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  1. How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain and Fitness Dips

    How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain and Fitness Dips
    You know that winter has set in when you find yourself retrieving the de-icer from the glove compartment, and your warmest jumpers from the depths of your cupboard. With colder weather and darker evenings comes the natural instinct to want to stay indoors and stock up on homely, comfort foods. For many of us, it’s also the toughest time to
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  2. Are you overtraining?

    Are you overtraining?
    If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely a fan of fitness and probably take your workouts pretty seriously. With intense exercises like HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and CrossFit becoming increasingly popular, and more and more fitness celebrities obtaining more and more influence on social media, many of us are training more intensely than ever. And that’s fine. Great, even.
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  3. 5 Scarily Good Halloween HIIT Exercises

    5 Scarily Good Halloween HIIT Exercises
    It’s finally upon us! That time of the year when we celebrate all things frightening, don spooky costumes and eat way too many sweet treats. But don’t fret! We have 5 fangtastic exercises, creating a HIIT workout that’s sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. Why not give these a ghoul…?   Do each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest for
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  4. Success Story – Ian Runs 153 miles in under 30 Hours in Epic Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon

    Success Story – Ian Runs 153 miles in under 30 Hours in Epic Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon
    In the latest of our success stories, we talk to Ian Hammett, Fire Service fitness advisor and passionate runner, who recently took on one of the most iconic and demanding races in the world, the Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon in September 2017. Ever heard of the Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon? This epic test of endurance is one of the most iconic ultra-marathon races in the
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  5. Guest blog: Training for Strongman

    Guest blog: Training for Strongman
    When we found out our very own sales advisor, Andrew, had taken part in a gruelling Strongman competition, we jumped at the chance to find out all about it. Turns out, he’s now got the bug and is in training for more UK Strongman competitions. Here’s what he had to say when we pinned him down for a chat… When did
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  6. TuffStuff Fitness International Has Arrived!

    TuffStuff Fitness International Has Arrived!
    From humble beginnings, to one of the fitness industry’s largest American production lines, TuffStuff Fitness International’s fantastic range of products have finally arrived in the UK, exclusively at Fitness Superstore! WHO ARE TUFFSTUFF? Originating as a small, family-owned company, TuffStuff Fitness International now operates from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chino, California. They remain the only fitness company in the United States
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  7. Fitness Superstore at Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2017

    Fitness Superstore at Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2017
    Grand Designs Live - the multi-award-winning home show - returns to Birmingham’s NEC from Wednesday the 11th – Sunday 15th October 2017, and we’re not going to miss it! Packed with over 400 exhibitors (including us of course), 1500 free advice sessions and 40+ speakers, the show provides you with a unique opportunity to see all the latest trends for
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  8. Are you Stuck in a Sedentary Lifestyle Rut?

    Are you Stuck in a Sedentary Lifestyle Rut?
    Sit down in your car, sit down at work, sit down at home. Sound familiar? According to the British Heart Foundation, you’re not alone - more than 20 million adults in the UK are physically inactive. This time spent sedentary (inactive for prolonged periods of time) can have adverse effects on your wellbeing and mental state, but there are steps
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  9. A Guide to Kettlebell Training

    A Guide to Kettlebell Training
    Whether or not you’ve given kettlebell training a go, you’re probably aware of their growing influence in the fitness world. Lauded by celebrities and fitness gurus across the globe for their total body training benefits, there’s no denying that this pretty cool looking fitness tool is becoming an indispensable piece of strength training equipment. We’ve said they look pretty cool, but
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  10. How to Stay Fit this Autumn and Winter

    How to Stay Fit this Autumn and Winter
    It seems like someone’s flicked a switch and that’s it - summer’s over. Now the nights are drawing in, and you’re no longer being woken by the sun at 6am, it’s pretty easy to start getting into hibernation mode. Unfortunately, while one part (possibly a very big part) of you fancies the idea of a Netflix binge and comfort food
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