There’s no doubt that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) drives amazing results. Several studies, conducted with sedentary adults, provide compelling evidence that HIIT can rapidly build fitness. However, there’s been nothing to demonstrate how HIIT affects those of us who are already fit and active. Until now. The Les Mills Lab teamed up with Dr. Jinger […] The post Powered by Science: Research Shows How the Fit Get Fitter appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

Okay, you’re sweet enough already, we get that. But if you really want to cut down on the sugar in your diet, what should you know about the alternatives?  Going “sugar free” has become standard when we’re trying to clean up our diets, and there has been growing global awareness of the dangers of sugar […] The post Are Non-Sugar Sweeteners Really a Healthier Option? appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

We used to think that if you wanted to grow your brain you learned a musical instrument or another language. But, as renowned neuropsychiatrist John Ratey explains, the science now shows conclusively that being fit is as good for your mind as your muscles. What exactly do we know about exercise and our brains? Every […] The post It’s True, Exercise Makes You Smarter Too appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

What does it take to reach your true potential? Nic Gill, strength and conditioning coach for the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team – arguably the most successful international sports team ever – explains the value of gauging training load and the smartest way to get long-term results. EMMA HOGAN: What is training load and how do you measure […] The post Training Load: How to Know How Hard to Go appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

In our latest research roundup, find out why focusing on fitness can be a better bet than dieting. And learn what you should be eating if you want to enjoy the health benefits of a trimmer waistline.   How boosting fitness beats weight loss tactics   A compelling new research review could help spark life-changing […] The post Fitness vs Diet – Which Should You Focus on First appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

Spare a thought for the humble egg – not the chocolate ones, the ones you can eat day-in-day-out and which are actually good for you. Just a reminder – mysteriously, rabbits of any kind, including the Easter bunny, do not lay eggs. Least of all chocolate eggs.  A unique feature inherited by all birds from […] The post The Eggcellent Truth About Eggs appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

Sarah Robb O’Hagan is something of an expert in smashing goals. As an endurance athlete who’s successfully climbed the corporate ladder she knows first-hand how physical fitness can build mental and emotional fortitude. And surprisingly, she believes success doesn’t always fuel success – it’s often quite the opposite. We caught up with Sarah to discuss […] The post When It Comes to Success, You Can’t Beat Failure appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

When a tough lesson taught Bevan James Eyles that motivating beginner exercisers isn’t clear cut, he became obsessed with helping inactive people to fall in love with fitness. The fitness pro has uncovered powerful secrets to help people get hooked – and below he shares his top three tips…  Have you ever had a moment […] The post How to Forge a Passion for Exercise (In 3 Simple Steps) appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

Modern office life – too much time on mobile phones and staring at computer screens – is giving us rounded shoulders and poor posture. This one move can help undo the damage. It’s called the Prone Cobra (great name), a simple postural improvement exercise that will strengthen all the anti-slouch muscles of your back to […] The post How the Prone Cobra Could Save Your Posture appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more

New research suggests that up to 90 percent of us could be at risk of being ‘overfat’. Performance Physiologist, Professor Paul Laursen, explains what it is and why you need to know about it. It seems the incidence of overfat is everywhere. Paul Laursen’s recent study suggests that in the top 30 industrialized countries there are more […] The post Bye Bye BMI, Hello ‘Overfat’ – The New Way to Measure Your Health appeared first on Anytime Fitness ..read more