How to Choose the Right Olympic Barbell: Key Factors to Consider

Man lifting weights with olympic barbell

Choosing the right Olympic barbell is essential for anyone looking to perform weightlifting exercises effectively and safely. With numerous options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to select the perfect one for your needs. In this article, we will discuss the key factors to consider when purchasing an Olympic barbell, ensuring you make […]

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Olympic Plates For Your Home Gym

Building a home gym can require a lot of planning. From making the best use of your space to making sure that you have the right equipment to reach your fitness goals, there’s so much to think about.  Olympic plates, a type of weight plate, can be an awesome option for home gyms for many […]

5 Must-Have Pieces of Equipment for Every Commercial Gym

Introduction As a commercial gym owner, it’s important to have the right equipment to attract and retain members. The right mix of machines and free weights can help to create a comprehensive fitness experience for your clients, keep workouts interesting, and ultimately drive business success. In this blog, we’ll go over the five must-have pieces […]

All About the Rhino Pro Strength System

The Rhino Pro Strength System is an incredible piece of gym equipment. It’s one of our latest and most exciting additions to the Gym Gear roster. This is perfect for commercial gyms, high-end home gyms, personal training studios, fire training gyms and school gyms not only because of its quality, but because of its space-saving […]

All About The Rhino G4 Strength System

The Gym Gear team loves to celebrate the excellent gym equipment out there and today we’re championing a strength system that seems to do it all. The Rhino Series G4 is an epic piece of gym equipment, perfect for commercial gyms and high-end home gyms. It can give its users a full body workout in […]

Squat & Power Racks: Set Up, How to Use Them, and How They Can Benefit Your Fitness

Squat racks and power racks give trainers the best of strength training, with several different exercises available for this piece of equipment.  They’re metal frames with moveable bars designed to hold Olympic barbells at your chosen height, keeping you safe if you’re not with a spotter. Both squat racks and power racks work in the […]

How to Build a Premium Home Gym Under £5,000

Now that England is in another lockdown, more and more people have been asking us about setting up a gym at home. Having a home gym is a great way to meet fitness goals and, depending on the equipment you need, you can set one up with all kinds of budgets. To give you a […]

Training Tips for a Triathlete in the ‘dreaded’ Gym

Training Tips for a Triathlete in the ‘dreaded’ Gym You know you need to use the ‘dreaded’ gym but you would much rather be out in the fresh air smashing that swim, bike or run. However, doing 1 or 2 gym sessions a week will help you build key strength and endurance to help keep […]

Squat Racks: Set Up, How to Use Them, and How They Can Benefit Your Fitness

In strength training, squat racks are durable, versatile tools that can be used by professional bodybuilders, beginners, and everyone in between. Squat racks give trainers the best of strength training, with a number of different exercises available for this piece of equipment.  They’re metal frames with moveable bars designed to hold olympic barbells at your […]

Strength Training: The Guide

What is Strength Training? In short, strength training is the exercising of muscles to increase their size, density, strength and endurance and typically involves techniques such as lifting weights, resistance training, bodyweight exercises, isometrics and plyometrics. Strength training is done primarily to increase muscle, tendon and ligament strength while having the added benefit of improving […]