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Healthy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
So gift buying on Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone, and that’s totally fine, but for those who do like to treat their loved one on February 14th – how do you keep it healthy without taking the fun away? The gift for the fitness fanatic You’re onto a winner here. Surprise him or her with anything from a shiny new set of -
5 Steps to Achieving Your End Goal
Can you believe that January is already almost over? If you were one of the people who began 2017 with a list of health and fitness goals, and are yet to make any progress, then this is the post for you. Now, what's the best form of motivation? An end goal. Whether you want to fit into a smaller clothing -
Healthy Breakfast Swaps
Looking to improve your diet in 2017, but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re a ‘breakfast person’ or not, it’s great to begin the day fuelled and ready to go. Trust us, we'd love nothing more than to dive into the all you can eat breakfast buffet too, because pancakes are life, but it’s important to choose something healthy -
A Newbie’s Guide to the Gym Environment
So there you are, walking into the gym for the very first time. You might be a combination of anxious and eager to get started, but like any first timer, you need to be briefed. Briefed on the things that both are, and aren't relevant to your health and fitness progression. For the most part, this blog post is here -
Exercise Post Pregnancy: How to Lose the Baby Weight
Post-pregnancy and back from maternity leave, Laura from Fitness Superstore HQ shares part two of her pregnancy diaries – detailing how fitness and nutrition helped to get her pre-baby body back. If you haven’t read Laura’s previous blog, all about her pregnancy diet and training, click over to get caught up... So, having always been conscious of – but not obsessed -
A Guide to Macros
Heard about macros but have no idea what they are or why you need to know about them? PT Carly Yue shares her views on why they’re so crucial to your success, no matter what level of fitness you’re at... The term ‘macros’ is shorthand for ‘macronutrients’, a word which is used to describe the three key food groups we all -
5 Health & Fitness Facts You Never Knew
We’re always striving to bring you all the greatest health and fitness advice. Advocates of all things fitness, it’s what we’re here for – and what we love to do! But now and again, it’s nice to have something a bit different, so we thought we’d dig out some random, but still useful, health and fitness facts for you. No. 1. -
The Pros & Cons of Following a Structured Plan
Whether you’re experienced in the field of diet and fitness or a total beginner, following a structured plan can be a great option. That said, this way of life won’t suit everybody, and many people opt to fly solo, looking at their relationship with food and exercise as a case of trial and error. Neither method is right nor wrong, -
New to the Gym This January? You Need to Read These Top 10 Tips
Looking to embark on your fitness journey this January but don’t know where to start? It can be a daunting step to take, but with the help of these top tips from PT and Media Fitness Expert, Carly Yue, you’ll soon be hurtling towards the body you thought you’d never have… You can’t out-train a bad diet I can't stress enough -
Exercise During Pregnancy: Adapting Training & Diet
We’re delighted to welcome self-confessed fitness fanatic, Laura, back to the Content Team. Having just returned from maternity leave, she reveals how she kept fit and healthy during pregnancy - and how she dealt with juggling fitness with baby feeds… I’m thrilled to be back on the Content Team at Fitness Superstore. Back from maternity leave and a self-confessed fitness