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PureGym Finalizes Blink Fitness Deal PureGym Expands Global Presence with Acquisition of Blink Fitness PureGym takes a bold step in its global expansion strategy by finalizing the acquisition of Blink Fitness, solidifying its presence in the U.S. market. Discover what this means for the fitness industry and how it reshapes the landscape of affordable gym [...]

Can I Use My FSA or HSA to Pay for Personal Training Sessions? How to Use Your FSA or HSA to Cover Personal Training Sessions at PureGym Find out if you are eligible to use your flexible spending or health savings account to pay for a personal trainer. If your employer offers a flexible spending [...]

Astoria Mural by Bianca Romero As a silhouetted barbell hits the ground, we see elements associated with Astoria come to life, such as the Hell Gate Bridge, subway signs, and vibrant streetscapes.    about the artist Bianca is a New York City-based contemporary mixed-media artist, muralist, and creative director. She’s known for her bold and [...]

NoHo Mural by Jedidiah Dore Inspired by location reportage drawings and the energy, vibrancy, and constant state of flux in NYC and the NoHo neighborhood, this design is also an homage to the artistic heritage and diversity of NoHo. It includes both historical architectural references along with fitness iconography and imagined concepts of NoHo’s future. [...]

Gates Mural by Danielle Mastrion The mural is a collage of classic Brooklyn symbols such as sneakers hanging on a wire and an open fire hydrant. In the center is a water tower, based off one in Bed-Stuy. Silhouettes of people working out interspersed with images of brownstones, subways, and the Williamsburg Bridge helps paint [...]

Riverdale Mural by Vince Ballentine With more open-air spaces, hilly areas, and views of the Hudson Valley mountains, Riverdale is a unique community in the Bronx. The moving design elements are where the mural truly shows the neighborhood’s spirit: the train rolling through, people exercising, arrows pointing in abstract forms for the background, and the [...]

125th Mural by FUNQEST Cyborg superhero “Mr. NO LIMIT” comes from the future with his powerful dumbbell to save Harlem.   about the artist FUNQEST is a Japanese-born, New York-based painter who has lived in Harlem for the past 10 years. He landed in the art world influenced by anime and manga, a part of [...]

8 No-Excuses Quotes to Inspire Your Workout If you need help getting your body in motion, these quotes will give you all the incentive you need to jumpstart your workout. The secret to working out every day is making it part of your routine. The more often you exercise, the greater your chance of making [...]

Back strengthening exercises for seniors 4 Back Strengthening Exercises for Seniors to try at home The back muscles are among the essential areas of the body to strengthen and keep active for older adults. This is because the back muscles play a large role in enhancing major body movements- from bending, to standing and walking. [...]

Best Workouts to Help with Digestion Discover the best exercises to help with bloating, gas, and even constipation. Feeling too bloated and backed up to exercise? It might sound counterintuitive, but when food makes you uncomfortable, exercise can be your best friend. Moving your body can help things get moving in your digestive tract, which [...]

Build 1 Workout Menu Want to build a stronger upper and lower body but not sure where to begin? Look no further! Get started with this quick full-body workout. Cardio Warm-Up, 10 Minutes Start every workout with 10 minutes of cardio on the machine of your choice. Our gyms are equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and stair [...]

Chest Machines and Workouts at the Gym Learn what muscle groups to target and which machines to use. It’s chest day at the gym and you have no clue how to pump up your pecs or strengthen your serratus anterior. Finding the right chest gym machine is a good start, but you also need to [...]

Definition of Circuit Training Perfect Circuit workout What is circuit workout in comparison to the typical definition of circuit training? Circuit training is when you combine and alternate between six to ten exercises to target different muscle groups. You can alternate between upper body muscles to lower body exercise and your cores. The combination of these [...]

Free weight workouts The advantages of free weight workouts Free weight workouts offer lots of advantages for your health, strength and flexibility. By getting more muscle groups involved in each movement, weight training with free weights helps build strength and burn calories faster, prevent injury and improve balance, and make your workouts super-efficient. While these are all great benefits, [...]

Gym Equipment 101 A beginner’s guide to building the right workout for your needs. Stepping into a gym, especially for the first time, can feel like entering a new world. Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or just starting out, understanding the range of equipment available to you is crucial for achieving your fitness goals safely [...]

Gym Workout Plan for Beginners When you’ve got goals to crush, this easy workout plan will help you take your fitness to the next level. Source People who have been going to the gym for years make it look so easy. What’s their secret to staying motivated and getting in shape, anyway? The answer is simpler than you might [...]

