Pre and Post-Workout Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Stretching
So, you've decided to get serious about your workouts - awesome! But before you dive into those presses and squats, there's something important you shouldn't [...]
How to Feel Comfortable at the Gym as a Beginner
We know that going to the gym benefits our health: exercise boosts our energy, increases muscle mass, and improves our mood. However, it's common for [...]
Too Tired for the Gym? Here’s How to Boost Your Energy!
Thinking of Skipping the Gym Today? We’re all familiar with that feeling: just the thought of working out feels exhausting. Whether it's the end of [...]
How Can You Maximise Your Menstrual Cycle for Fat Loss?
[On women's fat loss:] “The physiological differences between genders are too big to be overlooked by coaches, trainers, or women aspiring to better their physique” [...]
How Do Menopause and Perimenopause Affect Weight Loss?
What is Menopause and Perimenopause? Menopause is when a woman hasn’t had a period in 12 months, which causes the hormones oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone [...]
Unleash Your Inner Viking: The Ultimate Guide to Building Strength
In the realm of strength training, there are those who seek to push themselves to the max. If you're one of these people on a [...]
7 Things to Remember When Starting Your Fitness Journey
Getting Started with Fitness Starting your fitness journey can be a daunting task. There are workouts to learn, diets to follow, ‘Gymxiety’ to overcome, and [...]
Essential Stretches to Improve Your Hip Mobility
What is Hip Mobility? Mobility refers to the range of motion in any group of muscles. Whether you're an athlete aiming to enhance performance or [...]
How to Stay Active with an Injury
I recently sustained a shoulder injury and was really frustrated about how this would impact my ability to stay active. I’d been enjoying pushing myself [...]
Accessibility at Beckwith Health Club
Part of being Harrogate’s friendliest gym is making Beckwith comfortable for everyone, with accessibility as a top priority. Our gym is for everyone - here [...]