Q - How many times per week should I train?

A - If you are a new starter to the gym, then you should train twice, maybe three times per week. Then once you have become more experienced, you can add days here and there. The main thing you need to remember is that you should not be overtraining, because that will halt your progress and more importantly, it can be very hazardous to your health. Training is supposed to make you healthy, not harm you, so just have fun and most of all - enjoy it!

Q - What will I need to bring and wear?

A - We prefer our members to wear t-shirts and training pants. Footwear - trainers, No sandals.

Q - What is the best type of exercise to burn and reduce body fat?

A - A combination of free weights / resistance training and cardiovascular activity is the most efficient way, combined with a healthy nutritional diet. The average adult needs to burn 3000 calories to reduce 1lb of bodyfat.
All you need to bring with you is strong willpower, and the will to learn.

Q- How can I prevent stiffness and soreness in my muscles after training sessions?

A - There are many things you can do to prevent stiffness and soreness ;

1. Warming up and cooling down properly.
2. Stretching at the end of your session.
3. Wearing correct footwear when training.
4. Drink at least 2 litres of water throughout the day.

Q - How do I calculate my running or walking speed?

A - 60 divided by your time, multiplied by your distance.
Example 60 shared by time (ie 22mins) 
X distance (ie 3miles) 
= 8.18 mph.

Q - I am concerned resistance and weight training will make me big and muscular - Ann.

A - Many women worry that resistance training will make them big and muscular, but the opposite is true. Muscle is more dense and metabollically active than fat tissue. You'll become trimmer, leaner and physically stronger by weight training.

Q - Do prices include classes for free?

A - If you have a full membership, then the cost of the classes is £2.50, if you are a non-member , then the cost of the classes is £5 per person.

Q - How much protein should I eat per day?

A - For protein, there is no storage system  in the body, which means we have to eat the right amount everyday. If we don't, our body will break down lean tissue (Ie muscle) to make up for it. To maintain your muscle mass, it is recommended that 1.4 - 1.5g of protein is consumed for every kg of your body weight per day. Protein is found in meats, soya and dairy products and should form approximatley 30% to 40% of the diet.

Protein source ; Chicken breast, turkey breast, turkey breast, fish, steak, milk, cheese, eggs, porridge.

Example ; male weighing 70kg
70kg x 1.5gm (protein) 
= 105 grammes required per day