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  1. Why Autumn/Winter is the Best Time to Train

    Why Autumn/Winter is the Best Time to Train
    Darker evenings, dropping temperatures, and if like us you’re UK based, no doubt endless rain. It doesn’t bode well for that post-summer workout motivation, which is no doubt already wilting, does it? We get the struggle, honestly, but hear us out. The autumn/winter months are actually the best time to hit the gym with a bang and meal prep until
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  2. A Guide to Weighted Bags

    A Guide to Weighted Bags
    Weighted Bags, what are they? Launched in 2003, Weighted Bags are extremely versatile pieces of fitness equipment, giving so much more flexibility to your functional training workouts. Better yet, they’re suitable for every individual, thanks to the vast array of weight options on offer to us fitness enthusiasts. To put it into perspective for you, there are currently over 4,000 Weighted
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  3. Myth Buster Part 1: Strength Training for Women

    Myth Buster Part 1: Strength Training for Women
    PT Carly Tierney reveals four of her top myth busters when it comes to both cardio and strength training… YOU WILL NOT GET BULKY FROM PICKING UP HEAVY THINGS Almost all fitness marketing that is geared at women is nonsense. If marketers were telling the truth, they’d be saying things like: “Want to tone, tuck, and tighten those abs? Don’t waste your
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  4. Guest Blog: Heather Takes on the Windsor Half Marathon

    Guest Blog: Heather Takes on the Windsor Half Marathon
    In April 2014, Heather Grant from our very own Fitness Superstore HQ, was diagnosed with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). Thankfully, after six cycles of chemotherapy, Heather went into remission and (touch wood!) is still clear. While Heather was ill, her sister ran a Marathon and raised over £2,000 for MacMillan. At this point she decided that when she was
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  5. An Insight Into the FS Team: Why Do We Workout?

    An Insight Into the FS Team: Why Do We Workout?
    At Fitness Superstore, working out to hit new targets and achieve new goals is something of which we all share a passion for. On observation, we noticed just how much workouts and training regimes vary from person to person, particularly with so many options out there to choose from. To get a better insight into this, we got chatting to
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  6. Should Men and Women Train Differently?

    Should Men and Women Train Differently?
    So, what’s the verdict, should men and women train differently? PT Carly Yue shares her views on the topic… My opinion is no, they shouldn’t, and I certainly don't treat men and women differently when training. In a general sense men and women should apply the same principles to training – heavy weights, cardio, a balanced diet and rest. The only difference,
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  7. Press Release: National Strongwoman Event 2016

    Press Release: National Strongwoman Event 2016
    For the third consecutive year, Northampton is playing host to the biggest strongwoman title in the country, Britain’s Strongest Woman. The athletes have all qualified for the event at national events held in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales, and now the strongest ladies in the country will battle it out over six gruelling events to test strength, speed, power and
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  8. Why the Olympics are the Ultimate Motivation

    Why the Olympics are the Ultimate Motivation
    Whether you’ve been watching the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio or not, there’s no escaping the constantly evolving news of the latest medal wins, defeats and of course – that bizarre green diving pool. Aside from celebrating the success of Team GB so far, because six medals in one day is pretty fantastic, there’s actually a lot of inspiration and
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  9. The Ultimate Olympic Wish List

    The Ultimate Olympic Wish List
    With the 2016 Olympic Games kicking off this Friday in Rio, we thought we’d share 10 of our top Olympic products with you! OLYMPIC BARS Jordan Fitness 7ft Ultimate Men’s Bar Our solid 20kg 7ft Ultimate Men’s Bar from Jordan Fitness is complete with a hardened chrome finish and 8 needle bearings. Tested to 1500lbs/750kgs, this bar is ideal for heavy
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  10. The 80:20 Rule

    The 80:20 Rule
    Fad diets are just about everywhere. Books, television, social media, you name it, these diets are being advertised as though they’re going out of fashion – which slowly but surely, they are. Now, eating intuitively is becoming a far more popular trend for those trying to earn themselves a healthy lifestyle. More specifically, the 80:20 rule. This way of eating
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