weight training

What are the advantages and disadvantages of free weights Vs cable machines? Both have their

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

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

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.

If you think you are ready to set up your own studio or gym what are the main considerations? Here we consider the main tips for taking the leap to open your fitness studio. 

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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.

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With so many pieces of gym equipment to choose from it’s easy to get a bit overwhelmed and just stick to what you’ve always used. Here we've selected some key pieces of kit that we think are pretty ess

What is negative or eccentric movement? Negative movement is essentially the downward movement during lifting of weights where you lower the weight towards the body. In a simpler explanation maybe, it's

Anytime Leisure Rebrands to Origin Fitness,  Anytime Leisure, the Scottish based fitness equipment supplier has rebranded and will now be known as Origin Fitness.

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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