One Song Workout [Infographic]
In April, we asked our members which song they would like an exercise routine made to. We got the results in, and Good Feeling by Flo Rida proved the most popular. All you have to do is play the song, count 8 beats and start the workout below. Thanks to PT Matt Print from Coventry […]
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 […]
#SimplySound April 2016
Did you know that listening to music can increase your endurance when exercising? Research shows that music can help you push on through your workouts and distract you from “bodily awareness”, whether that’s from tiredness or recovering from leg day! Music is perfect for endurance-type activities and has been shown to improve energy efficiency and […]
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 […]
Success Story: Gavin Holmes
This year, one of our personal trainers is embarking on a truly inspirational journey. Gavin, a PT at Simply Gym Chesterfield who intermittently suffers from M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), will be raising money for charity through a series of runs and marathons. Calling it his “year of challenges”, Gavin is ramping up his efforts to raise […]
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 […]
10 Ways You Know You’re a Regular Gym Goer
Once you become a regular gym goer, you also become familiar with the rules and boundaries, or at least how to practise common gym etiquette. 1. You start getting annoyed when you see those “new year, new me” statuses: MrWGifs 2. You take it personally when your usual car parking space has been taken by an […]
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 […]
Getting Started with Strength Training: Deadlifts
The deadlift is often hailed as being the king of all strength-training movements, and for good reason. Although it appears to involve nothing more than simply lifting a barbell off the floor and placing it back down again, there’s much more to it than that… Why Deadlift? Simply put, the deadlift is one of the […]