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1. New Fitness Trends to Try in 2018

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   17 January 2018

   The start of a new year is usually accompanied by a host of trends that take the health and fitness world by storm, and this year is no different. From new and exciting workouts, to events you can’t miss, 2018 is going to be a sweaty year! Here’s our predictions of what’s set to be big this year that you

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2. How to Stick to your New Year's Fitness Resolution

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   5 January 2018

   With 2017 now behind us, it’s time to start acting on your New Year’s fitness resolutions. There’s no better time than now to banish those bad habits and jump on the fitness wagon! For many, however, that means starting the year with good intentions, following an overly indulgent festive season, only to fall at the first hurdle. But how do you

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3. Meet our team: Rory Sheen, Leeds Store Manager

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Meet the team

   29 December 2017

   We’ve featured some guest blogs from our staff in the past, such as bodybuilder Olu from our South London store and marathon-runner Heather, so we thought it was time we heard from a few more of our fitness-loving staff members. We had a chat with Rory Sheen, our Leeds store manager to find out more about him and what his

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4. 5 Festive Exercises To Try This Christmas

   

   Christmas Fitness and Training

   22 December 2017

   With Christmas just a few days away, the holiday festivities are fully in motion, along with all the cravings and over-indulgence that comes with them! But you don’t have to worry about that extra mince pie - we’ve got 5 festive-themed exercises that will give you a good calorie burn in the midst of the merry chaos. #1. STAR JUMPS These star

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5. 2017’s Hottest Health and Fitness Trends

   

   Fitness and Training Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   1 December 2017

   As we approach the end of 2017, we thought it was time to reflect on the year that’s gone by and take a look at what’s been trending in the world of healthy living and fitness. Here’s what's been hot in 2017, and what we see as trends that will continue to make the lists in 2018. EXERCISE AND WORKOUTS HIIT (High

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6. 5 Killer Kettlebell Moves

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   24 November 2017

   It’s no secret that the kettlebell, following its arrival in the UK nearly 20 years ago, has become known as one of the most versatile pieces of strength training equipment available. If you’ve read our guide to kettlebell training, you’ll no doubt be well aware of the health benefits they offer over other weights, but are you still stumped when

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7. How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain and Fitness Dips

   

   Fitness and Training Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   17 November 2017

   You know that winter has set in when you find yourself retrieving the de-icer from the glove compartment, and your warmest jumpers from the depths of your cupboard. With colder weather and darker evenings comes the natural instinct to want to stay indoors and stock up on homely, comfort foods. For many of us, it’s also the toughest time to

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8. Are you overtraining?

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   10 November 2017

   If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely a fan of fitness and probably take your workouts pretty seriously. With intense exercises like HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and CrossFit becoming increasingly popular, and more and more fitness celebrities obtaining more and more influence on social media, many of us are training more intensely than ever. And that’s fine. Great, even.

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9. 5 Scarily Good Halloween HIIT Exercises

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   27 October 2017

   It’s finally upon us! That time of the year when we celebrate all things frightening, don spooky costumes and eat way too many sweet treats. But don’t fret! We have 5 fangtastic exercises, creating a HIIT workout that’s sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. Why not give these a ghoul…?   Do each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest for

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10. Success Story – Ian Runs 153 miles in under 30 Hours in Epic Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon

    

    Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

    24 October 2017

    In the latest of our success stories, we talk to Ian Hammett, Fire Service fitness advisor and passionate runner, who recently took on one of the most iconic and demanding races in the world, the Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon in September 2017. Ever heard of the Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon? This epic test of endurance is one of the most iconic ultra-marathon races in the

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