No Pain, No Gain! How hard should you workout? We’ve all heard the old gym saying, “no pain, no gain”, but is that really the measure we should use to gauge the effectiveness of our workouts, or is understanding how hard you should workout a little more complicated than that? In reality, how
What are Nordic Curls Nordic Curls, also known as the Nordic Hamstring Curl or Russian Curls, are an excellent strength-training exercise which target the hamstrings at the back of the legs, and focus on eccentric loading of the muscle… The exercise involves lowering your body from a kneeling position while keeping your ankles
Hip-Banded RDL for hamstrings and glutes The Hip-Banded RDL is a brilliant compound movement which is guaranteed to get your hamstrings and glutes fired up! Romanian Deadlifts are one of our favourite posterior chain exercises; not only do they work your hamstrings harder than a conventional deadlift, since the straighter leg means less
What are the benefits of a structured training routine, and how do we build one... At The Fitting Rooms, we believe that it is routine and habit that lead to long-term fitness results, and not motivation alone. Creating and following a structured training routine, alongside a plan for eating healthier will slowly change
What does being “Skinny Fat” mean? “Skinny Fat” is a term coined to describe people that are classed as “Normal weight obese”. It occurs when people are of a normal weight for their height, age and gender, and so therefore have a healthy BMI; yet have a high body fat percentage which puts them
Chicken Tray Bake Recipe with Leeks & Mushrooms You can’t beat a tray bake for a no-fuss, flavoursome dinner and this Chicken Tray Bake with Leek & Mushrooms is simple to prepare and makes a perfect mid-week meal that will give you leftovers for lunch the next day. Each serving is high in protein
How heavy should you be aiming to lift?Understanding what weights to be working towards in the gym can be extremely motivating and act as a measurable and tangible goal when it comes to lifting weights. Fitness blogs and “fitfluencer” accounts will often reel off information about strength standards we should all be lifting; but these
What are the best gym trainers or footwear for lifting weights? If you’re looking to get the most out of your workouts, then having the right footwear is something it’s worth thinking about. Look around any gym and you’ll notice a whole range of trainers in use; from tired old runners, to heel elevated
How to do a Pull-up Pull-ups are considered the ultimate upper body strength exercise, and achieving your first bodyweight Pull-up is a huge milestone in the gym. Reaching that point can be immensely challenging, but we've taught many clients how to do a Pull-up and hopefully we can help you achieve this goal too!
Leftover Christmas Turkey Salad If you’re looking for a fresher and tastier way to use up your leftover Christmas turkey this year, we have the ideal recipe for you! This turkey salad with blue cheese salad & cranberry sauce dressing is packed full of festive flavour and takes minutes to prepare; meaning you can
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