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Which Exercise Bike Is Best For You?
Placing less stress on your joints than some other equipment options, exercise bikes are the cardio machine of choice for a lot of fitness fanatics. But how do you distinguish between an upright, recumbent, racer and air bike, and which one should you be buying? Keep reading for our low-down on indoor cycling machines… UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKES Generally the most popular type -
5 Exercise Ideas for Partners
Whilst the idea of a romantic meal out, or a quiet night in with a takeaway may sound enticing this Valentine’s Day, they don’t have to derail your plans to get fit this year! Exercising with another person can be motivating, energising and fun, so why not combine your fitness and relationship with these intimate, but sweat-inducing exercises? Grab your -
Which strength training machine is for you?
Knowing what to buy when it comes to strength training machines can be a bit of a minefield. Multi-gyms, smith machines, power cages, leverage systems. What’s what, and which one should you be buying? Read on for our explanation of the different types of strength apparatus to help you demystify the options. Multi-gyms Multi-gyms will look very familiar to anyone who’s been -
New Year’s Resolution Flailing? This may be why…
As we near the start of February, talk of New Year’s resolutions is often waning, or perhaps even forgotten. At the beginning of January, many of us are full of gusto, eager to achieve our fitness goals. It’s a new year, which means a new you. You can do anything! Right? So why is it that come mid-January, so many -
New Fitness Trends to Try in 2018
The start of a new year is usually accompanied by a host of trends that take the health and fitness world by storm, and this year is no different. From new and exciting workouts, to events you can’t miss, 2018 is going to be a sweaty year! Here’s our predictions of what’s set to be big this year that you -
How to Stick to your New Year's Fitness Resolution
With 2017 now behind us, it’s time to start acting on your New Year’s fitness resolutions. There’s no better time than now to banish those bad habits and jump on the fitness wagon! For many, however, that means starting the year with good intentions, following an overly indulgent festive season, only to fall at the first hurdle. But how do you -
Meet our team: Rory Sheen, Leeds Store Manager
We’ve featured some guest blogs from our staff in the past, such as bodybuilder Olu from our South London store and marathon-runner Heather, so we thought it was time we heard from a few more of our fitness-loving staff members. We had a chat with Rory Sheen, our Leeds store manager to find out more about him and what his -
5 Festive Exercises To Try This Christmas
With Christmas just a few days away, the holiday festivities are fully in motion, along with all the cravings and over-indulgence that comes with them! But you don’t have to worry about that extra mince pie - we’ve got 5 festive-themed exercises that will give you a good calorie burn in the midst of the merry chaos. #1. STAR JUMPS These star -
2017’s Hottest Health and Fitness Trends
As we approach the end of 2017, we thought it was time to reflect on the year that’s gone by and take a look at what’s been trending in the world of healthy living and fitness. Here’s what's been hot in 2017, and what we see as trends that will continue to make the lists in 2018. EXERCISE AND WORKOUTS HIIT (High -
5 Killer Kettlebell Moves
It’s no secret that the kettlebell, following its arrival in the UK nearly 20 years ago, has become known as one of the most versatile pieces of strength training equipment available. If you’ve read our guide to kettlebell training, you’ll no doubt be well aware of the health benefits they offer over other weights, but are you still stumped when