Do you want to get into cardio? Whether it’s been a while or you’ve never included it in your routine before, there’s always time to start. We’ve got some tips below, but the best way to get into a new fitness routine is by speaking to a member of the gym team. They’re always ready…
Do you know how to find your fitness goals? Behind almost every decision to join a gym or start a healthy routine is the motivation to achieve something. Goals come in many shapes and forms and can range from self-improvement, wanting to be the best version of yourself for an event or challenge or even…
It gets harder to stay naturally active as it gets colder. As the temperature starts dropping, your habits may start changing. Activities you take part in may end, friends may want to do different things and the lure of a cosy blanket can be hard to resist. In the depths of winter when you’re longing…
It can be difficult at times to generate motivation for fitness. We humans are complex. We know something is bad for us and we still do it, we can know something is good for us and not! Understanding the importance of exercise should assist as part of your motivation. If there’s anything we do know,…
Choosing the right gym can be a big decision, which is why we offer free one-day gym passes at Anytime Fitness. Having a free workout on us gives you the chance to speak to one of our friendly team, safely try out the equipment and decide if it’s the right environment and location for you.…
As with most things in life, the hardest thing is getting started. Whether that’s a new activity or lifestyle change, a gym routine is no different and it can often take time to settle in and find something that works for you. Our survey found that 30% of people want to get into or back…
When you exercise, should you be training to failure? In the quest for optimal fitness gains, you’ve likely heard around the gym that it’s necessary to push your body to its absolute limits and train to complete failure. But is this approach actually the key to unlocking remarkable results, and why do people swear by…
Do you know how long to rest between sets? We’ve all been there, waiting for a piece of equipment or the weights to free up and the person occupying it is talking, texting or playing a game on their phone. It may be irritating, but there is often a good reason why someone is taking…
Are you looking for simple, beginner exercises for weight loss? When just starting out at the gym or even trying to get into shape at home, finding straightforward and reliable workout information can be challenging, and with the overwhelming options and opinions, it’s difficult to know where to start. When it comes to weight loss,…
Even as little as 20 seconds brisk exercise such as taking the stairs instead of the lift, could be enough to improve fitness. In a recent study in the New York Times* scientists into interval style training found that as little as 20 seconds of brisk stair climbing, done several times a day, could be beneficial. Researchers called these ‘insta-workouts’ and without leaving their office or changing into active wear, significant health gains can be seen from these simple exercises.
