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  1. Importance of Weight Training in Over 65's

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    A US study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has suggested a link between life expectancy and certain physical activities.

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  2. Squat Racks, Half Racks & Power Racks Explained

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    Every gym deserves a good squat rack and for strength work like squats or barbell exercises, they are pretty much an essential. But do you choose a power

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  3. Which Strength Bar Is For Which Exercise?

    Which Strength Bar Is For Which Exercise?

    Most people are used to seeing the barbell but there are many different types of weight lifting bars and it’s important to use the right bar for what you want to achieve. Here we will try to explain t

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  4. A Guide to Body Bar & Body Pump

    A Guide to Body Bar & Body Pump

    When looking for ways to workout at home for strength, toning or stamina, using weights needs to be simple, easy and hopefully cheap enough to attract the masses. The body pump set and body bar is a simple

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  5. How To Do Squats - All You Need To Know

    How To Do Squats - All You Need To Know

     

    Should you use weights and if so what weights? Want to know how to do a squat and whether you should start with machines? What’s the best form? Here w

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  6. The Basics For Strength Training In A Gym

    The Basics For Strength Training In A Gym

    Before you start working on your strength a good starting point is to define what it is you are trying to achieve, short and long term. This will help to design your programme and ensure you succeed.

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  7. Why Is Strength Training Important For Everyone?

    Why Is Strength Training Important For Everyone?

    Strength training has never really lost its popularity, but do we really know why its so good for us? Here we explore the continued benefits of strength training.

    Strength training helps

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  8. Is MMA a Good Idea for Training?

    Is MMA a Good Idea for Training?

     

    What Is MMA?  MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts and is full contact combat sport. You may also see it referred to as cage fighting or ultimate fighting.

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  9. Jordan Fitness Offer Brandable Olympic Weight Discs

    Jordan Fitness Offer Brandable Olympic Weight Discs

    This week Jordan has announced that it is launching a new range of Olympic discs. The discs have three contoured handgrips and allow the user to customise the discs with their choice of design. The chosen

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  10. Strength Training Tips for Men

    Strength Training Tips for Men

     

    Our tips and guides below could help turn round your meaningless workout routines - you know the one where you can't be bothered even though you have made

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