Our blog aims to give you more detailed information on different areas of fitness and nutrition, supporting you in and out of our gym space. Workout tips and recipes will have you feeling confident about your health and fitness progress, no matter your goals.
Why wait until January to start a new you?
27th November 2018
You might be justifying going crazy in December “because you’ll gym every day and cut out a bunch of foods” come January. Will you stick to this? No.
What you can stick to is the realisation that fitness should be a part of your daily life and part of your NORMAL. Not one week, month, or workout plan. It needs to be something fluid that can float alongside the fun extravagances that holidays can bring.
Cold Weather Motivation
13th November 2018
Getting enthusiastic about working out can be a challenge as the nights draw in and the weather gets colder. Fit Friends is ideal for improving motivation, working out with others, even if you don’t know your training partners provides accountability for you to turn up. Not to mention not letting down your personal trainer.
Developing Emotional Fitness
8th November 2018
Coping emotionally when life gets tough can be extremely difficult. We can help you develop coping strategies and build resilience. Our 4 week courses are affordable and your counsellor will listen, guide, encourage and support. There are 4 people per group and one counsellor, you can be sure that everyone is struggling with similar issues and that your sessions are completely confidential, relaxed and inclusive.
A Psychological Focus on Injuries
5th November 2018
Injuries can be very frustrating. Beyond the cosmetic, they can clearly impair our performance in the gym and quality of life outside of it.
Exercises for Improved Posture
30th October 2018
Repetitive behaviours lead to adaptations and changes to our body – commonly, hunched shoulders and back, chronic back pain and a weak core. Take a look at these simple exercises and stretches to improve your posture plus relieve back, neck and shoulder pain.
How you think about Training?
22nd October 2018
A key element of fitness is being able to sustain what we are doing. You may have heard of people talking about the “80/20 principle” where they really nail things 80% off the time, then give themselves that little bit of leeway (the 20%) to keep themselves sane.
Stretching: Why, What and How?
8th October 2018
It is almost guaranteed that you’ve done stretching before. Physical education sessions at school are an early introduction, as is stretching as you wake up in the morning! We have specific stretching sessions and parts of every workout are dedicated to warming up and stretching at the end at FITFriends, so all aspects of your fitness are catered for.
What to Expect from your First Session
2nd October 2018
As much as surprises can be fun, it’s usually best practice to be clear on what activities you sign up for! In this blog post, we’re going to give you a clear picture of what to expect before, during and after your first Fit Friends session so you feel confident and ready to take part.
