Health and Wellbeing
10 Controversial Fitness Tips That Actually Work10 Controversial Fitness Tips That Actually Work Forget the fluffy fitness advice you see on social media — if you want real results, it’s time to get uncomfortable. At 24/7 Fitness , we don't…
Enjoying Your Summer Holiday While Maintaining Your Weight: Tips from Personal Trainer Hannah ArmitageWith summer holidays approaching, many of us face the age-old question: can we enjoy ourselves and maintain our weight while we’re away? We sat down with Hannah Armitage , one of our personal…
Afraid To Ask? We Break Down Common Gym Questions From RedditMany gym-goers have questions they would like to ask about fitness, and they don't feel comfortable asking for one reason or another. We decided to go to Reddit to find the most common concerns that…
Living Longer and Living Well: A Holistic Guide to Longevity by Alan CarsonLiving Longer and Living Well: A Holistic Guide to Longevity Longevity is about more than simply living a long life—it's about extending the quality years we spend in good health and vitality. True…
Discover the Gentle Charm of Cozy CardioAttention all fitness aficionados across the UK! We're excited to share a delightful, less intense approach to staying active, one that's all about comfort and ease. Welcome to the world of 'Cozy…
Fashion Meets Fitness: The Top Brands Dominating UK GymsIn the fitness world, what you wear is as much a part of the workout as the exercise itself. Our recent survey revealed fascinating insights into the most popular gym wear brands, offering a unique…
From Cannock to Sheffield: Unraveling the Regional Trends of Gym Wear in the UKGym wear, often seen as a reflection of personal style and fitness culture, varies intriguingly across regions. A recent survey by 24/7 Fitness across its gyms in Cannock, Kidderminster, York,…
Valentines Event -Traffic Light EventNext week, from February 13th to 15th, we're hosting a unique "Traffic Light" event, blending fitness and social interaction in a respectful, enjoyable environment. We aim to kick it old school for…
The Truth About Quick Fixes: Think Long Term, Not Short Term.In the age of instant gratification, the allure of quick-fix solutions to weight loss is stronger than ever. Social media platforms are abuzz with miraculous promises of rapid transformation, often…
Unveiling the Gym Wear Divide Across GenerationsIn the fitness world, gym wear isn't just about comfort or functionality; it's a statement of style, a reflection of our personalities, and, sometimes, a badge of brand loyalty. With our network of…
Exercise and Menopause by NHS Menopause leadExercise and Menopause by NHS Menopause lead exercise and nutrition specialist. Exercising during the menopausal years can be very daunting; type the best exercise to do during the menopausal years…
Celebrating Valentine's Day with Our Gym CouplesThis Valentine's Day, we're stepping off the treadmills and taking a moment to celebrate the incredible journeys of couples who've found more than just fitness goals within the walls of our gyms.…
A Beautician Reveals How to Look Stunning Without Makeup At The Gym.We've all been there, sweating it out on the treadmill and wondering if our makeup is heading south. Well, what if we said you could look brilliant without it? We chatted with Michele, the beauty…
Dr Reveals Why Strength Training Is The Best Way To Combat Male Menopause (Manopause).As men age, they often face a natural decline in testosterone levels, sometimes referred to as Manopause. This hormonal shift can decrease muscle mass, energy, and overall strength. However,…
Training Through Ramadan, Advise From One Of Our Veteran MembersAs we approach the final days of Ramadan, we thought we'd draw on the experience of one of our veteran gym members, Sibby Zafar, who trains during this period. This article offers invaluable insights…
24/7 Fitness Expands with New Prime Location in Redditch, Featuring Exclusive Pre-Opening OfferRedditch, West Midlands—24/7 Fitness is proud to announce the opening of its newest gym in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre , marking the brand's 10th location. Opening to the public on 7th May, this…
Signs You Might Be OvertrainingWe often promote the reasons to work out with the countless health benefits. Most individuals in the UK should be moving more than they currently do, but what about those who are overtraining?…
Strengthening Mind and Body: The Link Between Mental & Physical Fitness.This week is Mental Health Awareness Week , an excellent time to take stock and reflect on an often overlooked component of wellness: the profound connection between our mental and physical health .…
Why Are There Women Only Gyms?In the wonderful world of fitness, where the clinking of weights and the grunts of strain bounce off gym walls, it can be intimidating to find the right space for you. Ultimately, a gym is a space…
Why Bother Being Fit? The Benefits of ExerciseBecoming and remaining physically fit can be incredibly challenging, especially when there are chores to do, kids to look after, a social life to have, and work to do. Our lives are so full and busy,…
4 Tips For Sticking To Your Fitness New Year's ResolutionsWhen it comes to your health and fitness, there is no right or wrong time to create goals. However, we all know the appeal of making fitness New Year's Resolutions - and it can be a great place to…
Benefits of Fasting for Health and Weight LossFasting has been a part of many cultures and religions for centuries. For most of us, the thought of going for any significant period of time without food is an alien concept. We fear the ache of a…
