Fitness

Oura Ring – What it is & What Does it Do?

By IMo | February 6, 2023 | 0 Comments

Sleep is the first building block towards optimal well-being. There may be health trends like eating raw turmeric or plunging into cold water or consuming a handful of supplements, but without sleep, you’ll never be fully operational.  It seems that…

The best Deep Heat alternatives (top 5)

By Finn H | December 30, 2022 | 0 Comments

Deep Heat is a product which feels like it has been around for years, and it is definitely the “go-to” product for anyone looking for instant warm relief for muscle pain. But for many people, Deep Heat is less than…

Is it worth buying a WHOOP band? Our honest thoughts on this popular fitness and health wearable

By Finn H | December 27, 2022 | 0 Comments

Currently, there are lots of apps and gadgets on the market which claim to accurately track your health and fitness, be we’ve found so many of them to be less than perfect. When we heard about the WHOOP, we were…

The 100kg bench press – why we’re obsessed with it (and how to get it)

By Finn H | December 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

For some reason, gymgoers seem obsessed with the idea of a 100kg bench press – in fact, Google Trends showed us that there is more UK search interest in a 100kg bench press than a 60, 70, 80, and 90kg…

The best Fitbit alternatives you can buy in the UK (Top 7 options)

By Finn H | December 6, 2022 | 0 Comments

There is no denying that the Fitbit is an impressive piece of kit – if you’re looking for the perfect workout companion, it is a pretty perfect device. The Fitbit tracks everything from steps taken to your heart rate, and…

Thurso Waterwalker Stand Up Paddle Board Review

By IMo | October 31, 2022 | 0 Comments

Recently, we received the Walterwalker Stand-up Paddle Board from Thurso. They are one of the worlds leading producers of paddleboards and we’re thrilled to be able to give the paddleboard a full review. Just an FYI – we have yet…

Nuffield Gyms To Close Spa Pools across the UK this Winter (29/09/2022)

By IMo | September 29, 2022 | 1 Comment

Nuffield Health has announced today that they will be temporarily closing their network of spa pools  across the UK, over the winter months in 2022, in light of the impending energy crisis. With rising energy prices for businesses, the gym…

Best Weightlifting Belts to Buy (UK – 2022 Update)

By IMo | August 5, 2022 | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever had a slipped disk in your lower back you’ll already know why a belt is important. If you haven’t, hopefully, this post will save you the agony. In very basic terms, a weightlifting belt is designed to…

Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Weightlifting at Home (UK)

By IMo | August 5, 2022 | 0 Comments

Since the pandemic, the wish to completely avoid gyms is understandable. If you’ve already started your home gym, or you’ve just gotten used to your set-up, why would you want to go back during rush hour? When you could slip…

Best Shoes for Ultramarathon Runners

By IMo | August 1, 2022 | 0 Comments

A couple of years ago, I ran a 60km ultramarathon. It was a spur-of-the-moment idea after running a couple of marathons and I had 3 or so months to train (fueled on CBD gummies and a bunch of pain killers)….