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Be Heart Happy: 6 Tips for a Fit and Healthy Heart
We might all think we’re heart-healthy, but are you really sure? Follow our 6 rules to get you on the way to a healthier heart and a better you… #1. Exercise with a heart rate monitor We all know that exercise is one sure fire way to ensure a healthier heart. We should all be aiming to exercise at least 3 times -
Summer's On! 5 Ways to Stick to Your Summer Fitness Plan
Summer is definitely coming – it’s staying lighter longer, it’s certainly feeling warmer and it seems all we can really talk about is summer. And why not? We all love the hotter weather. Hotter weather means getting outside more, planning beach holidays, topping up tans and, of course - baring the flesh! But are you summer body ready? Here are -
Music Motivation: Our Top 10 Running Tracks Revealed
If you’re anything like us here at FS HQ, there’s nothing quite like a decent beat to help keep you going, either out on the open road or on a treadmill. We decided to have a bit of fun here at Fitness Superstore and asked everyone to vote for their ultimate running track. The results were interesting. Some likely, classic entrants -
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 -
Feeling Stressed? Boost Your “Happy Hormones” With Our 7 Top Tips
If you’re not already aware, April is National Stress Awareness Month. It doesn’t surprise us that rather than just a single day, there’s an entire month dedicated to it. After all, it’s something we can all relate to. We all get stressed at some time or another, and we’re always hearing statistics around work-related stress mentioned in the news these -
Maintaining Your Fitness Equipment
We know that buying fitness equipment is often an investment. You don’t buy a cross trainer or a multi-gym every day and so it’s sensible to make sure you’ve made the right decision before you part with your cash. But it’s equally important that you know how to look after your equipment once you get it home or installed in -
Five Tips for a Fit and Healthy Lifestyle Starting Now
As the New Year gets underway, you may find your mind begins to switch from thoughts of chocolate Yule log, basted turkey and other Christmas indulgences to plans for improving your fitness. And if you’ve overdone it just a tad on the booze and brandy butter this festive period, you might be thinking it’s time to get detoxing… Well that’s great