 So maybe Easter got the better of you. Or the last few months have flown by and summer's getting closer.
Whatever the reason - if you're thinking, "Right, time to finally get moving again" - here's where to start. You don't need a gym. You don't need fancy gear. And you definitely don't need to be "fit" to begin. Here are 5 solid exercises we recommend to anyone starting (or restarting) their fitness journey:
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 Let’s be honest for a second.
If you’ve spent the last few months (or years) doing bootcamp classes, circuits, spin, dance, Zumba, or sweat style workouts that leave you dripping and gasping for air but your body hasn’t changed much, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not doing anything wrong. But you might be missing something.  Let’s be honest — the first few weeks of any training programme are usually the hardest.
You’ve signed up. You’ve got that initial burst of motivation (kind of). You’re trying to eat a bit better. You’re showing up to sessions. But then life happens. Work gets mad. One of the kids gets sick. You miss a session. You’re a bit sore. The motivation dips. And you start thinking... “Maybe this just isn’t the right time.” This is exactly where most people start slipping. And eventually stop  Thinking about signing up for personal training in Coolock, Artane, or Raheny?
You’ve probably Googled it. Maybe a few gym ads followed you around. Or maybe a friend said “you should try this crowd” – and now you’re wondering what to look for.  It happens all the time.
Work gets hectic. The kids are sick. You’re stressed, tired, pulled in ten different directions. You start thinking about what to drop to make life more manageable – and training is usually the first thing to go. The logic seems sound: “I’ll skip the gym this week to free up time and headspace. I’ll get back to it when things calm down.” But here’s the truth: When life gets busy, fitness is the last thing you should cut. And here’s why....  A lot of people over 30 start looking at Pilates or Yoga when they think about getting fitter. They seem like a good way to ease into exercise, improve flexibility, and maybe get rid of some aches and pains. And they absolutely have their benefits.
But if you want the best return for your training time, if you want to stay strong, mobile and resilient as you age, and actually protect yourself against future health issues, strength training needs to be the foundation. This isn’t about saying Pilates or Yoga are bad. In fact, they can be a great complement to strength training. But if you're only doing those and avoiding strength work, you’re missing out on some of the biggest benefits that training has to offer.  The 6-Week Reality Check: What You Will (And Won’t) Achieve With Your Health & Fitness
No fads, no gimmicks - just real talk. If you're considering our 6-Week Kickstart at Evolutis Gym, it's time for an honest conversation about what you can actually achieve in six weeks. We promise direct, no-nonsense guidance and a supportive environment, but let's be clear: you are responsible for your effort. We're not here to babysit. We are, however, here to bring our knowledge, expertise and know-how to your training, support and guidance. We’ll coach you through a few hours in the gym each week, but you control what happens in the other 168 hours outside the gym.  At Evolutis Gym in Coolock, we often hear from people who feel frustrated because they’re training consistently but aren’t seeing the weight loss or measurement changes they were hoping for. If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone.
Recently, one of our members, Mark, came to us feeling exactly this way. He was working hard, showing up to sessions, and putting in the effort, but the results just weren’t matching the effort. Here’s the approach we’re taking with him – and it might be just what you need too....  In today’s fast-paced world, we have an abundance of options to indulge ourselves at any given moment. Streaming TV, junk food, takeaways, sweets, beer, alcohol—the list goes on. These comforts are easily accessible and often treated as daily events. But when every day is a celebration, are we truly celebrating anything?
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Getting older doesn't mean slowing down! At Evolutis gym, we see amazing transformations every day, especially among many of our 40+ members who start or get back into training a bit later in life. We had a great chat with one of our long-time (aged over 60!) members recently, and it got us thinking about the real reasons why staying active as you age is so important. Here’s what we found..... |
AuthorDavid Knowles is the founder of Evolutis, Dad x 5 & wannabe singer songwriter! Ready?Reading is great, but action is better. If you’re ready to start moving and feeling better, we’re here to help.
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