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A beginner’s guide to the boat race
Oxford and Cambridge are ready to battle it out again this weekend in the annual boat race. It’s a historic event, famous the world over as a quintessentially English affair. For those of you who have yet to dip a toe into it, here’s our guide to everything you need to know.
Human Kinetics will exhibit at BodyPower 2017
Since starting in 2009, BodyPower UK has grown into the most celebrated and comprehensive fitness event in the UK. It attracts over 90,000 health and fitness enthusiasts over three days (12th–14th May). We are pleased to announce we are attending BodyPower Expo 2017 so come on by our stand and say hi.
Strength and conditioning training to improve your 5k run time
It’s no wonder the 5k is one of the most popular race distances. For newcomer’s to running it’s a good first test and for the initiated it’s a chance to really let rip. Novice or pro, if you’ve been trying to improve your 5k time the latest research suggests you may want to skip a run and head for the gym.
No-nonsense advice from experts in strength training
Strength Training, 2nd Edition combines the most valuable information with expert advice for proven results. Written by a team of experts chosen by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this updated second edition provides you with proven techniques and programmes to fit any training plan. This authoritative guide from the world leaders in strength training corrects any misconceptions to ensure proper technique, safety and progressions. Find out more
Our best-selling book of all time breaks another record
We are pleased to announce that our best-selling book Strength Training Anatomy by Frédéric Delavier has now sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
Be Consistent – Greg Haff
Above all else be consistent in your pursuit of excellence in your training
Study reveals just how much joining a gym could help your health
A new study has suggested that joining a gym might be one of the best investments you can make to help boost health and fitness levels. The study was conducted at Iowa State University and found that people with gym memberships exercised more and had better measures of heart health.