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Next Year's Resolutions

Are you starting your New Year’s Resolutions? For some people, they last all year. For some a month. However, most last a couple of weeks. We’ve all been the ones ghosting our gym membership or sleeping while our 6 am run club goes by. It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s grim. And we can’t be bothered […]

By James Shannon

Learn Olympic Weightlifting in Hackney

Gymist is sponsoring free classes at Hackney Weightlifting Club. To sign up, visit the link below and use the promotion code ‘Gymist’. https://goteamup.com/p/7099079-hackney-weight-lifting-cl/ Do you want to start strength training or Olympic Weightlifting but need to know how or where? Then this is the class for you. Strength training improves your muscle mass, definition and […]

By James Shannon

What is 'the pump'?

The “pump” is a term commonly used in the fitness and strength training community to describe a temporary physiological response that happens during a workout. It refers to the sensation of increased blood flow, swelling, and tightness in the muscles being worked. Basically, it’s the temporary gain in muscle volume during and shortly after your […]

By James Shannon

What is Sumo stance?

No, this is not about Japanese wrestling but keep that mental image. The sumo stance for deadlifts and squats is a variation of the conventional exercise commonly used in strength training and powerlifting. It involves a wider stance with the feet positioned outside of the hands, and the hands gripping the barbell inside the legs. […]

By James Shannon

The benefits of outdoor training in winter

With gyms closed it can be tempting to put exercise on hold rather than face the winter weather. However cold weather training can be exactly the boost you need in the winter months. Braving the cold weather and then choosing to push your self to train in it is tough. It takes dedication and a […]

By James Shannon

Start Swimming

Start Swimming Taking up any form of swimming is a great way to build cardiovascular fitness and Gymist is here to help you find aquatic activities and swimming pools near you. You don’t just have to count lengths. Wild swimming, competitive swimming, water aerobics and diving are just some of the options you have. Find […]

By James Shannon

Gyms in Clapham

The Best Fitness Centres & Gyms in Clapham Braving a night in Infernos might seem like a workout, but it isn’t your best option for fitness. If you are looking for a challenge, then gyms in Clapham have it. Clapham isn’t just about gyms, either. It has an amazing selection of classes, sports, and studios. […]

By James Shannon

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