FEELING SCARED OF THE GYM? YOU’RE NOT ALONE

WHY ARE WE SCARED OF THE GYM, AND HOW DO WE OVERCOME GYM FEAR? There’s no getting around the fact that for some of us the gym can feel like an intimidating place when you’re first starting out. Our latest research shows that 50% of non-gym members say they find the idea of going to the gym scary, with one in five saying they would find it very scary.  But...

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SETTING UP A MACHINE FOR A WORKOUT

During your first few gym visits the unfamiliar machines and technology can feel overwhelming to master but don't worry!  To help prepare you and give you the best experience of the gym, we’ve created a simple guides to help you master the set-up of our most popular gym machines: the treadmill, the cross trainer, and rower. FIND OUT HOW TO SET UP A TREADMILL BEFORE...

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HOW GOING TO THE GYM CAN CHANGE YOUR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

Whether you're heading to university or you're in your final year, many would say it's probably one the most fun chapter of their lives but it can also include some stressful periods juggling exams, coursework and job interviews. With deadlines fast approaching, nights out turn to nights spent studying in the library. At times like this, instead of pulling your hair out,...

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HOW TO EAT HEALTHILY ON A STUDENT BUDGET

Shopping for healthy food has got a bad reputation of being expensive. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Now I know what you might be thinking, that its always the unhealthy snacks that are on offer, but with a few simple tricks healthy eating can be done on a budget. Try following these tricks and see if it makes a difference for you. Plan ahead Think about...

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HOW TO BRAVE THE WEIGHTS ROOM

Have you wanted to workout in the free weights area only to have thoughts like "What will everyone think? Will I make a fool out of myself?" creeping up and stopping you from going? While you might have the impression that this area of the gym is an intimidating place to be, once you familiarise yourself with being in the area, you will soon discover that it's not so after...

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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO BULKING AND CUTTING

Ever since the glory days of bodybuilding, when figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Lou Ferrigno, and Frank Zane dominated the muscle scene, “bulking” and “cutting” cycles have been a routine for many in the pursuit of an aesthetically pleasing physique. Put simply, a bulking cycle is a time when you’re eating a surplus of food and lifting heavy weights...

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FitnessBlog

5 Best Fitness Blogs You Must Follow To Stay In Shape And Good Health Fitness blog 1. Nerd Fitness Nerd Fitness is one of the best fitness blogs out there. Steve Kamb is the founder of Nerd Fitness, and he is a walking inspiration! Take a look at the “About” page, and you will relate to Steve and his team instantly. The humor in the writing style also helps lift...

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