whats the difference? slam balls, medicine balls, wall balls Shop now What is the difference between a slam ball, medicine ball and wall ball? After all, they are all weighted balls- how could there be much difference between them. There are many differences between these balls, training uses, size/weight and functionality. We’re here to help you decide which ball is best suited for your training needs. At this point it’s worth noting if you’re looking to find out more about inflatable exercise balls you’ve come to the wrong place! We’re talking about weight balls only. Function Medicine ball ..read more

BENEFITS OF RESISTANCE BANDS   WHAT ARE RESISTANCE BANDS? While there are several types of resistance bands which may be confusing, they all fall under the same parent category. They do have minor differences, however they can be described as one. Resistance bands are rubber bands which are either flat or tubular. With their sole use being as a rehabilitation method for those wanting to get back to exercise post injury, their purpose has evolved significantly throughout the years.  Being used originally for physiotherapy sessions in the 1990s the transition to becoming a mainstream ..read more

TOP 5 RPM PRODUCTS: FOR ENDURANCE TRAINING what is endurance training? Regarding sport and functional exercise, endurance can be defined as “the ability of an individual to exert itself and remain active for a long period, and the ability to resist, withstand and recover from fatigue.” Among the vast majority of physical activities, endurance is a key requirement for most athlete’s physical profiles – both in terms of cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance itself. Here at RPM Power, we love all kinds of training. That’s why we offer a range of specific products designed for building ..read more

TOP 5 EXERCISES: TO get better at running    why should runners lift weights? Lifting weights isn’t solely for the look. Both fitness beginners and seasoned athletes gain serious advantages from incorporating strength training into their running training. Whether it be a Sunday morning jog or your local marathon, incorporating strength training into a running programme is crucial to improve your times. If you are already content with your running pace, then this blog still has some benefits for you. Strength training for running is not primarily for getting faster and looking buff ..read more

HOW TO  CLOSE A 300LB GRIP STRENGTHENER CRUSH 300LB IN YOUR HAND First of all – can it be done? Is it even possible to close a 300lb (136kg) grip strengthener in your hand? The short answer: of course it is! The long answer: it takes years of grip training. One of our long-time customers, Kenneth Brook, has managed the incredible and has successfully closed our RPM Power® 300lb Metal Series Gripper. Kenneth has generously answered our questions about how one can even go about achieving such a feat and offers his advice on how to close a 300lb grip strengthener. WHAT IS A GRIP STRENGT ..read more

CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY Advice from a Qualified Physiotherapist AINE CURRAN, Chartered Physiotherapist Aine Curran is a qualified chartered physiotherapist registered HCPC & CSP.  Aine qualified in 2018 with a BSC in physiotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University, having previously gained a diploma in sports management and a BSC in Public Health and Health Promotion in University College Cork. She garnered a broad range of experience with the NHS before specialising in musculoskeletal disorders and she now practices as a Senior Physiotherapist within both the NHS and th ..read more

Gaming injuries How to Solve and Rehabiliate Common Gaming Injuries Gaming Injuries There are many questions one can ask themselves to confirm if they are a true gamer. Indicators such as getting lost in time, eye pain and a lack of sleep are common qualms which face most serious gamers. Another common issue which is arguably more serious than the others is if your hands, wrists or fingers are sometimes in pain. Unfortunately for serious gamers, dealing with hand and wrist pain is something that a lot of gamers will have to deal with in their careers. Common alignments such as gamers wrist, g ..read more

PULL-UP PROGRESSION PLAN  Master Pull-Ups with this strategy. In today’s guide, we set out a strategy to an exact plan on how to do a Pull-Up. Pull-ups are one of the most popular and long-established exercises of all time. They are a functional bodyweight exercise, which is fantastic for building upper-body strength and developing muscles in your back, shoulders, chest and arms. Although they are arguably the most well-known exercise in the world, they are hard-to-master and can be difficult for beginners to get a hang of. Despite common misconceptions, it is possible for anyone – regard ..read more

RESISTANCE BANDS:   EXERCISE GUIDE WHY TRAIN WITH RESISTANCE BANDS? With such a multitude of fitness equipment available in today’s world, it can sometimes be easy to forget just how simple it is to get a little fitter. There is no need to have complex and advanced equipment strapped to each part of your body, or racks with heavy weights. All you need is to push your body that bit further than you did the previous day. One excellent way to do this is with Resistance Bands. Resistance bands are a cheap means of training your entire body. Although they may not be the most useful for th ..read more

door pull-up bars: Comparing the differences   about pull up bars Pull-up bars are effective, yet simple pieces of exercise equipment which should be a staple of every home gym. Pull-Up bars can help you effectively train your upper body using your own weight, from the comfort of home. Pull-up bars can help you train your abs, chest, arm and back muscles, and are generally considered a great way to get a strong, broad back. Although you may see pull-up bars in gyms, you can easily place a home pull-up bar almost anywhere. On ceilings, walls, or even your doorframe, making them ideal for ..read more