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Why Skipping Ropes Are Essential to Home Fitness

Few people realise that the commercial gyms that charge an arm and a leg for monthly member have their roots in boxing gyms. Many years ago managers of boxing gyms realised that some people wanted to workout without getting a bloodied nose. So they started offering their boxing gyms to non-boxers. Bearing that in mind [...]

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Save up to 50% on Fitness Equipment at Amazon

Amazon currently have a huge discount sale on their Fitness equipemnt.
Discounts can be found on all brands, for all fitness equipment, from books and dvds to running machines and weight training equipment.

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Choosing a Treadmill for your Home Gym

Treadmills are now very affordable, and most home gyms would be incomplete without one. Basic entry models at under £100, and more advanced models at around £200-300. A treadmill is essential as both walking and running are some of the best forms of exercise for improved general fitness. Walking and running both develop stronger buttocks [...]

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Gym Bags and Sports Rucksacks

Nike Team Large Duffle Bag (Black)
Buy new: £18.99
A good gym bag can make a trip to the gym or sports club a much more pleasant affair. Buy a bag that is large enough to fill all your gym clothes, towels, ideally with a separete section for shoes. A gym bag needs to be well [...]

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Guide to Cross Training / Eliptical Trainers

LifeFitness X9i Elliptical Crosstrainer - Buy new: £3,150.00

Elliptical trainers offer a non-impact cardiovascular workout that can vary from light to high intensity based on the resistance preference set by the user. Most elliptical trainers work the user’s upper and lower body (although some models do not have moving upper body components). Using an elliptical [...]

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Rowing Machines Explained - How to Chose a Rower

There is a wide range of rowing machines to choose from. When choosing a rowing machine, the first consideration should be how much space you have. If you plan to use your rowing machine occasionally at home, then you will most likely will require a smaller model, ideally one that can be folded or collapsed [...]

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How to Chose a Mountain Bike - From Hard Tails and Alloy Frames

There is now a huge choice of mountain bikes on the market to chose from, and all with a wide variety of options. The first step in choosing a new bike is to set yourself a budget. Cheap bikes start in at under £100, and these provide fantastic value for money. Most good mountain bikes [...]

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How to Choose a Weight Training Bench

A good weight training bench is an essential part of a home gym. A bench should be solid, adjustable and comfortable. Lightweight benches are good for beginners, but as you start liftign heavier weights, a solid bench and barbell support is essential.
Small benches such as the York B500 are ideal when stating out, and are [...]

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Powerballs - Wrist Strengthening

Powerballs are perfect for golfers, musicians, squash, tennis, fencing, basketball, badminton, archery, cricket etc. They provide an easy and fun way to increase muscular endurance and wrist strength.

Powerball Neon White Pro Signature
Buy new: £17.99
Usually dispatched within 24 hours

Powerball Neon Pro - Blue
Buy new: £15.93
Usually dispatched within 24 hours

Powerball 250 Hz Regular - Blue
Buy [...]

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Boxing Equipment - Gloves, Pads, Bags, Ceiling Hooks, Mits

Boxing. like most other sports, now has a wide variety of choices when it comes to equipment. Whether you are buying boxing equipment for personal use, or for a martial arts club or boxing gym, the same rules apply.
The three most important boxing products are boxing gloves, focus pads, and punch bags. All three come [...]

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