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The Bannatyne Health Club blog is here to offer you the latest in all aspects of fitness, nutrition, health and inspirational staff and member stories.
Mansfield animal lover aims for 50 mile swim in doggy paddle challenge for charity
Julia King, a member at our Mansfield health club is asking for pennies as she paddles by taking on a swimming challenge for canine charity, Dogs Trust.
Ryan from Solihull's success story
Ryan, a member at our Solihull health club and member of the month, has shared his story to support and inspire members across all our clubs.
Darlington member Sophie's Great North Run Success
Sophie, a member at our Darlington health club has successfully completed the Great North Run!
A touching story from Ian Alexander, one of our Chester le Street members
On September 11th he ran the Great North Run in memory of his partner Julie. He is raising funds for the Freeman Heart and Lung Transplant Unit.
Falkirk members Gillian and Andrew
Gillian Niven, a member at our Falkirk Health club, is fundraising on behalf of her husband, Andrew, who recently ran the London marathon to raise money for British Heart Foundation.
Kenny Cloke's Trike Update
Kenny who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative and progressive muscle condition, has raised more than £5,000 thanks to club members who have supported him.
Marathon Success for Broadstairs staff member
Staff member Jason Mallion-Woods from Bannatyne Health Club and Spa Broadstairs took part in London Marathon on 2nd October 2022.
Inverness member fights back after Covid
Libby fights back after covid with a fundraising swim to express her gratitude to her charity supporters.
One of our members, Libby Bligh is completing an 8km fundraising swim at the Inverness Health Club to raise money for charities that supported her during her recovery.
Falkirk member climbs Kilimanjaro for charity
Paul McBride, a member at our Falkirk health club will be challenging himself by climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa on a 9-day hike during October 2022.
Bodybuilding success for Bannatyne Cookridge Personal Trainer
One of our personal trainers at our Cookridge Hall health club has been training to compete in a body-building competition.
Fuel Smart Success Story
Catherine, a member at our Ingleby Barwick health club has completed a 6-week Fuel Smart course.
The Fuel Smart course is a weight management programme focused on creating the right balance with food and the effective way to work out for your body. It encourages those interested to make positive changes with their relationships with food and exercise so they can form good habits that should last a lifetime.
50 years’ service for two Bannatyne Darlington team members!
Two Bannatyne health club colleagues are celebrating fifty years’ service between them, as the company marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of its first health club.
StartSmart Success for Dunfermline member
Well done to Dunfermline member Gary who has seen his hard work pay off after he decided to go through our StartSmart programme.
Belfast member Darius praises HealthSmart programme
Darius Saadat one of our Belfast members is full of praise for our HealthSmart and FuelSmart programmes.
On completion of our six week HealthSmart programme Darius had lost 6kg. He found the programme very beneficial and said that his fitness coach Sara showed him how to get the best from the programme that was provided during his HealthSmart check ins
Press up challenge for charity by Chester le Street member
Adam Nairn, a member at our Chester le Street health club has challenged himself to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
He initially challenged himself to complete 3,000 press-ups before increasing it to 5,000!
We are supporting Barnardo's this Christmas
Members who donate a minimum of £5 through the bespoke Just Giving page will receive a free guest day pass from the health club as a thank you, enabling them to bring a friend for free!
Paul from Peterborough's success story
Paul Mold, a member at our Peterborough club has shared his story in the hope that it will inspire others to make life changes.
“The second lockdown proved difficult for me, no gym, no golf, it was winter, dark, horrible and miserable. The only thing I did was eat and drink. My weight spiralled out of control and I was big before but got even bigger weighing in at just under 21 stone."
Peterborough Health Club member is Hollywood bound after lucky draw win
A lucky member at the Bannatyne Health Club in Peterborough has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hollywood.
Penelope Harrall will be jetting off to Tinseltown for an action-packed break that will include a stay in a luxury hotel, a private dance class and a VIP evening helicopter ride over the City of Angels.
Gosia from Carlisle's Success Story
We would like to say a massive congratulations and well done to one of our Carlisle members, Gosia Komorowska, who has lost 46kg!
Gosia was happy for us to share her story to show what she has achieved and to help motivate anyone else looking to get started or back into their fitness journey.
Peterborough member brings back Gold from World Championships
Philip represented Team GB in North Carolina as a member of Market Deeping Tang Soo Do
Bannatyne Ladies Night – Stepps Glasgow
Members at Bannatyne Health Club Stepps have had a blast at the ladies night hosted by the club. There was a fabulous buffet with variety of foods, including pizza, sandwiches and even cake pops!
Eilidh Mackay - Ayr
Nineteen year old Eilidh Mackay, a member of our Ayr club, has shared her story. We hope it inspires you as much as it has inspired us.
Humberston member sees Health Club as a release
Claire joined in March to help improve her overall health and mental wellbeing
Braintree member climbs to great heights for charity
GARY THE GREAT CLIMBS SCAFELL PIKE
Darlington Health Club member takes on one of the UK's most iconic cycling challenges
Dave Woods, a member of our Darlington Health Club, is taking on one of the UK’s most iconic cycling challenges to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society.
