2021 hasn’t quite got off to the start many of us would have hoped for and after the year that was 2020, some of us are struggling to find ways to improve and maintain our general health and wellbeing. Enter Dry January, the 31 day challenge with long term benefits. Dry January Previous years’ participants have found that taking…
Amberlie is the Club Manager at Anytime Fitness Mansfield and is currently studying MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University. Amberlie recognises that your physical health is only half the story, therefore she tailored her academic studies to gain a better understanding of the human psyche and graduated from Loughborough with a BSc in…
“Because it’s Christmas”… How many times have we all said this as our hand delves into the Quality Street tin? Let’s face it, after the year we’ve had we all need to let our hair down and have fun this festive period. It’s a great time to treat yourself and take some well deserved R&R,…
Losing body fat via regular exercise and improved eating can deliver some obvious, visible changes quite quickly; looking slimmer, increase in muscle and a boost in confidence as you’re hitting your goals. However, weight loss benefits go much further than outward appearances. Here are some of the amazing hidden changes that happen inside your body as you lose weight, all…
What is a massage gun? A massage gun is a hand-held massage tool that uses rapid strokes to stimulate blood flow to the muscles, similar to a deep tissue massage. It can be used on any muscle groups, particularly on the back and shoulders to relieve pain and improve posture. A massage gun delivers strong…
Fondly known as Ricky, Carlos Brathwaite is an international cricketer and an entrepreneur with a sharp perspective, a remarkable skill-set, & most importantly, a special connection with the people. Carlos has been playing cricket for several international, franchise, and domestic teams and today he shares his thoughts on mental fitness and how this relates to…
Fitness trackers and wearable technology are at the forefront of global fitness. We have become obsessive with data, gamification and tracking our fitness. It has been revolutionary in the way people exercise and has been a game-changer for some, helping with motivation and goal-reaching. But like all good things, there is also a bad side!…
We’ve all had an upheaval of our usual routine, and maybe you want to get back into your healthy exercise habits or feel the desire to pick up some new ones. Procrastination or lack of a plan can make this challenging, but we’ve got some tips to help you stop avoiding exercise and build a…
Over the past few months, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a huge amount of uncertainty and turbulence in many people’s lives. You might have the best handwashing techniques in the world, but the constant breaking news and social media notifications about the pandemic can feel overwhelming and start to take its toll on your…
It’s extremely normal to suffer from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after trying new exercises or increasing the intensity and weights in your workout. DOMS will occur one to two days after your workout and can last up to 5 days in extreme cases. Resistance training causes the muscle fibres to microtear, which inflames the…
