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Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown has been a writer and broadcast producer for over two decades. A graduate of two Grant MacEwan communications programs, he’s worked in advertising, on-air promotions, radio and as a freelancer for clients like Astral Television Networks, the YMCA of Northern Alberta and Alberta Venture. He’s expounded on a wide variety of subjects, including locally-sourced produce, potable water containment and Lalaloopsy dolls (no kidding). Working with the YMCA opened his eyes to the transformative roles fitness and community involvement play in lives and society – making Flaman Fitness a natural destination. You can see more of his work here: https://www.albertaventure.com/contributors/jeff-brown

​A step, a Pull and a Lift Ahead – How Bowflex and Nautilus Innovation Changed Fitness Equipment History - Part 1
​A step, a Pull and a Lift Ahead – How Bowflex and Nautilus Innovation Changed Fitness Equipment History - Part 1

This three-part series explores how Bowflex and parent Company Nautilus have applied – and continue to apply – original thinking to the advancement of fitness technology. In this first installment, we meet two fitness equipment visionaries - Nautilus inventor Arthur Jones and Bowflex creator Dosho Tessema Shifferaw.

Jeff Brown
Equipment, Exercising,
​A step, a Pull and a Lift Ahead – How Bowflex and Nautilus Innovation Changed Fitness Equipment History - Part 2
​A step, a Pull and a Lift Ahead – How Bowflex and Nautilus Innovation Changed Fitness Equipment History - Part 2

This three-part series explores how Bowflex and parent Company Nautilus have applied – and continue to apply – original thinking to the advancement of fitness technology. In this second installment, we discover how the 2008 recession spurred Nautilus Inc. to expand its research and development efforts, leading to the ongoing development of the Bowflex Max Trainer.

Jeff Brown
Equipment, Exercising,
The Ultimate Test of Strength: Bowflex Power Rod Technology takes on Weight Stacks and Plate-loaded Machines.
The Ultimate Test of Strength: Bowflex Power Rod Technology takes on Weight Stacks and Plate-loaded Machines.

Bowflex Power Rods vs. plate-loaded machines vs. weight stacks. Each makes a strong case for being your resistance-based strength-training choice. Which one should you pull for? Here's how these heavyweight home gym contenders weigh in.

Jeff Brown
Impressive but Not Imposing: How Bowflex SelectTech Saves You Time, Space, Money and More
Impressive but Not Imposing: How Bowflex SelectTech Saves You Time, Space, Money and More

Bowflex SelectTech technology allows you to save time, space and money by replacing several workout weights with one or two selectorized units that allow you to dial in the amount of weight you want to lift. Here's how it makes even an active life easier.

Jeff Brown
Watch Your Stepper: What to Look for When Deciding Between the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 and the M8
Watch Your Stepper: What to Look for When Deciding Between the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 and the M8

At first glance, the differences between the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 and the Bowflex M8 can be hard to spot. If you’re set on bringing a Max Trainer home, there are some key differences that should weigh into your buying decision.

Jeff Brown
See the Difference. See the World.
See the Difference. See the World.

After Bowflex successfully launched its Max Intelligence™ app, the company ups its motivational ante with two great new apps – JRNY™ and Explore the World™.

Jeff Brown
​Dog vs. Exercise Bike: A Head-to-Head Comparison of “Your Best Friend” Competitors
​Dog vs. Exercise Bike: A Head-to-Head Comparison of “Your Best Friend” Competitors

Could your exercise bike replace your dog as your new best friend? Check out this epic comparison between stronger thighs and sad, soft eyes.

Jeff Brown
Why and How Strength Training Can Make Your Cardio Workout More Effective
Why and How Strength Training Can Make Your Cardio Workout More Effective

For years, cardio has been about losing weight, gaining energy and improving the length and quality of our lives. Strength training has been about the weight we can lift or resist and the muscular physique we can show off doing it. But now the idea of adding strength training to our cardio routines is catching on.

Jeff Brown
Exercising,
Foam Rollers: What to Know Before You get Rolling | Flaman Fitness
Foam Rollers: What to Know Before You get Rolling | Flaman Fitness

There are so many different foam rollers. Which one is right for you? Here are some questions that will put you on the path to post-workout relief.

Jeff Brown
Equipment, Perspectives,
Foam Rollers: The Gripping Origins of Whatever These Things Are
Foam Rollers: The Gripping Origins of Whatever These Things Are

If you're unfamiliar with foam rollers, don't worry, they won't hurt you - quite the opposite, in fact. If you are familiar, you might be surprised to learn how they went from packing material to a trusted reliever of post-workout pain.

Jeff Brown
Equipment,