Gym Blog.
The One Armed Deadlift – Balance is your friend
Not something you often see being done in the gym, but we reckon the long forgotten one armed deadlift deserves a bit of lime light and is something new you can try to spice up your life. So, pick it up on the left, like you’re having a good time… pick it up on the...
Engine House Hero – Legendary Lydia
This month’s Engine House Hero is Lydia 💪 Not only must we congratulate Lydia for bringing not one, but TWO bambino’s 👶👶 into the world, we could not possibly pass up the opportunity to commend her dedication to keeping strong and healthy during her pregnancy. Lydia...
Engine House Hero – Triumphant Terry
And May's Engine House Hero is....... TERRY! 💪 We’re spotlighting Terry for May because despite his initial reservation 🤔 about entering the Crazy Strength BDFPA Competition, he stepped up to the plate (quite literally) and did an amazing job of achieving all of his...
The Barbell Landmine – unloved and underrated
You might not have seen this rather small attachment in the gym that allows you to shove a barbell in the end of it, but despite its size, this uber versatile swivel joint can give you a host of benefits when you use. It’s a great way to help out with pressing,...
Battle Ropes Or Pain Noodles – You Decide!
Know that phrase “learning the ropes”? Well, it’s very valid when it comes to the big old heavy noodles we’ve got in the gym. Battle ropes are a super versatile bit of kit that are bound to get your heart pumping and you’re muscles screeching… but there is more than...
Engine House Hero – Mountaineering Magdalena
This month’s Engine House Hero is Magdalena 💪 What more can we say? There’s taking a hike, and then there’s hiking to Everest Base Camp ⛰️ to raise funds for parkinsons.me - this month of course our Engine House Hero has to be Magdalena! The dedication she’s shown in...
Biggest Loser Challenge
Back at the beginning of the 2023, we invited our intrepid gym goers to enter our Biggest Loser Challenge - an 8 week programme to kick start their new year goals and set them on the path of sustainable change to make habits that should last a lifetime. The prize? An...
Engine House Hero – Brilliant Ben
This month’s Engine House Hero is Ben! 💪 We can’t deny it, Ben has achieved some incredible things over the past month or so. Winning the Biggest Tosser Tournament and placing first in the Biggest Loser Challenge really goes to show what you can do when you get your A...
Kettlebell Snatch – Keeping It Tidy!
Not everyone likes a snatch it’s true 🙀. Maybe it’s because it’s one of the most physically challenging and technical movements to perform with a kettlebell, but once you’ve mastered it you’ll see huge benefits in your strength, power, conditioning and overall...
Enter The Strong Man
Sometimes you need to amplify 🔊 your training, and sometimes you need something different in the mix to avoid training tedium. We get it, sticking to doing one or three things all the time can feel endless and quite honestly it can get boring. 🥱 Now, we're not...