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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 -
Our 5 Favourite Fitness Trend Predictions for 2017
Spark People recently released the top fitness trend predictions of 2017. Aside from being an interesting read, they actually serve as a huge surge of motivation to get up and smash those goals. We’re all for ending a year with plenty of progress to look back on, so we most definitely approve of any positive health and fitness trends that -
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 -
New Year, New Blog
First and foremost, Happy New Year! Whether you're back at work already, or enjoying a few extra days of rest and relaxation, 2017 is well and truly upon us. Now you may be familiar with the common phrase "New Year, New Me" that circulates every January. Well, for us it's a case of "New Year, New Blog"! With a new, -
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 -
How to Enjoy Christmas without the Guilt
Christmas for many is the time to eat, drink and snooze your way into a festive, happy daze, surrounded by party games, yet more food, and loved ones. For those of us who typically like to enjoy the festivities with a glass of bubbly in hand and a bowl of nibbles nearby, sticking to your healthy eating regime seems impossible. -
Eating for Success
Ensuring you are consuming the correct nutrition on a daily basis is crucial for your overall health, as we all know, however it becomes absolutely paramount if you're looking to progress substantially in fitness or a particular sport. PT and Fitness Media Expert, Carly Yue, explains everything from making the right choices, to performance, to maintenance, with information on what