Top Cardio Workouts

Cardio is a style of workout that most of us dread. However, no form of workout boasts so many benefits. From shredding fat and gaining…

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Feel Good Stories — Laura

Laura joined Simply Gym as she struggled with her mobility & suffered with severe back pain. Since having personal training sessions with James, she’s regained…

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Feel Good Stories — Synrgy Seniors

Our Synrgy Seniors class at Gorseinon defines what we’re all about at Simply Gym Gorseinon… Community, results, warmth and fun! The shape-up class is by…

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The 12 Workouts of Christmas

Christmas is a time for dodgy festive jumpers, mince pies by the bucketload and Baileys. For this reason, the festive period can be hazardous to…

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Top Tips for Toning

When joining a gym or starting out on a new killer exercise plan, you will no doubt have a few goals in mind. Where some…

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Summer is Quickly Approaching!

Another month has passed and summer is quickly approaching! Are you beach body ready? If your answer is something along the lines of ‘what beach…

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A big well done and thank you

Hurrah! We’ve now completed our 100,000km in aid of the superb mental illness charity, MIND. 100,000km, what does it equate to? 6213.7119224 miles Two-and-a-half times…

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Spring into Summer

May heralds the beginning of Spring with Summer rearing its head shortly in June. With that in mind, it may be time to get yourself…

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Don’t Just Talk, Do.

It’s that time of the year when everyone looks for a fresh start, to transform themselves for the better. However, we all know that this…

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Gym Wars Winners Announced

Gym Wars has come to an end and we are delighted to announce that it was an outstanding success. Our gyms in Cwmbran, Gorseinon, Llansamlet,…

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Latest News From Simply Gym

Despite the typically British downpours, we’ve not lost our momentum here at Simply Gym. Here’s a quick summary of everything that has been going on…

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Common Summer Workout Mistakes

While the summer may make us hot and bothered, there is certainly no need to let our workout regime slip, and though we have seen…

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Simply Gym Stars Roundup

As you may have seen, we decided that we were going to dedicate the month of April to the people that make Simply Gym special,…

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Summer bodies are made in Spring

With Summer fast approaching we are seeing many of our members turn up the heat, wanting to revise their diet and exercise plans in order…

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The Stars of Simply Gym

We are blessed at Simply Gym to have so many special members and staff, whether these are people working behind the scenes or on the…

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Happy New Year!

We would like to thank everyone who took part in our #SexySanta competition this Christmas. The Simply Gym Team has been through all of the…

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Introducing LFconnect

Did you know that you could connect your smartphones and wearable technology to our LifeFitness equipment through LFconnect? LFconnect is a cloud-based application that provides…

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Plyometric Training — Q&A

This week our fitness gurus at Simply Gym talk us through plyometric training. In this Q&A we will find out what exactly plyometric training is,…

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Wearable Fitness Technology — Q&A

Wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the health and fitness market. But what is wearable fitness technology and how does it help? Who…

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A Guide to Building Muscle

Want to build muscle but don’t know where to start? Look no further, our fitness gurus at the new Simply Gym in Cwmbran have put…

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A to Z of the Gym

Entering the gym for the first time can be pretty intimidating, especially if you don’t understand the lingo. Luckily our fitness gurus at the new…

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Functional Training Q&A

In recent years functional training has become a much more popular form of exercise. But what exactly is it? Our fitness guru Rhys Jenkins, General…

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A Beginners Guide to the Gym

Many of our readers will have made New Year’s resolutions that involve either joining or returning to the gym following a leave of absence. Entering…

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Sugary Fitness Drinks

Question: “After a gym session I re-hydrate with a fitness drink which has quite a bit of sugar in it. But now all the research…

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Put on weight since university?

Question: “I have put on a weight since I started university thanks to my student diet of pasta bakes and alcohol. I don’t want to…

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Superfoods, can they aid weight loss?

Will so-called superfoods, like blueberries, pomegranate and goji berry help me lose weight? Experts disagree over the validity of the superfood tag, though many of…

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Losing Fat

I can’t get rid of the pocket of fat below my belly button no matter how much I train. What am I doing wrong? If…

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Strong Bones

What kind of exercises can I do to keep my bones strong? Many people exercise regularly to keep their weight in check and their muscles…

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Lunch Break Workouts

I am a regular at the gym in my lunch breaks but I don’t work as hard as I should. What class would you recommend…

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Wine and Weightloss

How bad are a few glasses of wine a week for my weight loss plans? Alcohol delivers nothing in terms of nutritional value, it is…

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Is Clean Eating Achievable?

What is clean eating and is it achievable for a ‘normal’ person with a busy lifestyle? Clean eating has become a bit of a buzz…

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Maintaining your Beach Body!

When I come back from holiday I am lean and muscled because I walk everywhere – often with a backpack.  How can I maintain the…

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Best exercises to aid sleep

I have real trouble getting to sleep at night. What kind of exercise would help me get better quality shut-eye? There could be any number…

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Feeling self-conscious

Many people worry about exercising in front of others and I think it is the responsibility of gym staff to make sure everyone feels welcome…

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Exercises for 40’s plus

Well done for making the decision to take control of your fitness. It is never too late to get fit and if you put in…

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Rowing machine benefits

The rowing machine is one of the best all-round pieces of kit you will find in the gym and using it properly can yield many…

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Parents VS Teenager Fitness

This is a situation many parents will recognise and it can be tricky to negotiate. You are right to approach this with caution, but if…

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Post Baby Exercise

It is easy to forget mum when a baby comes along and steals all the attention! But the happier and healthier a mother is, the…

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Exercise VS Busy Life

You aren’t alone in this problem. One of the biggest obstacles to exercise for many people is time. But if you are able to set…

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Personal Training – Why?

Even the most dedicated of gym bunnies lack enthusiasm or reaches a plateau at one time or another. That’s where personal training comes in to…

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