The Power of Personalised Training: Why Smaller Class Sizes Lead to Better Fitness Results
With an overwhelming amount of information available on different fitness routines and exercises, it can take time to figure out where to start your exercise journey. This is something our fitness team can help you with. At ENZED Fitness, one of the services we offer is smaller, personalised group training for all our members. Smaller group training is where several people train together, where you otherwise would do one-on-one. In this blog post, we will cover smaller fitness class advantages such as: Better trainer-to-member ratio Increased accountability Optimal learning and skill development
Finding Your Training Frequency Sweet Spot: A Guide to Optimal Workout Schedules
At ENZED Fitness, one of the most common questions we get asked is “What is my ideal workout frequency?” The answer to this query is highly variable. We recommend using this blog as a guide to understanding the basics of frequency and intensity in training. Together, let’s run through: What beginners need to keep in mind when developing a new training routine How to nail the perfect equilibrium between rest and exercise Modifying your routine based on your fitness goals How to enhance your daily life to include fitness Training Frequency for
The Art of Recovery: Essential Strategies for Optimising Strength Training Results
Strength training has an overwhelming number of benefits. If you want to simply enhance your ability to perform daily activities or, are ready to become a serious lifter, it’s crucial to have your finger on the pulse when it comes to post-strength training recovery. When you’re building a sustainable strength training routine, it’s important to not underestimate balancing intensity and recovery. Let’s explore what you need to know about recovery for strength training including: - Why rest is so important - Techniques for excellent recovery - Nutrition insights - The power of good sleep - And the
5 Signs It’s Time to Mix Up Your Training
Training is essential to maintain a healthy body and mind, but doing the same routine repeatedly can become monotonous and even ineffective over time. If you're feeling stuck in your current training routine, it may be time to mix things up. Here are five signs it's time to shake up your training. You don't feel a sense of community or connection with your gym A sense of community can be a powerful motivator, and it's crucial to feel connected to the people around you. If you've been going to the gym
Improve your golf swing with strength training
Golf is a sport that requires a great deal of technique, finesse and athleticism. While it may seem like a leisurely activity, the amount of physical exertion required to hit the ball accurately and consistently can be demanding. One way to improve your golf game is through strength training. Here are some of the benefits of strength training on your golf swing: Increased Power and Distance Strength training can help you generate more power and distance in you golf swing. By building strength in your legs, core and upper body, you can
Health, Fitness & Work Productivity
We all have our own reasons for working out, but most of us are familiar with the primary benefits of fitness including… ● Weight loss ● Muscle gain ● Physical functionality ● Improved bone mass However, it might surprise you how regular exercise can improve other areas of your life that you might not have expected, such as helping you perform better at work. Let us show you the 5 key reasons why fitness can help you in the workplace. 1. Mental Fitness Not only does working out strengthen your physical body, improving your muscles, bones and joints, it also has
Mental Well-Being
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. The following three points are areas of your life to focus on as a means of improving your mental wellness. Please note these points are not necessarily “solutions” and it’s vital to speak to your health practitioner if you are struggling with your mental health. 1. Diet “You are what you eat” is undoubtedly an overused saying people have passed around in
Overcoming Gym Anxiety
The gym can be a scary place. Learning how to navigate it, perform exercises correctly, and use the gym equipment often takes time. Plus, add some social interactions, and you’ve got yourself the perfect recipe for gym anxiety. Luckily, overcoming these feelings isn’t that difficult. Let’s see what you what can help. Stop Overthinking It Overthinking is one of the worst things you could do because your mind is bound to come up with all sorts of negative scenarios. Give yourself enough time, and you will come up with dozens of
Simple Habits to Boost Your Energy Levels and Gym Performance
Like most people, you probably experience the occasional slump and lousy workout. While sometimes necessary to endure, there are effective tactics we can use to boost our energy levels and perform well during most of our workouts. So, without further ado, let’s dive into four simple habits to boost your energy and athletic performance. Hit The Sack An Hour Earlier Each Night Getting enough sleep is challenging. Between work, maintaining a social life, and spending some time at home, we rarely get enough hours left for a good night’s sleep. But
How Stress Affects Fitness (And Why You Need to Manage It)
Stress is an inevitable part of life, and there is no way to avoid it altogether. The car breaks down? Stress. You get sick just as you enter a challenging work week? Stress. You’re going through some relationship difficulties? Stress. While most sources of stress seem minor, they tend to add up and can have a cumulative effect that impacts our health, fitness, and well-being. Let’s see how psychological stress affects your fitness, why you need to manage it, and how to go about it. Three Ways In Which Stress Affects Your Fitness The