You’re probably wondering whether or not you should use free weights in your workout routine. Well, the short answer is yes, but, let’s dive a little deeper into the reasons why free weights are such a beneficial addition to any fitness program. First off, free weights are incredibly versatile. They can be used to target…
One of the most asked questions regarding exercise is whether it’s better to go to the gym in the morning or at night. It could be that you’re naturally an early riser and want to start the day as you mean to go on, you may want to visit the gym at a quieter…
Gymtimidation can take many forms and one of the most common feelings is discomfort in the gym space which makes it hard to keep a regular training schedule. This is exactly how Hayley, now a loyal member of Anytime Fitness Beverley, felt before she tried Anytime Fitness. She had been a member of other gyms…
How do we find motivation, and keep it going? As humans we always strive for more, to have our dream body and be healthy. There are many ways to work out nowadays as well as maintain a healthy body weight but unfortunately, most of these programs do not address one of the most important factors…
Working out at the gym can be a great way to improve your physical health and reach your fitness goals. However, it can be easy to become bored and lose motivation when working out alone. That’s where the benefits of exercising in the gym with other people come into play. Whether you work out with…
Having felt judged by others previously, Stuart Lord was feeling unfit, overweight, and struggling mentally. He didn’t want to socialise, feeling people would look at him and in his own words, ‘think he’s a mess’. Weighing 108kg at the time, Stuart would get out of breath after going up a flight of stairs and in…
Gymtimidation can take many forms and one of the most common anxieties about joining a gym is feeling that they won’t fit in. This is exactly how Louise, now a member at Anytime Fitness Milton Keynes, felt before she took the plunge of joining one of our gyms. Having been a member of a previous…
If you have ever felt anxiety or trepidation about going to the gym, you have experienced a type of ‘gymtimidation’. One may feel intimidated by a gym for many different and personal reasons. You may feel you don’t have enough knowledge of the equipment, perhaps it’s your first time and you’re unsure how you’ll fit…
What is functional training? You’ve likely heard about it if you’ve flicked through any pre-made training programmes, talked to a trainer or explored your local AF gym. But what exactly is functional training? In short, it’s a workout designed to help you function on a day-to-day basis. Because the workouts are designed to strengthen you…
Walking is a sometimes overlooked method of exercise, however, walking briskly is one of the easiest ways to get active and improve your health. Introducing walking into your routine or just remembering it’s an option when you’re looking for something to do is a fantastic way to work on your fitness, and have fun at…
