All articles (1201)
Everything we have written so far, from the first day in the gym to advanced programming.
Home cardio for a small flat: treadmill, bike or rower
How to choose a cardio machine for a small flat: which specs actually matter, how much space and money you really need, and the buying mistakes people keep making.
9 min read
Mr Olympia: how the contest works and how it is judged
How athletes qualify, how prejudging and the finals run, what the judges actually score, and why the lowest total of placings takes the title.
6 min read
Arnold Classic vs Mr Olympia: what actually differs
Where the Arnold Classic came from, why it runs on invitations, how a March date reshapes contest prep, and what each of the two titles is really worth.
6 min read
Lifting in a flat: how to choose kit your neighbours won't hear
How to choose weights, flooring and a bench for a flat: which numbers actually matter, how much space and money it takes, and what to avoid buying.
8 min read
What to buy first for a small home gym: a sensible order
How to choose the first kit for a small home gym: what to buy in which order, which specs actually matter, and how much space and money it takes.
7 min read
Buying used gym equipment: what is worth it and what is not
When second-hand gym kit is a genuine bargain and when it is someone else's problem, which specs actually matter, and how to check a machine before you pay.
9 min read
Setting up a small gym: kit, space and what to buy first
What the kit actually has to do, which numbers on the spec sheet matter, how much space and money it takes, and the order to buy in.
8 min read
Choosing a home multi-gym: what it does well and where it stops
How to choose a home multi-gym: the specs that decide it, the space and budget it really takes, and when free weights are the better buy.
7 min read
Home gym flooring: how to choose a surface that takes the load
How to choose home gym flooring: what thickness suits which kit, how much noise rubber actually stops, and where the money is worth spending.
7 min read
Garage home gym: choosing kit that survives damp and cold
What to look for in garage gym kit when damp, condensation and cold are permanent: which specs matter, how much space you need and where buyers go wrong.
7 min read
A home gym in six square metres: what fits and what to buy first
What actually fits into six square metres, which specifications matter when you buy kit, and the order to buy in so nothing ends up unused in a corner.
8 min read
Gym kit that breaks first: what to check before you buy
Which parts of home gym equipment give out first, what the spec numbers actually mean, and how to spot kit that will last longer than a single season.
7 min read
Workout tracking apps: what actually matters when choosing
A practical guide to picking a workout tracking app: the non-negotiable features, what each spec really means, what it costs, and who can skip it.
7 min read
Smart rings for sleep and recovery: what they can't tell you
What a smart ring genuinely measures, which numbers are only estimates, and how to judge fit, battery, sensors and subscription costs before buying one.
7 min read
Sports watches and heart rate monitors: how accurate they really are
Which numbers on a sports watch you can trust, how far off heart rate, GPS and calorie readings usually are, and what to check before buying.
8 min read
Chest strap or wrist watch: which reads heart rate better
Chest straps and wrist optical sensors measure different things — where the accuracy gap is real, what to check before buying, and who actually needs a strap.
7 min read
Resistance bands: types, resistance levels and how long they last
A guide to band types, what the resistance figure on the packet actually means, how long bands realistically last and what to check before buying.
7 min read
Power rack or half rack: what fits at home and what is safer
How to choose between a power rack and a half rack at home: the space and ceiling height you need, the load ratings that matter, and the mistakes buyers make.
8 min read
Pull-up bars: picking a type, fitting it and reading load limits
Bar types compared, what a stated weight limit actually covers, how much space and money you need, and how to avoid a fixing that works loose.
7 min read
Choosing a weight bench: incline, load rating and stability
What bench load ratings and incline angles actually mean, how much space and money a bench really needs, and the buying mistakes that cost people twice.
7 min read
How to choose a kettlebell: weight, type and handle
Which kettlebell weight to buy first, how cast iron and competition bells differ, how many you really need and the buying mistakes that cost most.
7 min read
Adjustable dumbbells: how they work and what to check
How adjustable dumbbells work, which specs actually matter, how much space and money they need, and when a set of fixed dumbbells beats them.
7 min read
Fixed or adjustable dumbbells: how to pick the right set
A practical guide to choosing between fixed and adjustable dumbbells: which specs actually matter, how much space and money you need, and who each option suits.
7 min read
EZ bar and trap bar: when they beat a straight barbell
When an EZ bar or trap bar genuinely works better than a straight barbell, which specs actually matter, how much space and money it takes, and who can skip both.
7 min read