We have seen this become an increasingly important consideration for superyacht owners and designers, particularly for yachts at the larger end of the scale where there can often be 20+ crew onboard.  

Why invest in a crew gym? A dedicated crew gym gives the crew another space aboard the boat that they can use in their down time, and helps with general fitness, mental wellbeing, and crew moral. Whether it’s a defined crew gym space or a multifunctional area that can be transformed into a training space, with easy to transport and space saving equipment, it’s definitely high on the list for superyacht requirements.

My top pick of equipment for a crew gym include:

Technogym Bike

This bike is accessible for all users – a treadmill or a cross trainers can be a challenge for taller crew if the ceiling heights are restrictive. I also love the Technogym Bike’s Live subscription, which provides access to a range of live and on demand classes to boost crew motivation with guided workouts. The subscription also includes total body workouts for additional strength and cardio to follow on the console screen, which can be rotated and used for training off the bike. 

Saltlick Crew Bench

The newly launched Saltlick Crew Bench (pictured above) has been specifically designed for marine environments. The space saving design makes it ideal for a crew gym, use on deck or on the dock. It allows up to seven users to train at once, encouraging crew to train together for additional motivation and providing a social aspect. There’s even a QR code for guided workouts, and it’s been made by crew for crew. Perfect!

Keep up with the in-crowd (and the fit crowd) with 2024’s new additions to the gym equipment market. Lots of manufacturers have released new models and at the higher end, these have some great customisable features.

For owners and their guests, the aesthetics of an onboard gym space are becoming a higher priority. With luxury equipment in natural woods from the likes of NOHrD and Paragon Studio, there’s no excuse for a gym not looking as styled and polished as the rest of the boat.

Customising equipment with details like adding the yacht’s logo on the dumbbells, or powder coating cardio and strength equipment to match the yacht’s colour scheme, are also popular options.

When it comes to new equipment pieces, my favourites are:

Life Fitness Integrity+

The Life Fitness Integrity+ range offers commercial grade equipment paired with their SE4 console for a more immersive training experience. They’ve been mindful of ceiling heights and operational footprints as well, with the treadmill step-up just 20.3cm. 

I’m excited about the upcoming launch of the Life Fitness Symbio line, too. This range will feature a more luxurious design, customisable features, and advanced technology.

Stil-Fit Luxury Functional Trainer

The Stil-Fit Functional Trainer has been extremely popular for our gym designs due to its beautiful mirrored finish, customisable height, and variety of movements that can be performed. The latest model features fully mirrored sides and an integrated lat pull unit.

Technology is leading the way, and we are seeing an increased demand for high-tech audiovisual integrations in superyacht gyms. Users want to link to 3^rd party training apps from machines so they can track their training from wherever they are via platforms like Strava and Zwift. This is a popular feature on the Technogym Domestic Line of equipment, like the Technogym HIIT Run and Technogym Ride.

Who knew gym floors could be such an interesting topic?!

Many of our projects in 2023 saw requests from shipyards who sought to outfit a gym space with a more architectural style sports floor. This is a trend that we warmly welcome, as we recommend installing gym floor throughout the space to create a multifunctional training area that allows users to train wherever they wish, as well as additional protection for the equipment, user, and deck!

The technology for gym flooring has come a long way, making it functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. We regularly recommend and specify Ecore – it has options for a variety of spaces, along with multiple design and finish options, and this luxury flooring provides a seamless finish through the guest areas.

Across the whole fitness industry, the importance of recovery is now as high as fitness and training itself, and this movement has transferred over to yachts as well. People are chartering superyachts specifically with wellness in mind, and that means everything from massage guns and compression therapies to holistic spa spaces and treatment rooms.

For superyacht designers, this has led to development of the wellness deck, where gyms, spas, saunas, and treatment rooms reside in one place and often utilise both the interior and exterior of that deck.

I work closely with Kayleigh Westgarth, who runs our sister company Coral Spa Consultants, to offer our clients a better integrated gym and spa, creating a total wellness sphere for training, recovery, and relaxation. 

