Author Archives: Kim W

Little bit of boxercise with some kicks added to the mix! Kick Boxercise is a great all-round work out that helps you improve hand/eye co-ordination, burn a load of calories and have a great time doing it. Improve your balance, timing and technique with our fully qualified trainer. Work all your muscle groups, whilst improvingContinue reading “Class Highlight – Kick Boxercise”

A great way to burn some calories, working through pre-planned exercise for a number of rounds. Typically, we work for 45 seconds a station working your whole body with a number of different exercises, then take a break and repeat (a few times!)  During the classes we will be doing things like squats, lunges, press-ups, sit-ups and star jumps just to mention a few.  WeContinue reading “Class Highlight – Circuits”

If your doctor or health professional feels that physical activity can help with a health condition, they can refer you to join our Exercise Referral scheme.   You can also refer yourself to Spike Fitness Exercise referral scheme if you have any existing medical or health condition, or even if you just need some extra support,Continue reading “The options we have available for Exercise Referral”

Old habits die hard. Changing your habits is a process that involves several stages. Sometimes it takes a while before changes become new habits. And, you may face roadblocks along the way.  Making small changes in your day to day routines can make a huge difference to your lifestyle.    How can I make exercise a part ofContinue reading “Lifestyle changes to help your exercise referral.”

Physical activity can play an important role in preventing and managing health conditions such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, mental health problems, musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers. It also has a positive effect on wellbeing and mood, providing a sense of achievement or relaxation and release from daily stress.  Exercise referral schemesContinue reading “Benefits of exercise referral”

An Exercise Referral is a specific and formalised programme whereby a medical professional refers a patient to a fitness programme, or a patient can refer themselves if they are ready to embark on their healthier lifestyle and have medical conditions, these are often based within the community. It is not the same as a ‘recommendation’Continue reading “What is an Exercise Referral?”

What’s it all about?  Boxercise and Kick Boxercise is an exercise class based on the training concepts boxers use to keep fit. Classes can take a variety of formats, but a typical one may involve shadow-boxing, skipping, hitting pads, kicking punchbags, press-ups, shuttle-runs and sit-ups. Most boxercise classes are aimed at men and women ofContinue reading “All you need to know about: Boxercise and Kick Boxercise”

If you’re looking to increase the power and endurance of your muscles, a circuits class could be your holy grail. Incorporating a mixture of exercises in order to target a wide range of muscles is a great way to increase your body’s ability to exert force consistently over a prolonged period of time.  So how can circuit trainingContinue reading “Muscle endurance with circuit training”

In the middle of a high intensity workout, or a heavy lifting session or a bootcamp or circuits class, when your shirt is soaked through with sweat and you’re about to start yet another round of burpees or going for a PB deadlift, it’s not uncommon to think, “I can’t do this. I can’t even do oneContinue reading “Tips to help with mental strength during a workout.”

Did you know that small group exercise classes are one of the most effective ways to get fit, lose weight, build a better body and sustain a healthy lifestyle? There are many benefits of group exercise: 1) You get a qualified fitness expert at your disposal Possibly the best thing about small group exercise isContinue reading “The benefits of small group exercise classes.”