For first timers starting an exercise programme the normal run of the mill gym can be an intimidating place. Peak for Life Fitness Studio can help. At Peak for Life we take the time, attention and care to ensure that you understand exercises and movements. Here are our top tips to get the most out of your programme: 1) Warm-up and cool down for 8mins. Spending time preparing yourself for exercise can at times seem laborious. However the importance has been well documented, 8m

When we imagine the gym environment, we often form a picture in our heads of muscle bound humans hogging the bench press or squatting the equivalent weight of a small family car. At Peak for Life we have prided ourselves in becoming a fitness community free from the intimidation of those kinds of situations. We believe that we can perform functional exercises that can make you stronger, more toned and well on the way to your health goals. Of first importance is to start out

My wife and I are motivated entirely different. I must have an event to aim for with my training or I run the risk of ramming myself into the ground. However, being married to a personal trainer has taught me a lot. Step 1: Be positive…consult a personal trainer Heading to the gym after a long day at work is tough. In my past endurance events there are times I’ve felt like giving up. When you are feeling at your least optimistic, reflect back on how far you have come. I set m