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A race of strength, endurance and determination, the popularity of HYROX has exploded in recent years. Promoted as, “The World Series of Fitness“, this new fitness competition is looking to fill a gap left open by the likes of CrossFit, Ironman, Tough Mudder and Spartan events. More inclusive, easier to get started and a focus […]

If you’re worried about losing all your hard-earned gains while traveling, this guide is for you. We’ve got proven tips and ideas to help you not only maintain muscle while traveling, but also build muscle and progress your strength training. Forget general tips like “do push ups”… we delve into actual training strategies that are

99 Walks offers fun, virtual walking challenges to help provide the accountability and motivation needed to walk more during the day and live a healthier life. The benefits of walking are vast… and it’s an activity that doesn’t require any equipment, specialistic knowledge or expert coaching. All you need is the motivation to get out

Home and garage gyms have become increasingly popular in recent years… but the advice and recommendations often doesn’t cater for those in apartments and studio flats. It’s one thing buying equipment like a squat rack for a spacious garage… it’s another thing trying to do that for a tiny apartment. But no need to give

Feeling intimidated by the free weights section is a common feeling amongst gym newbies. With a wide selection of varying equipment, it can be confusing what type of weights are worth using and which weights are best suited to your fitness goals. If your gym induction didn’t cover this… or alternatively, if you’re looking to

An activity that is usually associated with burly men or professional athletes, weight lifting (or any form of strength training) is in fact, a vital pillar for overall health and wellness, whatever your age, gender or current fitness level. Weight lifting brings with it a whole host of benefits, such as; improved strength, fat loss,

Walking comes with a whole host of benefits, not just for our physical health but on our overall wellbeing and feelings of happiness too. When we up-the-ante from a casual stroll to a burst of power walking, it can only mean one thing for those benefits – bigger and better! Whether it is for practical

Whether you are sick and tired of being “mansplained” to all the time, or you like the idea of workout classes that are specifically tailored to women, the rise of women-only gyms have certainly caught our attention. Over the years these gyms have slowly crept into the local gym landscape and quietly gained loyal followings

Walking groups are becoming increasingly popular with over 50’s across the UK. They provide the perfect environment to get fit, visit new places and meet new people. What’s not to like? For tips on finding walking groups near you, our top walking groups in the UK and the types of walking groups you can join,

The beauty of walking and trekking is that you don’t need much equipment or gear to get started. A sense of adventure and some trusty walking boots is enough to get started with walking for fitness and enjoyment. But when the adventures get longer and more challenging, there are useful pieces of walking equipment that