Fitness Hub

How many reps should I do?

How many reps should I do if I’m building muscle, getting stronger, or improving my endurance? Dean Zweck talks us through how to divide up your sets and reps no matter your goal.

How to create your own circuit training workout

Circuit training is a great workout option for everyone. They can be tailored to your fitness level and personalised to work on muscles you really want to target. Discover how to create your own for both at home and in the gym workouts.

How to improve your swim technique

Learn how to improve your Front Crawl technique with these easy to learn drills that focus on coordination and making the most of recovery in every stroke.

Celebrating 30 years of Total Fitness

We're celebrating 30 years of Total Fitness with a competition of our members, alongside daily health and fitness tips throughout September.

How to find the best recovery workouts for you

Hear from Hull member Tracey on her journey to achieving her goals with a personal trainer

Tracey's fitness journey with a Personal Trainer

Hear from Hull member Tracey on her journey to achieving her goals with a personal trainer

8 football inspired exercises

Combining strength, speed, power, agility and coordination, here are some football inspired workouts that make for excellent warmup ideas ahead of your normal gym routine.

How to tackle stress through exercise

If you've ever wondered whether exercise is going to help or hinter your stress levels, this blog gives you the tools to check in with yourself, listen to your body, and discover how to tackle stress through exercise

Total Fitness partners with Worker Bee tea and coffee company

We've partnered with Worker Bee MCR tea and coffee across our 15 clubs to bring you variety in your workout and hot drink selection.

Boredom Is The Enemy, Variety Is Your Friend

There are so many possibilities when it comes to fitness and ways of working out. We share 3 variations to mix up your routine and keep you motivated.

How to combat weight gain during menopause

What can you do to combat this weight gain safely during perimenopause? Here are our 5 tips to get you started.

What is intermittent fasting and how does it work?

Ever wondered what intermittent fasting involves, or whether it's right for you and your lifestyle? We delve into how it works, what you might need to adjust with your workouts, and whether not eating before exercise is actually safe.

Introducing a new Spin Experience - Coach by Colour

Try our new coach by colour power-based Spin class, you'll be surprised at how rewarding it is to hit those colour zones and have access to personalised real-time data.

How to tackle low motivation - from expert Milla Lascelles

We get the insights from holistic health and lifestyle coach Milla, who helps reignite our motivation and identify positive health and lifestyle changes that could impact our overall wellbeing.

Join us and celebrate National Fitness Day

To celebrate National Fitness Day we're challenging members to mix up their normal gym routine and make the most of our facilities, bringing together our community to support the theme fitness unites us.

6 Reasons To Join A Gym

We all know that going to the gym is good for your health, exercise and being physically active is not only great for your physical health, but also your mental wellbeing too.

Total Fitness Members Attempt Guinness World Record

Total Fitness Preston members, Dan Callaghan, and John Darwen, alongside James Baker, will each be strapped to a vehicle that weighs 1.5 tonnes

Can Exercise Really Affect Your Mood?

Studies have shown that burning around 350 calories, three times a week in sustained, sweat-inducing activity can in fact reduce symptoms of depression and improve your wellbeing.

You're Never Too Old To Join a Gym

Feeling like you want to get more active but wondering whether you would get the most out of a gym membership because of your age?

The 3 most popular weight loss diets and their benefits

Even if you have an end goal in mind, it can be hard to figure out which diet will benefit you and fit into your lifestyle the best.

5 Classes To Try This Summer

Get on your way to achieving your fitness goals, from Spin classes to Pilates there is something for everyone.

How To Burn Calories Fast

Whether it's a gym class, a bike ride, or even just taking the stairs over the lift - check out our tips.

What Really Happens In A Spin Class

Interested in trying a Spin class but feel like you're not ready for the endurance - think again. We tell all on what happens in a Spin class to give you the confidence to give it a go.

What is Pilates?

We'll try and help you to understand what Pilates is, and the origins and health benefits that this type of exercise can bring.