Rowing is a great cardiovascular workout, and lots of our members love our rowing machines, but there are a lot of misconceptions about rowing so here are a few things you need to know before your next row! Myth 1 - rowing is the best thing for building strength and muscle tone The most important thing to remember is that this is a cardiovascular exercise, so the part of the body it's working is the heart and lungs. If your aim is strength and muscle tone, you should be focu

Here is a question I was asked today in the gym - How does the cardio equipment know how many calories I have burned? Well here is the short answer - It doesn't! However you would probably like a little more explanation than that, so here goes... It may well be very motivating to watch the number of calories burned tick up throughout your workout as you slog away on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike, but you need to be careful and take those numbers with a pi

Good running technique can help reduce your risk of injury and make your runs feel less tiring and more enjoyable. These are my key points that I keep saying as we run along... Keep your head straight Look straight ahead of you, about 30 to 40 metres out in front, and avoid looking down at your feet. Looking down will create tension in your neck and shoulders. Keep your jaw and neck relaxed. Don't hunch your shoulders Your shoulders should be back and down. Keep them relaxed

Fitness In Time Abingdon have teamed up with Nutrifit2run to launch a 6-week "Learn To Run" Course. Upon completion, you will be able to run 2km The course is specially developed for complete beginners, so if you have never even though of running, this could be for you! The course begins on 11th September and is every monday evening at 6pm starting at Fitness In Time. For more information, phone Karen on 07879 645100 or find details on their facebook page here The 6-week co

As we have nice light evenings, and the threat of rain is at it's lowest this time of year (but in the UK are we ever truly safe???) Now is a great opportunity to take up running! -I can already hear the gasps of horror- Don't panic, it really isn't as horrific as you might think, and some people even start to ENJOY running! Firstly, it is important to remember that running is a cardiovascular exercise, and although cardio is very good for you, it should not replace your resi

Think the word ‘boxing’ has a masculine undertone? Think again! Boxing is such an ideal fitness activity for women, that many famous female celebrities, such as Gigi Hadid, Khloe Kardashian and Adriana Lima, are exchanging their yoga mats for a set of gloves. Apart from being a great way to unwind and relieve some pent up stress and tension, there are many other health benefits to be gained that make boxing a girl's best friend. Improve overall fitness - If you want to improv

At Fitness In Time, you will find a selection of skipping ropes. Skipping is an incredibly efficient way of burning calories as well as providing numerous other health benefits. It might be quite a few years since you last used one, but we would love you to have a go! Skipping is not just for boxers and little girls, Here are some reasons why skipping is great exercise! Rapidly burns calories - If you think back to when you were a child and managed to skip rope for hours on

After 16 years in the fitness industry, I have encountered a lot of people giving an awful lot of advice: Some of it good, some of it utter rubbish! So in this multi-part blog post, I'll try to debunk some of the more popular myths around fitness and exercise. The most important thing to remember is that when it comes to getting yourself in shape, everyone is different. Something which works for one person might not be right for the next. The best advice I can give you is