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For Edward, one run simply wasn’t enough. Between January and August he is running a 10km or half marathon every month before his wedding on August 12th (he’s marrying Zoe – our Client Relations Manager). Ed is raising money for the Deaf Children Society- you can read more about why this charity is close to his heart and donate by clicking the button below. For this race Ed & Gym Marine will also be supporting the Bath Rugby Foundation.

Completely new to running, Megan hadn’t even completed a 5km before she began her training for the Bath Half. After hearing Edward talk about signing up for it, she decided to take the plunge and give it a go. She’s running for Cancer Research UK, a charity well known to many and particularly close to home.

If you’re watching the half marathon, make sure to look out for them and give them a cheer and good luck to all the other runners on the day!

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NEW YEAR FITNESS RESOLUTION #1: LOSE THE CHRISTMAS WEIGHT GAIN

After a few weeks of indulging on plenty of delicious food and drink, it’s inevitable that you may be feeling sluggish. Cardio is a great way to get you feeling back to your pre-Christmas self or maybe even better!

LIFE FITNESS F3 FOLDING TREADMILL

Treadmills are always a popular choice for cardio with various options such as interval training and incline walks. However, they can take up a lot of space. The Life Fitness F3 Folding Treadmill is the ideal solution. Offering everything you would expect in a standard treadmill, only in a compact, foldable design. It doesn’t lack in technology either; connect your smart devices and choose from challenging workouts.

TECHNOGYM BIKE FORMA 

If you’re recovering from an injury or want to take the stress off your joints, indoor exercise bikes offer a great low-impact cardio workout. Moreover, when the weather is miserable, they are a much safer option. The Technogym Bike Forma replicates an outdoor cycling experience. Use it as a standard, city or racing bike with the 3-grip handlebars. With the Constant Pulse Rate system, the speed, incline and resistance of the bike can be automatically adjusted depending on your heart. Ensuring you are not only effectively working out in your target zone but safely too. Lastly, if you need a bit of motivation, the entertainment support will position and secure your iPad!

NEW YEAR FITNESS RESOLUTION #2: RUN A MARATHON

A great 2020 goal as not only can you tick off the achievement of completing a long-distance run, but you will improve your fitness along the way. Whether you’re an experienced runner or new to the running scene, a fitness tracker is a vital accessory.

POLAR IGNITE

January blues can easily affect your motivation for marathon training. The Polar Ignite will keep you focused with a running plan all based around your individual metrics. Simply enter the distance you want to run by a specific date and the Polar Ignite will do the rest. In addition, you can find out your running index.  Based on your maximal oxygen uptake, your running index is derived from your heart rate and pace. This score will not only let you see how efficient your running is but can help you improve your performance.

To give your marathon training a kickstart, the Polar Ignite will support your New Year fitness resolution every step of the way (quite literally!)

NEW YEAR FITNESS RESOLUTION #3: IMPROVE STRENGTH AND TONE MUSCLES

Strength training will not only enhance your muscles, but it also increases bone density and can control body fat amongst other benefits. You don’t need racks of dumbbells and multiple pieces of bulky equipment to reach this New Year fitness resolution.

NOHRD SLIMBEAM

A versatile cable machine, over 100 exercises can be performed on the NOHrD SlimBeam, targeting multiple muscles groups. The height of the pulley can be adjusted, along with its weight stack, with a maximum of 75kg. It’s beautiful space-saving design is what makes this cable machine truly unique. At 215cm high, 40cm wide and only protruding 20cm into your room, it can fit anywhere. However, with its stunning wood finish, we would recommend you put it somewhere that can be seen!

STAIRMASTER TWISTLOCK ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELLS

Dumbbells are another versatile piece of equipment to improve strength and muscle toning for your New Year fitness resolution. Providing a full body training session, target your upper body, lower body and core just with dumbbells. If storage is an issue, the Stairmaster TwistLock Adjustable Dumbbells are the solution. All weights are stored within the cradle, just simply twist the handle to adjust the weight. Ranging from 2.2 to 22.7kg, multiple users can amend the weight depending on their fitness levels.

