Creating the Ultimate Workout Playlist
As much as we would all love to say we are totally motivated to go through the motions of an intense workout each time we hit the gym, the reality is that we often need a bit of encouragement to really get in the zone. Music is a fantastic motivator for fitness (can you imagine […]
Gym Motivation Survey 2014
Why do YOU go to the gym? As a gym company we are aware that motivation comes in many different forms. Some people want to beef up a particular part of their body (see our previous survey to find out more!) whereas others want to exercise away the day’s stresses and strains. There is no […]
Case Studies from Chesterfield
Our latest case studies from the Chesterfield team! Nicky Buxton Since joining Simply Gym in Chesterfield my confidence has grown so much that I feel like a brand new person. I lost a lot of weight myself but needed that extra push when I could no longer see the results I desired. With the help […]
Pre and Post Work Out Meals
Scheduling exercise into your daily life can be a challenge in itself, but planning meals and snacks around your fitness regime can be equally as challenging. In order to help you narrow down healthy options for pre and post workout meals, we have come up with a short list of meals and a handful of […]
Why you NEED Squats in Your Workout
If you’re looking to achieve serious results quickly as well as boosting your overall fitness, then look no further than the humble squat. Whether you’re an avid gym goer or you are looking to begin a workout routine, adding squats to your workout is a seriously smart health decision. There are many benefits of regular […]
12 Hour Vibe Cycle Charity Event 01st June 2013
Keith Evans took 12, 45 minute Vibe Cycle classes in 12 hours in an effort to raise money for the ABF the Soldiers Charity and the Coventry Air Ambulance Service. It was an early start on the day of the event; the first class was to start at 7.30 am. This meant that I needed […]
5 Low Calorie Lunch Swap Options
When you’re on-the-go at lunch or making a long journey to a meeting at the other end of the country, it is extremely tempting to pick up a selection of fatty snacks from the vending machine during your break. Yet by making a couple of swaps, you can get the same hunger satisfaction for around […]
What is Bokwa?
We have all heard of Zumba…and Pilates…and Body Rock…there have actually been quite a few fitness crazes over the years. Bokwa is the newest kid on the block, but is it any good? So What Is Bokwa? The name itself gives you a good idea as to what is involved. ‘Bo’ is a form […]
Keep Going!
Naturally a lot of people join a gym in the early months of the year – looking to burn off the Christmas excess or as part of a New Year resolution. Around about now some of those people will begin to ease off on their training, or worse still stop completely! The spring sun, the […]
5 Ways to Tone Up Your Post-Christmas Body
We are in the grip of an eating frenzy; with many stuffing down mince pies, beer and chocolates like there is no tomorrow, after all it’s Christmas right? Moderation goes out of the window as the festive season arrives and whilst this is almost inevitable, it’s important to think ahead about getting back into shape […]