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How The Gym Can Support Your Marathon Training

Brighton Marathon weekend runs from 31st March to the 2nd April, and that’s coming up fast! Whether you’re running the full marathon, the 10K or the mini mile, here at Hove Fitness & Squash we have some great ways to help you get race ready in the gym, so read on for our tips and […]
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Sleep and Exercise

Did you know that the 17th of March is World Sleep Day? What better time to explore the ways your workouts can affect your sleep, and your sleep can affect your workouts, for better and for worse.   What is Sleep Health?   Ultimately most people work out because they want to improve or maintain […]
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5 Ways To Fall In Love With Fitness

If your workouts feel like they’ve become a chore, if they’re not coming from a place of self-care, or if the workouts you’re doing are something you feel like you should be doing rather than something you’re excited to be doing then it’s time to fall back in love with fitness, or get the sparks […]
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Cardio Training For Beginners

What is Cardio Training?   Cardio (short for cardiovascular AKA relating to the heart and blood vessels) training is any kind of exercise that gets your heart working harder. Any time you’ve gotten a bit out of breath and sweaty running for a bus, dancing in a nightclub, doing the housework, or chasing the kids […]
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Beat The January Blues

The third Monday in January has been dubbed Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year, due to bad weather, the post-Christmas crash and low motivation levels. So how do we shake it off? Here are 6 ways hitting the gym can help your mental health and bring some joy back into January. […]
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7 ways to get motivated for the New Year

1. Make A To-Do List, Not A Resolution Surely that’s the same thing right? Not quite. New Year’s Resolutions typically look like “exercise more” or “get in shape”, or else are so specific and huge you’re setting yourself up for failure. You probably aren’t going to run 10k every day for a year, purely because […]
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Fitness Gift Guide

Whether you need present ideas for your workout buddy, sports-obsessed partner, energetic kids or Secret Santa, this holiday season we’ve got you covered! Here are our top picks for sports and wellness gifts this year.     Aerobic Card, £45 and Fitness Class Bundle, from £32.50, Hove Fitness & Squash Our Aerobic Card gets you a […]
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The Best Way to Warm-Up and Cool-Down: Our Experts Tell You How

Warm-ups and Cool-downs: What are they and why do we need them?   A common mistake many people make with their workouts is to rush through, or skip, warm-ups and cool-downs. A lot of people just want to get to the “good” bit and don’t see the point, but warm-ups and cool-downs are incredibly important […]
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Get SMART With Your Fitness Goals

Get SMART With Your Fitness Goals   Having a big end goal is great to work towards, whether it’s walking up the hill without needing to stop for breath, or winning Gold at the Olympics! Visualising your dream goal can spur you on like nothing else, but make sure to set smaller goals on the […]
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Gyms For All Bodies

Gyms For All Bodies   A gym is a place for everybody. Not just male bodies. Not just young bodies. Not just able bodies. Not just thin or strong or fit bodies. Every body. A space where you can work out in your own time, at your own pace, at a level you enjoy. A […]
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Progressing From Beginner to Intermediate

Am I ready to level up?   So, you’ve joined the gym, had your induction, got your training plan and been steadily working away at it for a few months. How do you know you’re ready to progress to the next level? Typically, a beginner is someone who’s been training from 0-6 months, intermediate is […]
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Strength Training for Beginners

What is Strength Training?   Strength training is exactly what it sounds like – any kind of activity that helps you increase your strength. You might also see it called resistance training or weightlifting. It can include weightlifting using free weights or machines, increasing resistance on cardio machines to make your muscles work harder, or […]