What are Kettlebells and why should I be using them? It is easy to think that if you are using the dumbbells, barbells and resistance machines that you don’t need to use kettlebells. However, a kettlebell can provide an excellent all-over body workout. The handle allows you to perform explosive movements yet also enables you [...]
Post workout meals are one of the most overlooked meals - What should we be eating, when and why? Words by My Fitness Hub Instructor, Lizzie Hooper Post workout meals are one of the most overlooked meals, but happen to be the most important. At this point your muscles are full of blood, so what [...]
Duncan’s journey to Marathon Des Sables: Week 5 Hi all, I had a good week of training this week. I have done 52 miles on the road, spinning, gym workouts and balance. I've had a few little niggles this week but in general all is okay. I've sent my training shoes off to have the [...]
Why Bounce? We're glad that you asked! It turns out that there are many benefits to bouncing/rebounding (including NASA’s research showing that rebounding can be more than twice as effective as treadmill running!) The idea of rebounding has been around for a long time, but it gained popularity in the 1980’s when NASA studied its [...]
Throwback Thursday - My 2012 Olympic Journey Words by Natalie March of Physio-logical. For more information visit https://physio-logical.net/ With the Winter Olympics underway I am reflecting back on my time as a physio at London 2012 Olympics. A lot of people ask me questions about my time at London 2012 so here is some information about [...]
What is Foam Rolling? Foam Rolling is a form of deep tissue massage which you can do by yourself. It is formally known as Self-Myofascial Release. By being the one in control, you can decide how much pressure to apply, and feel exactly which areas and muscles are in need of the most attention. There [...]
We've made it into the Top 10! Fantastic News! We’ve made it into the top 10 of The News' Gym of the Year Competition! Now that we’ve undergone a huge refurbishment and re brand also, we think that 2018 could be our year, now that we really have something to shout about! If you’d like [...]
Duncan’s journey to Marathon Des Sables: Week 4 Hi all, It's not been a good week for me. I fell down a bank retrieving a torch, the resulting bruise is massive...very sore! I managed to get in 3 gym sessions and some long walks but next week I'm planning on lots of road work. I [...]
Duncan’s journey to Marathon Des Sables: Week 3 Hi all, This week I have mixed up my training a bit: outside running, gym work, TXR training and I could even be found in a 6:30am Spinning class! I'm finding it a bit boring training on my own now, especially on the long runs. I ran [...]
Duncan’s journey to Marathon Des Sables: Week 2 One week down...into a new week and I’m looking forward to it. 3 gym sessions completed this week-I found them hard but rewarding. I have done four outdoor runs this week. I can only say I can’t wait for the weather to improve-it’s freezing outside! The only [...]
