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5 Best Workouts for Stress Relief

Life can be pretty stressful, especially around this time of year when it can be extra busy, but it’s important to have methods to relieve stress and build a healthier, happier mind as well as body. While exercise on the whole is a great way to reduce mental and physical stress, there are certain workouts […]

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Common Mistakes People Make at the Gym

Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or a beginner it can be easy to forget the basics in order to get the most out of your workouts. In order to hit your fitness goals, you need to be able to perform at the top of your game each and every workout. In our blog we’ve found 10 common mistakes that people make at the gym, and quite often don’t realise they are making them. To find out what they are and simple ways to remedy them, read on.

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Ways to Keep Fit During a Busy Schedule

We all know that exercising is a good thing to do, but often we take the easy route and say we can’t fit it into our busy schedules. Between work, college, parenting, meeting friends, and everything in the middle it can indeed be tough to stay on top of your fitness game. However, that’s why we’re here to help with some top tips on how to squeeze in your fitness commitments into your schedule. Keep on reading to find out our simple steps on how to balance your fitness and the rest of your life.

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6 Reasons to Join a Group Fitness Class

We are always looking for ways to keep fit but there is often a stigma around group fitness classes. Whether it’s the notion that they are catered for older people, too easy or too difficult, made for beginners, or any other negative idea, the reality is they are simply untrue. Fitness classes can be an incredible way to keep fit physically and mentally, while teaming up with others. We’ve got six reasons why you should give a group fitness class a try.

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Alternative Cardio Exercises to Running

We all know that exercise is vital to staying healthy, and we often hear about how cardio or aerobic workouts are a key component along your fitness journey. Afterall, they provide a host of benefits including the likes of losing or maintaining weight, reducing health issues such as heart disease, lowering blood pressure, boosting your mood, aiding in positive sleep patterns, improving brain power, and so much more.

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How Tempo Effects Your Workouts

Are you tired of the same old workout routine that seems to plateau your progress? pIf so, it’s time to mix things up and take your fitness journey to the next level by utilising tempo training in your resistance workouts. Whether you’re aiming for weight loss, toning, muscle gain or strength building, understanding how tempo can revolutionise your workout is key. Let’s dive into the world of tempo training and discover how it can transform your sessions for good!

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10 Big Benefits of Swimming

Any form of exercise is beneficial for us, whether it’s walking, lifting weights, playing a team sport, and so on, but there’s something a bit different about swimming. Swimming essentially provides all the pros of land sports, along with the so much more. In this blog, we’re going to run through 10 benefits that swimming

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The Importance of Scheduling Rest Into Your Fitness Routine

We all know how important exercise is for your physical and mental health. A workout can help you destress, clear your mind, and keep your body in the shape you want it. However, what’s not talked about enough is the issue of overworking your body and underestimating the benefits of resting.

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How To Take On Your First Triathlon

We often hear of people setting fitness goals as they endeavour on a challenge but often do so without any plan at all, which is bound to fail before they’ve even began. One of those targets for many people is to compete in a triathlon, but without a strategic plan and serious dedication you won’t get very far through the process, let alone cross the finishing line.

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10 Top Tips to Keep You Motivated for Your Workouts

Whether you’re new to working out or you’re a seasoned pro, we all struggle to keep motivated at times. There are days you just don’t want to finish that final rep or push yourself that extra length in the pool. Let’s be honest there are some days you lack motivation so much that you just don’t feel like working out at all, but we’re here to change that! There are plenty of things you can do to maintain motivation for your workouts and in this blog, we’ve picked our top ten to ensure you stay pumped up for each extra gain!

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The Importance of Stretching Before and After a Workout

Is stretching really that important? From the moment we begin participating in physical activity, we’re told stretching before a workout and stretching after a workout is imperative to enhance performance and avoid injuries. But is this actually true? And how long should you stretch for? Amongst the endless chatter in the health and fitness space,

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