Author: Jamie Logie

Working out at a gym is great, but sometimes wouldn’t you rather just stay at home to get your workout in? The commute, parking, and safety issues of commercial health clubs have put a lot of people off training in these crowded environments. But they have amazing equipment in these gyms. What if you could have a similar cardio machine in your own home that you could use anytime you wanted? This is the state of exercise bikes, as home options have become much more advanced, and much more affordable. Now, you don’t have to wait to use a bike,…

Walk into any gym and what’s the first thing you see? Probably a lot of treadmills. Most gyms have the cardio session near the entrance, but even if yours doesn’t–the treadmill dominates the cardio centre. Most people join gyms to have access to high-quality treadmills. The good news is the advancements in home treadmills have grown so much that you can bring the gym home with you–and for a lot less. You’ll be amazed at the quality of treadmill you can get for under £1000. If you’re an avid walker or runner, you can now get your exercise any time…

Cyclists are some of the fittest athletes on earth. Their cardiovascular endurance is second to none, and they have extremely low levels of body fat. This is because when you pedal, you primarily engage your cardiovascular system. Your heart and lungs are directly targeted due to the seated position. When you have to run—or be upright—there are many other functions working. There is more muscular endurance recruitment as the legs and core have to keep you supported and propel you. There is more direct muscle engagement from running, and if the muscles fatigue—your workout will have to end even if…

Spin bikes have been quite the buzzword in recent gym trends. The overall intensity of breaking a sweat in gym spinning classes, the funky, upbeat work-out music that trainers use to pump up the session, and the intricacy of the machine itself – all these factors have summed up the current gym work-out revolution caused by spin bikes. The key feature that separates spin bikes from other similar gym equipment is the signature flywheel. The massively heavy wheel on the front of the machine is separated from the pedals of the bike. This wheel spins along with your legs’ pedalling…

If you walk into any fitness club in the world, you will always see some kind of exercise bike section, or group spin classes. These classes have exploded in popularity in the last few years because using an exercise bike works. This is one of the best ways to get fit, and it’s a form of exercise that everyone can do. Whether you want to do a high-intensity Soul Cycle type workout, or go for a longer period at a steady state—cycling is an ideal way to get fit. If you are looking at improving your health and fitness, or…

Are you looking to get fit at home and aren’t sure where to start? If this is you, you’ll want to consider an exercise bike. There’s a reason that companies like SoulCycle, and spin classes in fitness clubs are so popular: they get you fit. If you look at a cyclist, they are some of the top athletes in the world. They are lean, and have tremendous cardiovascular endurance, and incredible VO2 max–which is the amount of oxygen you can utilize during a workout. The amazing thing to recognise here is that they are doing this all while sitting. This…

What is a Spin Bike? A spin bike may seem the same as a regular exercise bike, but differs in a few ways. A spin bike is designed for more intense exercise to boost fitness and burn more calories, the bike tends to have more levels of resistance to create an ever-changing stimulus during your exercise. One of the biggest ways a spin bike stands out is that they are designed to be more like a true road racing bike that you would see in the Tour de France. This means that you will perform different types of riding such…

If you’ve been looking to lose weight and aren’t sure what the ideal piece of equipment is, you’ll want to check out exercise bikes. Cyclists are some of the fittest athletes on earth and you may have also noticed how lean they are. Cycling is a pure calorie-burning activity, and the great thing is that it’s easy to do. You don’t have to start doing Cross Fit to lose weight, or train for a marathon–biking can help get you there. It is a superior cardio choice as it not only strengthens your heart and lungs, but is a consistent way…

If you’re looking to get fit, an exercise bike is one of the best cardiovascular options out there. Not only does it give you a great cardio workout, but provides muscular endurance, and a great lower-body strengthening workout at the same time. If you suffer from any joint and knee pain, biking will be your best option too. As great as activities like running, jumping, and mobility work are, they result in a lot of impact on hard surfaces. This can be further damaging if you suffer from knee or joint pain. Biking has almost no impact on the knees…

What is a Hex Bar Deadlift The hex bar deadlift–or trap bar deadlift–is a deadlift alternative that may be better for athletes and for building more explosive strength and power. This lift uses a hex bar which is in the shape of a hexagon. In this case, you stand inside the bar as it surrounds you. It also has parallel handles on the inside as opposed to using an overhand, or hook grip, like you would with a traditional deadlift. This is a great compound movement that can help build coordinated strength and power and can be performed more explosively…