Success Story: John O’Riordan
Our latest success story involves one of our Simply Gym Cheltenham members, John O’Riordan. After taking up powerlifting as a hobby in 2009, John decided to enter some local competitions. By 2011, John had won several local competitions and was soon selected to represent England in the Commonwealth Powerlifting Games in Bournemouth. After winning an […]
5 Ways to Prevent the Winter Bulge
The nights are closing in and the average temperature is starting to hit single figures on a regular basis. Autumn is without doubt in full fledge, and we’re edging ever closer to winter… For some, this can trigger the urge to go into hibernation. Staying at home and eating a takeaway in front of the […]
Battle Ropes: The Ultimate Full Body Workout
In recent years we’ve seen quite a few new pieces of equipment make their way into the health and fitness space. One of the most popular as of late (and arguably one of the most effective) is the battle rope. You’ve probably seen them being flailed around wildly in your local gym – they’re the […]
Pros & Cons: Free Weights vs. Machines
There is a debate in the world of health and fitness that has been going on for countless years. What is the most effective way to train – using free weights, or machines? Which method is the best for building muscle, burning fat, improving your health and increasing your athletic performance? In this article we’ll […]
101 Guide to Injury-Free Box Jumps
When performed correctly, box jumps can be an awesome display of lower body strength, power, coordination and overall athleticism. Soaring up from a static position onto an elevated surface is a great way to build explosiveness that translates to real world movements like sprinting and picking up heavy objects. However, when performed incorrectly, box jumps […]
Success Story: Matthew Jackson
One of our most dedicated members Matthew Jackson has recently qualified for the UK and World Obstacle Race Championships. The first of these competitions is taking place in Ohio USA on the 17th of October. Along with Simply Gym Chesterfield’s personal trainer Gavin Holmes, Matthew will be flying out to compete alongside elite obstacle race […]
Back to (gym) school! Finding the post summer motivation…
As school starts, holiday season draws to an end. We begin to settle into our daily routines, but it can be hard to get back to the gym as we’ve taken a break from our usual exercise habits. Without the promise of summer holidays to train for, and as the dark nights draws in, it […]
Are you always feeling tired? 5 ways to reduce day-time sleepiness
It’s approaching that time of the day again. 2pm has slowly crept up on you, and with it ensues that familiar wave of sleepiness. You still have a mountain of work to do, but you’re struggling to fight through countless yawns and fits of brain fog. Sound familiar? You’re not alone… Day-time tiredness is a […]
A Guide: 5 Essential Tips When Choosing Your Gym Clothes
For some people, their choice of clothes to wear to the gym is nearly as important as the workout itself. For others, it simply falls on whatever is clean and laying nearby as they leave the house. Today we’ll share with you some of our favourite gym attire, and some tips on how you can […]
Simple Moves to Strengthen Your Legs
You’ve heard it time and time again, but it still rings true: Don’t. Skip. Leg. Day. Strong legs are your foundation; upon you can build pretty much any component of fitness you like. Nearly every human movement pattern requires the use of your lower body in some shape or form. You use your legs to run, lift, […]