The History of the Treadmill
Today, the treadmill is the most popular piece of fitness equipment, found in homes and health clubs around the world. But where did this great cardiovascular machine come from? Read on to find out more…
Core Strength Workout
Everyone knows the benefits of having strong core muscles but what exercises are best for building and maintaining your core strength? We took a tour of the Workouts app* and gave their six week core strength training plan a go.
Are you making the most out of your dumb-bell training?
Dumbbells are one of the most versatile, transportable and easily accessible items in any gym or home-users collection of kit. Although they range in price and size, a dumbbell is optimally utilised when you vary how you use them. The traditional curling and pressing motions are good. However, they usually become boring and people run out of ideas/ways to use them which makes them feel that they need to purchase larger weights or different equipment. This is quite often not the case. Just a little inspiration can open you exercise scope up to hundreds of alternatives that create a greater challenge. Leading to sculpting results and a well-defined body.
Goal setting and habit making
It’s that time of year when we think about fresh starts and making lists of the goals and resolutions we want to achieve by the end of 2019. Do you find you struggle meet your goals? Or do you set goals that are just that bit too hard to achieve? Succeeding at smashing those New Year’s Resolutions is only possible if you set realistic targets, work at changing small habits that will be easy to follow and make those goals accountable.
Are you getting a good night’s sleep?
Getting enough sleep can be just as important as scheduling in your weekly workouts. We don’t think about making time for sleep or booking it in our diaries, sometimes taking it for granted. But insufficient or poor sleep can have a very detrimental effect on your health. There is a direct link between sleep and mental health so it’s important to understand how your sleep patterns are affecting your day-to-day life. Read on to find out more…
‘Hitting the wall’ and how to smash through it
We’ve all been there. Your legs suddenly feel so heavy it’s as if someone’s replaced your bones with dumbbells and completing that final rep is harder than a Countdown conundrum. Yes, that’s what hitting the wall can feel like. But the good news is you’re not alone, pretty much everyone who works out experiences the…
How to unleash the power of mindful workouts
At a time when millions of people feel too busy to be healthy, scheduling quality ‘me-time’ has never been more important. That’s why mindful workouts are one of the hottest fitness topics for 2024. In a nutshell, mindful workouts are exercise sessions that integrate mindfulness practices to create a calming experience that enriches your…
Anytime Fitness UK reaches membership milestone with record-breaking start to 2024
Anytime Fitness UK has reached the milestone of 200,000 members and a record 1 million club visits per month in the first quarter of 2024. Our expanding network of clubs and members contributed to an 8.3% increase in revenue in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023; this was also supported by a 4%…
5 habit-forming tips to try today
When you’ve got an #AnytimeGoal in mind, it’s tempting to hit the ground running and try to get from nought to sixty overnight. Yet research shows you’re more likely to stick to – and smash – your goal if you take persistent and consistent baby steps. After all, as the old adage says, slow and…
Best 30-minute gym workouts
Short for time but want to get the most from your gym visit? Don’t worry. We’ve been there, done that, and got the sweaty t-shirt! The good news is you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to see and feel the benefits. The NHS recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each…