Years ago I would only squat with the Smith Machine.  Performing squats with a barbell and weights was intimidating.  I was concerned about hurting my back, my knees, falling over, and basically looking foolish.  So, I did squats on the Smith Machine for a long time.  Then when I became more serious about exercise and wanted to improve my muscle tone, I decided to try free weight squats.  Why?  There are several reasons.

One – performing a squat with a barbell challenges your body in a more natural way.  It requires you to....

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Many people contact me because they want to improve their health and fitness. However more often than not, their first question is - HOW MUCH?    Yes, price is important but be sure to understand the value you receive in exchange so you can consider all of your options.

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