Staying motivated and active during the winter months can be a challenge, especially when the cold weather and shorter days make the idea of cosying up indoors all too appealing. However, maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial for physical health and mental well-being. Training in the club during winter offers a controlled environment where you can keep up with your fitness goals despite the outdoor chill. Here are some tips to stay motivated and make the most out of your workouts during winter.

Yoga is an ancient practice that has evolved over thousands of years to promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Among its many benefits, yoga is particularly effective in enhancing strength and flexibility. This beginner's guide explores key asanas (poses) that can help you build these attributes and explains their benefits.

Kettlebells have become a staple in strength and conditioning programs due to their versatility and effectiveness. Originating from Russia, these cast-iron weights resemble a cannonball with a handle, offering unique advantages for developing strength, endurance and functional fitness. Among the various kettlebell exercises, the swing stands out as a fundamental movement. However, there's much more to kettlebell training than just the swing. Here’s a comprehensive guide to mastering the kettlebell swing and progressing to more advanced exercises.

In today's fast-paced world, finding time for exercise can be a challenge, however, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a great solution for those seeking to maximise calorie burn in minimal time. HIIT is a workout strategy that alternates between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. This method has gained popularity due to its efficiency and effectiveness in improving cardiovascular health, increasing calorie expenditure and boosting overall fitness levels.

Embarking on a journey from not running at all, to being a 5km finisher can seem daunting, but with the right guidance and determination, it's entirely achievable. Running is not just about physical fitness; it's a mental challenge, a journey of self-discovery, and an opportunity to push your limits. Whether you're aiming to shed a few pounds, improve your cardiovascular health, or simply embrace a more active lifestyle, this guide is your ticket to success.

In the realm of fitness, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has emerged as a powerful and efficient workout methodology, capturing the attention of fitness enthusiasts and professionals alike. Here, we delve into the fundamentals behind HIIT, chat about why it works, explore its myriad benefits, and identify who this style of training is best suited to.

Strength training has long been misunderstood when it comes to women's fitness. Myths and misconceptions have perpetuated the idea that lifting weights will make women bulky, unattractive, or overly masculine. These myths have deterred many women from reaping the incredible benefits of strength training. In this article, we'll debunk these myths and shed light on how strength training can empower women to transform their bodies and their lives.

In the realm of strength training and bodybuilding, squats are often considered the cornerstone exercise for building lower body strength and muscle mass. Among the various squat variations, the hack squat stands out as an effective and vital movement.

Strength training is a fundamental aspect of any well-rounded fitness routine. Not only does it help in building muscle mass and increasing strength, but it also plays a pivotal role in boosting metabolism and promoting overall fat loss.

Travelling doesn't have to mean putting your health and fitness on hold. In this article, we're diving into practical strategies and creative ideas to help you stay on top of your fitness goals, no matter where your adventures take you.

When it comes to maintaining a healthy heart and improving overall fitness, cardio workouts are key. However, to truly maximise the benefits, it's important to go beyond simply going through the motions.

At the start of 2023 we wrote an exciting journal article about how to set realistic goals for the year. The key takeaway from that article was to set SMART goals, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely goals. It also outlined that there are a few other key steps to make sure you stay on track with your fitness goals, which include starting small and building from there, valuing consistency over intensity, being adaptable and sharing your goals with a friend or personal trainer. We’re now past the halfway point in 2023 and we thought that would be a great opportunity to look back on the first half of the year and see how far you’ve come along, and if you’ve struggled this is your reminder to be patient with yourself and get back into FIT and start working towards those goals.

So as we’ve said, as we’ve reached the midpoint of the year, this presents an opportunity to pause and reflect, and if need be review the fitness goals we set ourselves. When doing this it’s important to remember everyone’s fitness journey isn’t the same, and to be self-compassionate as we may need to make adjustments in order to reach our fitness goals.

If you’re looking into deadlifting but aren’t sure if it’s the workout for you then here is your beginner’s guide! Deadlifting is a compound exercise where strength, power, and muscle growth come together, and it might just be the exercise for you to take your fitness journey to the next level.

Our wellness can sometimes fall to the wayside as we go about our busy lives, it’s easy to forget to prioritise it at times. To combat this we’ve put together a list of five small, manageable steps that can help your self-care.

Easter is known for being a time when we celebrate with family, but most notably celebrate with chocolate, and often too many chocolates. But once the festivities are over, it's time to get back to work and burn off those Easter calories. We’ve put together an ab-burning workout that will leave you feeling strong, and take the guilt out of those treats.

If you're looking to build a strong and toned backside, a targeted glute workout is the way to go. The glutes are some of the largest and strongest muscles in the body, and strengthening them can improve your overall athletic performance, and posture, and even reduce your risk of injury. We’ve put together a quick 20-minute workout that includes a combination of bodyweight exercises and resistance band exercises, designed to target all three glute muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.

When we talk about our Exhale Studio, we talk about Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and Barre. Today we’re going to focus on the last of those exercises, Barre. It’s gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and there are a few great reasons for that. Let’s dive in.

What is ‘functional fitness’? We’ll functional fitness workouts have been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason, functional fitness, as the name suggests are workouts designed to improve overall fitness and make daily activities easier to perform by focusing on movements that mimic real-life situations. Let’s dive in and explore a functional fitness workout.

Some couples get one another chocolates or flowers for Valentine's Day but this year why not try mixing it up with one of these couple’s workouts? If you and your significant other have committed to your fitness journey this year a couple’s workout is a fun way to work out together, push one another, and maybe even spark some friendly competition between one another. Let’s dive in and have a look at a few different workout options.

You may be asking yourself, what in the world is Anaerobic exercise? It’s not an extremely common phrase so you may not have come across it just yet. To explain it simply, when we exercise we use two different forms of energy, one from oxygen, which is Aerobic exercise and one from breaking down glucose in our muscles, which is Anaerobic.