How To Prevent Christmas Weight GainHow To Prevent Christmas Weight Gain The festive season is a time to celebrate with friends, drinks and especially food. With all the delicious food around, it can be easy to overindulge a bit and…
Importance of Water for A Healthy BodyImportance of Water for A Healthy Body To function well, our bodies need many different things. Regular exercise, healthy food, eight hours of sleep and a little sunshine are all important for a…
The Importance of Rest DaysMoving your body has so many benefits for the mind, body and soul that we sometimes just throw ourselves into it, and forget to consider what is really best for our bodies. Surely it’s all good, as…
Top 6 Benefits of RunningWhile it can be challenging to motivate yourself to go for a run, the benefits of running make it worth the effort every single time. Paired with endorphins, you’ll end up loving running, just as…
What Equipment Is Needed For Yoga?HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY! Whether you’re a tried and tested yogi or have always wanted to give it a go, today is a wonderful day to hop on your mat. Five reasons people love yoga With 60 million…
Winter Preparedness HubThe winter months are the most challenging time of year to stay on top of your fitness routine, but it is not impossible. In fact, exercising during the winter months is one of the best ways to…
What Are The Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions 2024?Christmas is a time for relaxation, spending time with loved ones, and spoiling each other rotten. After enjoying the holiday leftovers, many of us begin to reflect on the year that's passed and the…
5 Top Benefits of a Healthy LifestyleThere are many things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, and each element is as important as the next. Exercise, healthy food, good friendships, self-love and a healthy mental state all add up…
Can exercise protect against covid-19?We have all heard the main tips to protect yourself and others from catching COVID over and over again: Wash your hands regularly (and for at least 20 seconds) Wear a mask in shops etc Limit your…
Your Gym Welcome PackA little over a year since the UK’s first lockdown, and we are beginning to see restrictions lift following the third lockdown. It’s been a hard and heartbreaking time, with all of us being away from…
What Are The New Peak Gym Times?Before the pandemic, going to the gym was a routine practise for many people, as they organised their workout sessions around work or school. But since the pandemic happened, everyone’s lives have…
How To Train For A Marathon (Mental Preparation)This is the final post in our marathon miniseries, yet the subject is equally as important. No matter how much physical training you do, or how cautious you are with your diet, the mental roadblocks…
Have You Put On Weight During Lockdown?We have really missed talking to people in our gyms up and down the country since March when we had to close because of the COVID-19 lockdown… And we were missing you, so much so that we decided to…
Can You Wear A Posture Corrector While Working Out?One of the benefits of working in a company office is that you can request a workstation assessment. This will ensure that your desk screen is set up in a way that you won’t damage your eyes, and…
5 ways to love your bodyIt's a common opinion that you join a gym to change the way your body looks. But we believe that taking time to exercise and eat healthy foods is a way of respecting your body and showing it the love…
Should you get a workout buddy?Are you paying a monthly, or even annual, gym membership yet not going? Or do you intend to join a gym but never seem to get round to it? There are multiple reasons why you may struggle to keep your…
How to stay motivated in winter | Exercise tips for the coldWe are starting to see less sun and feel colder every day. Even before winter fully peaks we feel an impact on our lives. We crave heartier foods like stews, soups and casseroles (have you dusted off…
What is a 24 hour gym?When choosing a gym to attend , you’ll be looking for benefits such as whether there are sauna and steam rooms, free parking, personal trainers, high-quality equipment, fitness classes and, becoming…
How to beat gym anxietyGym anxiety is something we all know too well. Whether you are an avid go-er or a first-time starter, it is important to remember - along with everything else in life - not to let your fears stand in…
Why gym goers are getting olderThis may surprise you, but the average age of a gym user is currently 40 years old and rising. Many non gym users often imagine gyms are full of nubile young things flinging weights around and…
Why are fewer women joining the gym?There has been a noticeable decline in the number of women joining the gym in the last 12 months. Not just at 24/7 Fitness, we are hearing the same thing across the entire industry. The question is…
Does Exercise Help Anxiety?The physical benefits of exercise are clear. From maintaining a healthy weight to improving your cardiovascular health, physicians and fitness professionals encourage living a physically active…
BMI - should I use it?The Body Mass Index (BMI) was developed by a Belgian astronomer, Adolphe Quetelet in the mid 1900’s. His formula divided a persons weight by their height to give a score "BMI". Although not entirely…
