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The Power of Low-Impact Workouts: How Gentle Movement Boosts Long-Term Wellbeing

If you’ve ever felt put off by high-intensity workouts, worried about joint pain, or struggled to stick to a workout routine that feels manageable long-term, incorporating low-impact exercises may be the solution. They are among the most effective ways to stay active, improve cardiovascular fitness, build muscle strength, and support long-term well-being, while placing less ...
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Making the Most of 2026 at Bluecoat Sports

As we step into 2026, it’s a great time to think about the kind of year you want ahead – one with more movement, more enjoyment, and more moments that leave you proud of what you’ve achieved. After a brilliant 2025 filled with fitness, community, and memorable events, we’re excited to keep the momentum going. ...
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How to Reset and Refresh Your Fitness Goals for the New Year

The new year is one of the most common times to think about health and fitness. Many people set ambitious fitness goals for the new year, only to feel overwhelmed, lose motivation, or slip back into old habits after a few weeks. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and it may be a sign ...
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How To Make The Most Of Virtual Indoor Cycling

Virtual indoor cycling is a flexible and effective way to stay fit at home or in a gym and a great alternative to outdoor riding. It combines the intensity of a traditional spin class with a virtual platform that showcases vibrant real-world environments. Whether you’ve just started using indoor cycling apps and want to learn ...

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 ...
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How To Exercise In Winter

Finding the motivation to stay active can be difficult at the best times, and when the nights draw in and the temperature falls it can be more tempting than ever to hang up the workout gear and retreat to the comfort of the sofa. However, with a little focus and dedication you could find the ...

Staying Home, Staying Healthy Through Diet

Strengthen your body through food Right now we are living through strange and turbulent times as we watch a world that has been hit in its immunity blind spot. We can’t ensure full health but we can give our bodily defenses a fighting chance — and the battle starts in the kitchen. Improve your immune ...

Keep Calm and Get Active

At a time when it’s more important than ever to nurture our mental health, make being active a priority. Here we provide some expert advice on how to get started and discuss the benefits exercise has on our overall well being. One way we hope to help is through our online home workouts available on ...

New Year’s Resolution

With the New Year around the corner we might start to think about New Year’s resolutions. According to a recent ComRes poll, the top three New Year’s resolution include: 1. Exercise more (38 per cent) 2. Lose weight (33 per cent) 3. Eat more healthily (32 per cent) Set a Goal Experts recommend that the ...

Fit & Fantastic Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life; growing a little human inside you is magical.  But besides the glowing skin and shiny hair pregnancy takes its toll on your body including fatigue, weight gain and nausea.  The important thing to remember during this time is that you are growing a little person inside ...