Post Workout: Full Body Stretch What should you do post workout? Our personal trainer, Jess, outlines an effective cool down and full body stretch routine. To cool down post workout, you should slowly reduce your exercise intensity over 3-5 minutes. First, bring down your RPE (rate of perceived exertion) from a 7-9 (intense exertion) to a 3-4. Then, reduce...
20-minute Full Body Resistance Band Workout Resistance bands are becoming increasingly popular. What are the benefits to using them in your training? Our personal trainer, Jess, discusses and outlines a full body resistance band workout. As the name suggests, resistance bands add resistance to a movement. They help to train smaller accessory muscles. Strengthening these can boost your strength...
30-minute Full Body Dumbbell Workout Our personal trainer, Jess, has designed a 30-minute full body dumbbell workout to bring power and speed to your training. Jess also discusses the benefits of weight training and what weight to start with. Weight training can help you achieve a more rounded level of fitness. It tones, builds muscle, supports weight loss, corrects...
10 Lower Back Stretches to Relieve Pain Are you experiencing lower back pain? Our personal trainer, Jess Lees, explains ten lower back stretches to relieve pain. Jess also discusses what causes lower back pain and lifestyle adjustments you can make to reduce it. If you experience lower back pain, try to stretch out your back daily. The morning is...
Best Shoulder Stretches to Relieve Tension All over the world people are suddenly working from home. Using laptops, without well-designed desk setups, can lead to stiff, tight shoulders. Our personal trainer Jess explains the most effective shoulder stretches to relieve tension. How can shoulder tension be relieved? To relieve shoulder tension, you need to stretch and loosen the tight...
Step Aerobics Workout Workout inspiration from our in-house personal trainer, Jess Lees. Helping you smash your fitness goals. It might seem like a retro bit of kit (you don’t often see a step aerobics workout on Instagram) but there is a good reason why step aerobics workouts are still on many gym and health club timetables. The motion of stepping...
Yoga Poses For Beginners It was once the preserve of hippy-ish yummy mummies and spiritual types but yoga is now recognised by the mainstream as body conditioning that can benefit everyone. You don’t need to fork out a lot of money going to classes and all you really need is mat and a bit of time. Yoga has its roots...
How To Work Lower Abdominals On A Vibration Plate Strengthen and tone your lower abdominals with this vibration plate exercise. This will improve your core stability and can also help to reduce pain in the lower back. It is perfect for rehabilitation as well as being great as part of your daily exercise routine. You can perform this exercise...
How To Work Your Lateral Abdominals On A Vibration Plate This exercise will work your lateral abdominals, helping to improve posture and slim your waist. Whilst toning your lateral abdominal, this exercise will also strengthen your arms. It can be performed either on the floor, or on a vibration plate. Doing it on a vibration plate will maximise the...
How To Relax Tight Shoulder And Neck Muscles The shoulder and neck relaxer is ideal for tight shoulders and neck. They can bare a lot of strain throughout day to day activities, it is important that they are relaxed from time to time. This exercise will help to alleviate stress and muscles tension. It is performed on a vibration...