There used to be a simple rule- to gain results you had to buy a gym membership and devote a large part of your spare time to going multiple times a week. Today, I am going to challenge that rule and explain why there has never been a better time to create your own gym experience at home.

Helping you to save time

Time is the world’s most valuable currency, time is precious, and anything that helps you to obtain your desired results in less time should be high up on your priority list.

Typically you would have to travel the gym, hope that the equipment you need to use is free, complete your workout and then return home. For many this would be classed as an evening [...]

Life is hectic, and we all have lots on our plate. But what’s on the plate you’re eating off? Having the time and motivation to be healthy is often a challenge, so we’ve put together 4 easy steps to becoming a healthier you. Embrace these small changes and you will definitely be able to justify your Saturday night treat!

There are lots of fad diets, slimming groups and other weight loss programmes out there, and yes, they are great if you’re trying to fit into that outfit for your friends’ wedding. But in reality, these diets are only good for shorter periods of time, and usually when you stop, you are likely to put the weight back on as fast as you lost it. So [...]

A brilliant treadmill for a smooth, effortless running experience. I noticed the quality straightaway in comparison to cheaper machines- this one has the stability, sturdiness and is robust. The cushioned extra width runway feels as though you are running on air and the noise and vibration of the machine is minimal.

I was lucky enough to pick up the Reebok GT40s at half price from my local fitness supplier. This can sometimes be higher than the price you would find from a national store or online but I still thought it was a [...]

I think it’s fair to say that the release of Fitbit was a huge step forward, a manufacturer who has te goal to create the best fitness smart tracker available. Since its launch, Fitbit have brought out a range of different models to suit all budgets and training levels.

Today we are going to be looking at the newly released Fitbit Charge 2 HR+ and seeing if it stands out against an ever crowded fitness tracker market.

As you would expect from Fitbit the box is clean in its design [...]

The Nuband I Touch comes neatly packaged and is described as the perfect fitness tracker to map your calories, distance travelled and even your sleep patterns. Oddly enough for a fitness smartwatch it includes features such as a camera remote control and phone finder.

Initial thoughts are that it is well presented and didn’t feel cheap or plasticity at all. Like many higher end smart fitness trackers it has a soft rubber texture for the main band and the plastic tracking unit attached at the [...]

Marketed as a way to climb your way to fitness, mimicking the movement of rock climbing, working all the major muscle groups. I would look to put this firmly into a supplementary piece of equipment that should be used in conjunction with weights or cardio.

From ordering online to the moment it arrived at my front door was 2 days. I used Argos and they even sent me a text message to let me know a delivery time (I didn’t have to wait in all day, result!) It came neatly packaged and heavier than I was expecting at around [...]

Marketed as a new and exciting way to remove your love handles and get sexy abs and sculpt your buns. We are going to put it through its paces to see if it really can deliver or is it simply another clever marketing gimmick?

Looking at this in the catalogue before ordering, I imagined it would be a lot lighter than it actually is. I was pleasantly surprised me how well this is built. It weighs in at 15kg’s and came packaged neatly in its box.

The Reebok Jet 200 is the latest version of their popular Jet series treadmill range. What Reebok have done is taken a great treadmill and improved it in every way possible to give as much as possible without having to resort to increasing prices.

I had this delivered to the house for testing and boy is this heavy. It weighs in at almost 80kg’s and I was so glad the delivery men carried this through to my spare room. Do not go and collect this, most retailers offer free delivery and I would even recommend paying for it [...]

Reebok have yet again delivered with another great treadmill at a fraction of the price that you find from other manufacturers.

Delivery was acceptable with the machine turning up marginally later than planned but I did receive a text message that my delivery was on its way. The drive and assistant kindly placed the running machine into my spare room. The box came packaged to a similar size to the last Reebok treadmill I reviewed at width 78cm, height 139cm and length 171cm. Again I DO NOT recommend collecting this [...]

Today we will be giving our verdict on the Slendertone Abs3 abdominal toner. Boasting guaranteed results after only 8 weeks we put it through its paces to see if it really can deliver!

The Slendertone Abs3 came neatly packaged, unlike previous Ab toners we have tested came as a single unit. No individual sticking of pads to your body with wires trailing around in this version.

Upon opening the pack you will be presented with the following:

The men’s health adjustable dumbbell is perfect for those who are short on time and space. They allow a full range of weight variations without the hassle of having to buy multiple weight stacks.

Unsurprisingly the men’s health adjustable dumbbells came neatly packages and in total weighed around 35Kg’s. The setup was very simple, place all the weight plates in the docking station supplied in the right order and with all the weight gaps facing upwards. Overall [...]

This is a very well made, solid and sturdy treadmill worthy of gym status, smooth to operate and a quiet, comfortable running machine. I found it very easy to build with clear instructions and has the ZigTech cushioned running deck to help alleviate the aches, pains and strains of a workout.

Whether you choose the programmes set out for you or you choose to programme your own the choice is up to you. The variations in speed and incline will certainly keep you on your toes and together with a cooling fan and your iPod or MP3 player to keep you company your workout should be a doddle!