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Man doing a glute bridge on a yoga mat 05/10/2026
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Equipment & Exercises to Complete Your Glute Workout at Home

Building strong, sculpted glutes doesn’t require a monthly gym membership; you can build them at home. With the right home equipment, exercises, and technique tips, you can achieve incredible glute growth from the comfort of your living room.  Strong glute muscles aren’t just about aesthetics; they also improve posture and athletic performance and can help minimise and prevent lower back and knee pain.  If you are ready to build your booty at home, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the exercises you need, the essential... Read More

02/10/2026

How To Choose a Rower Based on Your Fitness Goals

TL;DR: Key Takeaways For HIIT & Fat Loss: Air rowers provide an unlimited resistance ceiling. The harder you pull, the more calories you burn, making them ideal for interval sprints. For CrossFit & Competitive Benchmarking: A standard air rower with an industry-accepted monitor (like the Concept2 RowErg) is mandatory for accurate pace tracking and benchmark tests. For Low-Impact Recovery & Zone 2 Cardio: Magnetic and fluid (water) rowers offer smooth, constant tension without resistance spikes, protecting joints during long steady-state workouts. For Power & Strength-Endurance: Hybrid rowers combine dynamic air... Read More

02/10/2026

Magnetic Rowers vs Air Rowers: A Comparison Guide

Rowing machines have earned a permanent spot on almost every gym floor. Whether you are outfitting a large commercial gym or building a home setup in your garage, a good rower delivers a full-body, low-impact workout that few other cardio machines can match. When it comes to finding the right rower, it can be hard to get lost in the specifications. Air rower? Magnetic? Hybrid? Figuring out what’s right for you comes down to your training style and your environment. At FitKit, we are here to help you understand what... Read More

22/09/2026

Everything You Need To Know About Concept2 Rower

If you know what a Concept2 Rower is, you are probably booked in for a HYROX or CrossFit session and are sore from your last toes-to-bar workout. Alternatively, you’re a gym owner or floor manager looking for more information about the famous Concept2 model. At FitKit UK, we are one of the UK’s largest gym equipment stockists and have plenty of knowledge about cardio and strength equipment. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Concept2 rower. We’ll cover everything from cost to maintenance, plus handy... Read More

26/06/2026
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Master the Kettlebell Workout at Home

Thinking about starting a home kettlebell workout, but not sure where to begin? Or maybe you’ve been swinging a weight around your living room for a while, but feel like you’re just sweating without seeing real progress. You aren’t alone. It is incredibly easy to get stuck doing random exercises at home. With just one high-quality kettlebell and a simple, smart plan, you can turn your living room into the ideal training space. This guide will show you how to stop guessing and start training with a structured, professional-grade plan... Read More

Woman running leisurely in a park 02/06/2026
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Zone 2 Training: Why Going Slower Is the Key to Going Longer

Key Takeaways Jump To: If you want to get fitter, burn fat, and build endurance, you might think you need to leave a pool of sweat on the floor every single workout. But what if the secret to better fitness actually involves slowing down? Welcome to Zone 2 training. It is the foundation of great health and long-lasting energy. Instead of pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion, Zone 2 focuses on a comfortable, steady pace. This guide breaks down the science into plain English, showing you exactly how to... Read More

28/05/2026

The Complete Guide to Callisthenics

Key Takeaways:  According to a University of Essex study, only 5% of adults in the UK perform the required compound strength movements needed to prevent severe age-related mobility decline. Callisthenics is a great training method for building muscle, improving mobility, and providing a wide range of functional fitness benefits. As it requires no equipment and can be performed anywhere, at any time, many gym-goers like to include callisthenics in their repertoire.  Whether you are a complete beginner to callisthenics or stuck in a hotel room and need to work out... Read More

Man lifting barbell in home gym 28/05/2026

Can You Lift Heavy At Home? Big Barbell Exercises

Key Takeaways Jump To:  Embracing barbell training at home is one of the most efficient ways to build raw power, functional mass, and bone density. By focusing on compound movements that recruit multiple muscle groups at the same time, you can execute a highly effective barbell full-body workout at home without needing to take up lots of space or a gym membership. To help you transform your home gym into a space where you can lift heavier weights, this comprehensive guide breaks down the “Big Five” compound lifts while addressing... Read More

12/05/2026

Home Gym Workout Playlist: Our Top Picks for Keeping You Moving & Motivated

Key Takeaways: What makes the perfect gym playlist? This guide moves beyond subjective music tastes. By treating audio as an actionable performance variable, we will show you how to curate playlists that optimise your output, focus, and drive. Jump To:  The Anatomy of a Perfect Workout Track Before we give you our top playlists, we analysed Spotify data of the most-saved fitness playlists in the world. We looked at everything from tempo to acoustic positivity. The data completely shattered how we think about gym music. Here is exactly what we... Read More

12/05/2026
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How to Improve Your Endurance: Cardio, Strength, and Stamina Workouts

If you want to feel fitter, you don’t necessarily have to run a marathon. Whether you want to improve your recovery between heavy lifts or just weather-proof your fitness routine against the unpredictable UK climate, building endurance is the ultimate life hack for energy and longevity. But where do you start when the fitness world makes it all sound so complicated? This guide breaks down exactly what endurance is, how to build it without pounding the pavement, and the best ways to train at home or at your local gym.... Read More