Category: Hints & Tips
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 ...
7 last minute tips to improve the look of your skin in time for holiday
Did you book your holiday on a cold winter’s evening, set your countdown calendar and dream of sipping a pina colada whilst dipping your feet in a pool… yet all of a sudden it’s just weeks away and you are completely unprepared? We’ve all been there and experienced the quite frankly chaotic holiday shopping, diet ...
You’re only a workout away from a good mood!
It’s been said that exercise is a great antidepressant and gives you that feel good factor. When we think about exercise we might think about getting ‘summer ready’ but it is also about good mental health. Studies have shown that when you exercise your body releases endorphins that make you feel good. That’s because aerobic ...
The Benefits of Personal Training
How many times have you set yourself a new fitness goal only to lose interest a couple of weeks later? Many people don’t want to admit it, but we all need a little help sometimes. Working with a personal trainer can encourage huge benefits. Personal trainers are not just for stars and athletes, anyone can ...
Staying motivated through the winter months
Are you struggling to stay motivated with your exercise routine? It’s that time of the year when you arrive home from work in the dark and cold, then when you wake up in the morning it’s still dark and cold! It’s not difficult to see why so many of us struggle to stay motivated during ...
Nutritional Supplements – What’s all the fuss about?
These days there is an entire industry dedicated to nutritional supplements. If you wander into one of the health food stores in Horsham there are tablets, capsules, liquids and powders, all designed to boost the nutritional content of your diet. The sheer volume of products all offering completely different results can be completely overwhelming! You ...
Bodybuilding training – Not for the faint hearted!
Bluecoats Member Ben Jennings has taken the time to provide an account of the sheer determination, focus and devotion that goes into training for a body building competition a process he completed at the beginning of the summer… “I am especially fond of Bluecoats and I always speak very highly of the Gym and recommend ...
The importance of good posture
Do you find yourself suffering with an achey back from time to time? Are your shoulders sore after a day in the office or have you noticed a difference in the way you stand recently? It could be down to bad posture but don’t worry; it’s not too late to fix it. We might have ...
The effects of not exercising whilst on holiday
So your Summer holiday is fast approaching and it’s well deserved. After long days in the office, looking after the kids or meeting stressful deadlines, some relaxation is justified. Taking a Summer break can also mean a break in your exercise and fitness routine as you soak up the sunshine, enjoy the all-inclusive buffet and ...
Focus on | TRX Training
TRX (Total Resistance Exercise), a brand name for suspension training, has steadily become one of the most popular forms of functional training on the market. It’s a trend that’s taken the fitness world by storm with more and more of us experimenting with the workout and reaping its benefits. But what exactly is TRX, what are the benefits ...
