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Success Story: I lost 13 Stone and I’m Now Doing Triathlons in Under 2 Hours!
Committed to proving her colleague wrong when he said she’s never compete in a triathlon, Dental Nurse Jess lost over 13 stone and went on to run her first triathlon in under 2 hours... 1. What inspired you to make a change? The moment I realised I FINALLY needed to lose weight was when I was having a conversation on a -
Guest Blog: Are You Tough Enough for Tough Mudder?
Heard stories of sliding on your front through frosty water or submerging yourself in a tank of ice and wonder if you can really hack Tough Mudder? With Tough Mudder fever spreading across the nation, one Fitness Superstore employee – Charlie in our Customer Service Team – recently took up the challenge and tells us all about it… [caption id="attachment_326" align="alignleft" -
Guest Blog: How to Stay Motivated to Exercise in the Summer Heat
By Fitness Instructor Louise Tippleston. Summer has finally rolled round, which is great news! Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures and more opportunities to get outdoors. But on those particularly sticky-weather days, it can certainly become harder to get ourselves motivated to exercise. Here are a few of my tips for keeping on track with your fitness routine on those hot summer -
Guest Blog: #FrochGroves2 – Who’s Got The Edge?
[caption id="attachment_285" align="alignleft" width="141"] Darrell Missen Boxing Coach[/caption] As we count down the hours until boxing rivals Froch and Groves take to the ring for their eagerly anticipated rematch, Fitness Superstore’s Darrell Missen, Personal Trainer and Outbox-certified boxing coach, gives us his view on what’s going to happen in the ring… "I’m going to come out and meet you, centre of the -
Guest Blog: Rock & Roll Half Marathon - Crossing The Finish Line
[caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="150"] Justin, our Leeds Store Manager[/caption] In my previous blogs, part 1 and part 2 I revealed my journey towards my latest half-marathon – the Liverpool Rock & Roll. So after all the training – including an unfortunate set back in the form of a frustrating ankle injury – how did I actually perform on the day? Well that's -
Guest Blog: 11 Proven Powerful Health Benefits of Power Plate
[caption id="attachment_275" align="alignleft" width="120"] Steve Powell[/caption] As vibration training continues to increase in popularity, Power Plate’s Steve Powell tells us more about this effective form of exercise, the proven health benefits of Power Plate and why we should all consider introducing it into our fitness regime… Less time, better results For over ten years now, vibration training has been favoured by the -
Guest Blog: Getting Ready for My Next Half Marathon - Part 2
[caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="150"] Justin, our Leeds Store Manager[/caption] In my last blog, I revealed how I was getting ready for the Rock & Roll Liverpool Half Marathon including my training programme and improved diet. Now, with less than 2 weeks to go, I thought I’d let you know how I’m getting on… A slight training set back… Well, I can confidently say -
Guest Blog: Training for a Half-Marathon - My Journey and Top Tips
With all the recent buzz around the London Marathon, we caught up with Fitness Superstore Sales Advisor and Personal Trainer, Jonny. He tells us about his own training for the recent Liverpool half-marathon and his running tips… Distance running was something I started doing in my mid-twenties when I got involved in 5K races through work - and I've been running -
Guest Blog: Why Rowing Has Been Such a Large Part of My Life For Over 40 Years
The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, one of the world’s longest running sports events, takes place this weekend. A self-confessed rowing fanatic, we caught up with our Business Development Manager, Charlie Adams. Having competed at Junior, Senior and Masters level, he tells us about his passion for the sport and why it continues to play a major role in -
Guest Blog: Getting Ready For My Next Half Marathon
It’s that time of year when long distance running events and marathons are starting to take place. The London Marathon, for example. Our very own Justin, Manager of our Leeds store is a keen amateur runner and he tells us about how he’s getting ready for the Rock & Roll Liverpool Half Marathon. [caption id="attachment_189" align="alignnone" width="300"] Justin, our Leeds Store