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TACTICS TO GET THE MOST FROM THE GYM IN JUST 40 MINUTES We know life can get busy so if you're short on time but still want to workout, here are some simple and effective tactics that you can use to get a good gym session in, in just 40 minutes or less. TURN THE INTENSITY UP, AND KEEP YOUR REST TIMES DOWN, FOR SOME BLISTERING CARDIO CONDITIONING High intensity training takes many forms, from sprint intervals to supersets with weights. The key point is that you should do the exercises as quickly and intensely as you safely can, while keeping your rest times between sets as short as possible. High intensity training has been shown to improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness, improve blood pressure and cholesterol scores, reduce body fat, and improve heart health, among other things. Just keep in mind that high intensity training is taxing on the nervous system. Listen to your body, and don’t do too many of these sessions per week. Our Pure Circuits and Pure Bootcamp class could be the p

CAN THE GYM REALLY HELP ME SLEEP BETTER? Good sleep is essential for good health. Research has suggested that, among other things, sleep deprivation is linked to a greater likelihood of obesity, reduced athletic performance, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. With so many people missing out on sleep altogether in order to keep up with work and social commitments, and as many others suffering from poor-quality sleep for the same reasons, the question of sleep is a major health issue of our time. One sleep remedy that’s frequently recommended is going to the gym and getting more exercise. Does it work? Let’s take a look. AEROBIC EXERCISE MAY IMPROVE SLEEP QUALITY, VITALITY, REDUCE DEPRESSION In a 2010 study by  Northwestern Medicine , a group of people experiencing insomnia and sleep quality issues were administered aerobic exercise four times per week. The result was that the subjects moved from “poor sleepers” to “good sleepers” in a self-reported sleep quality survey. The

25 MINUTE FULL BODY HIIT WORKOUT Sometimes ‘short and sweet’ workouts are all you need. If you've done a HIIT workout before you would agree, it's a great way to get make your pulse race. Plus, you can feel amazing and a sense of accomplishment after completing it. Some of you might be asking, what is a HIIT workout? ‘HIIT’ is short for High Intensity Interval Training. In a nutshell, it is the equivalent of sprinting as fast as you can or lifting the heaviest weight you can possibly manage. Basically, a HIIT workout is giving your absolute all. Is HIIT right for you? HIIT is great for just about anyone. It is ideal for busy working people who don’t have much time in the day. It’s also perfect for parents trying to juggle 100 things at once whilst trying to fit in their daily fitness fix. The average person will burn around 36 calories per minute, which is great if you are trying to stay in a calorie deficit.   Now that I have your interest, it is time to go over the HIIT worko

EGGS, CEREAL OR FRUIT? YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST PRE-GYM BREAKFAST There’s a lot to be said about pre-workout meals and nutrient timing. Depending on who you’re talking to down at your local gym, you’re likely to hear everything from suggestions of fasting, to strict dietary guidelines that declare the only acceptable pre-workout snack is an apple and a single, dry slice of rye toast. So, if you’re a morning trainee in particular, and you’re wondering what the ideal pre-workout breakfast looks like, here are some research-backed tips and suggestions to help you chart the right course. For short and intense workouts, go carb-rich As you might have heard, short, intense bouts of exercise — such as sprints — utilise carbs first and foremost. In fact, researchers have suggested that for short, intense exercise, carbs (in the form of stored glycogen) may be the only fuel source your muscles are capable of using. The upshot to this is that if you’re going to be engaging in a HIIT session, stren