The Key to Staying Simply Motivated
Do you get those Monday blues? Sad Tuesday thoughts? Or maybe you are just feeling very unmotivated to get into a workout Wednesday feeling? At times, these feelings can easily crop up and make you feel that little bit unmotivated to carry on. You may feel the need to comfort eat, to laze around or […]
Simply Healthy Hearty Meal
We all love a good meal, coming home from the gym after a long day at work, you are likely looking forward to having a relaxing evening with a healthy hearty meal. A kind of meal that makes you feel warm and reminds you of your youth when your parents would cook your all time […]
National Cholesterol Month
It’s National Cholesterol Month this October, an entire month dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol. But what really is cholesterol and why is too much such a bad thing? Cholesterol is something our bodies all need, it forms the vital part of many of the cells in our body, but too […]
Simply Transformation: Niki Fleming
Niki Fleming tells us about her Simply transformation and how having personal training has helped her reach her goals at Simply Gym Kettering. Training with PT Lewis Burton, she has made some incredible successes losing an incredible 106lbs and completing a half marathon in under 3 hours! What made her decide to start her fitness […]
The Physical & Emotional Health Benefits of Personal Training
Many people find Personal Training scary or intimidating but we got the intel from one of Simply Gym personal trainers. Kim Griffin tells us about the physical and emotional benefits of Personal Training and what some of her clients think about having your very own PT. Hiring a Personal Trainer can have a huge positive […]
How to Stay Motivated as a Mum: Hayley Woolnough
We spoke to Hayley our marathon runner about how she stays as a motivated mum each day to maintain her fitness regime. She gives us her top 5 tips that can help any mum who finds it difficult to make time to train. Hi, I’m Hayley, I’m a mum of 4 and I’ve been asked by […]
What are the Benefits of Boxercise Classes?

Even if you think you can’t pack a punch, or don’t fancy the idea of a blow to the head, boxing classes in a fitness environment are suitable for everyone! There are numerous benefits of boxercise classes as they take the fitness elements from boxing and put them into an effective and addictive group workout class. […]
8 Top Family Friendly Festivals In The UK This Summer
It’s summer which can only mean..it’s festival season! But what are the best family friendly festivals to attend? When the schools break up for summer, as a parent it can be a tiresome task to conjure up a list of fun activities that will keep your little ones amused (for at least more than an […]
Training with Fibromyalgia: Nilla’s Inspirational Fitness Journey
Meet Nilla – our Simply Star! Nilla was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2015 and has inspired us all with her perseverance and dedication to training. Suffering from an illness which would easily cause others to simply give up, Nilla shared her inspirational fitness journey with us. 1) What were your symptoms? I experienced many […]
Top Tips For Returning to Training After Time Off
What should be considered when returning to training after time off? If you are returning to training after time off, whether it was due to an injury, illness, change of routine, or loss of motivation; you are likely to feel an urgency to get back to your usual fitness habits. Whether it’s running a 5k […]