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Kong Wear available at Leodis Gym

Kong Wear available at Leodis Gym

End of season sale on selected items of Kong Wear, While stocks last. Kong Wear has been established since 2014 and has grown a following of very loyal customers since. The company was taken over in 2017 by bodybuilding champions Stuart and Verity Garrington. Stuart , who also owns Leodis Gym in Leeds and Ebor Fitness in York, is a NABBA Mr World and Mr Universe winner and Verity is a NABBA Miss Britain champion in the athletic figure class. We both understand the need for qu

Vitamin Packed foods B2 & B3

Vitamin Packed foods B2 & B3

Riboflavin (B2) and Niacin (B3) are crucial in optimal energy production here are some of the facts and foods to find them. Riboflavin. Without B2 our bodies would not be able to correctly release energy from carbohydrates. Foods containing vitamin B2. * Milk * Almonds * Eggs Niacin. Vitamin B3, niacin is used by the human body to make NAD & NADP. These are molecules that enzymes need in order to correctly break down carbohydrates, fats and protein to create energy

Box Squatting to improve your standard squat.

Box Squatting to improve your standard squat.

The Barbell squat is the premier leg exercise. It is perfect for building big strong legs. You squat down and stand back up. Simple. Best way to train legs period. But on the other hand many squatting records have been set from box squatting stance. So why? Box squats allow a more controlled eccentric phase to the movement most average lifters usually don't control the downward phase to the squat. But with the box or bench between you legs you have no option but to slow

October Leodis Gym Monthly Challenge

October Leodis Gym Monthly Challenge

This month not only are we testing your lower body to see how long you can hold a deep wall squat for, but we are throwing in a 10kg static front raise to hold as well to fire those shoulders off. Who is not only physically strong but mentally strong enough at Leodis Gym to take on this challenge and go the distance? RULES: *Stand and lean your back against the wall with your feet in front of you, shoulder distance apart. *Squat down on the wall so your back is straight and y