You made the leap. You bought a membership. You got some gym clothes. Your head is in the game. But what if you don’t like your gym? Or what if you get there and it’s so overwhelming that you don’t know what to do? And by the way— what do you need to do to […]
Continue readingScale weight and obsessing on numbers (albeit necessary for awareness at certain times) isn’t the be all and end all. And in fact, can be super detrimental to your progress if you attach too much value to them, or if actions don’t always match expectations. Here are some example on what you can measure to […]
Continue readingIn the world of boutique fitness and with the industry getting larger, there is a giant misconception that you need to be exhausted, breathless, and on your ass at the end of every workout. Cardio is important but can be overused/overhyped in the industry, and it is this exact set of beliefs that prevents most […]
Continue readingAs you probably already know, exercise releases endorphins. Sure, it can be uncomfortable going all out on a set of kettlebell swings while you’re feeling tired. But after we finish our workout, we get a sweat on…muscles are firing and we feel waaay better for it. Your body and mind thanks you for it. & […]
Continue readingThe retention and result based model looks dramatically different from the volume model, with nuances existing in everything from how we treat members, cleanliness, to staffing standards, to the quality control of the actual product, and beyond. When chasing member experience and results, it’s important to remember that you’re playing the long game. How we […]
Continue readingHumans love myths and where it comes to the fitness industry and strength training in particular….I hear things frequently. To pre-empt this, we base the core foundation of what we do as strength work. This helps our members maintain and build Power and everyday strength as we all get older, around life. This is done […]
Continue readingWhenever someone starts working with us, we always take on board of what’s getting in the way of the results they want. Below is a brief list of some of the most common obstacles we hear. See if any of these ring a bell: I don’t know what to do at the gym I get […]
Continue readingHope you had a great Xmas Got a spicy one today… A recent study titled “Are Trainees Lifting Heavy Enough? Self-Selected Loads in Resistance Exercise: A Scoping Review and Exploratory Meta-analysis” aimed to investigate whether people select appropriate weights for their resistance training exercises. Let’s dig into the study, its findings, and the implications for […]
Continue readingLast week I mentioned we won’t be opening up the Gym for the “New Year rush” And we have had people that haven’t been with us, ask to sign up to us come 2024. For the last 6/7 years I think people assume I lie await until midnight on Hogmanay & turn the […]
Continue readingAs we age, our bodies go through various changes, and one of the most concerning issues is fall prevention for older adults. Falling can have serious health implications, and it’s crucial to understand the prevalence, risks, prevention strategies, and health implications of falls among older adults. There are ways to reduce the risk of falls […]
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