Understanding Different Body TypesAs a simple model, there are three basic body types: mesomorphs, the lucky few who have a naturally athletic physique and then there are the rest of us! The rest of us are broken down into two camps.…
24/7 Day UV PartyTo celebrate 24/7 Day (that's the 24th July for any new members of our tribe) we're hosting a UV Party at all of our clubs from 6pm. Featuring: Live DJ UV SPIN RAVES* Neon & white UV dress code Party…
F**K Motivation!"I feel motivated!" "I have no motivation!" "You really motivated me today!" "I wish I had more motivation!" We hear it all the time.... but is motivation really what we need? I was attending the UK…
Les Mills Launch PartiesOver the next few weeks lots of our clubs are celebrating the launches of the new Les Mills releases. With new fantastic music, and workouts to push you even harder, there will be something for…
Halloween Party - 31.10.18Join us in all clubs for a Spooky Spectacular on Halloween Night. 31st October 2018, 6-9pm. Featuring: Live DJ Prizes for best fancy dress UV spooky spin with costumes Halloween photo booth and props…
Refer a FriendWe want to reward you when you get your friends to join, so we've built a referrals scheme. It's really simple. When your friend joins, they just need to enter your email address or phone number at…
4 Ways to Combat StressLife for all of us seems more and more stressful all the time, chasing deadlines, paying bills, screaming kids, bad drivers, boyfriends, girlfriends, gender neutral friends, Donald Trump and Brexit!…
How to manage feeling like you don't belong (you do!)Is your fear of feeling like you don’t belong at the gym keeping you from achieving your fitness goals? If you answered “yes” then you and I have a lot in common. I used to go to the gym all the…
How to survive your first day at the gymWhether this is your first time stepping into a gym, or the first time since lockdown, you should already feel incredibly proud of yourself. You're on your way to a new healthy habit that will…
What Keeps You Motivated To Workout?24/7 Fitness wants to know - what’s your motivation? We all have our own uniquely personal reasons for wanting to join a gym and get more physically fit. Maybe you have an upcoming event to attend,…
Seven Reasons To Go To The GymThere has been so much excitement around gyms reopening that even people who’ve never held a gym membership are considering signing up, and we want to do everything we can to help you make regular…
UK’s Favourite Boutique Gym Chain to Open Its Doors to PetsFighting Pet Obesity in the UK Pether getting his steps in 24/7 Fitness is set to open its doors to pets as it introduces a new membership type this weekend. For an extra £5 per month members will be…
5 Fitness Obstacles and How To Overcome ThemThe road to fitness is often a bumpy one, and when we hit those bumps, it’s easy to become disillusioned and lose track of the end-goal. You may be surprised to know that these obstacles aren’t…
Diet or exercise - what's more important?It’s an age-old topic when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle or trying to lose weight, and it’s a little bit like deciphering the riddle of what came first, the chicken or the egg? Is it…
10 motivational quotes from people you’ve probably heard ofWe all love a good motivational quote; its something that many of us share on a daily basis in order to maintain a good momentum of positivity and hey, there’s nothing wrong with putting positivity…
Top 3 ways to get into the January grooveJanuary is often a month that most dread, with the Christmas comedown inevitable and the shock of reality hitting as soon as we head back into the real world after the festivities have finished.…
5 ways to form healthier habits in 2018Let’s face it, when it comes to new years resolutions, we all enter into them with the very best of intentions. The thing is, by the time February comes and the winter weather is still chilling us to…
Start Your Fitness JourneyYou've already taken those first scary steps into the gym. You bought a day pass. Tried out the equipment. Walked a few hundred metres on the treadmill. Maybe braved a class or two, or spent some…
Eating disorders are more common in men than you might thinkEating disorders are more common in men than you might think - here's how to spot the signs in yourself or your friends OK. It's the closing years of the decade (bet that snuck up on you) and we're…
Not a 'teen' thing - women are now developing eating disorders most often in their 30s and 40sThis may come as a surprise for women who are in their 30s and 40s. Most of us grew up understanding (or misunderstanding) a few things about bulimia and anorexia, and chief among those was that it…
10 ways to keep motivated when it's coldThe cold weather can lead many of us to go into hibernation mode, choosing the sofa and carbs over gym sessions and veggies. Here are 10 tips to help you get through the winter. 1. Think of an indoor…
10 inspiring quotes for when you feel like quittingWe all lose our motivation from time to time. It’s human nature to want to take the night off or treat yourself to a lie-in at the weekend, and many of us are guilty of letting the exercise routine…
Winter Wellbeing Tips | 8 Ways to Improve Your Mental WellbeingSeasonal Affective Disorder impacts approximately two million people across the UK, and the winter blues can hit any of us. Add coronavirus to the mix, and we may have the toughest season ever to…
5 holistic wellness classes to help calm your mindYoga Yoga reigns supreme when it comes to wellness classes, and there are so many benefits of engaging with yoga you’d be mad not to try it. It can help to increase your flexibility, which will in…
