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Recognising Dehydration (Plus Tips for Avoiding It!)
Staying hydrated is a crucial part of not only our health, but also our fitness progression. Carly Yue reveals her top tips for recognising dehydration, as well as advice for how to beat it once and for all... Dehydration can not only affect your performance at the gym or during sport, but it can also lead to a loss of strength -
How to Have a ‘Healthy’ Night Out
Ok, so we say ‘healthy’ loosely. Unless it avoids no alcohol and no fatty foods, your night out will always be marginally unhealthy, however by making the right choices you can easily minimise the damage – while still having a good time! OPT FOR THE HEALTHY MEAL We all love a meal out during social events, however filling up on pizza, burgers -
6 Ways to Keep Fit on Holiday This Summer
This might seem ludicrous, but hear us out. In all fairness to yourself, you no doubt go to the gym all year round and simply want a break while on holiday, right? That’s more than ok, but adding in a little light cardio whilst you soak up the sun not only allows to you feel a little less subconsciously guilty -
Doughnuts in the office? Stop right there!
If you’re an office worker, this blog post is for you. Many of us work in an office environment which entails sitting in an uncomfortable chair for approximately eight hours per day, bright lights causing you a headache and a draw, kitchen fridge or god forbid vending machine full of potential diet-destroyers. So how can you combat these issues? Move every -
How to Stop Using Food as a Reward
Do you have a tendency to reward yourself with food? Our guest PT Blogger, Carly Yue, explains why this isn’t the best way to go about things… Many of us use food as a reward, though whilst it might seem like an innocent and harmless way to celebrate your success, it can actually be extremely unhelpful and can make us view -
Fitness Superstore at Grand Designs Live London
Grand Designs Live returns to London’s ExCeL from the 30th April – 8th May 2016. Packed with over 500 exhibitors, the show offers visitors a unique opportunity to see all the latest trends for the home as well as many products never seen before, and we're excited to announce that we will be exhibiting there at stand L395! Grand Designs Live -
Success Story: Couch Potato to 5K, And Then Some!
Kayleigh Hawkins went from indulging in takeaways on the sofa and struggling to keep up with her children, to trialling a couple of training sessions and going on to taking part in various 5k sporting events! [caption id="attachment_1229" align="alignnone" width="600"] Kayleigh on her Wedding Day[/caption] What inspired you to make a change? I’ve always disliked the way I look in my wedding -
Competition: 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Prize Draw!
Are you taking part in this year's 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon? You could be in with a chance of winning your best running companion yet... the TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch! Simply contact us via email ([email protected]), Twitter or Facebook with your full name and bib number, and you'll immediately be entered into our spectacular London Marathon Prize Draw! *Entries close -
Fitness Superstore at the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Expo
The 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon is back this coming weekend, with its popular Expo at the London ExCel taking place from Wednesday 20th April until Saturday 23rd April. And guess what? Our fantastic team are exhibiting there once again! Entry to the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Expo is completely FREE, so pop by stand 270 to say hello to -
Training for the London Marathon - 1 Minute Interview with Justin Logan
As you may know, the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon is making its grand return on Sunday 24th April. Every year, approximately 36,000 people run the 26.2-mile (42.2km) marathon through the streets of London – and no matter if you’re running, walking or simply cheering from the side-lines, this event is one not to be missed! For a sporting event this