Success Story: Gavin Holmes
This year, one of our personal trainers is embarking on a truly inspirational journey. Gavin, a PT at Simply Gym Chesterfield who intermittently suffers from M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), will be raising money for charity through a series of runs and marathons. Calling it his “year of challenges”, Gavin is ramping up his efforts to raise […]
10 Things Gym Newbies Experience on Their First Day
It’s natural to feel nervous on your first day at the gym, especially if you’re not used to using equipment, or can’t remember the last time you actually did any strenuous exercise. But the good thing is that your first day at the gym is your first day towards reaching success! So once you forget the fears […]
Getting Started with Flexibility Training: The Couch Stretch
In the world of fitness training, flexibility is one of those things that often gets neglected. A bit like core work, for most people it’s at best an afterthought to their main workout – lifting heavy weights or heading out for a run. But the truth is, if you want to maintain your health and […]
Peanut Butter: The Good, The Bad and The Recipes
Believe it or not, there is a national day dedicated to peanut butter, and that day is today. So what better way to celebrate than to dedicate a post to all the great things peanut butter can provide? Peanut butter is rightfully popular amongst fitness fanatics, as well as the general public, so here we […]
10 Ways You Know You’re a Regular Gym Goer
Once you become a regular gym goer, you also become familiar with the rules and boundaries, or at least how to practise common gym etiquette. 1. You start getting annoyed when you see those “new year, new me” statuses: MrWGifs 2. You take it personally when your usual car parking space has been taken by an […]
Burn off the Booze: Calculate Your Calories With These Exercises! [Infographic]
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And with joy comes lots of festive food and drink, which also means lots of calories. When it comes to alcohol, it’s not hard to accumulate the same amount of calories that you could from a plate of food. This means the festive season can be particularly pressing when it […]
What is the Best Time to go to Sleep?
Good quality sleep is an important part of the health puzzle. It’s during sleep that the body rejuvenates and recovers from the rigours of the previous day. Without it we would be unable to function properly in everyday life. Despite its importance, for many of us the secret to good sleep remains a mystery. We’re […]
Best Foods to Eat Before and After Exercise
It’s been said that staying fit and healthy comes down to around 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. Whilst the exact numbers are up for debate, the fact remains that your dietary choices are an important part of the equation. The food you eat before and after your workouts will determine how much energy you have […]
The Difference Between Active Recovery and Rest Days
The world of health and fitness can sometimes be a tricky one to navigate, especially if you’re just getting started on your journey. There is a fair share of jargon floating around which often creates confusion. One term that has been popular as of late is ‘active recovery’, which essentially is a fancy way of […]
Getting Started with Strength Training: Deadlifts
The deadlift is often hailed as being the king of all strength-training movements, and for good reason. Although it appears to involve nothing more than simply lifting a barbell off the floor and placing it back down again, there’s much more to it than that… Why Deadlift? Simply put, the deadlift is one of the […]