Professional sport is underpinned by data. Athletes are constantly pushing themselves to get faster, fitter and stronger to enhance performance and maximise efficiency during competition. They can do this because they track every aspect of their competitive output through technology. GPS tracking allows athletes to analyse speed, distance and pace date, while heart rate monitors [...]

Gymnastic rings are one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment for building functional upper body strength. Prior to the development of modern day dip and pull up machines, gymnastic rings were a staple piece of kit in any self-respecting gym. The primary reason being, they are incredibly effective at recruiting large amounts of [...]

Last year at the 2011 Athletics World Championships, all three of the first, second and third placed athletes competing in the men’s marathon event wore the same shoe – The Nike Zoom Streak 3. No more than a year down the line, Nike has announced plans to release a brand new model that makes the [...]

Approaching it for the first time, the prowler sled isn’t something that looks immediately intimidating. However, after completing the workout below, the site of it alone is enough to make you feel physically sick. Pushing this piece of kit requires explosive leg power, upper body strength, cardiovascular endurance and a whole heap of determination. Even [...]

It is true to say that your body is only as strong as its weakest link. This is certainly true when it comes to strength sports or weightlifting where explosive power requires a multitude of different muscle groups to ensure you perform at your maximum. Fat Gripz explain that more often than not it is [...]

January is the time of year that many people start looking for the next challenge, something to focus training goals, raise motivation levels and direct focus. Even if the objective is just to get in good shape for spring, having a training focus is a great way to squeeze that extra 10% out of your [...]

Do you struggle with eating healthy at lunchtime? Concerned it’s either too expensive, too inconvenient or will just take too much prep time? Well it doesn’t have to be. Try this interesting combination of high protein, low cholesterol foods that will help fill you up for the afternoon and deliver you a midday protein kick [...]

Made famous for the 4-Hour Workweek and a string of successful tech investments, Tim Ferris has come crashing back with a brand new book – The 4-Hour Body. The focus of the book is centred around one simple question – For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results? Well [...]

The Sigma R3 Transmitter is one of the leading all in one training partners on the market. The Sigma R3 uses wireless technology to measure your speed, distance and heart rate while you exercise. The monitor also has a built in three-axis acceleration sensor which helps to accurately assess increases and decreases in speed and [...]

It’s being labelled as one of the must have pieces of gym equipment in 2012 – The TRX Suspension trainer is an all encompassing home gym that you can take and use anywhere. The TRX helps you to utilise your body weight in a number of different positions to effectively build core strength, flexibility and [...]