Fitness tips From our personal trainers

Gaia Spa brings a whole new level of wellness to the South West. A destination spa combining excellent service with luxurious fitness and wellbeing facilities, we provide members with a very special place to nurture their wellness.

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JERO

Start doing free weight compound/ multi-joint exercises (squats, deadlifts, bench press, over head press and rows) instead of resistance machine focused routines. This way, bone density, health and joint stability, muscle mass gain and fat loss will be optimised.

Increase your frequency of training. A body part or muscle group should be stimulated at least twice a week for optimal performance and results.

Use DUP (daily undulating periodisation) style of training. This means having days where you go heavier for less repetitions and days where you go lighter for more repetitions. This is the scientifically proven way of training that is most effective of all. Rich exercise selection is extremely important.

Fitness tips from our personal trainers.

MATT

Try something new - join a new class or try some new exercises to give yourself a new challenge, use new muscles and give your motivation a boost.

Make exercising enjoyable - vary workouts so you never get bored, listen to your favourite songs, and reward yourself. After a good session in the gym, relax in the pool or take some time out in the sauna.

Set a challenge – give yourself a goal to work towards, they can be small weekly challenges or bigger long term goals. Break it down and do it a way that suits you.