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 […]
#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 […]
Why Meal Prep Helps
Meal Prep, everyone’s favourite word…. There are a number of benefits that do come with meal prepping, both in terms of money and your health. Benefits Of Meal Prep It gives you complete control of what you are eating and therefore keeps you on track of where you want to get to [1]. The cost […]
What Technology Is Up And Coming In The Smart Fitness Industry
In this more high tech world that we are now living in the fitness industry seems to be at the forefront of innovative new technologies and how they can take your workout to the next level. At Simply Gym we take a look at the up and coming tech which can enhance your workout! Smart […]
Importance of Rest Days – Simply Gym
It can often be hard to take days of at the gym, with the constant need for reaching results. We also suggest it is as important to ensure that rest days occur throughout your program. By including these you will be able to reach your optimal performance. The following benefits of taking a rest day […]
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 […]
#SimplyLikeMe – Linda – Kettering
In our next #SimplyLikeMe campaign, Linda shows us that age is just a number and how coming back from surgery and joining Simply Gym Kettering improved her flexibility and lifestyle. Read more of her story below and how she has become more flexible and overall better health post surgery: I suffered for a number of […]
I am Strong Challenge – July – Kick Ass Body Combat
“Remember this: your body is your slave; it works for you.” – Jack LaLanne During these hotter months, it can often become much harder to maintain fitness. Make sure to change up your exercise routines because this is how results will appear. In our next I am Strong Challenge. We are challenging you to try […]
Importance of Hydration
Hydration is everything. Think of this: Your muscles are 70+% water – How are you not drinking water during a workout? I get the whole. ‘Let’s challenge ourselves; let’s do that tough guy thing’ but at the end of the day, you’re under-performing – Gunnar Peterson It is a know fact that our bodies are […]