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Mid-Week Motivation: Quick And Effective Workout Ideas

Hitting the mid-week slump is tough when you’re trying to maintain a fitness routine. You’ve probably noticed how your motivation starts to wane by Wednesday, but incorporating a few quick and easy tips can help improve your motivation and transform your weekly gym workout plan. This guide will explore these options, why mid-week exercise is ...
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Mastering Fitness Goals In 2024: The Power Of Habit Stacking

Did you know that around 80% of New Year resolutions fail by February? Don’t let that be you. You’ve set your sights on fitness excellence in 2024. It’s time to take charge. Welcome to the world of habit stacking, a game-changing technique that seamlessly weaves fitness into your daily routine. It’s not just about sweating ...
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What Is the Exercise Referral Scheme?

Are you curious about exercise referral schemes and how they can benefit you? Look no further! This article will delve into the ins and outs of exercise referral schemes, including who is eligible, how to get referred, and the objectives and benefits of these programs. We’re proud to offer the GP exercise referral scheme at ...

Benefits Of Powerlifting

Powerlifting is a strength sport that features heavy resistance exercises with barbell weight equipment. At Bluecoat Sports our brand new lifting technique class, Power Hour, utilises barbells, kettlebells, and functional movements to build your strength whilst teaching you how to lift under the guidance of our expert instructors. To understand more about powerlifting before you ...
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Top Exercise Trends For 2023

With 2022 having just come to a close, it’s time to put those New Year’s resolutions into action and start exercising! And what better way to gear up your new fitness routine than with the top exercise trends of 2023. From high intensity interval training (HIIT) to body weight training, there’s loads of new trends ...
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Gym Nutrition: What To Eat Before The Gym

Whether you’re heading to the gym for an intense weightlifting session, looking to fuel a long treadmill run, or have a HIIT class you need to smash, one thing’s for certain – you’ve got to nail your pre-gym nutrition. Knowing what to eat before and after the gym is one of the best ways to ...
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The Benefits Of Exercising With Friends

We know that exercising is key to improving our overall wellbeing, but have you considered the role that socialising plays in your body’s health? Research shows that taking part in social activities can be hugely beneficial for our mental health, and it even goes as far to show that regular social activity can reduce the ...

The Bluecoats Gym Refurbishment

We are delighted to announce that our existing gym in Horsham will be having an upgrade this August, everything you see in the gym currently will be changing and we can’t wait to share the news with you. We are transferring our existing equipment from Technogym to Matrix. Having gone out to look at both ...
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Bluecoat Sports And Hussle Gym

If you’re looking to join Bluecoat Sports but would like to try it out first before making a commitment, we’ve got the solution for you! We’ve partnered with Hussle to offer a flexible range of day passes to our gym in Horsham, giving you access to try out our facilities at a time suitable to ...
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The Benefits Of Using A Sauna

Saunas have, according to some sources, been around for thousands of years. Thought to have originated in Northern Europe, they have become part of everyday culture in many countries. Sauna culture has clearly withstood the test of time. But why? What are the benefits to regular sauna use? And why do so many swear by ...

Gym Equipment for Beginners

So you’ve decided to join our gym; congratulations you’ve made the first steps to a fitter, healthier you! We understand that the first few times in a gym can be a daunting experience, but you have nothing to worry about. Our guide on gym equipment will help you become familiarised with the equipment available at ...