Our Health and Fitness Blog  

Fitness classes have pretty much always been around, but over the last decade the trend boomed with the likes of Zumba and HIIT leading the charge on ‘casual runners’.

Fitness classes offer an effective way to quickly burn fat, build muscle, or just get you into the shape you desire. They can offer a variety of benefits and with there usually being multiple people, it’s easier to stay motivated!

The Training Room | 06/07/2020 21:00:00

As we prepare for gyms to reopen across the UK, earmarked for the fourth July, there are many practical tasks to undertake, such as reorganising equipment on the gym floor to enable social distancing regulations to be met, implementing new, ramped up cleaning procedures to create and maintain the most hygienic environments possible, and ensuring staff members have the necessary equipment to protect themselves and members at all times. Of course, there are many more.

The Training Room | 25/06/2020 09:00:00

When we search 'what is a balanced diet' most of the time, you will a generalised answer to your questions. This answer though, does not take into consideration people ages, genders and even their dietary needs. In this series of blogs, we will be focusing on what makes a balanced diet for every type of person. If you have not already, check out our blog on 

The Training Room | 11/06/2020 09:00:00

Passionate about health and fitness? Love working with people? Personal Training could be your dream job! Find out what a day in the life of a personal trainer is really like.

The Training Room | 05/06/2020 10:00:00

Working a full day at a desk is hard for the best of us, seated in the same position for up to 40 hours a week means we are stationary for a good majority of the day. As well as not physically gaining from being sat down all day, we are also hurting our body if we aren't sat in the right position and stretching. As we now spend more time working from home in the comfort of our own office, there is no better time to start doing some at home workouts, without worrying about others looking at you. According to Fitness.gov, one in three adults do not get the recommended amount of exercise they need each week, so let's start changing that. 

The Training Room | 28/05/2020 09:00:00

If you weren’t already online, you probably are now. As a result of the social isolation measures enforced in the fight against Covid-19, PTs of all descriptions have taken their businesses online in an effort to retain existing clients and reach new audiences. If you’re new to the world of online personal training, or with limited experience, this can be a tricky space to navigate, especially with so much competition out there. But don’t fear. Here are some tips to help make the most of this opportunity... 

The Training Room | 25/05/2020 09:00:00

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a threat to our physical health but also our mental health. In these uncertain times, many of us are confined to our homes and are with the same people, day in and day out – so no wonder that our levels of anxiety, depression, stress and panic may be increased. Some of us are even dealing with the loss of a loved one, which is made even harder by this situation. 

The Training Room | 18/05/2020 09:00:00

Though a vegan diet is typically known for being a healthy diet and has been seen to assist in reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. However, it is crucial to take into consideration that it is just as essential to make sure you are keeping a balanced diet. While a vegan diet is one of the strictest vegetarian diets, it is a common concern when removing any food group from your diet to be careful that you are still eating healthily. As most diets vary from person to person, a strict vegan diet will cut out meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, honey, and many foods prepared with or containing these ingredients. So, with so many things off the menu, how can you maintain a balanced vegan diet?  

The Training Room | 14/05/2020 09:00:00

Almost overnight, COVID-19 has flipped the fitness industry on its head. Now, with lockdown measures in place to protect the public and the pressure on the NHS more people than ever before are working out at home, with personal trainers and gym operators the world over pivoting their business models to take their services online. If you were already operating in this space, then you’re probably familiar with most of what we’re about to say, but, especially for those of you who are new to virtual coaching, we hope these tips will help you to take on this pandemic and win! 

The Training Room | 30/04/2020 09:00:00

If you fall sick, this typically means the pathogen have successfully invaded your body and your immune systems has started its job of defending itself. Therefore, keeping a healthy immune system and having dietary habits that boost your immune system is essential.

The Training Room | 23/04/2020 09:00:00