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A week of training with Emily Steel
Body Power ProTeam member, Emily Steel, takes you through what a week of training looks like for her as a star athlete and weightlifter. A week in my life is very chaotic, very busy, and very random. Training takes up a big chunk of my week, especially now with it being very busy with lots of things to train for. My -
Zack George: Why You Should Prioritise Form Over Weight
Zack George is back with some advice on how to prioritise technique when performing some popular lifts. Ego lifting is something I’ve seen a lot over my years in the fitness industry. Ego lifting is when someone wants to look as strong as possible but sacrifice form and technique in doing so. It’s something that has a lot of flaws. It’s a -
Zack George: Why I set goals, not resolutions
January’s almost at an end and for some, sticking to their New Year’s resolutions might not have gone as smoothly as they’d have hoped. If that’s you, don’t worry, making these lifestyle changes is much easier said than done. In this blog, Body Power ProTeam member Zack George talks about why his preference is to set achievable goals, rather than -
How to Deadlift: 5 tips from Terry Hollands
A heavy deadlift is a true sign of strength but is often a move that those relatively new to the gym put off until they’re feeling more confident. However, the deadlift is an excellent compound lift that every weightlifter should have in their routine, regardless of their experience level. The basic premise—picking heavy things up off the floor—is something we all -
Zack George: 3 Functional Exercises You Should Try
Zack George, Body Power ProTeam Member and professional CrossFit athlete, talks us through his three favourite functional fitness exercises, and where you’ll see the benefits in your everyday life. Functional training is so beneficial in that it focuses on workouts and exercises that prepare your body for real-life activities—things like carrying your shopping, picking up heavy items or holding your -
Emily Steel: British Championships - The Build-Up and Competition
Emily Steel smashed it at her recent weightlifting competition, the British Championships 2024. Here she details her training, how she prepared in the build-up to the event, and what happened on the day of the competition! The build up to any weightlifting competition takes a lot of hard work and dedication, just like any sport. My training week consisted of 5 -
Zack George: My must-have home gym product
Discover the one home gym machine Body Power ProTeam member Zack George swears by. Home gyms have become extremely popular over the last few years with people in general seeking to get healthier and fitter, and the one question I get asked a lot is, “If you could only choose one piece of equipment, what would it be?” So I’m going to -
Volta Treadmills now in stock!
Meet Volta, our latest exclusive cardio brand with equipment that’s designed to take your home training to new heights. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, Volta’s range of cardio equipment is here to support you from start to finish. Taking inspiration from premium products (that often carry premium price tags), these treadmills are not to be overlooked when -
Zack George: 3 top tips when starting your home gym fitness journey
Just starting out in your fitness journey? Here are three tips from Body Power ProTeam member Zack George for getting the most out of your home training. There are many tips I could give you regarding training at home, but I’ve narrowed it down to the three that I think are the most important. RUN YOUR OWN RACE This tip applies to not -
Emily Steel: Juggling Books and Barbells - Navigating Life as a Student Athlete
Body Power ProTeam member, Emily Steel, shares her thoughts on how she manages the workload of life as a full-time student, athlete and media personality. Throughout my whole life I’ve had to learn to multi-task. Well, whether I’ve had to learn or have just been wired to make myself crazy busy all the time is a mystery. During most of school