The Great Carb Exchange
In these pressured times everyone is so busy and it can be difficult to fit in a decent meal, get the appropriate amount of exercise and still get everything done. When we hear that we need 5 portions of Fruit and Vegetables every day, at least 30 minutes of exercise and a good 7 hours […]
Busting Those Bingo Wings!
Michelle Obama has done a lot of great work as First Lady.She’s encouraged children to adopt healthier diets and has supported her husbandas he takes on the most stressful job in the world. But she’s also made an inadvertent impact on the fitness world with her greatest feature – her arms. We can’t take our […]
The Workout Poll Results are in!
Throughout October, Simply Gym polled its website visitors on their workout of choice and the results reveal that ladies idolise a flat stomach (28%) while men covet powerful pecks (29%). According to Andy Tee, Simply Gym manager, “Our male visitors tend to gravitate towards the bench press and other equipment that works the chest and […]
Chia Seeds: The Superfood Sensation
What Are Chia Seeds? Due to their South American origins, the original Spanish name for Chia seeds is “Salvia hispanica”. The seeds were initially grown by the Aztecs in Mexico and various parts of South America. Chia seeds grow into plants which are part of the mint family; but as we’ll discuss, it’s the seeds […]
The Latest Fitness Fad in America? Drumming!
Coming all the way from LA, the POUNDfit workout programme is one of the most exciting and different fitness trends to happen since Zumba. Created by former session drummers and fitness enthusiasts Cristina Peerenboom and Kristen Potenza, the Pound workout needs just one piece of equipment – a pair of patented RipStix, bright green neon […]
5 Reasons to Hit the Exercise Bike
The exercise bike is one of the most effective and popular cardiovascular machines in the gym. Below are five powerful reasons to hit the exercise bike the next time you’re working out. Great for Fat Loss and Toning The muscles in your legs are some of the largest in your body, therefore working these muscles […]
What Makes a Superfood Super?
There are plenty of foods that we know are good for us, but a handful of foods have been elevated to “super” status by some because of the multiple health benefits they have. Although the term “superfood” has been scoffed at by some, this buzzword helps to categorise foods that do more than most to […]