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    Running plan for beginners

    Starting your running journey? Check out our running plan for beginners, including top tips and safety tips to help you perform at your best!

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    Sheffield Kelham Island refurbishment

    We upgraded your workout with new gym flooring and strength and cardio equipment, a glute zone, Olympic lifting rig and dumbbells up to 50kg.

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    Benefits of group exercise classes

    Discover the benefits of gym classes, from boosting fitness and motivation to improving mental health and social connections. Get fit and have fun with group workouts!

  • Student Performing a Pec Fly

    How many exercises per workout?

    Discover how many exercises per workout to maximise your results. Learn how to tailor your training to your goals, experience level, and time constraints.

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    A gym workout plan for beginners

    Our gym workout plan for beginners takes you through everything from choosing a gym to your first workout.

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    East Ham Barking Road opening

    We opened a new gym in London East Ham on Barking Road, offering a modern, accessible space for fitness enthusiasts to achieve their goals.

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    Rugby drills for beginners

    Discover the essential rugby drills designed for beginner. Strengthen your core skills and start your rugby training with these drills.

  • Personal trainer explaining gym members how to do bench press

    What are the fundamentals of fitness?

    Discover the fitness basics and the importance of variety in your routine. Learn how to effectively blend strength, cardio, and flexibility for optimal health!

  • How to build your own workout routine

    Learn how to create a personalized workout routine with these expert tips. From goals to exercises, build a fitness plan that works for you.

  • Gym members working out in the functional area using the rowing machine

    How to build a gym routine

    Learn how to build a gym routine for beginners with realistic goals, tips for creating good habits, and a workout plan that keeps you motivated and on track.

  • Two gym members walking into the gym together.

    Going to the gym for the first time

    If you're going to the gym for the first time you're bound to have some questions. Here we've answered some of the most popular ones.

  • Students Participating in a boxing class

    Boxing training plan for beginners

    New to boxing? No problem! Find a boxing training plan that you can work with as a beginner with The Gym Group, here!

  • Personal trainer helping a gym member with their planking form in an isometric exercises class.

    Isometric exercises and tips for beginners

    Isometric exercises—like planks and wall sits—help you build strength without moving a muscle. Perfect for beginners. Discover key exercises, expert tips, and safe training advice.

  • Member Squating In Front The Rack With A Personal Trainer

    Overcoming workout plateaus: tips to bring back motivation

    Have you recently hit a plateau? Read up on tips to reignite your motivation, push through stagnation, and reach new fitness goals.

  • Gym member tying his trainer laces in the changing room at the gym.

    Pre-gym checklist

    Getting ready for your next workout is crucial. Check out our guide to ensure you pack all the essentials and lay the groundwork for a successful training session.

  • Gym member stretching his calf to accelerate his muscle recovery from an injury.

    A guide to accelerating injury recovery

    Learn how to accelerate your rate of recovery with expert tips. Learn how to implement the RICE method so you can get back to working out at full strength.

  • The Gym Group gen z report: key findings

    More than a trend: Fitness, mental health, and work-life balance — the Gen Z Report 2025 reveals what really matters to this generation.

  • Gym member doing a sled push.

    HYROX weights: how heavy are they?

    A complimentary guide, focusing specifically on the weights involved in many of the disciplines as these are different for women, men, and pro level. Include some tips for beginners on how to improve their weight training.

  • Core strengthening exercises for beginners: how to build core strength

    Discover the best core strengthening exercises for beginners to improve stability, posture, and balance—no gym experience needed. Start building strength today.

  • Gym Members doing one of the deep core exercises, the glute bridge.

    The best deep core exercises

    A guide exploring deep core exercises to strengthen the abs and supporting good posture. Learn beginner moves like planks and advanced options like Russian twists.

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