Independent UK fitness reviews
Honest, hands-on reviews and buying guides for treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, cross trainers and fitness nutrition.
Hands-on treadmill reviews and buying guides for UK home gyms, from budget folding models to premium running machines.
60 guides
Independent exercise bike reviews and guides covering upright, recumbent, spin and mini bikes for every budget.
69 guides
Rowing machine reviews and buying advice for air, magnetic, water and foldable rowers, chosen for UK buyers.
45 guides
Cross trainer and elliptical reviews and buying guides comparing low-impact cardio machines for home use.
20 guides
Reviews and buying guides for home gym essentials, including adjustable dumbbells, weight benches, vibration plates and other strength kit for training at home.
164 guides
Reviews and buying guides for recovery and wellness kit, from massage guns, foam rollers and compression boots to home saunas, ice baths, sauna blankets and massage chairs.
87 guides
Reviews and guides for protein powders, bars and supplements to support training, recovery and body composition.
63 guides
How-to exercise guides covering technique, the muscles worked, common mistakes, and the home gym kit that makes each move easier.
268 guides
How the assisted dip machine works (more weight means more help), how to set it up, form cues, common mistakes, and a simple plan to reduce the assistance until you can do unassisted dips.
The best back extension alternative is a floor prone extension for the lower back, or a Romanian deadlift if you want load. 9 swaps, sorted by erector or glute focus.
EnterSports 27kg adjustable dumbbells review: 10 settings from 2 to 27kg, uneven 2.5 to 3kg jumps, dial lock, wobble and who should pick it over the 20kg pair.
What a glute ham developer is, how a GHD machine differs from a Roman chair, the exercises it's built for, how to set it up, UK price bands and cheaper substitutes.
How to use the hip adductor machine properly: seat and range setup, cues, sets and reps, common mistakes, the groin injury evidence, home alternatives and buying a combo machine.
How to use a portable steam sauna tent at home: setup, which water to use, pre-heat time, how long to sit in it, cleaning to stop mould, and who should check with a GP first.
How the assisted dip machine works (more weight means more help), how to set it up, form cues, common mistakes, and a simple plan to reduce the assistance until you can do unassisted dips.
The best back extension alternative is a floor prone extension for the lower back, or a Romanian deadlift if you want load. 9 swaps, sorted by erector or glute focus.
EnterSports 27kg adjustable dumbbells review: 10 settings from 2 to 27kg, uneven 2.5 to 3kg jumps, dial lock, wobble and who should pick it over the 20kg pair.
What a glute ham developer is, how a GHD machine differs from a Roman chair, the exercises it's built for, how to set it up, UK price bands and cheaper substitutes.
How to use the hip adductor machine properly: seat and range setup, cues, sets and reps, common mistakes, the groin injury evidence, home alternatives and buying a combo machine.
How to use a portable steam sauna tent at home: setup, which water to use, pre-heat time, how long to sit in it, cleaning to stop mould, and who should check with a GP first.