November Recap
Winter is well and truly here and although the temperature has dropped it hasn’t stopped our members from working towards their fitness goals.
This month saw the start of our Kilimanjaro inspired by our in house physio Nat and members who are taking on the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro for Birmingham's Children Hospital in January. The team are in preparation to take on the 5895m climb and have been going on group training exercises across the country getting the legs acclimatised before they embark on their climb. Inspired by their efforts we thought we would bring the mountain in to club and have invited members to take part in the challenge to see who can climb the equivalent elevation in the fastest time possible on the treadmills. Nat and the team are looking to help raise £5000 for the Children’s hospital to help fund much needed care and equipment for the young people of our city. If you would like to donate I have linked the Just Giving page below.
World cup fever has well and truly started within Mere Green, with the team wearing their England football tops on match days to help support the Three Lions in Qatar! We have decorated the reception area all games will be on the TV’s in the cardio area if you need to get some steps in why not come join us and watch the games whilst getting your workout done?
We have also added a new cable attachment. The Bear Grips handle can now be found on the gym floor. It is great alternative to the normal Triceps pushdown as it has two handle lengths Whilst comfortable to hold and aiding in providing a great range of motion. The handle isn’t just applicable to working your triceps however as it is a also a great tool to work on face pulls for the back of the shoulder and rotator cuff as well being a good alternative to cable pullovers with the long straps allowing for a greater range of motion then you can get on a bar attachment. If you are unsure how to use this piece of equipment be sure to grab a member of the fitness team when you are next in club.