Top 5 tips for a workout to warm your soulTry yoga A lot of us can get caught up in working out as a way to simply improve our physiques, but you should also consider the benefits that a good work out can have on your mental state. Yoga is a…
5 Ways To Boost Energy and Reduce TirednessWe all feel tired and out of it from time to time. That’s just being human, and it’s something that everyone will need to deal with. But that’s okay. As long as you can find ways around it, being…
5 Top Tips For A Better Night’s SleepWe all wonder how we can sleep better. You go to bed, you feel like you’ve just put your head on the pillow and suddenly it is morning. This can be very frustrating, especially when you wake up and…
5 Reasons Why You Need More SleepSleep is great, isn’t it? When you’re lying in a nice warm bed at just the right angle, nothing feels better. You’re content, relaxed and you could stay there forever. Sleep is a significant thing…
5 Ways To Motivate Yourself Out Of The SlumpBeing in a slump is awful, isn’t it? You feel down like you’re stuck in a rut, and that you’re going to feel this way forever. However, worry not, there’s no need to panic. There are ways to get…
Walking In A Fitness Wonderland!It's that most wonderful time of the year and our fabulous festive offer, the 12 Days of Fitness, is back! From just £120 for a whole year's membership, you can get a real head start on your 2018…
5 Reasons Why You Need to Drink More WaterWe’ve all been preached to about how important it is to drink eight glasses of water a day and how hydration is the key to a healthy body. There’s so much emphasis put on drinking enough water that…
3 Reasons You Should Use the Sauna and Steam RoomA lot of people consider a trip to the sauna or steam room to be a form of pampering, a time to chill out. However, have you ever considered why many 24/7 Fitness gyms have fantastic saunas and steam…
5 How To Stay Healthy At Christmas (And Still Enjoy Yourself!)It's that time of year again. You know, the one where you are surrounded by family and friends, Christmas music is playing everywhere you go, there are twinkling lights everywhere...and it's also…
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Benefits, Risks and What to ExpectThis article provides general health and fitness information about testosterone replacement therapy. It is not medical advice. TRT is a prescription medication that requires clinical assessment and ongoing monitoring. Speak to your GP or an endocrinologist for personalised guidance.
Male Menopause: What It Is and How to Manage ItThis article provides general health and fitness information. It is not medical advice. If you are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone or hormonal changes, speak to your GP for assessment and guidance.
Ozempic and Muscle Loss: What GLP-1 Users Need to KnowThis article provides general fitness and health information about GLP-1 medications and exercise. It is not medical advice. If you are taking or considering GLP-1 medication, speak to your GP or prescribing clinician before making changes to your exercise or nutrition programme.
Weight Training for Weight Loss: The Complete GuideThis guide covers how weight training supports fat loss, why resistance training is often more effective for long-term weight management than cardio alone, and how to structure a weight training programme with fat loss as the primary goal.
Best Exercises for Bad BacksThis guide provides general fitness information about exercise and lower back health. It is not medical advice. If you are experiencing acute or severe back pain, or pain that radiates down your legs, consult a GP or physiotherapist before beginning any exercise programme.
Sleep and Recovery — Why Rest Days MatterAn evidence-based guide to recovery for gym-goers. Explains why muscle growth occurs during rest rather than training, the role of sleep in hormone regulation and muscle repair, how many rest days are needed at different training levels, signs of overtraining, and practical recovery strategies including nutrition, hydration, and active recovery.
How to Lose Fat Without Losing MuscleA practical guide to body recomposition for gym-goers. Covers calorie deficit management, optimal protein intake (1.6–2.4g per kg of bodyweight), the importance of continuing resistance training during a fat loss phase, cardio guidelines, and recovery strategies. Suitable for beginners and intermediate gym members.
7 Ways to Beat Gym AnxietyGym anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, self-consciousness or dread associated with going to the gym or exercising in a public space. It can range from mild discomfort to something that genuinely stops people from going at all.
Christmas Party Do's and Don'tsWith Christmas parties around the corner, here's our list of Do's and Don'ts to ensure you still have a job after the big event!
Harnessing positive mental health during the coronavirus outbreakIn addition to physical strength, part of a healthy lifestyle includes attending to your mental health.
Does Exercise Improve Posture?When you start hitting the gym, you get that addictive rush of endorphins. Soon you find yourself itching to exercise even on your rest days.
Can happiness sabotage your workout?Quick question: What mood do you think is the most conducive to exercise?
How Does Exercise Improve Mental Health?People rarely associated physical exercise with mental well being.