Chris Thompson – September Client of the Month

Chris is our top performing client this month, recognised for maximum effort in every session and great fitness improvements. Chris started training with us in October 2017 (it’s almost his 3 year anniversary!). The remarkable thing about Chris is that in every single session he has never given up, he has pushed for more reps […]

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Trish Atkinson is our client of the month (August 2020)

It’s client of the month time as voted by our coaches. This always goes to a member who has excelled through the month and impressed us with their commitment, consistency and desire to improve and get generally fitter and stronger. This month the accolade goes to Trish Atkinson. Trish has been amazing at dedicating herself […]

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Heart Rate Training, Zones and Monitors

Heart Rate Training, Zones and Monitors     Why track your heart rate? Your heart rate changes depending on your activity level; it is lower while you are asleep and at rest and higher while you exercise, to supply your muscles with enough freshly oxygenated blood to keep them functioning at a high level. Your […]

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Top Benefits of a Spinning Class

This year we introduced new SPINNING sessions, delivered by our coaches, twice weekly. These are cardio sessions and complement the current BC Semi Private structure by delivering a more high intensity but low impact session for those that want it. Below are numerous reasons as to why you should try spinning. Please do read on, […]

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The Reverse Nordic Curl: The Greatest Exercise That You’re Not Doing (Yet)

Author: George Barker What is it? The reverse Nordic curl is a body-weight exercise which mainly works the quadriceps and hip flexors. It has a large eccentric component, meaning the muscles are working whilst lengthening. Why should you be doing it? The reverse Nordic curl is an excellent movement for a number of reasons which […]

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Our Small Group Personal Training Upgrade

This year (2020) the SGPT sessions have changed in content and intent. The coaches have been working hard to design new, relevant and up to date material for the Stronger for Longer Programme. We always want our clients to get the best out of their training so we constantly stay abreast of new fitness techniques […]

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Kathryn Bell is our Client of the Month – September 2019

Congratulations Kathryn, you are our Client of the Month. Kathryn joined the Stronger for Longer class just after its inception, and has not looked back since. While her effort and enterprise have always been of a high standard, she has proved over the last 8 weeks that she possesses the enthusiasm and drive to continually […]

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2019 Study: It’s Never Too Late to Start Strength Training and Exercise

2019 Study: It’s Never Too Late to Start Strength Training and Exercise Author: George Barker An August 2019 Study published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology has found that there appears to be no upper age limit to improving fitness levels and muscle gain (Strength Training and Exercise). This new information is increasingly important as […]

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Common Training Mistakes That May be Slowing Your Progress

Common Training Mistakes That May be Slowing Your Progress Author: George Barker Whilst adhering perfectly to an optimal exercise and nutritional plan is generally unrealistic, and in most cases not possible unless you are a full time professional athlete, there are a number of common things which may be slowing your progress. For the most […]

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