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How to beat the Couch to 5K programme on a treadmill
The biggest challenge facing new runners, is knowing where to start. You’re ready to feel challenged, but set off too quickly and you’ll soon be back to square one. That’s where the Couch to 5K running programme shines. Designed to ease beginners into distance running, Couch to 5K will have you running solidly for 30 minutes after just 9 weeks, -
How to get the most out of your treadmill: 5 Top Tips from a PT
There’s no denying that a treadmill is a fantastic training platform, whatever your fitness level. When we think of a treadmill workout, it’s easy to picture someone chugging away at a constant, flat speed. Not only can this be somewhat unappealing, but it also doesn’t do the grand old treadmill justice! There’s a reason every gym contains treadmills as standard -
How to get the most out of your exercise bike: 4 Top Tips from a PT
What can I say? The humble exercise bike is - undeniably – a great fitness tool. Providing no impact, it’s suitable for everyone, and offers enough scope for progression, whether you’re a beginner or avid cyclist. Here are my top tips for getting the most out of your exercise bike. 1. Mix it up Variety is the spice of life! And -
Bluewater Shopping Centre Pop-up Shop - Ultimate Home & Garden Event
Join us at the free 10-day Ultimate Home & Garden Event at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent! Taking place from Friday 25th June to Sunday 4th July, you’ll be able to get hands-on with some of our best-selling home fitness products, get some top home gym advice from our team and enjoy exclusive event-only discounts too. Here’s just some of the -
5 reasons why you should be doing pull-ups
There’s no denying the power of a pull-up. Great for building your back, shoulders and arms, they can be found in almost every top workout programme available. The only issue is, pull-ups can be quite intimidating, at least to the average exerciser! They can be difficult to master, but with some persistence – and the right equipment – the pull-up -
Join the home studio class craze
The home studio cycling craze has taken the world by storm over the past few years, and with the online fitness boom here to stay, now is a great time to invest in your home fitness. Always wanted to join in those high-energy classes you’ve seen online and in the TV adverts? Well here at Fitness Superstore, we’ve stocked up -
Why adjustable dumbbells are perfect for home training
Adjustable dumbbells help to solve two problems that most home gym owners face: space and budget. Taking away the need to purchase a rack and multiple sets of fixed weights, adjustable dumbbells consolidate an entire range of dumbbells into one compact design. For this reason, Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells are quickly becoming a staple in many home gyms and are making -
Two new stores coming soon!
We’re delighted to announce that two new stores have joined the line-up of Fitness Superstore showrooms! Currently due to open on April 12th (per latest Government guidance), you’ll now be able to find us in Exeter and Sheffield too! Get to know your new stores a little before you can come and see us… Exeter Found on Market Street in the centre of -
Get the Peloton experience on the Schwinn IC8
With unlimited access to thousands of on-demand fitness classes, the Peloton experience has undeniably caused a huge wave throughout the fitness world, particularly with the current emphasis on training at home. Taught and led by elite trainers from across the globe, the app’s workouts cater to users of all fitness levels, whether you’re on day 1 of your fitness journey, -
Adjustable Weight Training From Any Home Gym
With gyms closed for the foreseeable future, exercisers across the UK have been stocking up on fitness equipment to continue their training from the comfort of their own home. For a lot of people though, they don’t have the luxury of bags of space to accommodate some of their favourite larger pieces - compact equipment is definitely the name of