 Can you believe it? This month, we're raising our weights, clinking our protein shakes, and dancing on the mats because Innovate is turning 13!
13 incredible years of sweat, strength, and passion. As we celebrate this milestone, we're filled with gratitude for each and every one of you who has been a part of our journey. Whether you've been with us since day one or just joined our vibrant community, your dedication and support have fueled our success. We're thrilled to share all the exciting updates and events lined up for you this month. From new team members to special offers, there's a lot to look forward to. ______________________________ Celebrating 13 Years with Birthday Offers! 🎉 To celebrate Innovate turning 13 this month, we're rolling out exclusive birthday member offers. Simply fill out this Google form to let us know which offer you'd like to claim. The form will shut on the 10th April so don’t miss out! ========== Offer 1: May “Accelerator” Buy a 6 week nutrition bolt-on to start in May for £149 Get a free pack of 16 Large Group PT sessions (all membership) OR 8 Sisters of Steel sessions (existing Sisters of Steel memberships only) ========== Offer 2: Mini pre pay (a) Pay for 3 months upfront and get a free pack of 16 Large Group PT sessions (any membership) OR 8 Sisters of Steel sessions (existing Sisters of Steel memberships only) ========== Offer 3: Mini pre pay (b) Pay for 6 months up front and get a free pack of 32 Large Group PT sessions (any membership) OR 16 Sisters of Steel sessions (existing Sisters of Steel memberships only) ========== Offer 4: PIF Reminder Pay in full for a year and get 2 months free (14 months in total) ========== Offer 5: PIF for a year with £150 off our 12 week nutrition coaching Pay in full for a year and get our 12 week nutrition coaching program for £99 instead of £249 (to use anytime during the year) ========== Offer 6: 32 Large Group PT class bolt on for £125 Save £75 on buying 32 additional Large Group PT sessions - expiry date 9 months £125 instead of £200 Open to all memberships ========== Offer 7: 32 Sisters of Steel class bolt on for £220 Save £100 on buying 32 additional Sisters of Steel sessions (existing Sisters of Steel memberships only) - expiry date 12 months £220 instead of £320 ______________________________ Welcoming a New Team Member! 👋 We're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our team, Georgia! Georgia Southby has joined to take ownership of our marketing, client consultations, and progress reviews. She joins Kate and "the other Georgia" as our full-time members of the senior team, each in charge of their own area. We’re super excited to welcome Georgia into the team, and equally as important, be able to demonstrate our number one core value of "continuous improvement" by upgrading the team even more. Georgia has a wealth of fitness and industry experience …. And I’ll let her own words do the rest: I fell in love with health and fitness since as early as I can remember! Taking suit after my Father who was a gold medalist in competitive Judo (he’s not to be messed with). My background stems from playing team sports and enjoying fitness throughout my youth, I absolutely loved the feeling of pushing myself to the maximum and seeing my health benefits that came back from that (Yes, I’m another freak that love burpees). Becoming more and more curious and interested in health, I studied Nutrition at University and soon become a qualified Nutritionist and registered Personal Trainer. I have worked in a variety of different roles within the fitness industry for over 10 years. From luxury fitness retreats, council ran programmes to corporate gyms. And throughout my varied experiences I have developed a passion to want to support women better within the fitness space. To provide the knowledge and correct tools to enhance their own personal levels, become stronger, fitter and overall happier. Which is why I’m so happy to be working at Innovate as I know they are aligned with the same core values that I possess myself. I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know you all better soon ______________________________ Your Feedback Matters! 📝 Your feedback is invaluable to us, which is why we're always eager to hear from you. Take a moment to fill out our monthly feedback survey. Don’t forget to leave your name to be in with a chance of winning a voucher! We genuinely appreciate your input and strive to make your gym experience even better based on your suggestions. ______________________________ Turning Feedback into Action! 💪 Wondering how we've been using your feedback? We've been hard at work behind the scenes, implementing your suggestions. From ordering new equipment to shining the spotlight on our coaches on Facebook so you can get to know them better! A more detailed update on the new equipment is below :) We’ve got new sandbags coming for some exciting new challenges in the next few weeks, we have added to the Sisters weights and replaced some tired slam balls. We have had a number of requests via the survey for more 14kg kettlebells and haven’t invested this time around. Unfortunately, they are hard to get in comparison to the other weights and as a result are more expensive, we will of course keep an eye out for some affordable ones though. If you’re finding you’re “in between” weights, talk to the coaches for guidance but also take a look at the "Kate’s Coaching Corner" post below for how to get more out of strength exercises without increasing the weight being lifted. 🙂 ______________________________ 🏋️♀️ Open Day on 27th April! 🎉 Mark your calendars for 27th April – it's Innovate’s Open Day! Join us for a day filled with workouts, fitness challenges, and fundraising activities in memory of a fantastic fitty. Gem has secured some super raffle prizes so far! If there are any local businesses that would like to donate a prize, please get in touch! This event is open to all members, as well as your friends and family, so please bring them along to get involved in the fun! ______________________________ Join Us at Knaresborough Bed Race! 🌟 We're excited to announce that we have secured a spot at the Knaresborough Bed Race on 8th June. If you're interested in lending a helping hand or being part of the Team, please fill out the Google Form linked to get involved! ______________________________ Kate's Coaching Corner: LET’S TALK STRENGTH! 💪 Are you ready to take your strength training to the next level? Whether you're a seasoned fitty or just starting out on your fitness journey, there are always ways to increase the intensity and challenge your muscles in new and exciting ways. Today, let's dive into some strategies for making your strength exercises even more effective. 1. Add More Weight: Pushing Your Limits One of the most straightforward ways to increase the difficulty of your strength exercises is to add more weight. Whether you're using dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands, gradually increasing the load can help you build muscle strength over time. Remember to choose weights that are challenging but still allow you to maintain proper form and remember what weight you’ve used for an exercise as a reference for your next session. 2. Adjust Timings and Tempo: Playing with Pace Another effective way to make your strength exercises harder is to manipulate the timings and tempo of your movements. By slowing down the eccentric (lowering) phase of an exercise or pausing at the bottom of a rep, you can increase time under tension and stimulate muscle growth. Conversely, speeding up the concentric (lifting) phase can add an element of explosiveness to your workouts, improving power. Coaching Cues for Tempo Adjustments:
Expanding the range of motion of your strength exercises can also make them more challenging and effective. This can involve performing exercises through a fuller range of motion or incorporating variations that require greater flexibility and mobility. By doing so, you'll engage more muscle fibers and enhance muscle activation, leading to greater strength increases and functional improvements. 4. Incorporate Unilateral Exercises: Balancing Act Unilateral exercises, which target one side of the body at a time, are another excellent way to increase the difficulty of your workouts while improving balance and symmetry. We use these often in Strong Woman sessions in particular! Try incorporating exercises like single-leg squats, lunges, and one-arm rows to challenge your stability and activate smaller stabilizing muscles that may be neglected during bilateral movements. In Conclusion: Elevate Your Strength Training So, are you ready to elevate your strength training game? Grab me or one of the other coaches next time you’re in if you want to try one of these techniques in one of our sessions! ______________________________ That wraps up our April birthday blog, here's to 13 years of sweaty workouts, uplifting camaraderie, and smashing goals. Thank you for choosing Innovate as your fitness home! Stay amazing, Team Innovate #BeMore
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