8 Gym Hacks to Get More From Every Workout at Hammer’s
Whether you are a seasoned lifter or just starting, a few smart gym hacks can make every session more efficient and more effective. Here are eight our trainers swear by.
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Exercise and Mental Health: How Physical Training Improves Your Mind
Mental wellbeing is as important as physical fitness. Here is how exercise and mental health are connected, six ways training lifts your mind, and how to make it part of your routine.
100 Days Until Summer: How to Get Summer Ready Starting Now
Summer is roughly 100 days away. Here is why starting now beats a last-minute rush, how to set achievable goals and a simple 14-week structure to get summer ready with confidence.
Contrast Therapy: How to Combine Sauna, Cold Plunge and Mobility for Recovery
Alternating heat and cold, then moving well: here is how contrast therapy works, why sauna and cold plunge are better together, and a simple routine that adds mobility to lock in the benefits.
Cable Machine Exercises: Benefits and When to Use Them
Cable machines are some of the most versatile equipment in the gym. Here are the benefits of cable machine exercises, the best moves for each muscle group and when to reach for the cables instead of free weights.
Resistance Bands 101: Benefits, Best Exercises and How to Progress
Cheap, portable and surprisingly effective. Here are the benefits of resistance bands, the best resistance band exercises for every muscle group and how to progress them.
Winter Warm Up Exercises: How to Train Safely When It’s Cold
Cold muscles are tight muscles. Here are the winter warm up exercises our trainers use to get members moving safely, plus a 10-minute routine you can do before any session.
Calorie Deficit vs Surplus: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Lose fat or build muscle? It comes down to energy balance. Here is the difference between a calorie deficit and a calorie surplus, how to set each one sensibly, and how to stay on track with busy weeks.
Infrared Sauna Benefits and How to Use Ours Safely
What an infrared sauna actually does, how it differs from a traditional sauna, the benefits members notice most, and the safety guidelines for using the one at Hammer’s Gym.
5 Reasons to Have a Personal Trainer at Hammer’s Gym
New to the gym or stuck on a plateau? Here are five benefits of a personal trainer, who gets the most from PT, and how to book a free first session at Hammer’s Gym.