What Does Fitness Mean to Us, Simply Gym?
For this year’s National Fitness Day we’re not just spreading awareness of fitness’ importance in life for just one day, we’re doing a whole week of it. Each of our gyms are doing this in unique ways for our members in club, but Simply Gym HQ thought this would be a good opportunity to share […]
Are Fitness Classes Worth It?
We don’t beat around the bush here. We don’t avoid tricky questions either. Although the fitness classes we offer are entirely free and unlimited to members we explore whether they’re worth doing, as many of our members favour a personal workout on the gym floor over a group session. So let’s dive in… Who […]
#NationalFitnessDay – The importance of staying fit!
Today is #NationalFitnessDay! We take look at how it is important to stay healthy and the positive impacts this can have on your lifestyle! In often can be hard to maintain fitness over time. Often going in and out of diets, trying new fitness regimes. By engaging with a positive and sustainable fitness plan. So […]
How To Stay Motivated During Winter
When the nights start to draw in, motivation starts to deteriorate. With the cold weather and dark evenings. It has been indicated that due to the lack of sunlight, this causes more of melatonin, which makes you more sleepy [1]. This will in turn affect your motivation levels to come to Simply Gym. Here are […]
How Music Helps With Cardio
How can music help with cardio? Often when going to the gym, you need the perfect playlist. There has been ongoing research that has shown the positive impact a music can have on your cardio workout [1]. According to research, it has been indicated that music can alter your brain chemistry [1]. It has been […]
I am Strong Challenge – Meditation and Affirmation – September
In our September blog of I am Strong Challenge, here at Simply Gym, we are looking at meditation and affirmation. Throughout the year we have looked at different ways to into maintaining your strength and growing yourself into the strong person you are. This month, we take a step back and look at the importance […]
#SimplyLikeMe – Katy – Simply Gym Kettering
Our next #SimplyLikeMe is Katy from Simply Gym Kettering. Read her incredible transformation below Katy has been a member of Simply Gym Kettering since it opened in 2015, however she started taking her diet and exercise seriously in 2017 and combining healthy eating and regular trips to Simply Gym to participate in Classes and until […]
#SimplyLikeMe – Dermot – Coventry Cannon Park – Back From the Brink, A Rehab Journey
In our next #SimplyLikeMe, Dermot shows us that anything is possible. She is a member of Simply Gym Coventry Cannon Park, and has been working with personal trainer, Gurdeep Sidhu! Back from the brink-A Rehab Journey In September 2018 I had three heart attacks on the same day and was admitted to hospital . The […]
Importance of Keeping Your Skin Healthy Through Summer
Often with the increase sun, the impacts this can bring a variety of issues to skin. Make sure to take precautions which ensure that you are keeping your skin healthy whilst completing exercises. During the summer months, the heat can often increase the oil glands in your body, this can then cause itch rashes to […]
Positive Impacts Of Body Pump
Body Pump is know as, by Les Mills as a barbell workout for any to get lean, tone and fit. It uses different weights, generally moderate weights, which include lots of repetition and often burns up to 600 calories [1] At Simply Gym we aim to offer a variety of different classes, all which are […]