Plus, if you’re looking for a January sale deal, we have two brand new sets and the additional stand on offer with a 28% discount!

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If they are fitness mad or dread the thought of a workout, we have a Christmas fitness present for everyone.

Polar Ignite Watch

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The Polar Ignite is the perfect combination of a beautiful watch and accurate fitness tracker. Beneficial for gym goers or those that prefer outdoor training, running routes can be tracked, distance and speed can be measured and calories and heart rate are recorded. Alternatively, it is also great for first timers or people who are looking to get back into fitness. Training programs can be selected depending on fitness levels and the Polar Ignite will guide users through each session.

In addition to all these brilliant features, it measures sleep and provides breathing exercises. Trust us, when this Christmas fitness present is opened, the rest of their day will be spent with their brand new Polar Ignite!

VLUV STOV Seating Ball

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Some may think an exercise ball may not be the most exciting of Christmas fitness presents, but they haven’t seen a Hock VLUV Seating Ball. We’ve chosen one of our favourites to feature on our list: the VLUV STOV. This fabric seating ball comes in 3 different sizes and 6 stunning fabric colours. The fashionable covers make them the perfect feature for any space.

Most importantly, they have various benefits. Seating balls will improve core strength, posture, balance and can burn up to 350 calories a day. So if you’re looking for a luxurious yet affordable Christmas fitness present, the VLUV seating ball should be on your list!

Xiaomi M365 Electric Scooter

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For those that need to get around quickly, conscious about eco-friendly transport or just want to have fun; an Xiaomi M365 Electric Scooter is a dream Christmas fitness present. Built with a long-lasting battery and reinforced rubber tires, you can travel around 30km even on tough terrain. Furthermore, its lightweight, compact design makes it easy to transport and it can even be locked using an app.

The only suggestion we would make is that you charge it up before you wrap it. As we’re certain whoever is lucky enough to receive this Christmas present, will want to take it out for a spin!

Technogym Wellness Rack

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When it comes to weight training, people don’t want their home taken over by large bulky dumbbell racks. The Technogym Wellness Rack is the perfect solution with its innovative space-saving design. Featuring two loadable dumbbell handles, weights can easily be changed to alter the intensity.

An ideal Christmas fitness present for those that want to tone their muscles with lighter weights. Although, with 8 x 2kg and 8 x 0.5kg weights, it still offers a challenging workout. You won’t need to worry about it clashing with your recipient’s interior either, as its modern, simplistic design seamlessly fits in anywhere.

WaterRower

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We started receiving Christmas orders for the WaterRower back in early November, which is hardly surprising. This beautifully designed indoor rowing machine is the ideal gift to kickstart exercise goals for the New Year. Offering a low impact cardio workout, it is suitable for all fitness levels, whether it’s for older generations or rowing enthusiasts.

What really makes it a desirable Christmas fitness present is its design. Hand crafted with sustainable wood and featuring a soothing WaterFlywheel, it’s completely unique. If you’re concerned that your gift may take up too much space, you won’t need to worry. The WaterRower can be stored upright in-between sessions. Available in a selection of wood colours, browse our website to find the perfect rower for your loved one.

Technogym MyRun Treadmill

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How exciting would it be to wake up on Christmas morning to a brand-new treadmill? Even more exciting if it was the Technogym MyRun Treadmill. The perfect present for those that love cardio or beginners looking to improve their fitness. When using the MyRun app, they can improve their run, select training programmes and even have music selected to match the rhythm of their run.

They won’t have to wait long to test out their new treadmill, as it only takes 5 minutes to assemble!

Power Plate DualSphere

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The Power Plate Targeted Vibration collection was only released in late November this year, and they have already been really popular. Assisting with relaxing and rejuvenating muscles, all fitness lovers will appreciate the DualSphere for a pre and post workout massage. The compact, portable design of the DualSphere makes it the perfect gym accessory. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a slightly larger Christmas fitness present, check out the full range which includes the Power Plate Pulse that features six different massaging attachments!

