Smash January with this Beginner’s Workout Routine
Is getting fit your New Year’s Resolution this year? Simply Shrewsbury PT, Barnaby Pratt demonstrates a beginner’s workout to help you ease into a routine and smash your fitness goals this January. Watch the videos to practise correct form and to ensure you’re getting the most out of this workout; and, most importantly, remember to […]
5 Ways to Leg Press
If you want to continually progress with your workout program, these will help take you there: If you are looking for ways to develop and adapt your leg day, then you should try out different foot placement variations on the leg press machine. High feet leg press Placing the feet higher up on the foot […]
Want to train like an Olympian?
We’re going for gold in celebration of the Rio 2016 Olympics! To train and feel like an Olympian simply spell your name, or the name of your favourite olympian, and you will have your gold-standard workout for the day! Tips for your training: In the case of an exercise repeating, you can choose to do […]
Getting Started with Strength Training: The Pull Up
In the quest for building a strong, balanced body, there are a number of strength training exercises that tend to get left by the wayside. Perhaps none more so than the pull-up. For some, repeatedly hauling their body weight above the bar, in an attempt to develop a stronger back, may seem like a task […]
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 […]
10 Things Gym Newbies Experience on Their First Day
It’s natural to feel nervous on your first day at the gym, especially if you’re not used to using equipment, or can’t remember the last time you actually did any strenuous exercise. But the good thing is that your first day at the gym is your first day towards reaching success! So once you forget the fears […]
Getting Started with Flexibility Training: The Couch Stretch
In the world of fitness training, flexibility is one of those things that often gets neglected. A bit like core work, for most people it’s at best an afterthought to their main workout – lifting heavy weights or heading out for a run. But the truth is, if you want to maintain your health and […]
Best Foods to Eat Before and After Exercise
It’s been said that staying fit and healthy comes down to around 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. Whilst the exact numbers are up for debate, the fact remains that your dietary choices are an important part of the equation. The food you eat before and after your workouts will determine how much energy you have […]
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 […]