10 Foods to Avert a Mid-Afternoon Energy Crash
The renowned mid-afternoon lull is widely considered the hardest part of the working day. By 2pm many of us are reaching for the coffee to provide the boost needed to remain alert and focussed for the last few hours of the working day. Before flicking on the kettle, try some of these natural alternatives to […]
5 Inspirational People in Fitness to Follow Right Now
We’re shining the spotlight on some of the most inspiring people in fitness that you should know about! From a 93 year old fitness instructor to football legend Lionel Messi. Margaret Allen Theguardian.com This particular individual proves that age really is just a number! The 93 year old Teeside-born great grandmother has been attending fitness […]
Win an iPad by Entering our Twitter Competition!
We’re a generous bunch here at Simply Gym and this month we’re going that little bit further by offering one lucky Tweeter an iPad! How Do I Enter? It couldn’t be easier, just retweet the tweet below and follow the Simply Gym twitter account, as soon as you have done both, you’re automatically entered into […]
10 Celebrity Fad Diets to Ditch Right Now!
5 Ways to Use Your House to Get Fit
The gym is a space packed full of equipment designed to help you reach your fitness goals whatever they may be, but there are times when getting yourself to the gym on a regular basis can be challenging. When getting to the gym is unlikely for the day, you can use common items and areas […]
The Diet Friendly Guide to Takeaways
Whether it’s a Friday night ritual, a pay day treat or a way to celebrate a special occasion, takeaways often feature in our diet somewhere along the line. When trying to maintain a calorie conscious diet, the idea of a takeaway can make us feel less than confident in what we are choosing from that […]
5 Changes for Life You Can Make Now!
We’re all guilty of falling into unhealthy ruts. Whether it’s that daily chocolate break we look forward to or skipping the stairs at the office in favour of the lift. Habits are formed easily yet hard to break, but the following 5 changes will help you to end unhealthy habits and make positive changes for […]
Are You a Secret Eater?
If you’ve ever seen the programme on Channel 4, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. Secret eating is a genuine concern because when you’re out of control of your eating habits, you’re likely to eat more calories than the recommended 2000 for women and 2500 for men. More than this, you may also be […]
What Are You Giving Up for Lent?
With Lent just a week away, now is the time to start thinking about what you are going to give up this year. Taking part in Lent regardless of your faith is a great way to get back on the health and fitness wagon you were on at the start of the year (that perhaps […]
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 […]