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    Improving Grip Strength

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    “What do you grip, mate?”  How often have you come across that question? Exactly, never – grip strength isn’t exactly the most hotly disputed factor of strength. And it’s rare that people will talk about the big four exercises being; bench press, squat, deadlift and thumb squeezers. After all, one would think that in training a variety ... Read more

    Pain Management: How Do You Solve A Problem Like DOMS?

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    Whether you are pulling on your first pair of running shoes or just about to finish training for your tenth London Marathon, chances are that, two or three days after your workout, you may find yourself in some kind of pain or discomfort. This often debilitating muscle tenderness, sometimes referred to as ‘muscle fever’ is … Read more

    Yoga for the Body, Soul and Mind

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    Personal Trainer and blogger Alexis Fletcher, gives us her latest fitness, exercise and nutrition tips. This week Alexis is giving us a lesson in yoga to reinvigorate the body,soul and mind. For more, check out her ‘flex’ blog here. I’ve always been into my fitness but alongside pounding the pavements and lifting weights I love nothing ... Read more

    Spinnin’ Around: The Benefits of Spinning

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    Personal Trainer and blogger Alexis Fletcher gives us her weekly fitness, exercise and nutrition tips. This week Alexis gives us a run down on the benefits of spinning. For more, check out her ‘flex’ blog here I’m Spinnin’ Around! There’s no denying that everybody needs to have some sort of cardio workout. As you know it’s ... Read more

    Top 10 Running Injuries and How to Treat Them: Part 2

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    The second part of our guide to – in no particular order – the top 10 running injuries, including advice on how to recover and product suggestions to aid your rehabilitation. Part One is here. SPRAINED ANKLE Refers to soft tissue damage around the ankle, usually caused by an inversion injury, where the ankle is … Read more

    Time is of the Essence: Fitness & Nutrition for Busy Lives

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    Work or family commitments means you have no time to exericse or keep fit?  Do you go for convenience food over healthy meals? If any of those ring a bell, worry no longer as personal Trainer and blogger Alexis Fletcher rounds up some useful tricks to eating well and keeping fit for those of us who are ... Read more

    The Ultimate Quadriceps Guide

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    In our second Ultimate Workout guide, Toby Cryne discusses Jay Cutler, his huge quadriceps and how you can create legs to be revered. Welcome to the GymRoom.com Ultimate Quadriceps Guide. Bodybuilding as a sub-culture is one of the most fascinating aspects of modern life. A strange set of circumstances in which, size is something to ... Read more

    New Year, New You? – How To Stick To Your Fitness Goals

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    Our resident blogger and fitness fanatic, Alexis Fletcher, is back with her tips on nutrition, exercise and all things fitness. With a new year comes a new set of resolutions and fitness goals, so this week Alexis gives us her lowdown on how to ensure we stick with our health and fitness resolutions. So what ... Read more

    The Perfect Home Workout

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    Our resident personal trainer and fitness blogger, Alexis Fletcher, is back ready to hit 2015 with a new set of fitness tips, exercise and nutritional advice. This week, Alexis shares her perfect home workout ideas with step-by-step videos included making it easier than ever to get fit for the new year.  Happy New Year to ... Read more

    Top 10 Running Injuries and How to Treat Them: Part 1

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    The first part of our guide to – in no particular order – the top 10 running injuries, including advice on how to recover and product suggestions to aid your rehabilitation. Part Two is here. PLANTAR FASCIITIS Refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a fibrous sheath which runs along most of the length of … Read more