5 Seasonal Meal Prep Ideas
With the summer months fast approaching, more and more people are getting on a health kick, and looking for healthy, seasonal meals to experiment with. If that sounds like you, then fear not – we’ve got you covered. Here are five nutrient-packed summer recipes that not only taste great, but are easy to prepare and […]
Why Exercising Will Help with Exam Performance
For most students during the exam period, any hope of regular exercise goes out of the window. In its place falls lengthy revision sessions and high-stress levels. Although you may feel like you should be spending every waking hour preparing for your tests, the truth is that if you really want to fulfil your potential […]
Swap This For That
Healthy eating can sometimes seem like a daunting task, but in reality it’s much easier than you think. Sometimes all it takes is a few easy tweaks here and there, and hey presto – you’re well on track to a healthier, happier you. Here are our top six simple switches you can make to your […]
Getting Started with Endurance Training: The Burpee
We all know that cardio plays an important role in maintaining overall health and fitness. Whilst the traditional means of running, swimming and biking can certainly get the job done, they’re not always the most exciting or effective ways to get the blood pumping and fat burning. Sometimes it’s nice to mix things up a […]
Getting Started with Strength Training: Overhead Press
“Strength” is a familiar term in the world of fitness. Just like cardiovascular exercise, strength exercises are something that most people have tried at the gym, even if it means lifting some small dumbbells. As with any kind of training, strength training has its benefits. Strength training: Why is it important? If you missed our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]