Barbell clamps or collars are an important piece of equipment that ensures your safety. They are used to secure weights on either side of the barbell, so you and the weights don’t go toppling if  your form is off. With typical spring barbell collars, you have to press on either side of the collar like a binder clip till the spring expands enough to slide onto the bar. This can be frustrating and time consuming, especially if you’re changing the total pounds of your lift. Over time, even the best springs can loosen or rust and can cause a major accident. At Victor Fitness, we developed our barbell collars. Rather than springs, our Lift Locks use a mechanism that will...

Foam rollers are a necessity. While they are an incredibly useful tool to cool down with, they can also be used for a pre-workout stretch. For those of you who have never had the opportunity to use this useful piece of equipment, this article will walk through how it can be utilized. Foam rollers are a perfect tool for muscle pain and soreness. They can relieve back pain, tightness around the legs, shoulder issues, and much more. Along with some physical therapy properties, foam rollers can be used during your yoga routine for extra help stretching out your muscles.  Here are specific areas the foam roller can help: Find somewhere to sit and place the foam roller in front of...

How an active recovery will help you recover faster, feeling fresher, and lead you to reach your fitness goals.

A quick rundown of myofascial release and how triggering it, along with proper sleep and staying hydrated, can help your muscles feel refreshed, relaxed, and recover faster after an intense workout.