Polar Ignite

Polar Ignite offers you a full view of your day and guidance towards a more balanced life. The watch is tailored to you, with fitness programs available and making tracking your progress easy, the features are endless.

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Hock VLUV STOV

The VLUV STOV gives you a stylish fabric ball, just as functional as it is fashionable have it in your home gym, yacht gym or even in the office! The VLUV balls now also feature an optional hand held pump.

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Power Plate DualSphere

Don’t be fooled by its size, the Power Plate DualSphere guarantees an effective, concentrated massage. This cutting-edge vibrating massager has 4 vibration options, allowing you to choose your intensity.

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WaterRower Natural

Made in honey-oak, the WaterRower Natural is a bestselling product from American rowing experts WaterRower. Rowing is a brilliant cardio and strength workout and rowing machines are often some of the most used items in any gym.

Wood is an excellent material for this application due to its ability to absorb sound and vibration enhancing the WaterRower’s smooth, quiet operation. The Natural, as with all WaterRowers, features patented WaterFlywheel technology, unrivalled in its replication of the resistance felt in on the water rowing.

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Technogym’s defining mission is to help people around the world be more active, healthier, and happier. For this reason, Technogym launched the global ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ campaign in 2014 to help tackle the global issue of obesity and sedentary lifestyle, one of the most serious epidemics of the 21^st century.

By taking part in the Let’s Move for a Better World Campaign, you pledge to donate the physical activity (in the from of moves) performed in your facility to a social cause. By collecting MOVEs every facility can win and donate Technogym products chosen from each centre on registration. Everyone is encouraged to get involved regardless of level of physical fitness.

The more you train, the more you donate! To take part in ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’, you just need to join the nearest health centre running the campaign and collect as many MOVEs (Technogym’s unit of measure for movement) as you can. This year, workouts tracked using heart rate devices and outdoor activity collected by the mywellness app will also be included.

Download the Technogym App, use the Gym Finder to locate your closest gym and start moving: you will be able to try it for free in all gyms taking part in the social campaign.

Thanks to the Technogym mywellness app you can measure everything on the platform, allowing you to collect MOVEs and create a challenge amongst your friends at a participating gym. Gather your training data and create a performance ranking to share with the community or on social networks.

Just head to your local Technogym-equipped gym, build up your MOVEs and help transform your area into an all-round healthier and more active community. Join in and Let’s Move for a Better World! Keep up with our social channels to see how we’re getting involved!

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They boast high-performance and luxury products that enhance your practise while offering some nifty features. All their yoga mats (and they offer quite a wide variety) feature ultimate cushioning and joint-protection density. They also offer a secure grip, are lightweight and portable – enjoy sessions across town or around the world.

Manduka offer a plethora of varieties, styles and fitness specific options. Choose their popular PRO and eKO ranges, their beginner mats or heavy-duty fitness mats (still graced with style of course). For a standard mat that promises performance opt for the PRO line, for zero waste mats the eKO range is the one for you.

Combining years worth of expertise their MDK Fit range offers a highly durable construction which supports and cushions and features a closed-cell antimicrobial surface. Use it for yoga, barre and even cross-fit. The Manuka x Yoga range is also designed for multi-use, these durable mats are suitable for the studio, your home or for outdoor surfaces (thanks to their superior density and cushioning). For beginners opt for their ‘Live On’ range, the lightweight mat protects joints and bones, offers supportive cushioning and is made from 100% recyclable foam.

Browse a few of their most popular ranges on our site including the PRO, the PRO Lite, the eKO, the eKO Lite and the travel sized eKO Super Lite. The PRO line is made from the highest quality PVC on the planet, offering a lifetime guarantee. The eKO mats are designed with natural biodegradable tree rubber, manufactured with zero waste.

PRO

Elevate your practise with the Manduka Pro, this yoga mat is engineered to offer unmatched cushion and density, performance grip and boasts a hygienic closed-cell surface. It is made with an emissions free process, for a guilt free practise.

