The Hussle Blog
Join our newsletterWhen to use the free weights vs. the resistance machines
The brilliant thing about the gym is all that equipment there. There’s nothing quite like a gym floor packed with kit to do any workout we could possibly think of. Reality is,...
Can you lose weight and tone up at the same time?
Two very common physical goals, especially in women, are toning up and losing weight. They’re often the top of people’s agenda when they look to start exercising more. Because...
How our new fitness pass builder works and lets your lifestyle be more flexible
What we all need now is flexibility. Flexible fitness. And we’re not talking about doing the splits. We’re talking about being able to fit fitness in around our lifestyles. No...
How and why: the shoulder press machine
There are so many different shoulder exercises it can be difficult to know which ones to do and when. The shoulder press machine is a handy piece of equipment that can play an important part in your...
The best leg exercise machines to use on lower body day
The great thing about going to the gym is all the equipment that's there to help you work out. Gym machines can take the hassle out of planning a comprehensive exercise routine and offer an easy way...
How and why: the cable pull through
Cable machines are a very versatile bit of kit. They offer loads of different exercises to make up your pull day routine. Being able to vary the weight means you can monitor...
How & why: the chest supported row
To do the chest supported row, you just need a pair of dumbbells and a bench. Although its name calls out the chest, it's really a movement used to target the shoulders and the back....
The best grip strengtheners to help you lift heavier
Grip strength is as simple as it sounds. How hard you can grip something in your hand. What’s less obvious is why we need grip strength and how we can improve it. It’s hard to...
How much protein do you need when exercising?
It's well known that those who often exercise and like lifting heavy in the gym need to stock up on their protein. Visualisations of toned men and women sipping on a protein shake in a tight...