Workouts

Tennis is, arguably, the most physically demanding sport of them all. There is no hiding place, especially in a singles competition as one player battles against another on the opposing side of the court. Often, a match is not won through technical ability alone, but by simply either outlasting and/or overpowering your adversary. One of the best examples of a tennis player whose physical condition has played a key role in their success is Serena Williams who has won no less than 23 grand slam singles titles. Williams’ strength and... Read More

Cricket is often criticised for being a slow sport, especially in the case of five-day test matches, but do not underestimate the mental and physical endurance required to play the game at the highest level. Cricketers must be able to bolt into action from a standing start, and this is true whether they are batting, bowling, or fielding. While many players specialise in one of those positions, it isn’t uncommon for cricketers to consider themselves as all-rounders, whereby they will play in each position. Mostly, however, cricketers will focus either... Read More

Rugby players are considered amongst the fittest athletes in the world because, unlike a lot of other sportspeople, they are required to have several different physical characteristics and traits that span the wider fitness spectrum.  For example, whilst footballers need to have excellent leg strength and stamina, rugby players need to have both those physical attributes in addition to exceptional upper body strength and the ability to sprint. With so many physical fitness characteristics, it’s no wonder that a lot of people want to undertake a rugby-specific gym workout to... Read More

Every type of sport is difficult in its own right, but one of the more demanding games is football. It requires agility, strength, stamina, coordination and endurance, which means footballers must undertake an extensive and conclusive workout to keep them in shape.  If you’re looking to shake up your routine, engaging in a football gym workout programme is a good way to try something new and challenge yourself.  Why Choose a Football Gym Workout? You might be wondering why you should try football training in the gym, especially if you’re... Read More

The announcement of another lockdown across the country resulted in fitness fanatics who had only just reacquainted themselves with the gym turning to home workouts once more. While some will have been prepared from previous lockdowns with equipment and a routine to match, others are yet to fully embrace the home gym concept. If you live in an apartment or flat with space at a premium, it is understandably difficult. However, you can still find exercise equipment for a small apartment that won’t leave you feeling cramped in your living... Read More

There are hundreds of types of gym equipment, some of which are more complex than others, but there’s one piece that’s universal: the treadmill. Commonplace in gyms and homes alike, the treadmill is an easy-to-use piece of equipment that people of all physical capabilities can get on with. For this reason, it’s a popular piece of apparatus because it offers a multitude of fitness benefits, including stamina and speed training. Using a treadmill is a form of cardio exercise that boosts heart, brain, lung, muscle and joint function, though most... Read More

Strength Workouts for Weight Loss  There’s more to losing weight than just doing cardio. Lots of people want to build muscle at the same time as losing weight, and it’s completely possible to achieve both goals with a targeted workout. In fact, building muscle will help you lose weight because muscle mass increases your metabolic rate. When your metabolism increases, your body is able to burn more calories which means it’s easier for you to lose weight and get in shape. This is why if you’re set on getting fit,... Read More

Arm Workouts for Muscle Development When anyone wants to build muscle mass, the first thing that comes to mind is lifting as heavy and as often as possible. After all, that’s how gains happen – right? Not entirely true, because if you conduct an arms and shoulders workout with poor form and technique, you will not reap the full benefits. Poor form can constitute not performing the full range of movement an exercise demands, rushing through the workout (often in the search of more reps) or doing the routine in... Read More

It is no secret that running on a treadmill can be more than a little boring. Even avid runners bemoan the thought of replicating a 10K or half marathon run on the treadmill, which is why mixing up your workout by incorporating HIIT sessions will do wonders for your motivation as well as your fitness. Many gym-goers, especially those who have only recently invested in membership, force themselves to run at a constant pace for a prolonged period believing this to be the best way to build fitness and burn... Read More

If you want to get those gains, you must eat, sleep and live the gym life, right? Well, only half right, because here at UK Gym Equipment we are passionate about ensuring that everyone can achieve their fitness goals both in and outside of the traditional gym setting. Building muscle is much more than banging and clanging hundreds of pounds of iron day in and day out, there is a strategy to it and, if you aren’t targeting the correct muscles or utilising the proper technique, you can lift as... Read More