PRO Lite

Offering the perfect balance of performance and portability, this yoga mat gives you the same smart features as the PRO but in a compact package. This range has an array of colours, choose purple, grey and midnight tones to match your fitness space, adding a touch of luxury.

eKO

The green warrior; the eKO is designed for comfort and performance. Made from non-harvested tree rubber, this yoga mat provides a natural grip, a sealed-cell surface and contains no harmful materials.

eKO Lite

With superior wet grip and a compact design this yoga mat should be your go to portable and planet friendly companion.

eKO Super Lite 

The ultimate travel buddy, the Super Lite mat can easily be folded and put into a bag. It can also be used as a protective coating when stacked on top of another mat – ensure quality, style and a bacteria free space!

These yoga mats all boast fashionable colours, innovative yet modest patterns including marbled, tie-dye and stripes. With colours such as Sage, Acai and Bondi Blue there’s guaranteed to be one you’ll love. Their stylish equipment will fit seamlessly into your studio, yacht or home gym.

They also offer an array of yoga props, their cork blocks and planks are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Coming in three sizes choose one tailored to you. They provide a light feel, a secure grip and are made from sustainable materials. Choose the lean block when travelling, though slimmer than its counterpart it’s equally as supportive.

So whether you are looking to curate a style rich fitness space for your home, yacht or studio gym or just want a travel companion that is as effective as it is lightweight then Manduka should be your go to. As well as long-lasting, fashionable and performance enhancing products they have an admirable ethical conscious.

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The two main types of lifts seen with Olympic lifting are the snatch and clean and jerk. The snatch involves one continuous motion – lifting the barbell overhead. The clean and jerk is made up of two movements, first the barbell is lifted from the floor to your shoulders, next you lift overhead, finishing with straight arms and legs. Both exercises require coordination, flexibility and concentration.

The exercise promises a full-body workout, toning the back, arms, shoulders and is also great for the core and glutes. One of the main benefits is the efficiency of the training – you’ll receive a total body workout in a 20-30 minute session and are working all major muscle groups whilst burning fat.

By using a full range of motion and recruiting various muscle fibres, these rapid movements enable your muscles to fully tense and relax in a short amount of time. For this to happen the nervous system needs to fire at a rapid rate, activating the same muscle fibres as when you sprint or jump.

When it comes to incorporating olympic weight training equipment into your fitness space, it’s easy to assume that they may take up too much space or appear bulky. But we’ve come up with a few options that are space-saving (such as the Hammer Strength HD Elite Power Rack) and will also add a touch of style to your gym.

Choose from colourful, powerful and compact weights and multi-use machines. Customise your kit, add your own colours, logos and even opt for a range of additional equipment and accessories for a total personalised wellness space.

Technogym Olympic Training Plate Set

This colourful set offers vibrant discs in various different colours; following the international Olympic standard colour code. Ranging from 0.5kg-25kg and giving you red, blue, yellow and green for the varying weights, these plate sets will be a standout feature.

Jordan Classic Urethane Olympic Discs

The sleek discs showcase a contemporary twist to a classic design, they feature a premium polyurethane coating, contoured handgrips and you can even add customised branding to make them unique. These durable discs are built to last and are a timeless option.

Technogym Professional Bar

Offering a sturdy and stylish bar, choose this smart option to complete your set. The Technogym Professional Bar is made from high-quality stainless steel and a long-lasting chrome finish. The Diamond-pattern knurling helps you maintain a solid grip and with 8 needle bearings, pressure to the wrist is reduced.

Hammer Strength HD Elite Power Rack

This unique piece of kit allows you to do just about any exercise. It features a power cage for squats and bench presses, offers adjustable pull up handles and an overhead bar.

Design an ultimate gym using just this power rack, add a platform and a range of optional extras. Choose from bases, benches and storage options. Maximise your training space also with accessory storage and a  bumper plate tray.

Customise the frame, storage and upholstery colour options. As well as any custom lettering, branding or logos, for a completely personalised piece.

Life Fitness Signature Series Olympic Military Bench

The signature series combine performance with aesthetics. Also boasting a range of frame and upholstery colour options, design your own piece of equipment. Whether you’re a black on black kind of person or one for a splash of colour – there’s plenty to choose from.

