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What are some of the benefits of balance training?

Published Fri 22nd Apr 2022

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How to curb your binge eating habits

In this article, we will be going through some lifestyle changes that you can implement to overcome those habits.

Published Fri 1st Apr 2022

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Personal Training starter package

How does having a personal trainer help you?

Published Fri 18th Feb 2022

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How to start your fitness journey

A guide for beginners.

Published Fri 14th Jan 2022

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Stretching

Is stretching before a workout worth it?

Published Fri 3rd Dec 2021

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Fair Weather Gym Goers

Some people only seem to want to come to the gym during the summer...

Published Fri 15th Oct 2021

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Book Recommendation: Bad Science by Ben Goldacre

Critical thinking is the answer. At it’s core this is what this book is all about.

Published Fri 8th Oct 2021

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How Do You Get to the Gym?

So, you drive to the gym to walk on the treadmill? Interesting.

Published Fri 17th Sep 2021

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Helping Local Businesses

Kissgyms has long-running ties with small local businesses which are fitness related

Published Mon 2nd Aug 2021

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COVID-19: Fight Back with Fitness

Exercise has a major effect on the immune system – it’s a fact we have known for decades

Published Fri 30th Apr 2021

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Coronavirus Precautions at Kiss Gyms

It's business as usual at Kiss Gyms, but please take note of the following information.

Published Fri 13th Mar 2020

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Weekend Weight Loss Worries With PT Corrinne

If you've struggled staying on track at the weekend, Corrinne's here to step in and help.

Published Fri 6th Mar 2020

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Summer is Coming

Don't leave things until the last minute - start planning for your summer events right now.

Published Fri 28th Feb 2020

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Not Sure What to Do in the Gym? Here's Our Quick-Start Guide

Go from confused to confident in no time.

Published Fri 21st Feb 2020

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated Now January is Over

January may be long gone but there are 11 more months remaining to make a difference this year. Here are a few tips to keep you going through February and beyond.

Published Fri 7th Feb 2020

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What Should You Drink During Exercise?

Keep your fluid levels topped up with our quick guide to hydration.

Published Fri 31st Jan 2020

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Kiss Gyms Offer: No Joining Fee & 2nd Month Free

Want to join our amazing gym, save over £35 and get motivated to feel amazing? Well look no further than our Red January offer. But chop, chop and get in before this deal ends.

Published Fri 17th Jan 2020

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The What, Why & How of Goal-Setting

The thought of goal setting may not immediately excite you. But what if there was a 3-step system to help you reach your goals sooner by helping you feel more connected to the outcome? Read on...

Published Fri 10th Jan 2020

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7 ways To Beat The January Blues

January doesn't have to be blue! Follow these simple tips to smile your way through the first month of the New Year.

Published Fri 3rd Jan 2020

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The Best Exercise For Weight Loss?

Cardio, weights, HIIT? What exercise should you be doing if your goal this coming year is weight loss? Read on and find out!

Published Fri 27th Dec 2019

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Xmas Drinks Calorie Cheat Sheet

Want to know what's in your drinks this Xmas? Well here's our quick guide to the calorie content of 10 popular alcoholic drinks. Cheers

Published Fri 20th Dec 2019

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Good & Bad Foods

Have you ever labelled the foods you eat as either 'good' or 'bad'? Me too. Let's have a look at why that may do more harm than good and another approach to how we view nutrition.

Published Fri 13th Dec 2019

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FREE MONTHS GYM MEMBERSHIP THIS JANUARY AT KISS

Get involved with Red January and earn yourself a free month at Kiss Gyms.

Published Fri 6th Dec 2019

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KISS GYMS ATHLETE: ALI REZAEI

Let us introduce you to one of our sponsored athletes.

Published Fri 29th Nov 2019

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ALL CLASSES ARE FREE AT KISS GYMS

There's no better way to get started with fitness than to join an instructor-led class. Here's a run down of what's going on in the private studios located in within each of our gyms.

Published Fri 22nd Nov 2019

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How To Do Your First Ever Pull Up

If you've always wanted to do a pull up, or have struggled to master the movement, here's how to get started.

Published Fri 15th Nov 2019

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Go Red This January At Kiss Gyms

If you're looking for motivation that will last longer than a couple of weeks, Red January may be just the thing to kick start your health this New Year.

Published Fri 8th Nov 2019

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What To Bring To Your First Gym Session

We often get asked what to bring on your first visit so here's a short list of all the essentials.

Published Fri 1st Nov 2019

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8 Reasons NOT to be scared of the gym

Halloween may be upon us, but that's no reason to be spooked by the gym.

