You may think regular workout attire will suffice on the trails, but you’ll quickly realize how much better off you are with proper hiking gear, especially boots. Trainers and running shoes are not as supportive on trails (whether you’re out for an hour or the whole day) and many activewear items simply won’t give you

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Mountain biking is one of those sports that require a lot of equipment in order to do it correctly and safely. In today’s article, we are going to look at one key piece of equipment, knee pads. While some riders will dismiss these as a luxury, we are going to explain exactly why they are

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So, you’ve decided you’re in need of a new pair of hiking boots, congrats! Maybe you’re a complete novice or perhaps you’ve been hiking your entire life, either way hiking is great exercise! It’s also an amazing way to get some fresh air and reap all the benefits of the outdoors (something we could all

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The barbell is to the home gymer what the hammer is to the builder; it is the primary tool that he uses. Getting a high quality home barbell, then, is probably the most important consideration when it comes to kitting out your home gym. In this article, we identify the best home barbells on the

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Swapping hemispheres this winter to take on New Zealand’s biggest marathon? The Auckland marathon is a mid-sized and incredibly well organised event, starting from the city’s North Shore, crossing the harbour bridge, and ending in the city centre. As you know we’re running nuts here at Fit Brit, and several of the team have conquered

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[amazon table=”3269″/] When it comes to getting in shape, three of the most important considerations, are convenience, cost and portability. Those three criteria make the mini stepper an effective fat burning cardio machine. You’ll be hard pressed to find a lower priced, more portable and convenient cardio burner than a home stepper machine. In this

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So, you’ve decided to take tap classes, great! Maybe you’re a complete beginner, or perhaps you took class as a child and want to get back into it, either way you couldn’t have chosen a better dance style! Tap dancing is amazing physical exercise, but you’ll be having so much fun you won’t even think

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In a hurry? Click here to jump straight to the top picks summary. With every purchase of a pair of hiking boots, you should also be purchasing a pair of hiking socks. Even if your current boots feel comfortable and snug, have a good few pairs of men’s hiking socks can make a big difference

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Walk into any yoga studio (or just go on Instagram) and you will see that there is a dazzling array of striking legging out there for women who want to practice yoga, or do anything else for that matter. But what about men? When doing yoga, not just any pair of pants you will do.

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[amazon table=”3102″/] Did you know walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy? This low intensity, easy-to-do exercise is gentle on your body but fantastic for your overall well being. Best of all, anyone can do it! But one thing we recommend when walking is to measure your progress. That way you are

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