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  • Cardio vs Strength Training - Part 2

    STRENGTH TRAINING As we get older our bodies change and we start to lose muscle partly due to reduced activity levels, but also because of our physiology. Reduced muscle mass...

  • Cardio vs Strength Training - Part 1

    Which is better? Do I dare even attempt to answer this question? It seems simple but no matter what I answer there will be someone who disagrees with my point...

  • Maintaining Your Treadmill

    The single most important thing you can do to prolong the life of your treadmill is to lubricate the deck regularly.

  • Are Rowing Machines Bad For Your Back?

    Great question! Short answer: No. We are bad for our backs. Rowing machines are great for building strong backs and improving our posture as well as being an excellent form of...

  • Using Gym Equipment For Weight Loss

    Traditionally, the general opinion within the fitness industry was, to burn fat you needed to do long steady cardio i.e. running, walking, cycling etc. There was also the theory that...

  • Sole Treadmills!

    Amy Hughes, 28, from Manchester UK broke a Guiness World Record on September 9th 2016 by running 521 miles (834km) in 7 days! That’s the equivalent of 3 marathons a...

  • Spirit Fitness - Twelve Best Buy Awards 2025

    Spirit Fitness - Twelve Best Buy Awards 2025

    For the ninth consecutive year, Spirit Fitness has been recognised by Fit Prof across multiple categories. In 2025, the brand earned an impressive 12 Best Buy Awards spanning several distinct...