber coated for the same price you would pay for some pretty ordinary home gyms. What makes this gym equipment combo so popular is that it is great if you are starting out in weight training. However unlike other entry level gyms this package can accommodate your strength increases - you don’t have to sell it and upgrade to more advanced gym equipment. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you have worked hard at developing your shoulders through shoulder pressing, you might like to target the specific shoulder muscles. Brad goes through different exercises on the Powertec Shape System that work the front delt, side delt, rear delt and traps. Read the rest of this entry »

Serious weight training requires serious gym equipment. If you think you will get by with inferior gym equipment you are not only kidding yourself you are most importantly wasting money. Gym equipment that has not been properly designed will simply not deliver the same results as quality weight training equipment. Plus it just does not have that quality feel that makes you want to rip into your training. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the main reasons people buy cable crossovers is to do cable crossovers. This video shows you two great exercises that will work your chest better than the traditional cable crossover movement. It is this functionality plus the fact that the Powertec Shape System takes up a fraction of the space of an old style cable crossover that make this new design a better option for your gym. Read the rest of this entry »

There are several great leg exercises that can be performed on the Powertec Shape System. These exercises give you a full body workout and make the Powertec Shape System a great choice for a multi gym for people who are looking at toning and maintaining strength. Read the rest of this entry »

The Powertec Shape System offers a great variety of exercises for the chest and shoulders. Here is Brad demonstrating flat and incline bench press, shoulder press and arm curls. For people who are just looking at maintaining strength or toning their muscles Brad shows you how to combine exercises for a great fitness workout. Read the rest of this entry »

This is a video of Brad going through some extra back exercises on the Powertec Shape System. Read the rest of this entry »