Fitness Exercises

The Gluteus Maximus

The Gluteus Maximus

Getting to the bottom of it all - Gluteus Maximus may sound like the name of a Roman Gladiator, but it is one of our most important muscles and believe it or not, one that is greatly under-used! ... Read On

Going skiing with the family? Avoid the kids getting jelly legs and misery on the slopes

You have forked out a fortune on a ski-holiday for the family – so don’t let weak legs, joint injuries or lack of endurance sideline you from the slopes or spoil your fun. Whether you are an advanced... Read On

Bulging Biceps - Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Here is another twist to the classic bicep curl that gets to your forearm too! Remember, select a weight that will get you to fatigue in 24 reps. Step One • Stand feet hip distance apart • Hold dumbbell... Read On

Stability Ball Workouts - Lower Back

Stability Ball Workouts - Lower Back

Ann´s been away for a while, but is back with a vengeance to continue her series of stability ball workouts. At the age of 54, Ann demonstrates that working out on a ball is an ideal form of exercise for all... Read On

Bulging Biceps - Barbell Reverse Bicep Curl

We are all familiar with the normal bicep curl. Give this one a go – the reverse effect works the biceps in a very different way and gives a real burn in the forearms! Remember to select a weight that will... Read On

Beef Up Your Back - Straight Arm Lat Pull Down

Here is the second in the Lat Pull Down exercises. Again, you need to be in a gym for this one and will be standing in front of the machine, using the cable with a smaller bar. This exercise works the rectus... Read On

Fun Fatloss ViPR Circuit with FitPro - ViPR Flip

Check out how a hollow tube can take squats into a whole new dimension - driving up through the legs and hips Step One • Stand feet hip distance apart • ViPR is vertical and in centre of body • Balance... Read On

Facts about Recovery - with John Thomson

Training for results is a precise formula. Basically you have to climb "the ladder of intensity" This means that to begin with you train within your limits, but as you get fitter and stronger you increase your... Read On

Beef Up Your Back - Classic Lat Pulldown

Here are a couple of great moves that will work your latissimus dorsi, which is Latin for the broadest part of your back. It’s the pair of muscles that sit under your arms and head down to the small of your... Read On

Fun Fatloss ViPR Circuit with FitPro - Lunge with ViPR Uppercut

It´s not only Dave Gentry that can deliver a solid upper cut. Fitpro´s experts demonstrate how to use the ViPR for an equally powerful move. This is the second exercise in the Fitpro Fun Fatloss Circuit. ... Read On