Bannatyne general manager abseils for charity
Bannatyne general manager at Leicester is challenging himself to an abseil to raise money for charity
Bannatyne member wins hero award
A Bannatyne Lowestoft member has won a hero award for teaching children the importance of fitness
Peterborough member takes on epic walk for charity
Peterborough member has taken part in an epic 192-mile Coast to Coast walk.
Blackpool members walk 166 miles to raise money for big charity
Blackpool members Vash, Steve and Vicky have walked the 166 Miles from Skegness to Blackpool Coast 2 Coast to raise money for The Big Red Emergency Night Bus.
Bannatyne Success Stories
Our members are amazing.
Check out some of their fitness success stories here!
Bannatyne members take on Strongest man challenge
We'd like to give a big shout out to two of Lowestoft members, Richard and Mark, who recently competed in Suffolks Strongest Man!
Tamworth member impresses on his weight loss journey
Well done to Paul, a member of our Tamworth Health Club on his weight loss journey
Sutton Coldfield Club complete cycle for charity
Huge congratulations to members of our Sutton Coldfield health club for completing their charity cycle for The Cancer Support Centre.
A Bannatyne GM has took to the skies for charity
Alix, our GM at the Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Burton on Trent, took to the skies to support two fantastic charities!
Military veteran raises money for charity with help from Bannatyne
A military veteran has run a marathon to raise money for the charity Combat Stress after it helped him overcome mental health issues after he left the Army.
Livingston member on the road to fitness
Ian, a member of our Livingston club and keen cyclist is seen in most of the club’s spin classes.
Carlisle health club host Les Mills Body Combat marathon class for charity
On Saturday 2nd July our Carlisle health club hosted a Les Mills Body Combat marathon class which lasted, in total, six hours.
Fitness advisor from Aberdeen ticks off her bucket list!
A HUGE well done to Paula, a fitness advisor at our Aberdeen health club, who completed the Lairig Ghru race! Now ticked off her bucket list.
Bannatyne member from Falkirk takes on a marathon
FALKIRK GRANDAD’S MARATHON EFFORTS TO SAY THANK YOU TO CHARITY AND HOSPITAL THAT HELPED HIS SERIOUSLY ILL GRANDDAUGHTER
Staff member at Bannatyne fights for Cancer Research
Ellie, who is a membership advisor at our Sutton Coldfield health club literally came out fighting to support Cancer Research UK.
Ste - member from Skelmersdale
When his family bet £100 that he wouldn’t be unable to sober for 50 days, Ste Bolton has proved them wrong – not only quitting binge drinking, but also dropping eight stone and qualifying for an international athletic competition.
Tamworth Dads Charity Challenge in memory of Father-In-Law
Tamworth dad-of-two Damien Taylor is taking part in a gruelling fundraising challenge in aid of two charities - one of which he is raising money for in memory of his father-in-law.
Congratulations to our Uncharted winner!
A lucky member of Bannatyne’s Health Club and spa in Norwich is going into UNCHARTED territory after winning an action-packed luxury trip to New York.
Adam and Millie - Hastings
On Sunday 20th March 2022, freelance personal trainer at our Hastings health club, Adam, will be running and pushing his seven-year-old daughter, Millie, in the Hastings Half Marathon to raise money for the British Red Cross.
Lee Birmingham - Wakefield member
Lee Birmingham, who has been a member of our Wakefield club since 2013, is using his own health challenge to raise money and awareness for a fantastic charity the British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA).
Mark - member from Ayr
Our Ayr member Mark has achieved an amazing transformation - losing more than 3.5 stones after attending the health club when normal service resumed after lockdown. Well done to Mark for all your hard work and dedication, which has really paid off.
Kenny - Belfast member
An inspirational member of the Bannatyne Health Club and Spa Belfast, Kenny Cloke, has set himself the challenge of swimming 21 lengths of the health club pool to celebrate his 21st birthday.
Lauren - Spa therapist from Solihull
Meet Lauren our Senior Spa Therapist at Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Solihull. Over the past year Lauren has been investing some time in improving her health and well-being for the better!
Dominic is taking on his biggest challenge..
A member of Bannatyne health club Bury St Edmunds is using its facilities to train for a gruelling charity challenge including what is regarded as the toughest foot race on earth.
Holiday of a lifetime win for Hastings Health Club member
A member at the Bannatyne health club in Hastings is celebrating after winning a dream holiday!
Manager appointed for Bannatyne Airport Spa
An experienced manager has been appointed to oversee the new Bannatyne express spa at Teesside International airport.
Amy's Fitness Journey
Amy, senior fitness advisor at our Livingston health club talks about her lockdown experiences and how she used it to her advantage.
Solihull Member Ravi
“Over the last 12 months, I have managed to lose over 36 kilos, and drop 8 inches off my waistline!”
Duncan Bannatyne to open Teesside Airport Spa
The Bannatyne Group is opening an express spa at the rejuvenated Teesside International Airport.
Member Success Story - Louise from Worksop
Look at this for determination from a member at our Worksop health club!
