News from Jesmond Pool & Gym

Photo by Rene Asmussen from Pexels Good documentaries can be life changing. They can inspire us and motivate us towards positive change. This can be especially true of lifestyle documentaries. Watching people work towards their goals, and seeing all the ups and downs...

We all know that exercise is good for us, but that doesn't mean that we always want to do it. Whether we're struggling for time, are feeling too tired from work, or simply don't have the desire, a lack of motivation can be an enormous obstacle to a regular exercise...

Photo by Tamba Budiarsana. Flexibility is a crucial component of any healthy and active lifestyle. With increased flexibility comes a wider range of motion and increased resistance to injuries. You’ll also get more out of your workouts, as your muscles will move more...

Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels For many people, attending a physical yoga class isn't always a convenient or suitable option. Whether it's due to financial constraints, inconvenient timings, or just an aversion to practising in front of others, in-person yoga...

Spinning: the indoor workout where you get on a bike and pedal until you’re sore. Chances are you’ve heard of it before. But you might not know why it’s such an effective activity. To some people, spinning sounds like nothing more than 40 minutes of hell-on-wheels....

Photo by Tobi from Pexels Walking is possibly the most under-appreciated and under-utilised form of exercise around. It’s easy, free, convenient, enjoyable, and boasts many health benefits, yet the average Briton walks less than half a mile each day. The NHS...

Photo by icon0.com from Pexels. Tai Chi and Qigong are two wonderful Chinese exercise systems. Powerful yet gentle, they have been practised for centuries by millions of people in order to improve overall physical health and mental wellbeing. We've talked about the...