Made in the USA. Catalyst Fitness

Made in the USA. Catalyst Fitness

I was tightening loose bolts on one of our pieces of exercise equipment last month and I noticed something on it.  There was a manufacturer’s tag.  It said Powerlift Conner Athletic Products. Jefferson, IA USA.  It was nice to know this piece came from Iowa and...
What happened to the Heavy Bag?

What happened to the Heavy Bag?

One day I walked into the Turf room and found a surprise at the gym.  The Martial Arts heavy-bag was off it’s stand and on the floor leaning on the wall.  There was also a pair of MMA gloves laying next to it which probably came from the last user of the...

Failure on Arm day

I like using the chains for various barbell exercises like bench press, military press and curls. I haven’t determined how to use them with a back exercise.Yesterday was arm day and I usually do three different types of exercise: biceps, triceps and forearms. ...
Lots of lower body equipment at Catalyst Fitness NE

Lots of lower body equipment at Catalyst Fitness NE

If you’re looking for lower body exercise equipment, we have plenty at Catalyst Fitness.  Lower body means below the waist to me. In the circuit room, formerly the Nautilus room, there are seven machines. From memory they are glute, Leg press, Leg extension, Leg...
The best group fitness class at Catalyst Fitness(In my opinion)

The best group fitness class at Catalyst Fitness(In my opinion)

I’m concerned with the existence of the hardest and most productive group fitness class I take at Catalyst Fitness. It’s called Group Blast and it’s only offered once a week. The other classes vary from seven to two times.  It generally has low...