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.
45 guides
Independent exercise bike reviews and guides covering upright, recumbent, spin and mini bikes for every budget.
58 guides
Rowing machine reviews and buying advice for air, magnetic, water and foldable rowers, chosen for UK buyers.
43 guides
Cross trainer and elliptical reviews and buying guides comparing low-impact cardio machines for home use.
15 guides
Reviews and buying guides for home gym essentials, including adjustable dumbbells, weight benches, vibration plates and other strength kit for training at home.
129 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.
68 guides
Reviews and guides for protein powders, bars and supplements to support training, recovery and body composition.
58 guides
How-to exercise guides covering technique, the muscles worked, common mistakes, and the home gym kit that makes each move easier.
201 guides
Four exercise bike HIIT workouts with exact work and rest times, cadence and effort levels, from a beginner 30/90 session to 4 x 4 intervals. Plus how to set resistance, how often to do HIIT and the mistakes that waste a session.
An honest LifePro Hovert 3D vibration plate review: dual 200W motors, 3D oscillation, linear and pulsation modes, 99 speeds, 150kg limit and a lifetime warranty, plus what the evidence says vibration plates can and can't do.
An honest MERACH self-powered magnetic exercise bike review: pedal-powered console, app-controlled adaptive resistance, an 8kg flywheel, 150kg limit and Zwift/Kinomap support, plus who should pay £370 for it.
An honest UREVO 4-in-1 smart treadmill review: 9% auto incline, a built-in height-adjustable desk, dual brushless 3HP motor and 136kg limit, plus why the 100 x 40cm deck makes £600 a hard sell.
How to use a walking pad under your desk: the right desk and screen height, what speed to walk at while typing, how to build up from 30 minutes, which tasks work best, and the mistakes that make people give up.
The best foldable rowing machines in the UK for 2026, compared on folded footprint, rail length and weight limit. Picks from JLL, DMASUN, YPOO, Viavito and MERACH for every budget.
Four exercise bike HIIT workouts with exact work and rest times, cadence and effort levels, from a beginner 30/90 session to 4 x 4 intervals. Plus how to set resistance, how often to do HIIT and the mistakes that waste a session.
An honest LifePro Hovert 3D vibration plate review: dual 200W motors, 3D oscillation, linear and pulsation modes, 99 speeds, 150kg limit and a lifetime warranty, plus what the evidence says vibration plates can and can't do.
An honest MERACH self-powered magnetic exercise bike review: pedal-powered console, app-controlled adaptive resistance, an 8kg flywheel, 150kg limit and Zwift/Kinomap support, plus who should pay £370 for it.
An honest UREVO 4-in-1 smart treadmill review: 9% auto incline, a built-in height-adjustable desk, dual brushless 3HP motor and 136kg limit, plus why the 100 x 40cm deck makes £600 a hard sell.
How to use a walking pad under your desk: the right desk and screen height, what speed to walk at while typing, how to build up from 30 minutes, which tasks work best, and the mistakes that make people give up.
The best foldable rowing machines in the UK for 2026, compared on folded footprint, rail length and weight limit. Picks from JLL, DMASUN, YPOO, Viavito and MERACH for every budget.