Hamstring strengthening exercises The importance of hamstring strengthening exercises Hamstring strengthening exercises offer lots of benefits for your overall health and mobility. Strong hamstrings enable your knees, legs, back, and hips to function smoothly and provide protection from injuries. Hamstring strengthening exercises can improve overall leg strength, relieve lower back pain, and increase flexibility. But [...]

How Many Calories Do You Burn on a Stationary Bike? Here’s what you need to know. Stationary bikes are an excellent tool to help you get in shape and stay healthy. They’re beginner-friendly, but they can also give you a serious workout. If you’re working your way back from an injury or have other mobility issues, stationary [...]

How to Improve Your Stamina When You Feel Out of Shape Feeling winded after climbing the stairs? These tips will help! Close up of person’s shoes walking on concrete street. “Did I always get this winded climbing up the stairs?” “Why can’t I take a walk and carry on a conversation at the same time [...]

How to Make the Most of Your Treadmill Workout What to know about using a treadmill for weight loss. While running outside is great, it’s not always practical. Even if you’re in a climate that doesn’t have harsh winters, there are still days when it’s too hot, too cold, or too rainy to run outside. [...]

How to Use Leg Machines at the Gym Finally, you’ll have a reason to look forward to leg day! We all know not to skip leg day. But when you take your first look at those intimidating leg machines at the gym, it’s like trying to decode an ancient hieroglyphic. You walk in with high [...]

Let’s Talk About Working Out on the Elliptical Will the elliptical help you meet your fitness goals? When it comes to doing cardio at the gym, the elliptical is always a popular option. Not only does it get your heart pumping, it’s also a great low-impact workout—and unlike burpees and jumping jacks, it’s actually kind [...]

Master the Art of the Stair Climber Hint: There’s more to it than just moving your feet! A stair climber workout for beginners will help you take your fitness to new heights. Pardon the pun, but this cardio workout is more intense than you might think! It does your heart a favor while also toning [...]

Muscle Groups to Work Together The Muscle Groups to Work Together Your muscles require both rest and exercise to function properly. And because strength training relies majorly on isolating and targeting the right muscles, it is essential to know what muscle groups to work together so some muscle groups can rest while you put other [...]

Partner Workouts: 8 Fun Exercises to Crush Your Fitness Goals Together Are you tired of the same old solo workouts, feeling uninspired, and lacking the motivation to hit the gym? It’s time to call your partner and make sweating it out a fun and rewarding experience! Working out with a friend or a partner not [...]

Planet Fitness vs Blink Fitness: Differences, Pros, Cons Which is a right gym for you? Ten differences and overviews between Planet Fitness and Blink Fitness  Read the entire article here.

Stationary Bike vs. Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Which Option Should You Choose? This beginner-friendly guide will help you select the best exercise equipment for you. Adults who engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 75–150 minutes of vigorous activity, tend to maintain better health for a longer period of time. Going [...]

Whether you gym once or twice a week, or never miss a day, knowing how to make the most of your gym sessions can help you to achieve your goals more efficiently.

The One-Hour Gym Workout Plan Here’s how you can make the most of 60 minutes at the gym. A one-hour gym workout might sound extreme, but consider it a minimum amount of time for a well-rounded workout. In today’s fast-paced society, it’s easy to fall into the trap of quick fixes and shortcuts. But when [...]

5 Stationary Bike Workouts to Try Switch up your next gym sesh with this fun piece of equipment! A stationary bike is your ticket to a great workout. Good for your heart and several other muscle groups, you can hop on the seat of a stationary bike and let your imagination run wild. You’ll feel [...]

Running is one of those exercises that has universal appeal; gym lovers can enjoy an indoor treadmill workout away from the elements, while lovers of the great outdoors can pound the pavements or explore countryside trails (see examples of 30 minute challenges for both treadmill and outdoor runs here).

Upper Body Workout Machines Best upper body gym machines for beginners When hitting the gym for the first time, working with upper body workout machines can be intimidating. You will be overwhelmed with the right equipment to use or how to go about using them. Should you turn the knobs? Start with your legs raised [...]

What is the 12-3-30 workout? The latest viral TikTok workout, 12-3-30, is a treadmill-based exercise that thousands swear by. But does it work? In recent months, a new workout has taken the internet by storm. It’s called the 12-3-30 workout, and it has sparked the creation of thousands of videos, blog posts, and news articles [...]

Ever had that surreal experience of hopping on a new diet, and losing 10 or more pounds in the first week? You might have caught yourself staring at the scale and wondering how it got damaged, or mouthing the words “it’s just not possible” into your bathroom mirror through tears of disbelieving joy.

Forget endless crunches, here are 5 great exercise for beginners to strengthen your whole core.

