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Express Fitness SA offers an industry first 3 year service plan and warranty!
Express Fitness SA is offering an industry first 3-year warranty and service plan on all Matrix, Vision and Horizon fitness products. Plus… you, our customer will receive FREE delivery and assembly on all products as well. What does that mean? Your Horizon, Vision and...
Why exercising is good for your heart
You may have heard of the saying, “the heart wants what the heart wants”, or maybe the more common one “listen to your heart”. Although not literal, these phrases prove how important this organ is to your body. As humans our main aim is survival, and your heart is an...
Benefits of kettlebell training
Unlike traditional dumbbells, the kettlebell's center of mass is extended beyond the hand. This allows for more ballistic and swinging movements. The unique shape of the kettlebell provides the "unstable force" for handling - key for the effectiveness of the...
Fake TRX: How to spot a genuine TRX® from a counterfeit
The South African market has lately seen quite a lot of fake and non-standard products bearing TRX® logo. The problem is that these products are very good imitations, with the majority of them having been made in China, and can easily pass as authentic. But they are...
Treadmill vs Elliptical
Overview The elliptical machine and home treadmill are probably two of the most popular cardio fitness machines in a home gym environment. Both offer a great cardio workout and simulate a natural running or walking motion. Home Treadmills allow you to walk, jog or run...
Be aware of scams when buying gym equipment online
BE AWARE OF SCAMS WHEN BUYING GYM EQUIPMENT ONLINE Whether you are looking at purchasing a treadmill or buying gym equipment online, you have to be cautious. We have experienced an increase in internet scams on social media as well as gym equipment websites...
Horizon Fitness receives Best Brand of the Year 2021
The Plus x Awards is the world’s largest innovation award for technology, sports and lifestyle. With over 700 participating international brands, receiving a Plus X Award is a great achievement. It is with honour that the Horizon brand received the best brand of the...
What is the best home treadmill 2021?
Treadmills are one of the most popular fitness equipment pieces, if not THE most popular. With so many home treadmill options available, you might find yourself thinking, which home treadmill is the best in 2021? Before you shop a home treadmill online, here are a few...
What is Sprint 8?
What is Sprint 8? Sprint 8® is a 20 minute HIIT workout that focuses on fat-burning and improving fitness levels. Sprint 8 workouts provide a complete cardio HIIT workout that include a warm up and cool down in just 21 minutes! Sprint 8 consists of 8 rounds of 30...
What is TRX Suspension Training?
TRX Suspension Training – What’s the Fuss about? TRX suspension training has been around for a long time. It is pretty much in every gym across the country, no matter how big or small, there is most likely a TRX. You have probably seen one at your gym. Personal...