Road to Recovery back onto the Rugby Pitch: Zac’s Inspiring Story
Our #SimplyFamily are so unique and amazing, we’re so proud of each and every one of them. All families are made up of different individuals with unique traits and stories, just like every other family. We love to celebrate all our members and are always striving to help them on their fitness journey and progress. […]
Gym-goers Guide to Gym Etiquette
The Unspoken Rules Going to the gym to workout or take your favourite class is always a relief. It’s your safe place where you can let off some steam, and feel refreshed and energised afterwards. The gym, just like any other space which is open to members of the public, does have some regulation to […]
She’s a Winner: Our Interview with Marathon Mum, Hayley
With the London Marathon 2018 just under a week away, we’ve been following one of our #SimplyFamily members on her training journey. Hayley Woolnough on as the days have been building up for the big day! Hayley’s been training at Simply Gym Cheltenham and has been fitting her marathon training around her busy life – with work […]
Simply Stressed! How Exercise can manage Stress
We’re right in the middle of Stress Awareness Month! We at Simply Gym thought we’d raise awareness to how exercise can help you reduce and manage stress, as it can occur in our daily lives. Whether these are arguments with friends or family, work-related or traffic making you late, most of us have gone through […]
The amazing “Pinch an Inch” programme winners!
It’s finally time to reveal the winners of our Simply Gym Feel the Pinch, Lose an Inch programme which was held at Simply Gym Coventry! Our inch loss competition started in January, just as everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions were taking shape. People that were feeling the pinch of their clothes after Christmas decided to commit […]
5 Benefits of Group Exercise Classes
Group exercise classes are proving one of the most popular fitness trends of 2018. These classes go beyond losing weight and gaining muscle; by offering physical and mental benefits, group exercise classes gives members the potential to achieve great results and improve overall health, while having fun. New and innovative formats of group exercise including CrossFit, […]
The essential workout component you may be forgetting
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail… and possibly get an injury too! “Warming up is essential!” We know, you’ve heard it all before, but how many of us actually warm up every time? Whether you’re planning to tackle the weights or a tough cardio-focused run, you better warm your body up. Getting hurt is a pain, […]
5 top tips to stick and maintain your gym regime this New Year!
New Year, New You. After making you new year’s resolutions, you feel determined to get back into shape and detox after party season the previous month. Drinking a detoxing green smoothie. Buying that new gym gear. Promising to wear it more by sticking to a strict gym routine. The resolutions list is endless. However, a […]
Happy 91st to Steve at Coventry!
Steve Edgar, our eldest gym member, is celebrating his 91st birthday this December! He’s an active member of our Conventry gym; he comes every Friday and does 30 minutes on the CV equipment and weights and also attends our Prime Time class, hosted by the lovely Sherlock. Steve loves coming to our gym and has […]
Our very own Wonder Woman!
Congratulations! Congratulations to our amazing PT, Cheryl Askew! She’s just taken part in her first bikini fitness competition and it has been an absolute success. She came first in the bikini novice category, placed second in bikini fitness, and earned third place overall in the bikini model category. An excellent achievement! A highly experienced trainer, […]