Strength training with a barbell offers a great way to work out your full body. You can easily carry out a full session with only just a barbell, some weights, and a couple of barbell collars.  It’s a great piece of equipment used in many sports and gyms. So knowing how to use it in different movements with good form is always beneficial. Coming in various shapes, sizes, and weights, they cater to a wide variety of exercises and users. From the Olympic barbell, the Olympic safety squat bar, the trap bar, the tricep bar, and many more. There is a barbell for almost every movement you can t ..read more

More than ever before, being able to replicate your strength workouts in the comfort of your own home is becoming more and more accessible to everyone. Similar to working from home, training from home is quickly becoming the new “normal”. The thought of finishing a hard day’s work and heading to the gym to burn some calories can be difficult to motivate yourself to do sometimes. That’s why making training easily accessible in your own home is not only time worth your time but also makes meeting your goals a lot easier. Powerhouse Fitness’ BodyMax Selectabell range is not only stylishly designe ..read more

Weight training is often disregarded when putting together a training schedule for any runner. However, it’s a style of training that can add more benefit to your overall performance on the track or race day. Why Weight Training Isn’t Always Prioritised There are many reasons athletes give for not engaging in this type of training. Among the most popular include: Not knowing where to begin Prioritise logging more miles over a weight-training session Fear of getting bulky or too heavy for running We’re here to help you battle those uncertainties about the importance of weight training and the ..read more

Motivating yourself can be difficult, which is why having a workout partner or “gym buddy” can be so helpful. Don’t get me wrong, working out on your own has advantages, and many people prefer it. The workout is likely to take less time, no one has to wait for you to finish, and you might enjoy being alone. However, it does not generate the same excitement or buzz as having that extra support by your side. Choosing The Right Gym Buddy People often have trouble finding the right gym partner. Many people dislike training with others because they train with people who don’t share their values or ..read more

It’s not uncommon to hear how many people lose track of their “new year new me” resolution goals. This time of year, many people who made resolutions to better themselves have actually reverted to what they would consider bad habits. Likely acting exactly as they did the year before. However, it’s important to remember how long it actually takes to develop a new hobby or behaviour. The changes you have committed to make or stick to won’t happen overnight and a lot of the time you are going to have to dig deep to stick to them. Why Do People Struggle to Commit to Goals? Why then do people strug ..read more

If your workplace has a gym you can use while at work, consider yourself lucky. There aren’t many companies that offer this luxury, but fitting a session during working hours can sometimes be difficult. Most gym sessions last at least 45 minutes, so you frequently have to rush, miss training, or worse, miss lunch. It can be pretty challenging trying to fit in a workout during your lunch break. But, it can actually be quite easy. Which is where we come in. Providing you with four simple workouts that can easily be completed during a 30-minute or hours lunch break. However, It’s always importan ..read more

Here at Powerhouse Fitness, we have been busy working on our brand-new website over the last few months. Several new and updated features have been added to enhance the customer experience and buying journey. So, What’s New? Introducing a brand new colour scheme for our navigation panel: making it easier on the eye for all customers Recognisable icons have been added to our product categories: improving the customer buying journey and making it easier to identify the products you are looking for The layout of our homepage has been changed: it is now much more user-friendly and much more! At ..read more

Are you tired of waiting in line at the gym for equipment to become available? Are you tired of being pestered by newbie PTs? Whenever you decide to build your own home gym, no matter your experience or the decision behind it, choosing equipment can be overwhelming. How can you tell the difference between all the benches that fitness equipment stores have to offer, or why you would choose one exercise bike over another? There are many things to consider when investing in your own home gym. This includes your budget, fitness goals, space, home gym equipment, accessibility, and much more. That’s ..read more

Taking your fitness journey to the comfort of your own home? Working out at home can be just as effective as exercising at a gym. If you’re a newbie to the fitness scene, it’s not always easy to know what equipment will be most beneficial to you and your goals. That’s where we can help. Deciding what products are right for you when it comes to your own personal home fitness journey can be difficult. There are many different types of fitness, from cardio to strength to flexibility, and more. When buying your first set of equipment, versatility is one of the most important factors. Multi-purpose ..read more

Every year, National Fitness Day highlights the benefits regular physical activity can have on not only your physical health, but also your mental health. This offers everyone a chance to express how fitness makes them feel, and encourages people to keep moving as a way to make a difference in our lives. Being active doesn’t just mean going to the gym. It’s chasing after your kid in the park, cycling to the shops, weightlifting, taking your dog for a walk.. and much more. Fitness is something that unites the nation, no matter each person’s capabilites. Fitness Unites Us For this year’s ukactiv ..read more