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A Guide to Medicine Balls
Noted as one of the most diverse pieces of fitness equipment available, and perfect for toning almost every part of the body, medicine balls are a staple in gyms worldwide. However, despite being a proven, all-round fitness accessory, they often go unnoticed by gym-goers, and are sometimes mistakenly overlooked in favour for more unique and interesting options. But why do -
Fitness Superstore at the BodyPower Expo 2018
The BodyPower Expo is returning to Birmingham’s NEC this year, taking place from the 11th – 13th May, and we’re not going to miss it. A place of inspiration, the UK’s largest fitness show spans six halls and over 600,000 square feet of floor space, perfect for visitors to experience the mix of superstar athletes, brand new products, live stage -
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 -
Meet our team: Laura Betts, Senior Content Executive
Continuing our “Meet Our Team” series, hear from Senior Content Executive Laura Betts, as she discusses all things fitness… Have you always been into fitness? What inspired you? I’ve never been anti exercise, but my passion for fitness definitely developed as I got older. I was an overweight child – at 12, I weighed about 10st, so, as I got into -
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 -
NEW & EXCLUSIVE: Stunning Matrix Home Fitness Products
Here at Fitness Superstore, we’re ecstatic to have been appointed Matrix Fitness’s sole UK reseller of their brand-new home line of fitness kit. A simply outstanding range, we’re very excited and privileged that no other UK retailer is able to offer these first-rate products to their customers. WHY MATRIX? Having stocked their outstanding commercial lines for over 10 years, we’re well aware -
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