Gym & Fitness Equipment

Take your workout to the next level with a Fitness Mad Slam Ball. If you have never tried a Slam Ball you will find them extremely versatile. They are used for HIIT sessions, Boot Camp, Circuits, CrossFit, or as part of your daily exercise plan. Slam Balls are proven to provide full body conditioning and helps to strengthen the core, increase flexibility as well as co-ordination. Why should you use a Slam Ball though as part of your exercise routine? It is true they are very similar to a medicine ball however they are designed to have less bounce. They can be thrown to the ground, with maximum force without the fear of them bouncing away from you. This means the Slam Ball can be used in a wider range of cardio and strength building exercises Available in 6kg, 8kg or 10kg weight 28cm diameter PVC with sand filling Colour - Black There are a wide range of movements and exercises that can be adapted when using the slam ball. The most popular is the OVERHEAD SLAM. The slam ball is perfect for building muscle endurance, cardio and explosive power. They are often found at Professional Cricket venues and used as part of the warm up routine for fast bowlers Overhead Power Slam - This exercise is where you lift the ball above your head and throw it to the ground in front of you. You must use 2 hands when attempting this exercise. This is great for new users and can be from a standing or kneeling position. Rainbow Slam - This is a variation to the overhead power slam but you throw the ball to the side rather than in front of you. The twisting motion really helps with building up your core strength. Other exercises include Russian Twists, Front Raises, Curtsy Squats and Woodchoppers, the list is endless to be honest. Please note: Slam balls must be thrown against an appropriate gym floor i.e. rubber or EVA. Products thrown against concrete, tarmac, hard or rough surfaces will not be covered in the event of damage.

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These hand held soft weights from Fitness Mad are ideal for strengthening, Plyometric, balance training and mobilisation fitness sessions. The soft weight spheres come as a two pack and measure 12cm. These hand held soft weights from Fitness Mad are ideal for strengthening, Plyometric, balance training and mobilisation fitness sessions. The soft weight spheres come as a two pack and measure 12cm. Having soft weights to use as part of your home fitness routine is one of the best purchases you can make. They are so adaptable and make a real difference to a Pilates workout. The soft weight design is safer and reduces the risk of injury if dropped. The design gives greater flexibility than regular dumbbells and helps to promote the development of your functional grip strength. These weights are sometimes referred to as Toning Balls but they are the same product. Fitness trainers highly recommend the soft weights to anyone looking to workout from home. The Fitness Mad Toning Balls are DOP and Phthalate free. Available in three weight sizes to suit all however, the actual size of the ball remains the same giving you a consistent grip as you progress through the weights. Available in either 2 x 0.5kg (£10.99) , 2 x 1kg (£11.49) or 2 x 1.5kg (£11.99) weights. Some exercise you could adapt to use the toning balls or soft weights in are as follows Horizontal Shoulder Exercise - With one ball, arms out stretched in front of you. Swing both arms back to centre, so you have one straight line from hand to hand. Bring back to the starting position and swap the ball to the other hand. To increase difficulty you could add 2 balls or increase the weight of the balls in hand. If you sit on a gym ball it also helps improve your core whilst doing this exercise. If fact almost any exercise you are currently doing can be made more challenging by introducing the soft weighted toning balls. Over time, if the core of the soft weight feels too hard then inflate the ball with a small amount of air to allow the filling to move around and become more flexible again.

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As more of us need to work on our fitness at home, it is important to use equipment that will last. These Kettlebells are hard wearing and easy to clean, making them perfect for home use. The UFE kettlebells have a vinyl coating which makes them easy to grip and clean. Gyms are becoming less popular as we continue to social distance making home fitness essential. But why use kettlebells? They are perfect for core stability exercise They are ideal for use in full body workouts Increase your strength, endurance, agility and balance with just one piece of gym equipment. You can use a vinyl coated kettlebell for cardio and strength based workouts too. The list of exercises you can do is endless and could include some or all of the following Kettlebell Clean: These are great for work on your hamstrings and lower back Alternating Renegade Row: Works wonders on your biceps and lateral muscles Kettlebell Leg Squat: Basically a squat on one or both legs. Great for quads and calves but if on one leg, ideal for balance too Kettlebell Round Pass: Great for working on your abs, and upper body rotation One Arm Kettlebell Swing: If the weight isn't too heavy you could do the exercises with one arm. This is amazing for balance, hamstrings and glutes. In fact any almost any exercise you currently do without weights can be adapted to include a kettlebell. Please choose your weight carefully as using a weight that is too heavy can cause injury. Remember that exercise gets harder if doing a set of 10 or 20. If you can hardly lift your weight at the start then it is obvious the weight is too heavy. We have selected 4kg kettlebells and 6kg kettlebells as they are the most popular weights abd are suitable for most levels of ability.

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