Hammer’s Gym is proud to announce they will be launching their first eight-week transformation challenge for the year hosted by our very own coach Karla Gambell! From February 10th, Karla will be providing 30 lucky people with a wealth of information she has gathered over a decade of experience in …
We sit down and reflect on the year that passed and set our New Year’s resolutions, maybe with a few that have rolled over from the year before—oops. A New Year is a perfect time to turn over a new leaf; however, it can be the hardest time to start …
Read moreWith a blink of an eye, it’s that time of the year again.
As the year comes to an end, the influx of social events and get-togethers surrounding food and drinks are abundant. As important as it is to enjoy the social events surrounding Christmas and New Year’s, they do make it more challenging to stick to a healthy dietary intake. Undeniably, the …
A very exciting challenge begins today with our first four-week challenge being launched with Myzone. Four-week challenges can be extremely effective for achieving results for three reasons; they provide end dates, give structure, and encourage us to track. Knowing that the challenge runs from the 11th of November until 9th …
It is rare you would find former World champion boxer Danny Green running a training seminar but he has chosen to make Hammers Gym his choice for this seminar. Did you know Danny assisted in the Hammers Gym grand opening back in 2008. Members and vistors were treated to a …
Read moreDANNY GREEN COMES TO HAMMERS GYM FOR AN EXCLUSIVE TRAINING SEMINAR
Powerlifting is different from weightlifting. Powerlifting develops maximum strength in three key movements – the Back Squat, Bench press and Deadlift. These types of exercise can increase an athlete’s strength. Contact sports such as basketball, football, and martial arts also benefit from powerlifting. The Strength gains allow the athletes to …
Read moreWhy power lifting can help you perform in Martial Arts & other sports
Here are some underrrated benefits of pilates. If you have thought about trying Pilates join our 6:30PM Monday night class and begin your Pilates journey improved flexibility increased muscle strength and tone, particularly in your abdominal muscles and lower back balanced muscular strength all around your body better control of …
Read moreBenefits of Pilates – classes now running at Hammer’s Gym
There are a variety of different types of exercise bikes available. You can choose between recumbent bikes, upright bikes, spin bikes, and…air bikes? But, what’s so special about an aerodyne bike? Firstly, any bike-based exercise is a great altertive for those who have difficulty with other forms of higher impact …
This is a classic lift as it has been in mainstream gym workouts for many years. Below are 6 great points of the Deadlift benefits. Increase Total Body Strength. The deadlift is phenomenal not just for targeting one or two muscles, but for intensely working all the muscles in your body …
Read moreSome underrated benefits of the Deadlift you should know about
They’re a great source of many nutrients, particularly potassium. Magnesium and B6. Did you ever wonder what happens as they change in colour? Green à Yellow à Brown as the banana ripens: Resistant Starch content decreases Tastes sweeter – resistant starch turns to sugar Gets digested easier and quicker (causing …