They provide contoured cushions for superior comfort, aluminium collars to protect slipping during use and a moulded protective urethane coating.

The Olympic Military bench also gives added variety with its forward and rear stacking system. Once known as the best measure of pure strength, this piece of equipment tests the strength of your shoulders, triceps and chest. The machine is also great for your abdominals and obliques.

Olympic Weight Lifting is a great way to build lean muscle, burn fat and get all muscles working, so why not give it a go? When designing your wellness space, you shouldn’t shy away from olympic weights, with these products you can maximise space and ensure a well-rounded workout.

With our products you can select from a range of specialised items and can even customise your piece of kit. Choose your favourite colours, match it your space or even design your own logo to add to it.

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Spas create an environment of total wellness. They offer a completely relaxing and ambient environment. From the scents wafting the corridors to the pretty nature inspired décor. Indulge in all sorts of treatments and leave feeling completely regenerated.

Similarly, the power of aromatherapy is consistently a topic of discussion, along with non-invasive medical treatments and holistic approaches. They all play a part in the treatment of pain, expelling toxins, boosting the immune system, enhancing your mood and sleep patterns.

With our ever growing list of spa equipment, we wanted to showcase some of the must haves for your wellness space. Nilo give you the very best in Spa Design and Equipment, along with innovative designs.

Owned by the Maletti Group, they are leaders in their industry and Nilo are renowned for their furnishings, accessories, wellness centres and beauty salons across the globe. As a result they offer specialised products, stylish designs and incorporate high tech.

Nilo offer luxury collections, collaborating with some big-name designers (including Stefano Giovannoni, Claudio Silvestrin and Christophe Pillet). Equally important, they offer maximum quality products that are made to last.

The Nilo Ninfea is a luxury massage bed designed with ultimate comfort in mind. The multifunctional treatment bed offers an innovative shape, giving you a specialised design, functionality and practicality.

This luxury massage bed showcases a curved wooden frame, in a wood of your choosing (pick from white and old wood finishes). The Nilo Ninfea also offers a range of different upholstery options, choose a memory foam mattress or a heated one. Match it to other products in their range for a uniform and stand out space.

The height, backrest and knee rest can all be adjusted electronically and feature 4 motors. The Ninfea also boasts, an enclosed accessory compartment.

Enjoy a massage or a facial among a variety of other treatments with this savvy piece of equipment.

Going hand-in-hand with gyms, spas are just as important to destress, energise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Offering a multitude of benefits, tailor your space to provide benefits suited to your regimen.

Rejuvenate

Today’s spas are also able to provide non-invasive medical treatments; blend advanced skin care with relaxation. The health benefits are endless, improve blood circulation, expel toxins and improve your general mood.

Relieve Stress

What better way to escape daily stressors than a massage. Alleviating your body of aches and pains is just a few of the things this form of therapy offers. Stimulating the lymph system also, massages enhance your immune system, while improving circulation and posture.

Energise

Indulge in a facial on a range of Nilo’s ultra comfortable beds. With facials you get rid of the environmental toxins that seep into the skin on a daily basis. Aside from getting rid of bacterial build-up, facials release tension from the head and neck, preventing headaches.

Whichever treatments you choose, they are always made better with a luxury massage bed.

So if we’ve inspired you to create your very own relaxation haven, browse the Nilo range. Get in touch for custom options, accessories and how best to utilise your space.

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The number of calories you burn during one session depends on body weight, body fat percentage, age, physical fitness, genetics and environmental conditions.

Running, biking or swimming at a steady state pace is enough to burn some serious calories, but if you up your pace for just a period of time you’ll increase the burn even more.

Because you are propelling your body forward, running accounts for a high calorie expenditure. The faster you run the more calories you burn – six miles per hour can burn around 400 calories in 30 mins.

Try doing 2 minutes full intensity and 1 minute active rest (moving as opposed to remaining stationery).

As a form of aerobic exercise running keeps the heart and lungs healthy. It’s soft on your joints and works the core. Great for the mind as well as the body, running reduces stress and alleviates symptoms of depression. It’s also rumoured to improve memory, the ability to focus and boosts the immune system.

