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Gym lingo 101: Learn 15 of the latest fitness terms to help boost your workouts

Date: Jul 10, 2023 Fitness, Gym, Beginner, training

Enhance your health journey by learning the latest gym lingo. This practical glossary of 15 fitness terms will help you navigate your workouts with confidence. Discover everything from AMRAP and EMOM to Active Recovery and Hypertrophy. Joining a gym with a welcoming community, dedicated staff and expert personal trainers will support you to get the most out of your fitness routine and achieve your goals.

Top 5 Fitness Things You Didn't Think Were Possible

Date: Jun 10, 2020 By: Genesis Fitness Weight Loss

In the world of health and fitness, finding the facts can be tricky – and also very interesting. Check out our top five fitness facts you didn’t think were possible.

The Importance of Proper Breathing During Strength Training

Date: Aug 14, 2019 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness

Breathing happens automatically without even thinking about it. However, there is more to it than that when you are doing a strength training workout. Your breathing pattern needs to be on point just like the movements you do while training.

The Benefits of Yoga for Weight Loss

Date: Aug 14, 2019 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness, Yoga, Weight Loss

Not many people associate weight loss with yoga. They believe it is more just about becoming flexible and meditating while holding several difficult poses. However, yoga can actually help you lose a few extra kilograms.

7 Ways to Maximize Your Time

Date: Aug 14, 2019 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness

All of our lives can be hectic and busy enough to keep up constantly under stress. However, by following a few simple tips, you can maximize your time and squeeze the most possible out of life.

5 Fitness Hacks You Need to Try

Date: Aug 14, 2019 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness

Being healthy and fit usually takes a lot of hard work. However, there are certain shortcuts you can take to ensure that you will be in tip-top shape. Here are five fitness hacks to incorporate into your life.

5 Lessons Injury Can Teach You

Date: Aug 14, 2019 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness

If you play sports or are into health and fitness, it is just a matter of time before you are hit with the injury bug. But don’t take it all for gloom and doom. Having an injury can teach you several life lessons that might otherwise be hard to learn.

Strength Training for Runners

Date: Jan 08, 2019 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness, Exercises, Plank

While cardio exercise is an obvious choice for runners, strength training can play a pivotal role in improving running technique and speed. Strength training also helps to build muscle which will help in protecting joints, ligaments and tendons in the body.

Should you warm up before exercise?

Date: Sep 11, 2018 By: Genesis Fitness Fitness, health

There are many benefits associated with warming up - most importantly injury prevention! We take a look at ways you can easily incorporate warm-ups into your fitness routine.

Getting back to the gym after an injury

Date: Aug 06, 2018 By: Genesis Fitness health

Injuring yourself sucks big time. It can spin your life out of sync, quicker than a revolving door during winter. You know exactly what lies ahead - pain, inflammation and time out of the gym to recover.