Gymnastics have become more and more popular especially at the Olympic Games over the years and it’s become one of the most competitive, talent-filled events in Olympic history.  In this article we’ve listed 10 Top Gymnasts competing at the Rio Olympics (5 male, 5 female) to look out for this ...

Seeing a weight pressed overhead is becoming an increasingly rare sight in gyms these days. 5 Top Overhead Press Variations! notes that overhead pressing is hard work and has led to it being quite the underused exercise. The importance of overhead pressing is indisputable however; it features ...

We’re excited with the Games just around the corner this summer so here we'll feature 5 Top Boxers to Fight at the Rio Olympics! Boxing as we know it has been around for hundreds of years and was introduced into the Olympic games in the 7th Century BC, way before our time. The sport has evolved ...

With people of all age groups now taking to the floor to learn this classic dance style, it’s becoming an increasingly popular way to stay fit and socialise. Ballet involves learning a variety of steps with French names and incorporating them into a dance routine to music. But it does a lot more ...

The shoulder girdle has among the most important joints and muscles in the body in order to perform a diverse range of pressing and raising movements. Every upper body movement is assisted by the rotator cuff which forms part of the shoulder. 5 Top Shoulder Exercises presents some exercises that ...

I recently had the pleasure of attending a  Skinny Rebel Workout session, a branch of Train Dirty London which run boot camps and other fitness classes. As Skinny Rebel was branded London’s most extreme workout I was very keen to give it a go. The sessions are held in the Conrad London Hotel ...

From our last article you’ll know that being mindful is about being aware of your inner thoughts, not ignoring your feelings and being present in the moment. But how can you actually start being mindful?  5 Top Keys To Mindfulness!  says it's all about mentally slowing down in this stressful, busy ...

Check out this exciting news from the BodyPower Expo 2016. This leading health and fitness event at the Birmingham NEC runs from tomorrow, 13th May-Sunday 15th!  It's going to be a big one, look forward to see you there! BARBELLS AND BODYWEIGHT - COMPETITIONS TO INSPIRE A NATION TO FITNESS ...

The word 'mindful' has been used so many times in different ways by the media in recent years that it can be tricky to pin down what it really means! What does it mean to be mindful? You’d be forgiven for not really knowing how to explain it because believe me I was the same! Does it mean being ...

Time constraints can prove a stumbling block in your life when the demands of work and family commitments increase, but wait! Do you have a barbell lying around? Be a Barbell Boss with these 7 Top Exercises! By digging that out or investing in a barbell and a few weight plates, you'll find this ...

The chest is a complex muscle which can be hard to target directly unless using the correct technique. This will usually involve pressing movements that keep your shoulder blades retracted. This helps zero-in on the pecs while ensuring maximum stretch is achieved on the negative part of the rep for ...

In this article, Why Women Should Lift, we make it easy to understand why women need never fear lifting weights ever again! Many women take regularly to the gym with the goal of losing weight or more specifically, losing fat. On a mission to reach their goals, some spend hours repetitively ...