Category: Gym
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How To Track Your Fitness Progress
If you’re just starting out in improving your health and fitness, or have been working out for a while now, it’s super important to make sure you’re tracking your progress as you go. This will not only ensure you’re working towards your goals, but it will also help to keep you motivated by seeing how ...
Fitness Classes vs Gym Workouts: The Benefits Of Each Fitness Approach
When making the decision to get fit and healthy there are many different approaches to choose from; whether it be using a personal trainer, joining the local gym or attending group fitness classes. With so many different choices it can be difficult to know which is the best option for you. Below, we look in ...
