Reynolds Fitness Spa & Retreat Blog

Why Does Exercise Make Us Happy?

09/06/2015

The mental health benefits of exercise have been talked about for a long time. Runner’s high has been known about for years, and anecdotally most people can tell you that they feel mentally invigorated and happier after a strenuous workout.

Should I squat?

26/05/2015

The squat should be the staple exercise of any strength and fitness routine. It is the king of exercises and can have enormous benefits.

Is There Any Truth To “An Apple A Day?”

11/05/2015

Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?

Well, probably not. But a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found it can keep the pharmacist away.

Get Your Quinoa On

14/04/2015

It seems that, all of a sudden, everyone loves Quinoa. But why?

Eating Like A Caveman

10/04/2015

Around since 2002, the Paleo diet has been steadily growing in popularity for the past 13 years as a way to lose weight while being able to indulge in all your favorite proteins and fats.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) – The Basics

07/04/2015

HIIT is one of the buzzy acronyms of the moment in the world of health and fitness. A lot of people, blogs, magazines and gyms are talking about it, but it can be confusing getting to grips with what it actually is and what it does.

Reynolds Fitness Spa and Retreat Easter Opening Times

02/04/2015

Over the Easter weekend our clubs have the following opening times:-

Reynolds Easter Recipies

01/04/2015

We’ve put together some delicious-yet-relatively-healthy Easter recipes. Enjoy!

Healthy Easter Treats

27/03/2015

Easter isn’t typically known as a healthy time of year. In fact, quite the opposite: big roast dinners, lots of chocolate, and maybe a few too many drinks are the order of the day.

Why Not Do Some Spring Cleaning With This Detox Week Plan?

20/03/2015

Detoxes are great for anyone wanting to kick start a diet, boost the metabolism or just to cleanse and feel better generally!

Superfood: Flaxseed

12/03/2015

Flaxseed is made up of multiple healthy components, its main health benefits come from just three. Omega-3, Fibre and Lignans.

Five Tips for Great Abs That Aren’t Sit-Ups

05/03/2015

Despite compelling information arguing to the contrary, many people still consume most of their food in two or three large meals every day, often going for hours at a time eating nothing in between. Sure, you can lose weight, and fat, on a reduced-calorie trio of meals, but you can’t train your body to burn fat efficiently, which is key to maintaining weight loss.