Adrian has completed Start Smart
Adrian, a member at our Newport club has just completed his Start Smart programme with the fitness manager Kelly. He’s shown amazing commitment and even better results...
Lyndon is aiming for gold in Tokyo!
Lyndon Longhorne, a member of our Chester Le Street club, is soon to be a Paralympian!
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LES MILLS GRIT
Considered one of the quickest ways to take your fitness to the next level, the high-intensity interval training of a LES MILLS GRIT workout builds cardiovascular fitness and lean muscle while sending calorie burn through the roof.
All you need to know about Bodybalance
Why the workout works, how many calories you burn, and how to get started.
By Emma Hogan
DARLINGTON PERSONAL TRAINER TAKES ON THE YORKSHIRE BEAST
Darlington-based personal trainer, Sara Woods, has taken part in what has been named the ‘toughest event on a road bike’.
Everything you need to know about Bodycombat
SCIENCE REVEALS THE BEST EXERCISE ROUTINE TO LIFT YOUR MOOD
Not feeling yourself? Science reveals the best exercise routine to lift your mood
By Emma Hogan for Fit Planet
Melissa's End to end journey
On 1st November 2020 our Solihull cafe bar manager, Melissa Pugh, signed up to complete the Virtual End to End ‘Lands End to John O Groats’ run and walk event! The challenge and aim is to achieve 874 miles before 25th October 2021!
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DAD WITH MS TURNS TO BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUB TO REGAIN HIS MOBILITY
A father-of-two, whose regular sessions at a Bannatyne Health Club help him cope with Multiple Sclerosis, was so devastated about gyms being closed during the Covid pandemic he contacted his MP demanding they be allowed to reopen.
OUTDOOR FITNESS FOR BANNATYNE BURY ST EDMUNDS MEMBERS
The Bannatyne health club in Bury St Edmunds is expanding its fitness classes to react to the current pandemic restrictions with the introduction of outdoor bootcamp classes.
From registered disabled to fully mobile in six months
A Thanet lady has transformed her life following a full hip replacement and being legally registered as disabled.
66-year-old Alice Thompson’s life changed dramatically on 12th September 2015 when her mobility was taken away from her, resulting in the operation. Six weeks later, with her doctor’s blessing, Alice joined the Bannatyne Health Club in Broadstairs.
We support Mary's Meals Double The Love Campaign!
Here at The Bannatyne Group, we are backing Mary's Meals Double The Love campaign! Here is a message from Duncan Bannatyne explaining why it is such an important charity to support. This campaign will help change the lives of hungry children in Zambia by providing them with a nutritious daily school meal.
Coulby Newham takes on the Yorkshire Marathon!
It’s not only our members doing amazing things – our staff are too.
Two of our colleagues at Coulby Newham have taken part in The Yorkshire 10 mile, as part of the Yorkshire Marathon Weekend.
A beginners introduction to fitness classes
The apprehension… The other people looking… The uncertainty... It’s completely natural to feel this wide range of emotions on your first ever trip to a fitness class. Anything that is foreign or alien is always going to be a challenge...
A beginners guide to an effective warm up
How many of us see members or clients say 'I'll just warm up quickly'?
This normally consists of a few quick minutes on the treadmill/ X-trainer to get the heart rate up. While this is not inherently a bad thing, we are missing vital components of the warm up that will not only improve performance but decrease the risk of injury.
Everything you need to know about MYZONE
The introduction of MYZONE belts into Bannatyne clubs has allowed both customers and fitness advisors to enter into a whole new level of accountability within their training...
4 reasons why fat won’t make you fat
“Fat will make you fat!” This is something we have had drilled into our heads from a young age, from ‘‘low fat alternatives’ for every food under the sun, to the media demonizing fat as something to be feared....
Training: Expectations Vs Reality
Everyone has seen the latest fitness magazines with a different workout every other month, promising abs of steel in 4 weeks or the worlds hardest punch in just 15 minutes a day…
No Equipment? No Excuse!
Bodyweight exercises require no equipment or financial backing but are so easy to carry out and can provide you with the same results. These types of workouts can be completed almost anywhere with a bit space and they don’t require any supervision....
From Zumba to 10k… The diary of a non-running Dance Fitness Instructor
Having worked for Bannatyne for 20 years this year, I decided I needed a new challenge. My 73 year old father and my 16 year old son, both Bannatyne members and keen runners, thought it would be a great idea to sign me up for a local 10k run in September...
7 injury prevention tips you’ll want to know
Having suffered injuries myself over my six year career in the fitness industry I can’t express how important it is to look after your body. In this blog I’ve listed several ways you can prevent injuries if you work out in a gym environment...
Revolution-ise Your Fitness - The benefits of group cycling
Over recent year's group exercise has become increasingly popular, with many fitness fanatics taking to classes to achieve their goals. At the forefront of this exercise revolution is Indoor Cycling, the high intensity cycling class that incorporates both cardio and resistance training....
The importance of a Strong Core
The core muscles are one of the most important (yet most neglected) muscle groups we have in our bodies. As a regular gym user I’m often asked “how much do you bench?” However I have never been asked “how long do you hold a plank for?”
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