Weights for Women – The Benefits of Resistance Training
Long gone are the days where women would be cardio bunnies whilst men were getting the ‘pump’ in the weights room! The benefits of resistance training, for both males and females, are becoming more widely appreciated. Women should never be afraid of lifting weights and adding resistance training to their exercise regime. Here are five […]
Top Tips For Mums To Stay Fit During the Summer Holidays
With the summer holidays upon us, we know it’s hard to make sure that your usual gym routine doesn’t become a distant memory. Whether you are having days out with the kids, holidays abroad or staying at home with the family; there are many ways in which you can remain active and not go off-track […]
Is lifting weights good for your mental health?
Why lifting weights is good for your mental health Strength training and lifting weights has become one of the major fitness trends this year. Lifting heavy weights isn’t just limited to bodybuilders and bikini competitors – or men! Ladies are proving they can lift, too. Lifting heavy weights can do wonders for your body, such […]
12 Tips for Exercising safely when Pregnant
The more active and fit you are during your pregnancy, the easier it will be to adapt to your changing body shape and natural weight gain as your baby grows. It will also ease the pain of labour and help you to easily get back into shape after giving birth. You can keep up your […]
Personal Training: What to consider when looking for a PT
There are many different reasons for training in the gym and everyone has different fitness goals they want to accomplish. From bouncing back into shape after having a baby or recovery, to training for an event, to even just wanting to feel better in yourself, there’s a variety of reasons why everyone goes to the […]
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. […]
Top 5 Nutrition Tips for your Best Summer Body
After months of hiding your body through the cold winter months, and with the sun starting to peek through the clouds, it might be time to start thinking about getting ready for Summer! There’s that old saying “Summer bodies are made in the Winter”, but this isn’t always the case. Our diets are different through […]
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 […]
The mixed-up mum feels…
This week we are loving, stay at home mama blogger Casey @etchedinhome! Casey Huff, created Etched in Home to talk about the love, struggles, joy and heartache every mums feels. And it was just this month that she wrote a post online that sums up the ‘mixed up mum feels’ that should hopefully reassure you that […]