Workouts

Whether you make it the main event or a warm up to get your blood flowing, the treadmill is a staple piece of gym equipment that offers endless benefits to any workout.  Here at Fitkit UK, we’ve explored the benefits of treadmills to show you why it should be built into your exercise routine if it isn’t already! Table of contents How to use a treadmill Benefits of using a treadmill Walking on a treadmill How to make treadmill workouts more efficient Common treadmill mistakes How to use a treadmill... Read More

Looking to tone up your thighs, build a bigger bum or accentuate your abs? From squats to stomach crunches, a powerful legs, bums and tums workout is your answer! A perfect way to burn body fat, tone up and improve your overall fitness, it’s the secret ingredient to a great exercise routine. Many gyms offer instructor-led classes, but as you don’t need a lot of equipment – unlike other workouts – there are also plenty of options for legs, bums and tums exercises at home too. At the gym, LBT... Read More

When it comes to defining your triceps or building your core, upper body workouts should be an integral part of your exercise routine. These forms of exercises are also known as a deltoid raise, delt raise or rear shoulder raise in weight lifting. They are great for improving posture, building muscles as well as boosting your overall fitness. 10 Upper Body Exercises Below are the 10 upper body workouts we love here at Fitkit plus how to do them for maximum result. 1. Bicep curls Looking for an upper body... Read More

Whether your goal is weight loss, general fitness, or toning your muscles, the elliptical machine workout can be the perfect addition to your current routine. One of the many elliptical machine benefits is that you can work your lower and upper body at the same time, so it’s great for a smooth, full-body workout to boost your overall health and wellbeing.  How to use elliptical machines An elliptical machine is a stationary piece of cardio equipment with leg pedals and handles. Your feet stay on the pedals as you exercise,... Read More

Your glutes — otherwise known as your butt — are the largest muscles in your body.  You may be looking for glutes workouts to sculpt your body, but did you know that there are many other health-related benefits to strengthening your glutes, too? The three key muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus) are responsible for a lot of our balance and movement when we run, walk or rotate our legs. If you’re a runner, strong glute muscles can help you to avoid potential knee injuries — and they... Read More

Whether you prefer pounding the pavements or hitting the gym for a session on the treadmill, however, you get the miles in is a benefit to your body. There are pros and cons to both methods; some runners loathe the confines of the gym and run in all weathers, while others work out better in a gym with a consistent environment and manual controls.  But is there any real difference between running on a treadmill vs outside in terms of workout effectiveness? Here at FitKit UK, we’ve weighed up the... Read More