Published Fri 25th Oct 2019

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Can You Lose Weight Without Counting Calories?

Calories! Calories! Calories! There's no denying the important role they play in weight management, but can we ignore them and still expect to trim down?

Published Fri 18th Oct 2019

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10 Things You'll Love About Kiss Gyms

If you're not yet part of the Kiss Gyms family or have recently joined us, here are 10 reasons we believe we are the top choice in Acton, Milton Keynes and Swindon.

Published Fri 11th Oct 2019

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Protein for Weight Loss

We should all know by now that protein helps to build muscle. But did you know it can also be very beneficial if you are trying to lose weight? Read on as we look at some protein facts and debunk some old myths.

Published Fri 4th Oct 2019

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No Equipment needed: Tone Up Your Butt

Make use of the floor space at your gym with this no-equipment booty bashing circuit.

Published Fri 27th Sep 2019

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Tracking Nutrition With Myfitnesspal

Before apps, everything in life was an effort; driving somewhere new, ordering a pizza, getting a date. How did we cope? If there’s one area of modern life that’s benefitted from nerds playing with technology, its health and fitness.

Published Fri 20th Sep 2019

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Ramp Up Your Results With HIIT

If your current exercise routine needs a little spicing up then maybe it's time you tried HIIT.

Published Fri 13th Sep 2019

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The Skinny On Fat

If you don't know your Omega-3 from your saturated, then have a look at our simple guide to fats.

Published Fri 13th Sep 2019

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5 Weight Loss Tips You May Have Forgotten About

With all the gizmos, gadgets, celebrity diets and miracle cures that pop into our social media feeds every day, promising us a beach body, its all too easy to get side-tracked and forget it's often the simple things that can make a big difference. The basics work. Always have. Always will. Get the the foundations of your exercise and weight loss regime sorted, and the rest will just fall into place. Easy. Peasy.

Published Fri 6th Sep 2019

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Track Your Weight Loss Without Stepping On The Scales

If you'd rather jump out of a plane than jump on the scales, or you just aren't seeing any progress... Maybe it's time to track your efforts another way...

Published Fri 30th Aug 2019

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Push-Ups in 5 Easy Steps

If you've always wanted to do a push-up but never had the confidence or upper-body strength, read our handy 5-step guide and master this bodyweight staple in no time at all.

Published Fri 23rd Aug 2019

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Fibre, Fat Loss and The Fab Four

Let's take a look at how the benefits of fibre are not just limited to a healthy gut but may actually be able to help you lose weight.

Published Fri 16th Aug 2019

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Creatine (Monohydrate)

Creatine is a supplement that everyone should be taking. Even if you don’t lift weights!

Published Thu 8th Aug 2019

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Whey protein

Is it really a supplement? Whey protein is dairy therefore we consider it to be a “performance food”.

Published Mon 5th Aug 2019

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What are supplements and why do we take them?

Supplements form a wide range of health and performance products. Which ones should you be taking? Which will benefit you?

Published Thu 1st Aug 2019

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Ramp Up Your Workouts With HIIT

High-intensity-interval training (HIIT) is a form of interval training involving short bouts of intense exercise followed by periods of rest or less-intense activity. HIIT has become a buzz-word in recent years and is now more popular than ever with many fitness fanatics opting to replace long, less intense activities, such as jogging,  with the time-efficient principles of HIIT.

Published Wed 10th Jul 2019

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5 Things To Think About Before Hiring a Personal Trainer

The Ins and Outs of Personal Training

Published Thu 4th Jul 2019

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Check out our 24 hour women’s only gym!

The best, the most beautiful and only 24 hour WOMEN'S ONLY gym in the Acton area with fantastic facilities and classes.

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10 top mistakes fitness clients make according to personal trainers

The gym can be an amazing, transformative space when used correctly. However, we can all be guilty of making some rookie errors when in the gym. These can range from performing an exercise with bad form to getting distracted and struggling to find the right headspace for your workout. Take a look at these top 10 mistakes people make in the gym, to help you improve your workout.

Published Mon 15th Apr 2019

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What are the best gym circuits to build muscle mass?

Published Sun 7th Apr 2019

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5 best gym circuits for weight loss

Circuits are a great way to up your fitness levels, lose weight and try out a range of exercises that can benefit the whole body.

Published Thu 21st Mar 2019

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5 Best Gym Apps

These days there’s an app for everything. You’ve got Gmail for work, Candy Crush for play, Messenger for staying connected. So why not tap into the world of apps to make the most of your time at the gym? Using apps in the gym can really help you maximise your workout and see results quicker. With that in mind, let’s take a look at 5 of the best gym apps out there...

Published Wed 20th Mar 2019

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