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How Effective is Treadmill Running?


We found the following quote about treadmills on www.google.co.uk: “Competition is like a treadmill. If you stand still, you get swept off…”* It made #TeamRBF smile, simply because it is a great analogy. One of Roger Black Fitness’ mantras is to ‘Keep Britain...

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How To Improve Fitness at Home


October is here, welcoming sunshine, blustery rain, a fuel crisis and the première of ‘No Time To Die’, Daniel Craig - Wikipedia’s final outing as James Bond. You may decide to work out at home to save fuel or you might...

Which Muscles Does an Exercise Bike Work?


As the nights start to draw in and puddles start to fill on-road cycle paths, our thoughts may turn to which types of exercise we can do at home. Some of you may already use a static (stationary) exercise bike....

How To Plan a Cardio Schedule


How many times have you heard someone say “I don’t have time to exercise”? Historically, this phrase has been commonplace as an excuse, given commuting times, family obligations, after work soirées and fixed gym timetables. We’ve heard so many people...

The Complete Guide to Cross Trainer Workouts


What is a Cross Trainer? According to the OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com, the textbook definition of a cross trainer is “a piece of exercise equipment that you use standing up, with parts that you push up and down with your feet and parts that...

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5 Cardio Tips for Beginners


The internet, particularly Google and youtube.com have revolutionised how we research and learn. However, on the flipside, too much information can make informed decisions really difficult and confusing, particularly when it comes to cardio fitness workouts for beginners and where...

What Is The Best Cardio Machine to Use?


By way of a ‘factoid alert’, the first cardio machines were first introduced as far back as 1875 although the first commercial machine was introduced in the 50’s by an American doctor called Robert A. Bruce - Wikipedia for stress testing his...

How to Run on a Treadmill


According to Yahoo Finance last year, sales of treadmills increased by 549%, partly because of the UK Covid-19 Lockdown and also associated with uncertainty and fear of returning to the gym. Almost one year on, and with the pandemic still with us...