Gym membership comparison What’s important in a gym membership comparison? When comparing gyms, it’s easy to compare the obvious stuff: cost of membership, location, and the quality of the facilities. What’s often overlooked in a gym membership comparison is how the experience at the gym makes you feel. Lots of gyms are full of buff [...]

What to Wear to the Gym: Clothes, Gear & Accessories There are no points for style, but there are a few things you’ll need to feel comfortable at the gym. There is no shortage of stores trying to sell you expensive athleisure. But matching sports bras and yoga pants or hundred-dollar branded gym shorts aren’t [...]

One of the hottest topics (no pun intended) surrounding proper workout formulation and recovery, is what temperature your post-workout bath or shower should be. Advocates of hot soaks typically talk about relaxing and loosening up the muscles post-workout, while fans of ice baths often bring up the apparent lactic-acid-flushing benefits of getting cold.

Strength training has many mental and physical benefits, and we’d argue that everyone should strength training in some form (whether that’s lifting weights, calisthenics, Pilates, or other) in their exercise program.

Creating a solid workout plan can be one of the best places to start when forming new exercise habits. Discover some of our top tips and advice for workout plans, or jump straight to our example beginners workout routines below.

Let’s Break Down Blink Fitness Plans and Benefits Take a closer look at our Green, Blue, and Orange Memberships so you can choose the right plan for your fitness journey When it comes to fitness, we understand that there’s no “one size fits all” approach. We strive to be the gym for every body, and [...]

Personal trainer, Spencer Cartwright shares his top advice for creating the perfect muscle-gaining workout routine.

Are you ready to get shredded and lean, dropping body fat while maintaining muscle? If so, you’ve come to the right place, because today we’re talking about the best workout plans for cutting.

The glutes (gluteal muscles) are the muscles around your buttocks, thighs, hips and pelvis and are key for movements such as lifting, rotating and extending your legs; they even help to keep you stable when standing.

There are tons of reasons to hit the gym, but one of the most common goals for women is to “tone up.”

Leg and Glute Workout to Do at Home All you need is a single step. This leg and glutes workout is a great place to start to get your legs ready for summer. The moves are easy and it will only take you 20 minutes to be one day closer to your fitness goals. We’ve [...]

If you’re finding some extra pounds seem to be sitting around your waist and you’re interested in shifting your belly fat through exercise, the gym is the perfect place to start.

Most people think that carbohydrate-rich foods such as pasta and rice are bad for you when looking for a balanced diet. This couldn’t be further from the truth however, as the exact opposite proves to be the case. These slow-release carbohydrates help to replenish your energy supplies and therefore your endurance during workouts.

Sticking to short, high-intensity sessions may be tempting when time is tight. But if you have specific goals in mind, carving out an hour to exercise brings with it fitness benefits that micro workouts just can’t replicate.

There’s a reason massage therapy is still hugely popular today. In fact, there are multiple reasons, which we’ll go into in more detail below, but in a nutshell, massages are used to treat stress and pain and who wouldn’t want that?

Ready to crush Hyrox? This 12-week training plan is designed to help you build the strength, endurance, and mental toughness needed to dominate this challenging functional fitness competition. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a complete beginner, this comprehensive program will guide you toward your goal of completing Hyrox with confidence.

When you start going to the gym, it’s natural to want to see results immediately. You’ll want to build muscle and reduce body fat fast, and many people start training almost every day in the mindset that the more they do, the faster they will see results. It doesn’t take long to realize that this way of thinking is wrong however, as the importance of recovery starts to show.

Including weights in a HIIT workout is one of the best ways to increase the challenge and maximize the effectiveness of the exercises. Below we explain what makes a weighted HIIT routine such a good workout option, and showcase some of our favorite moves for a workout that can include dumbbells, kettlebells, weighted plates and gym equipment.

Following a workout routine is also one of the best ways to see progress over time as it allows you to spend time working on your form and increasing the weight or reps each week. Known as progressive overload, this helps to continually challenge the muscles which is key for muscle growth.

Put simply, a bulking cycle is a time when you’re eating a surplus of food and lifting heavy weights to build muscle mass.

Unless you actively work on your flexibility, it’s likely you struggle with tight muscles. Not only can this feel uncomfortable in day to day activities, it can impact your range of motion at the gym!

Whether you’re training for a marathon or simply enjoy a short run every now and then, every runner can benefit from adding sprint workouts to their training regime.

When it comes to knee pain, it’s easy to assume that the pain is due to a problem with the joint, but this isn’t always the case.

Learn how to work out your upper body without needing any additional weights or equipment with these upper body bodyweight exercises.