If you’re looking for a way to spice up your cardio routine without a bulky or expensive cardio machine, jumping rope is a great option. It’s cost-effective, easy to learn, and could improve your health. However, with so many options available today, how are you supposed to pick one? Choice overload is a real…
The back squat, universally hailed the king of leg exercises, holds a timeless place in the realm of strength training. It’s a basic barbell movement that challenges not only your physical strength, but mental strength as well. The reason it is such a tough exercise to conquer has to do with not just muscular…
In the fast-paced world of modern work, preventing employees from silently quitting their jobs is a top priority for employers. One effective strategy to retain talent and boost employee wellbeing is by offering corporate gym memberships. In this blog post, we’ll explore how corporate gym memberships can help prevent silent quitting and provide actionable…
The machine shoulder press is a machine overhead pressing exercise. While it’s an excellent exercise for anyone looking to build upper-body strength and muscle, it’s particularly popular among beginners. That’s because it’s easier to learn and perform than other free-weight overhead pressing exercises, making it ideal for those new to strength training. In this…
By Clemency Lion, Director of Research, Policy and Communications and Stephen McLoughlin, Senior Public Affairs and Policy Manager at ukactive. This year, ukactive attended three of the Political Party Conferences. The Conservatives, as they remain in Government with the power to make legislative changes – at least for the next six to twelve months….
About a year and a half ago, I decided to upgrade my cheap squat stand to a sturdier and more versatile squat rack. After weeks of research trying to find the best squat rack, I finally found one that met all of my requirements: the Titan Fitness X-3 Series Power Rack. I frequently alternate…
If you’re not watching the weekly shows on Olympia TV and the Muscle & Fitness YouTube channels, then you’re really missing out on a wealth of information and inspiration as we approach the 2023 Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Perforamnce Weekend. Whether you’re watching the men’s divisions, women’s divisions, or all 11 pro divisions,…
The older I get, the more I realize that caring about how you might look to others is a pointless quest. Fitness is not about eliminating failure; it’s about learning to deal with it and move on. Now, from the outside looking in, Adam Collard seems to have been blessed from birth. He’s 6’…
Have you ever heard someone call themselves “deconditioned”? Usually, when someone is referred to as deconditioned, they are out of shape. If you struggle to catch your breath after a set of squats or stairs, it may be time to improve your body conditioning. Conditioning workouts are one way to solve that. Conditioning workouts…
In 2024, the role of a gym manager comes with its fair share of challenges, from increasing overheads due to rising energy bills, recruitment hurdles, inflation, and the ever-present spectre of a cost-of-living crisis. However, it’s important to recognise that even in the face of these challenges, this is still an exciting and opportune…