We all know that stretching is an important part of any workout session, whether it’s active stretching to warm up, or longer stretches after training. But how often do you stretch during the day? There are so many benefits to daily stretching, from reducing back and shoulder pain to encouraging better digestion. Let’s look…
Despite Shane Idleman has an impressive history in fitness, helping over 30,000 people lose weight and becoming a successful author, father, husband, and pastor, his past tells of a different story. One that wreaks of addiction, obesity, and childhood struggles; all while dealing with dyslexia and reading disabilities. However, you wouldn’t notice if you took…
While the term “metabolic syndrome” often circulates the health and fitness space, many are puzzled by what it is. Even fewer know its symptoms, how doctors diagnose it, what causes it, and how you can treat or prevent it. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn evidence-based answers to all the above and more. Table…
As a home gym owner and someone who reviews fitness equipment for a living, I’ve become a huge fan of REP Fitness over the years. I have a sandbag, a plyo box, and a weight bench that I love from REP. Many of my colleagues praise the brand’s squat racks, barbells, and weight plates….
By Stephen McLoughlin, Senior Public Affairs and Policy Manager, ukactive At this time of year, the political developments are coming thick and fast. Party Conferences, the King’s Speech, Cabinet reshuffles, all within a matter of weeks and each one seemingly more important than the last as we creep constantly closer to a General Election….
If there’s one piece of equipment you need in your home gym, it’s a weight bench. But not just any type of weight bench. You need an adjustable weight bench, like the new and improved REP Fitness AB-5200 2.0. FID weight benches are a versatile, portable, and economical choice for beginners and athletes who…
If you’re looking to stay in shape this winter and try something new, cross-country skiing is a sport worth exploring. As you navigate snow-covered terrain, you’ll be getting a full-body workout, engaging your muscles from head to toe. Unlike downhill skiing where gravity does most of the work for you, Cross-country skiing requires you…
Gym goals can be broken down into two major categories: vanity and performance. Generally, the Gen Pop gym-goer has vanity goals like more muscle, less fat, getting ripped, etc. The athlete who is paid to play has their eyes on performance. What can they do to improve their performance on the pitch? Although there…
Black Friday can be one of the most exciting days of the year for fitness junkies, especially those who train at home. Throw in Cyber Monday, too, and you have even more chances to stock up on the best home gym equipment without paying full price. Even if you don’t have a home gym,…
Regular sweating and seasonal changes can wreak havoc on the skin causing breakouts, clogged pores, and an imbalance in the skin’s sebum – making it either dry or oily. With that, comes questions of how to care for your skin and what skin care products should be used (or avoided) depending on the season,…