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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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