We know that people may fast for religious holidays or as part of a specific diet routine. We hope that everything went well for those who have recently completed Ramadan and understand that most people are keen to get back into their usual routine, both inside and out of the gym. Fasting should not stop you…
Fun Fact: Did you know that if all British tomatoes were lined up end to end, they would wrap around the equator 8 times! The Great British tomato is being celebrated across the UK as part of British Tomato Week, so we wanted to give you the lowdown on this popular fruit/vegetable (the debate continues…
There are times when we feel under enormous pressure. Having deadlines, going through hard time at work, or when our friends or relative becomes ill. At times like this, we can start to feel overwhelmed or unable to cope. We feel stressed which can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse. National…
For International Carrot day, Thursday 4th April, we are celebrating one of our great British vegetables which is so versatile – we’ve pulled together some interesting carrot facts and a healthy smoothie recipe. We love carrots because they can be enjoyed raw as a snack, in smoothies, stir fry, roasted, sauteed, steamed, in soups and…
This month we wanted to share a story from one of our inspirational Award winning members, Danielle from Anytime Fitness Ilkeston. Danielle’s Mum was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder but always refused to get any treatment. Sadly her mum committed suicide, which had a huge impact on Danielle. Losing a parent is hard at any time in life, but losing one to suicide is particularly difficult to come to terms with. Danielle did a lot of research into the condition to help her understand better what her mother had been going through. Read on to hear more about her story…
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…
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.
Richard Williams, owner of our Anytime Fitness Woking club has been following a Ketogenic diet this year and we asked him to share how he’s getting on and why the Keto diet could help many people improve their gut health.
We asked our Club Manager Claire Murray how she lost weight, toned up and changed her life through exercise and lifestyle changes. Claire lost an incredible 14 stone. Here’s her story..
Veganism is one of the key trends in the nutrition industry for 2019, but why is it getting so much popularity? There are many reasons to try going vegan for a month, or maybe even longer. And if you can’t see cutting out all animal products as feasible for you, why not start by just cutting down to start with. The benefits are not just for your own health but the future of the planet too!
Here are just five reasons we think you should try going vegan