Product – Precor TRM 781 Treadmill 

The insight driven design of the Precor TRM 781 Treadmill boasts reliability, performance and efficiency. Built for commercial gyms this piece of equipment is made to last. The treadmill also features the 780 line 15″ touchscreen console, providing users with a premium entertainment experience and engaging workouts through an intuitive interface.

Rowing works your legs, shoulders and back. Using nine major muscle groups, including the hamstrings, quads, glutes, core, lats, shoulders, your back, biceps and triceps! Where you are rowing counts too, on a machine you can burn around 315 calories every half hour. On water however, you torch around 500 calories.

Rowing is an effective aerobic exercise keeping the heart and lungs healthy. This form of cardio is low impact, with low risk of injury. It’s also beneficial when looking to increase stamina, flexibility and toning.

Product – WaterRower Natural

Made in honey-oak this stylish WaterRower is a feature just as much as it an efficient piece of equipment. The WaterFlywheel tech is unrivalled in its ability to replicate the feeling of rowing on water. The wood design absorbs sound and vibration giving you a smooth and quiet session.

WaterRower only uses woods that will stand the test of time and are sourced from sustainable forests.

Skipping is as taxing as sprinting (believe it or not), for best results skip in intervals, where you jump rope at high impact for a few minutes then jog in place for a minute or two. This exercise uses more muscle groups than jogging and challenges your balance and coordination! Engage your arms and shoulders with this exercise. It also tones muscles in the upper and lower body. Helping to attain balance, coordination and agility.

Product – Technogym Jump Rope

The Technogym Jump Rope helps build coordination, improving overall speed, agility and quickness. Their smart design gives you handles that improve grip, and the feature ball bearings generate a more efficient rotation during training.

 

Throw some resistance into the mix to amp up your running or cycling session. Cyling up a steep hill recruits more muscle fibres, improves strength-to-weight ratio and technical skill. You’ll burn much more calories than you would on a flat surface. Fire up your glutes and burn around 500 calories.

Ramping up your cardio with Hill Workouts increases speed, improves form and builds endurance. It also helps form fatigue resistance, ideal for long distance training. The challenge brings about physiological adaptation and is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one.

Product – Cybex R Series Upright Bike

This stylish upright bike has three quick-resistance selections, allowing for easy interval workouts, ideal for results-driven exercisers. The bike is designed for facilities that provide intuitive cardio equipment focused on achieving results.

This is another exercise that utilises the entire body, using both your arms and legs you are ramping up the intensity. Skiing for 30 minutes burns around 300 calories.

It improves balance, agility and core strength. Strengthening the lower body muscles – working the inner and outer thighs, hamstrings, quads and glutes. It is especially ideal for increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Product – Concept2 SkiErg

This cardio machine simulates Nordic skiing it’s great for strength, getting your heart racing and blood pumping. The SkiErg uses flywheel resistance and electronic monitoring systems.

Body weight exercises are great for cardio, combine them with machines for ultimate impact. There’s plenty of exercises you could do:

• Jumping Jacks
• Mountain Climbers
• Burpees
• Walking Lunges
• High Knees
• Plank-to-Squat
• Lateral Hops
• Jump Squat

No matter what exercise you choose to do, ramping up the intensity in short bursts will boost calorie burn. Cardio can be incorporated into almost any exercise, if you just increase the level at which you are working. So do some sprint intervals while you are on the treadmill or row vigorously in bursts when on the rowing machine.

Whichever activity you do, just make sure to go at full pace going with a 2:1 ratio or ramp up the cardio factor by challenging yourself and taking the exercise to the next level.

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With that said, if we’re gonna go ahead and munch every single thing in sight, at least let’s figure out what it takes to burn it off. We thought we’d break down your favourite festive treats into kcals, and what you can do to balance out your NET intake. That way at least we can pick and choose…

…Who are we kidding?! Hand us the bucks fizz!

