Category: Fitness Gear

  • Do You Actually Need a Lifting Belt?

    Do you actually need a lifting belt for squats and deadlifts? This practical guide explains when belts help, when you should skip them, and how serious lifters use them safely.

  • 10 Leak Proof Protein Shakers That Won’t Ruin Your Gym Bag

    A leaking shaker bottle can ruin your gym bag fast. Here are the best protein shakers that don’t leak including top Amazon picks available in both the US and UK.

  • The Cardio Free Strategy I Used To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Okay okay okay I know I said cardio is not required… and I stand by it. I’m an avid gym goer and hockey…

  • Small Gym Upgrades That Make Training Easier

    These are the bits of kit that don’t look flashy, don’t scream “influencer gym”, but low-key make training waaaay easier to stick to. I’m an avid gym goer and a hockey player, and I’ve been in and out of fitness for like 12+ years. Dislocated both shoulders (more than once 🙃), dodgy knees, physio visits…

  • Top Women’s Gym Wear Essentials for Fitness Success

    After years of being an avid gym goer, hockey player, and generally someone who’s been in and out of fitness more times than I care to admit — I’ve learned that the right gear genuinely matters. These are the women’s gym wear essentials I keep coming back to — comfy, supportive, and actually helpful for staying consistent…

  • Stay Active: Must-Have Mobility Accessories

    That whole “starting up again” phase? I’ve failed it many times. Through injuries, setbacks, and incredddible comebacks, I learned one big thing: mobility work is non-negotiable. These are bits of kit I genuinely use to stay moving and avoid ending up back on the physio table. Foam Roller This is the boring one everyone skips……

  • Best Fitness Equipment for Small Spaces

    Over the last 10 years, I’ve built home studios in five different properties — bedrooms, box rooms, corners that definitely weren’t meant for workouts. I started with the cheap stuff. Like really cheap. Some was incredddible, some was… not. Through years of trialing gear (and moving house way too often), these are the small-space fitness bits that actually stuck. Fitness Stepper Quiet,…

  • 2026 Trending Gym Bag Essentials

    I’ve gone around all of the gym bros and gals, and these are the top essential gym items that they all agree are a must. just trust me.. I know I said “just grab a bag and go” back in the day. Lies. After years of gym phases, hockey seasons, injuries, physio appointments, quitting, restarting, and quitting…

  • Affordable Fitness Gear That’s Worth Buying

    I’ve been in and out of fitness for… honestly, forever. Avid gym goer, hockey player, tried loads of sports over the last 12 years, dislocated both shoulders more times than I’d like to admit, knee injuries that had me on first-name terms with the physio. So yeah — I’ve learned (the hard way) that warming…