Category: Gym
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 ...
What Is the Exercise Referral Scheme?
If your GP or a healthcare professional has suggested an exercise referral scheme, also known as a physical activity referral scheme, this guide covers exactly what it involves: who’s eligible, how the referral process works, and the benefits. Bluecoat Sports runs the scheme for the Horsham district, so if you’re local, you’ll find everything you ...
Interview With A Personal Trainer: Helpful Fitness & Nutrition Advice From Caitlin & Reka
We spoke to two of our personal trainers recently to ask their advice about all things fitness and nutrition. Discover their top tips for staying healthy and motivated day-to-day. Looking to improve your fitness? Speak to one of our personal trainers today about a personalised plan to help you achieve your fitness goals. Caitlin: 1. ...
Benefits Of Powerlifting: Strength, Fat Loss & How to Get Started
Powerlifting is a strength sport that focuses on three key lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Using heavy resistance exercises with barbell equipment, it’s one of the most effective ways to build muscle, increase strength, and improve overall fitness. At Bluecoat Sports, our lifting technique class, Power Hour, utilises barbells, kettlebells, and functional movements ...
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 ...
