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 […]
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 […]
5 Ways to Inspire Gym Confidence
At first, it’s understandable to feel self-conscious at the gym. Many gym-goers are intimidated by some areas of the gym, such as the seemingly dreaded weights room! Research has shown that around 30% of people feel too embarrassed to use certain equipment in the gym. This may lead to unfulfilling workouts that fail to show […]
Simply Staying Active this Winter
With temperatures plummeting faster than a bodybuilder dropping a 120kg barbell, it can be off-putting to go out and make it to the gym. It seems tempting to just stay in snuggled up in bed or on the sofa with some chocolate and pizza. However, winter shouldn’t be your time to hibernate at home. Staying active […]
5 ways to cut out gym anxiety
If you ever feel like you’re suffered from gym anxiety, then there’s nothing to worry about. It’s a perfectly normal feeling experienced by many, especially newer members; you feel like you’re being judged like everyone else is better than you. The good news is that this article will tell you exactly what you need to […]
Simply Gym Bedford – Register Your Interest Now
Simply Gym Bedford, Opening December 2017 Are you interested in our new Bedford gym? Complete the form below and we’ll send you regular updates! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS […]
Help Raise Money for Macmillan Cancer Support!
“Later this year, 4 of us will be competing at the “Battle Cancer” Crossfit event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. This is a wonderful charity, and one close to our hearts. All having lost someone to cancer, and having witnessed family members battle cancer and continue to battle cancer, I’ve seen the amazing […]
A Simply Transformation: Ryan Williams
“Trying that first class at Simply Gym has literally changed my life.” It never really clicked in my head that I was gaining weight until I looked at the scales and saw it hit 15 stone. I obviously knew it was happening after going up 3 waist sizes in jeans and from a loose […]
A Simply Transformation: Dainah Moxam
After posting a recent picture of myself on Instagram, my personal trainer, Matthew Print contacted me saying the Simply Gym would like to use my recent transformation as a feature on the Simply Gym website and newspaper. At first I was a bit taken aback by this as I am usually a private person and […]
A Simply Transformation: Carly Letch
Hey, I’m Carly, I joined Simply Kettering nearly 2 years ago. Before Simply, I weighed 16 stone at my heaviest. I was so embarrassed by how I looked and I was so scared to join a gym as I lacked confidence in myself. But after much persuasion, I joined and I absolutely love it now! […]