Right, so you've decided to give it a shot. This is the year when you're going to shape up, get fit and give your health a boost by joining your local gym.
But where to start? If you feel intimidated by the big bathroom, the rows and rows of equipment, the regulars who look suave and at ease (not to mention slim, trim and fit), and the myriad of programmes offered on the group-training time-table, don't despair.
To go or not to go, that’s the daily question. The answer is simple: go. Here’s a lot you need to know about gyms and how to use them.
Using a personal trainer is one of the best ways to ensure you achieve your fitness goals. However, if they're not properly trained they can do a lot more harm than good.
You used to be a regular at the gym. Then you had a bout of flu and had to stay away. You lost some muscle tone and all your motivation. You’ll do anything to avoid exercise.
You’re busy, so I’ll keep this short: you put in a full day’s work, have an active family life, a part-time MBA and a pet project. When do you find time to work out?
It happens every morning: naked women - everywhere. The female change rooms at gym can be scary.
If you want your training programme to be as effective as possible, you need to ensure you’re getting enough rest between training sessions, say the experts. Here's why...
Professional personal trainer and director of Body Excel Gym, Dave Giloi, provides some tips on how to keep from injuring yourself in the gym.
Many gym members have noticed that the group exercise classes they take are doing little to shed those extra kilos or meet their other goals.
From bench-pressing to dead-lifts, weightlifting is not for the faint-hearted. Or the stupid. Check out these YouTube video's which should actually be titled "How not to..."
The rowing machine is often consigned to one of the darker corners of the gym, which is a pity considering it's one of the best cardio machines around and blasts kilojoules fast.
Planet Fitness has a membership of 160 000. They simply aim at providing an environment in which fitness and health become a lifestyle.
Right, so it's you're all pumped to get going on a more effective exercise regime, but where do you find a trainer who can make the critical difference? FitnessDoc has some ideas.
Make sure you avoid these gym and exercise mistakes.
Even the most avid gym-rat sometimes flags. This may be because of boredom or a lack of results. Here are some ideas on how to inject life back into your routine.
So how much should you believe that you hear about weight training? Not a lot. Find out what the truth is about this type of training.
One of the most important factors which determines the success of an athlete’s performance is how much water he or she loses during an event.
Get expert advice on how to tone arms without bulking up.
There are some very common myths about flab that need some clarity and correction, says Dave Giloi of Body Excel Gym.
Virgin Active will introduce Kettle Bells to its extensive list of exercise equipment available on the gym floor from 1 September 2010
Farting. Flatulence. Gas. Passing wind. Call it what you like, it’s still not socially acceptable to let one rip when you’re at the gym. But it happens... here’s how to prevent it.
If your goal for 2012 is to lose weight and get fit then these three fat-busting, heart-pumping gym classes should be regular features on your timetable.
Experience Planet Fitness Platinum, a luxury fitness emporium surrounded by inspiring panoramic views overlooking Sandton’s business district.
