Spartan Race

Looking for something to motivate your training?
Why not enter a Spartan Race - there are events right across the country throughout the year so you can plan your training to coincide with an event.

Why Spartan? Because the Spartans were tough as nails.
Why race? Because we all thrive under pressure, survival of the fittest - we train harder and better when we have a deadline.
Non-specific goals like just losing some weight or getting a bit fitter allow you to easily lose focus and drift back to your old habits. Having a challenging competition in your calendar, focuses your attention and keeps you pushing to ensure you can cross the finishing line.
Adding a friend to compete against just makes that victory even sweeter.

The goal is simple... to get you off your couch, throw you in the mud & trails, and feed you one tough endurance event day that will be the adrenalin rush of your life.

Enter '2toughenup' during registration to get a 10% discount

Fitness Tips

Workout Tips Getting the most from your workout is essential.
Make sure you squeeze the maximum from your workout with these tips.Use a Workout Log
If you aren’t logging your workouts, how can you track your progress?Set Goals
To perform effectively you need to know why you’re working out when you don’t feel like it! Setting a deadline makes it easier to get focused and stay on track.Stay Hydrated
Most of your body is made up of water, don’t let yourself get depleted during your workout or you won’t be able to perform at your best.Plan your Workout
If you haven't got a routine to work through you will wander around the machines using any that are available without focusing on any particular muscle groups.Don't overdo it
You have heard the saying "It's not quantity, it's quality" That definitely applies here. Why spend 3 hours in the gym when you can increase the intensity and get a great workout in only 30 minutes?Warm up correctly
Training from cold or without a proper warm up will reduce the effectiveness of your session and leave you more prone to injuries.Stretch after exercise
Stretching helps the body to recover post exercise, reduce muscle soreness and promote better posture and flexibility.Spice it up
Mix up your workout sessions, join a class, try a new machine, change your strength days, change workout partners.
Don't let your body get used to the same old routine. New exercises will make your muscles work harder and boost your gains.