"So, which is better, dumbbells or barbells?"???? Of course, there is no simple answer as it will largely depend on your training experience, your strength level and your current goals; but below are some guidelines of when to use each to maximise your results… If you're new to training, it is important to create
Get some structure to your workouts! You may have noticed a lot of new exercise classes that simply try and compete with each other to be the most intense workout out there. They’ll be marketing things like “never do the same workout twice” or “shock your body every workout”. Although this can sound very
Fat Loss Training Programme Because exercise programming is so individual and periodically needs to be adapted to your changing strength and fitness levels, there is no such thing as THE BEST fat loss training programme. However, what we can do is set out a few simple rules of how to design your programmes to
If you’re lucky enough to have got a place in next year's marathon, you’ll be no doubt be starting to think about knuckling down to training. Sorting out your running plan is one thing, but have you considered what strength training you should be doing to prevent runners knee, amongst other things? With many
We have a real passion for programming here at The Fitting Rooms and spend a lot of time putting together first-class, periodised training programmes and killer HIIT circuits to ensure you all get the results you deserve! Individuals benefit from all different rates of programme periodisation and change, but as an average it has been
It wasn't just the boys having all the fun testing their one rep maxes. A few of the girls stepped up and showed us what they were made of! A massive congratulations to Laura who kept her title as the strongest girl in the gym with a 122.5kg deadlift! Joanne achieved a super impressive squat
The Fitting Rooms would like to say a massive well done to all the boys who took part in the 1 rep max testing last week. Everyone exceeded expectations and showed how much hard work they've been putting in over the months! A huge congratulations to our overall winner Andrew (pictured above) who squatted over
This Spring, invest your time in upgrading your metabolism to help get your body in prime condition for the long-awaited Summer sun! Forget excessive cardio and hugely restrictive dieting; the only way to do this is with proper weight training, since developing lean muscle is key to increasing your metabolism. Fear not, Arnie sized back
It's that time of year where we all decide, once again, that next year is OUR year and we're going to lose weight; tone-up; get in shape! Unfortunately, the sad truth is that, once again, most of us will fail! I don't mean to be pessimistic but it seems to be in our nature to
Strength & conditioning is becoming a hot topic amongst pro-golfers who are starting to understand the positive impact it can have on their game. But as casual, weekend player would weight-training benefit you too? Quite simply: yes, if you do it right! There are two very compelling reasons to dedicate some time to the
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