We have all heard it before. “This year I am going to get organised”, “this year I’m eating healthy” or “this year I am going to go to the gym every day AND cycle to work”. With the New Year upon us, I thought I could propose a resolution that people could stick to a […]
Category Archives: Gym & Fitness
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Jan
Jan
According to research, most people give up on their New Year goals by the fourth Thursday in January In the week between Christmas and New Year, motivation to realise your fitness resolutions is usually very high. You’ve probably had the date set firmly in sight for some time, seeing it as an ample opportunity to […]
10
Dec
Dec
Christmas is fast approaching and I’m sure by now you’ve got all your presents ready and wrapped under the tree right? Yeah I didn’t think so, if you’re anything like our gym team here at Sandown, you’ll be rushing around on Christmas eve wondering what went wrong! Fear not though, we are here to make […]
30
Oct
Oct
I’m taking a guess that for most of the strength exercises you do in the gym or see online they will be in one direction. Up and down or forwards and backwards. Whether that is squats and deadlifts or bench press and shoulder press you are holding yourself back by only exercising in one direction. […]
Gym & Fitness, Health, Lifestyle
How to Decrease Stress Increase Happiness and Become The Best Version of Yourself
30
Oct
Oct
How to Decrease Stress, Increase Happiness and Become The Best Version of Yourself These days there seems to be a day or a week in the year for everything, national dog week, national fire safety week, national this and that week. However one we should all take note of and take action on is stress […]
30
Oct
Oct
Here’s a Sunday morning brunch recipe that’s perfect for both you and the kids! Forget theusual high calorie pancakes (normally followed by a feeling of guilt) and enjoy these guilt-free banana blueberry pancakes – the best thing is they’re super quick and easy to make. Recipe: easyPrep Time: 5 minsCooking Time: 5 minsTotal: 10 mins […]
30
Oct
Oct
It is a common misconception that steady state training is the best method for fat burning. Although it is an effective method of getting your heart rate into fat burn zones, it is not the most effective for everyone. Steady state cardiovascular exercise is where your heart rate stays within 60%-80% of its heart rate […]
30
Oct
Oct
What You Will Need for a spicy slow cooked vegan chilli Ingredients: ¼ butternut squash ½ courgette 1 carrot 2 small peppers (mixed) ½ onion 1 can of tomato 2 tomatoes 1 can mixed bean salad (in water) Cumin Cayenne pepper Chilli powder 1 garlic cloves Tomato puree Garlic puree
Sandown Sports Open Weekend – Come and try our facilities free of charge! Preceding the launch of our new class timetable, we are holding a whole club open weekend! Sandown’s facilities will be open to both non and existing members and the weekend will feature class tasters, diet and nutrition seminars, free protein samples courtesy […]
