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1. Feeling Hot? How to Work Out in the Heat Wave

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   1 July 2015

   Everyone’s talking about the heat wave that’s swept the country this week. With temperatures reaching a scorching 40 degrees on centre court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, the rather unexpected weather is quite the hot topic at the moment. Wednesday is set to not only be the hottest day of the year, but also the hottest day in ten years. Phew! OK,

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2. Why You Need an Elliptical Cross Trainer In Your Life

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   18 June 2015

   Whether you’re already familiar with elliptical cross trainers, or barely know much about this form of cardio workout, there’s a whole load of reasons why they’re pretty fantastic. Not convinced? Take a look at our top 5 reasons why we love the elliptical cross trainer… First things first… what exactly is an elliptical? An elliptical - or cross trainer – is one

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3. 6 Reasons To Love Working Out At Home

   

   Fitness and Training

   15 May 2015

   Although signing up to a gym membership might seem like the ticket to fitness, for many of us this simply isn’t the best option. Although there are some great reasons to join a gym - the social aspect, group exercise classes for example, a gym membership can also be a hindrance to exercise and healthy living. With today’s busy lifestyles,

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4. From the PT's Mouth: It's Time to Concentrate on You

   

   Carly Yue Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Tips and Advice

   8 May 2015

   [caption id="attachment_641" align="alignleft" width="132"] Carly Yue[/caption] “But I've got so much to do! I just don't have the time to exercise.” Hands up if this sounds like you? We may argue that we don’t have the time to follow a continued fitness plan. We’re simply too busy looking after the kids, our careers, or just have too many things on the agenda

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5. Success Story: From Zero Body Confidence to a Fully-Fledged Fitness Training Career

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

   13 January 2015

   After years of putting off her plans for a health and fitness overhaul and her confidence at an all-time low, Laura knew it was time to stop making excuses. Now 34 and a qualified personal trainer and remedial massage therapist, Laura reveals her path to a new beginning… The Fat Kid [caption id="attachment_623" align="alignleft" width="180"] I was the "fat one" in the

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6. Master Your Fitness in 2015 – Our Top 10 Tips

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   9 January 2015

   “New Year, New You” – how many times have you seen that tagline so far this year? Just like every January, it’s that time when many of us make a pledge to start a new fitness programme. But how can you make sure you don’t abandon yours before Valentine’s Day? Here are our top 10 tips for long term success... 1. Create a

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7. Guest Blog: Rock & Roll Half Marathon - Crossing The Finish Line

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs

   29 May 2014

   [caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="150"] Justin, our Leeds Store Manager[/caption] In my previous blogs, part 1 and part 2 I revealed my journey towards my latest half-marathon – the Liverpool Rock & Roll. So after all the training – including an unfortunate set back in the form of a frustrating ankle injury – how did I actually perform on the day? Well that's

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8. Guest Blog: Training for a Half-Marathon - My Journey and Top Tips

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Tips and Advice

   11 April 2014

   With all the recent buzz around the London Marathon, we caught up with Fitness Superstore Sales Advisor and Personal Trainer, Jonny. He tells us about his own training for the recent Liverpool half-marathon and his running tips… Distance running was something I started doing in my mid-twenties when I got involved in 5K races through work - and I've been running

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