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Bicycle crunches are a dynamic bodyweight exercise that combines spinal flexion, torso rotation and alternating leg extension. When performed with control, they train the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques and deeper core muscles, while also challenging coordination and hip-flexor endurance.....
The REP Strive Curved Treadmill is a premium, non‑motorised curved runner that doubles up as an eight‑level magnetic sled (11–250 kg), making it one of the most versatile single‑piece cardio/strength hybrid's for serious home gyms, garage setups and commercial facilities in the UK. If you want one machine that covers sprint running, HIIT, heavy sled pushes, drags and conditioning work....
Choosing the right gym cable attachments can transform your cable machine workouts. From tricep ropes and lat pulldown bars to stirrup handles and ankle straps, we explore every cable attachment, the muscles it targets, and how to get the most from your home gym setup.
Cable crunches are one of the most effective exercises for building core strength and definition. Learn perfect technique, programming tips, and the best cable machines to use at home...
Air bikes have a reputation: simple, brutally effective, and brilliant for full-body conditioning. The REP Strive™ Air Bike keeps everything people love about fan bikes and adds something genuinely new – Variable Pitch Resistance (VPR™), a mechanical system that lets you control resistance by changing the angle of the fan blades....
The REP bench range combines solid construction with thoughtful details that improve day-to-day training. Across the lineup, you’ll find heavy-duty steel frames, grippy pad materials, compact storage options, and adjustment systems designed to feel smooth and dependable....
The dead bug is one of the best bodyweight core exercises for home gym training. It builds core stability, improves coordination, and teaches the trunk to resist movement while the arms and legs move independently. If you want a low-equipment core exercise that works well for beginners and more advanced exercisers alike, the dead bug is a strong choice. It is simple to learn, easy to scale, and highly effective when performed with control...
The Devil Press exercise is popular in CrossFit-style training and functional fitness because it combines muscular endurance, explosive power, and cardiovascular demand in one movement. It’s often used in workouts for conditioning, calorie burn, and whole-body work capacity rather than pure strength alone...
Skull crushers, also called lying triceps extensions, are a horizontal elbow-extension movement performed while lying on a bench. The exercise is called “skull crushers” because the weight is lowered toward the head or forehead area, although in proper form it should be controlled and safe. They are a staple triceps exercise for both strength and hypertrophy training....
The standard Arcadia is REP Fitness's compact functional trainer (DAP), designed for users who want a full cable machine without dedicating a huge amount of floor space to it. It has 32 cable positions, 77 kg stacks per side as standard, and the option to upgrade to 100 kg stacks per side. This makes the Arcadia a very practical choice for home gyms, garage setups, and smaller commercial gym spaces....
Rep ranges are one of the easiest ways to tell the difference between the two. Strength training typically uses 1 to 5 or 6 reps per set, usually with heavy loads around 80 to 100 percent of 1RM. Hypertrophy training usually sits around 6 to 12 reps per set, with moderate-to-heavy loads, although growth can also happen outside that range if the sets are hard enough and the volume is right....
Ab workouts at home are one of the most efficient ways to build a stronger core, improve posture, and support overall performance without stepping into a gym. Targeted home ab training can help you feel more stable in everyday life, lift better in the gym, and reduce your risk of lower-back niggles over time....
Gait analysis is the systematic study of human locomotion – how we walk and run – with the goal of understanding, measuring, and optimising movement patterns. It looks at the interaction between joints, muscles, and ground reaction forces over each phase of the gait cycle (stance and swing), highlighting inefficiencies or compensations that may contribute to pain or reduced performance.
We cover 15 of the best dumbbell core exercises designed to target every major region of your core — upper, lower, obliques, and deep stabilisers. For each movement, you’ll find clear setup instructions, teaching points, and practical benefits to help you maximise control and performance. These movements not only improve core definition but also transfer strength into your deadlifts, squats, overhead presses, and daily posture...
