CROSS TRAINING – WHAT IS IT AND WHY DO I NEED IT?

Cross training: engaging in physical activity that’s outside an athlete’s main sport. Sounds like something for the pros? Well, yes, but cross training benefits everyone. Repetitive exercise (especially high impact or resistance) stresses the same joints, muscles and bones, potentially leading to damage. Mixing things up – cross training – is restorative and works other […]

REFRAMING FITNESS, WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK?

Whilst January is a time to look forward, sometimes we need to look back. The start of a new year symbolises ambition and goal setting, but the past can determine our present and influence our future. We’re all aware of the importance of physical and mental health but getting started and staying consistent to see […]

6 strength training exercises for beginners

If you’re new to strength training exercises then read on for our beginner’s tips! Strength training has become increasingly popular over the last few years not just with the younger generation but with those past 50. It brings about so many benefits that can help keep you active, stronger, and more mobile later in life. […]

Fifty-plus and fitter than ever

Making an effort to stay mobile and active beyond your fifties is one of the best health investments you can make. Ageing is natural and happens to us all but also brings health problems including osteoporosis (women are more at risk than men, particularly if the menopause begins early), high blood pressure, chronic disease and […]

Can training write off the calories?

A recent survey found that 70% of adults ‘want to get healthy’, with ambitions to exercise more, lose weight and eat more healthily[1]. Considering there are approximately three Google searches per minute on how to lose weight fast, it’s clear that there’s some confusion and desperation out there. Should you eat less or exercise more? […]

Five classes that will transform your core

Ask any personal trainer about client goals, and they’ll say toned abs, flat stomach or a six-pack are high on many people’s wish list. The good news is, we all have abs (yay) – they are part of the core, the trunk of the body, and usually not visible. However, not all cores are created […]

Does swimming really count as a workout?

Swimming is one of many sports that helps you improve cardio fitness, build strength and burn calories. It’s low impact, invigorating and accessible all year round, but can we measure its effectiveness on both physical and mental health? Find out how your typical swimming session stacks up and whether it really counts as a workout. […]

Find out what you’re made of

Are you curious to find out what your body is made of? Come and find out using our Tanita machine, a leader in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Technology. Our fitness professionals use Tanita to help measure and track your progress and it will tell you things about your body you never even knew! There are […]

4 ways to nurture your best summer body

Holidays are on the horizon, the weather’s warming up and we’re ditching the winter layers. Whilst summer’s arrival is exciting, it often brings feelings of dread and panic as we’re urged to achieve the ‘perfect’ summer body. However, it’s evident the tide is turning, with influencers promoting the value of body confidence and wellbeing over […]