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
How to Avoid Exercise Injuries
As exercise professionals, we get asked all of the time by our clients how to avoid exercise injuries. Whether you’re working out every day or are a casual gym-goer, injury safe exercise is easy, using the below tips. Firstly, ensure you give yourself time for a slow warm-up. Jumping straight into a high-impact workout is an easy way to find yourself nursing one of the many common exercise injuries. ENZED Fitness always allocates at least 5min before a class to warm up and warm ups always vary depending on the muscles
Celebrating Milestones – The Rewards for Consistent Gym Efforts
The Power of Consistency Consistency is the backbone of any successful fitness journey. It is the daily commitment to showing up, pushing through challenges, and staying focused on your goals. At ENZED Fitness, we believe that consistency is the key to unlocking your full potential. Here's why: Establishing a Routine: One of the fundamental aspects of consistency is establishing a regular gym routine. By setting specific workout days and times, you create a structured framework that helps you stay on track and make exercise a non-negotiable part of your life. Set achievable
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
Stress and Strength Training
Learning to manage stress and paying attention to your mental health are two crucial keys in the formula for happiness, well-being, and fulfilment in life. While there are multiple ways of dealing with stress and maintaining your mental health, one activity that is proven again and again to make a difference, moving your body. Physical movement is in our DNA, making exercise a habit is one of the best ways to become more resilient to stress, feel better, and keep mental conditions at bay. Let’s review how strength training can help. It’s
Weight Training For Teenage Athletes
Teenage athletes are often advised to stick with their sport, practice regularly, and not worry about anything else. This advise has validity, as consistent practice is important for developing the specific skills athletes need. However, just practicing your sport alone is often not enough. When done correctly, weight training is a valuable addition to a young athletes training routine and can assist in injury prevention, maintaining muscle balance and increasing overall performance in their chosen sport. The Importance of Weight Training for Teenage Athletes Weight training is beneficial for athletes because it: •
What Makes Stretching So Beneficial For Our Health?
Be honest: Do you stretch your muscles? If not, why? Like most people, you probably don’t see much benefit in spending your time in various poses, stretching your muscles, and enduring discomfort. While the above is perfectly reasonable, stretching is good for us, and we should do it regularly, no matter how active we are and what fitness goals we want to achieve. Let’s see why that is. What Makes Stretching So Beneficial For Our Health? Improved Range of Motion One of the most notable benefits of stretching is that the activity improves our range