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Small Group Personal Training vs Fitness Classes
They may look similar from the outside. Several people. One coach. Everyone training at the same time. But small-group personal training and a fitness class aren't necessarily the same product. The biggest difference is what the coach is responsible for. A class delivers a session In a traditional fitness class, the session is usually the product. Everyone follows broadly the same workout and the instructor leads the room through it. That can be enjoyable, energetic and effec
Simon Bateman
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Can Two Strength Sessions a Week Be Enough?
One of the most common assumptions about fitness is that getting results requires spending most of your week in the gym. For many people, it doesn't. If your goal is to become stronger, maintain muscle and build a more capable body, two well-structured strength sessions a week can be a very worthwhile starting point. In fact, NHS guidance recommends strengthening activities involving the major muscle groups on at least two days each week. nhs.uk Research supports the broader
Simon Bateman
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Personal Training in Bank. What to Look For
There is no shortage of places to exercise around Bank. There are gyms, classes, personal trainers, boutique studios and increasingly sophisticated fitness clubs. The harder question isn't where you can work out. It's how to choose something that will actually help you make progress. For busy professionals, we think there are five things worth looking for. 1. A programme, not a collection of workouts A good training session should not exist in isolation. What you do this week
Simon Bateman
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Introducing Strong Collective Our Improved Strength Programme.
We’re excited to launch Strong Collective, our new and improved small group training programme designed to help you build strength, move better and feel your absolute best.

Dan
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Why You’re Struggling to Lose Fat
You’re putting in the effort - eating clean, working out regularly - but the results just aren’t showing. Sound familiar?

Nico
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Post-Summer Fitness Reset: Get Back on Track
As the summer fades, it’s a great time to reassess your fitness goals.

Livvy
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The Science Behind VO2 Max - How Improving It Can Change Your Life
VO2 Max is more than just a metric for elite athletes.

Livvy
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The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Fitness Journey After 40
Starting on a fitness journey after 40 can be a transformative experience.

Nico
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What Are Isometric Exercises?
Isometric exercises are being talked about more and more, but what are they and what benefits can they offer?

Livvy
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Introducing a new health assessment system
At STONE, we recognise that well-being encompasses more than just exercise. That’s why we’ve introduced a new comprehensive health assessmen

Livvy
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Four areas where you can evaluate your health and wellbeing
Ever wondered how healthy you actually are? With the ever-growing world of social media, it’s easy for us to be overwhelmed with the amount

Livvy
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How much sleep do I really need?
We all know that we need to sleep. And we all know that we probably need to sleep more than we do.

Livvy
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What is the best diet for weight loss?
Nutrition is often hotly contested across the internet and social media.

Livvy
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How fit am I? How do I test my fitness?
In a broad sense, being fit means being in a healthy state of mental and physical health.

Livvy
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Longevity and exercise
At STONE, we talk a lot about longevity and training for the future, not just today. You might ask, but what does longevity even mean?

Livvy
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