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Curved Treadmills: Why Should You Use One?
You might have seen a curved running machine in your local gym's cardio or group training area. As opposed to other cardio machines, which are becoming ever more technologically advanced, these self-powered
45 Minute Spin Class
Spin Classes have been around for over 40 years now and has always been a popular way of cardio training. It’s suitable for all types of gym-goers and is a great low-impact cardio workout that works everything
How to rack a Rig - Functional Training Rigs Buying Guide
2021 saw the arrival of our new functional training racks and rigs; Elite and Performance join our existing Alpha range. Designed by you, for you, our new training rigs are the most versatile we've ever
Top Gym Trends 2021
In a year of firsts, it might seem risky to publish a Fitness Trends article. But every day is a school day, and here's what we've learned from 2020.
The fitness industry has undergone a massive transition
Creating Your Perfect Home Gym
Over the last few years, home gyms have become all the rage over the last few years, even now that we’re clear of the high-interest pandemic. The question lingers, though, whether a home gym is still worth
Using Gym Floor Markings to Enhance Your Circuit Sessions
Circuits are fun, versatile and can really push members to their limits. However, some planning and organisation is required to create a good circuit session. At Origin Fitness, we have found that one
Habit Based Achievements
Habits are the Key
Failing to meet a goal you have set for yourself is one of the most demotivating experiences imaginable. However, failure on this part can easily be avoided by following some simple
How to Optimise Your Gym Membership Sales Process For Success
When working with gym owners and studio managers who are looking to optimise their gym membership sales process, only around 25% can successfully track key performance indicators that will help them to
Lifting Heavy Weights Might Not Be The Best Way To Get Stronger
The title seems paradoxical because it is taken as gospel that to get strong you need to lift heavy weights in the gym.
This notion however fails in the same area where all hard truths, or dogmatic statements
Functional Training Rig Buying Guide
There is no denying the fact that the single most influential fitness trend of the past decade has been Functional Training. Training the body for the activities performed in every day life can have a