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Coronavirus Update Monday 11th May

Author: HealthworksOn: May 11Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

As lockdown continues and a return to work for some this does not include, as expected, the fitness industry. Looking at the staged approach I’m hoping that gyms may be included within a phased re-opening of hospitality as part of Step 3 at the beginning...

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The Best Type of Exercise For Aging Muscles

Author: HealthworksOn: May 15Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

The Best Type of Exercise For Aging Muscles

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Aging can do a number on your muscles. After you turn 30, you start to slowly lose your bigger fast-twitch muscle fibers that make you lean, defined, and athletic. And your muscles even age at a cellular level with a decline in the number and quality...

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Dips

Author: HealthworksOn: Apr 21Categories: Fitness, HW Activities No Comments

A great upper body exercise and our assisted dip machine is ideal for boosting confidence when starting weights.

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Yawn…beach body, summer body, bikini body, anybody?

Author: HealthworksOn: Apr 05Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

Yawn…beach body, summer body, bikini body, anybody?

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Really? Isn’t it about time we moved on from this? There is a reality here that needs to be considered. Whatever your reasons for being concerned or unhappy about your weight and physique, joining a gym to get a ‘beach or summer body’...

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We love pull-ups

Author: HealthworksOn: Mar 25Categories: Fitness No Comments

Want an all over strong body with toned arms and back? Start on the pull-ups. Here at Healthworks our assisted pull up machine is an ideal way to introduce this exercise into your fitness routine perfect for toning, strength building and shedding body...

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Want good legs? Bodyweight squats

Author: HealthworksOn: Mar 17Categories: Fitness, HW Activities No Comments

Always a firm favourite, there’s nothing quite like a squat. Ask a trainer to check technique as this exercise look quite simple but there’s plenty to it.

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Step ups

Author: HealthworksOn: Mar 10Categories: Fitness, HW Activities No Comments

Steps ups are a great exercise for your legs and to include in a bodyweight circuit. Focus on your foot plant on the plyobox and drive up using your glutes (butt) then your thighs. Keep it neat and get into a rhythm. Ramp it up with a jump!

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The 5 Best Biceps Exercises For Size!

Author: HealthworksOn: Mar 03Categories: HW Activities, Inspiration, Lifestyle No Comments

The 5 Best Biceps Exercises For Size!

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Exercise 1: Barbell Curl Barbell Curl The first biceps exercise to perform is barbell curls, which will also allow you to overload those biceps with a heavy weight. Most trainees are slightly stronger when lifting a barbell versus a set of  dumbbells,...

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The Only 5 Bum Exercises You Need to Do

Author: HealthworksOn: Feb 24Categories: Fitness, HW Activities, Inspiration No Comments

The Only 5 Bum Exercises You Need to Do

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Your tight trousers are impatient. They want to look good right now and don’t want to waste time in the gym making it happen. So we’ve rounded up the top five most effective exercises, just for your bum. They’re all you need. Sumo Squat...

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Short on time? The four exercises you need…

Author: HealthworksOn: Feb 15Categories: Fitness, HW Activities, Inspiration, Lifestyle No Comments

Short on time? The four exercises you need…

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Sometimes there are days when you simply cannot pull yourself out of bed in time to sweat before work, or when traveling and your normal routine is completely thrown off track. Instead of completely scrapping your routine, try and squeeze in a few bodyweight...

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