DRINKS

1. Bucks Fizz

Does anyone not wake up with a glass of champagne on Christmas morning? Our personal favourite first-drink-of-the-day is a glass of Bucks Fizz (or a Mimosa as the Americans like to call it). Two parts of your finest champagne, one part freshly squeezed orange juice. Divine. A flute of this will set you back 300kcal, or a 30 minute HIIT workout. Worth it, we’d say.

2. Sherry

Once considered the beverage reserved solely for your elderly relatives, in recent years sherry has upped its street cred. A 50ml measure of the good stuff will be around 68kcal. That’s a leisurely afternoon stroll.

3. Mulled Wine

Drinking a glass of Mulled Wine is quite the treat for the senses. Its powerful aromas could surely convert even the biggest Scrooge. However, it comes at a cost. And that cost is a whopping 227 kcal per 120ml glass! That equates to 20 minutes on the treadmill at 6mph. Go go go!

SNACKS

4. Walnuts

Though being one of the more healthy snack choices around Christmas, you can still rack up the numbers by overindulging. After all, it is the most wonderful time of year. These tasty nuts come in at 190 kcal a handful. That’s just under half an hour of cycling at a moderate pace, a great way to stretch the legs after a morning of stocking opening.

5. Terry’s Chocolate Orange

Ah, the Terry’s Chocolate Orange, another Christmas classic that barely makes it through the morning. A stocking staple, we can never get enough of the orange chocolatey goodness and are incapable of stopping at the suggested serving size of one segment (seriously, who has that sort of self-control?). If you manage to rock your way through a whole one of these it will set you back 925 calories, the equivalent of spinning for a little over an hour and a half. If you can stick to just the one segment, you’re looking at 46 kcals, but let’s be honest, who’s going to be doing that?

6. Celebrations

A handful of celebrations are a reasonable consolation for being forced to watch Shrek 2 for the tenth year in a row. Nom nom nom. These come in at 45kcal a chocolate. A 150-pound person who does 100 sit-ups in 10 minutes will burn 57 calories… Get ready to do a lot of sit-ups.

THE MAIN EVENT

7. Christmas Dinner

Of course, Christmas isn’t Christmas for many without a Turkey dinner. Ours includes roasties, pigs in blankets, brussel sprouts, honey roasted parsnips, red cabbage, stuffing, gravy… The list goes on. A full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings is equivalent to 1,450 calories- eek! A 155-pound person swimming at an average pace will burn 493 calories… So that’s a solid 3 hours of front crawl right there.

8. Christmas (Veggie) Dinner

Some of us will opt for the vegetarian alternative, a nut roast (545kcal) or perhaps a chestnut and mushroom wellington (455kcal)… Mmm! An hour of (exceptionally fun) outdoor bouldering on average burns about 500kcal… Sounds like a reasonable trade!

PUDDINGS

9. Mince Pie(s)

Who can resist a home-made mince pie? Our mouths are watering just at the thought… And if you’re feeling so inclined, with a little marzipan star on top. Incredible! These little things will cost you 230kcal per pie. That’s two hours of yoga, or 20 mins of a HIIT class. Unless you like to warm it up and add a dollop of brandy butter… That’ll cost you an extra 60 calories!

10. Cheese + Port

Cheese and port. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures. Sipping on a vintage in your finest crystal glassware is such a little luxury. Add cheese to the equation and it will add up to a reasonable 329kcal. Back on the treadmill you go, and for at least 25 minutes…

11. Christmas Pudding

And how could we not include Christmas Pudding. The holy grail of all of the festive puddings. A small portion of this would be about 249 calories – that’s about 30 minutes of backstroke.

The amounts of calories burned in exercises that we have stated here are all variable depending on a person’s metabolic rate and weight. And do remember that counting calories by no means will get you fit quick. It is a huge combination of many factors that will help you do that! Working out being one of the key ones. Having a good routine and trying to stick to a healthy diet most of the time should mean you can get stuck in and not worry too much about those extra calories.

To find out how Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors can help you burn off the Christmas bulge in the New Year, get in touch at hello@gymmarine.com.

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