Why Online Personal Training Might Be the Best Fitness Investment You Ever Make For many people, the biggest challenge isn’t wanting to get fit—it’s finding the time, motivation and convenience to stay consistent. Busy schedules, family commitments, travel, or simply living too far from the right gym can all get in the way. That’s where […]
As we age, maintaining strength isn’t just about fitness—it’s about staying independent, mobile, and living life fully. Strength training (or resistance training) plays a vital role in healthy aging. It can help reverse age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), improve balance, strengthen bones, and boost metabolism. Here’s what just 2–3 sessions per week can do for you: • Reverse muscle […]
We’re beyond excited to share the incredible story of Alan’s 6-week transformation here at Lifegym — a true testament to what can happen when consistency meets determination. 🔹 Alan’s Progress So Far Alan started his journey with a clear goal — to improve his health, drop body fat, and feel stronger every day. Here’s where […]
Client Progress Update – Week 5 Alan’s training journey continues to go from strength to strength! 💪 ✅ Starting weight: 14st 11lbs✅ Current weight (after week 5): 13st 0.8lbs✅ Total loss so far: 24.2lbs in just five weeks! Alan’s body fat has dropped from 39.8% to 32.6% – that’s a 7.2% reduction in only five […]
Client Progress Update – Week 2 Alan’s training journey is going from strength to strength! ✅ Starting weight: 14st 11lbs ✅ Current weight (after week 2): 14st 0lbs ✅ Total loss so far: 11lbs in just two weeks! This week alone Alan dropped another 1.8lbs, and the results are already showing. Not only is his […]
First weekly update of Alans (age 57) Health & Fitness Journey (2 minute read) So, it’s been just over a week now and Alan is getting well into his training programme and Nutrition plan here at Lifegym This week Alan has lost 9.2 lbs and reduced his body fat by 3% His starting weight was […]
Why exercise is so important for men over 50 years of age (5 minute read) The focus of this Blog is ‘why exercise is essential for men over 50’ We will emphasise strength training for men as we age and how to do it in your own home with very little or no equipment “We don’t stop exercising […]
The doctor who prescribes weights and protein (3 minute read) Dr Gabrielle Lyon has spent years researching longevity and the impact of lifestyle changes in the health of her own patients as they age. Now, in a new book, Forever Strong, she argues that what people should be focusing on for optimal health is […]
Fitness tips for the Menopause: Why fitness counts Menopause can be a challenging time for many. With symptoms ranging from hot flushes to anxiety – it can be hard to feel your best. But evidence shows that certain types of exercise can make a huge difference to your symptoms. And exercising can help to reduce […]
Boost your Aerobic Fitness using Weights! You don’t need to do traditional cardio training (run / cycle / swim) to boost your aerobic fitness. This can be achieved using weights in a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) formation using resistance equipment such as kettlebells, power bags, body weight, free weights, weights machines, suspension training etc. And […]
Why Online Personal Training Might Be the Best Fitness Investment You Ever Make For many people, the biggest challenge isn’t wanting to get fit—it’s finding the time, motivation and convenience to stay consistent. Busy schedules, family commitments, travel, or simply living too far from the right gym can all get in the way. That’s where […]