Cycling is one of the best forms of exercise going, especially if you can get out and about on an actual bike, pushing your actual bodyweight through actual space (though spin bikes and upright static cycle alternatives are a viable option). It can build ferocious lower body musculature whilst burning through plenty of calories and … Read more
I love fitness trackers. I love anything that will give me useable data to optimise my workouts. My main love comes from the pedometer element found in all types and levels of fitness tracker. I walk a lot (mostly with my dog) outside of my actual training, so I need to know how much energy … Read more
Treadmills have been around for a long time now. However, though the basic outline and premise remains, various permutations have begun to take off. Since around the early noughties, we’ve been seeing more and more of one particular kind – the walking pad, originally engineered by a group of sports scientists in Chicago. Walking pads … Read more
Rebounders are amongst the best pieces of aerobic fitness equipment going. Essentially just mini trampolines, they have a lot to recommend them. They are easy to use (actually, they are simple to use, not easy – they are actually pretty gruelling!) and will give you one hell of a workout, building up lower body and … Read more
Peloton bikes are fantastic. They are well made and well directed, with a slew of programmes, live sessions, and community engagement, making sure that there is always something new for you to try out. There is always something to keep you engaged and power you towards meeting your goals. In this era of home training, … Read more
There are plenty of different types and styles of treadmill available on today’s market. They serve a variety of uses. They also serve a variety of budgets. Some can set you back thousands of pounds, coming close to, or even beating, the kind of machine you might find in the gym. They will come with … Read more
Ankle weights are an incredibly valuable weapon to add to your exercise arsenal. The main reason that I am such an advocate of these handy little accessories is that they are so versatile. You can use them in so many ways, to enhance almost any workout or even just have them on while you go … Read more
In this article we are going to be taking a look at the best walking shoes available in the UK. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise going for anybody looking to improve or maintain their overall health, wellbeing and cardiovascular capability. Half an hour of walking per day represents a very manageable … Read more
The greater the calorie deficit you manage, the faster you will be able to lose weight and meet your goals. You need to maintain a deficit of around 500 calories per day for every 1 lb (0.5 kg) you want to lose per week, which can be done through a mixture of diet (eating less) … Read more
Treadmills are incredibly useful. You don’t have to deal with the elements as you train, you don’t have to worry about staying safe when it’s dark, and you don’t run the risk of pulling a muscle 3 miles from home and having to limp back! Treadmills are even better when you can use them in … Read more