Are you still sore from your run or long walk yesterday? Or maybe you want to tone your upper body but the knees are sore? Here is your dream come true! At Freespirit, we are used to adapting training sessions to reduce the strain on certain parts of your body whilst still getting a good […]

Most people, if they have ever bought workout kit for home, have a pair of dumbbells kicking around somewhere! They might be Jane Fonda style pinks 1lb ones or the impressive stacks that you get that weigh up to 15kg…as long as you have a weight that gives you enough resistance you are good to […]

I love kettlebells! They are an amazing way of creating long lean muscle tissue and the majority of exercises involve a great deal of core activation due to the stabilisation required from the body. SO what does a short kettlebell workout provide? a release of endorphins – yay for happy hormones! a metabolism boost – […]

It is common knowledge that having a strong core is important for optimum health. What isn’t often discussed is that no amount of stomach crunches will strengthen the most important core muscles: our DEEP core muscles. These are the muscles that attach to our pelvis and stabilise the spine all underneath the muscles that we […]

The stomach area is an area that many of us want to tone and strengthen. Modern day lifestyle, convenience foods and limited time for conditioning means that our body is in need of core training. This has an aesthetic appeal for sure but more importantly, strong core muscles protect our spine from any injury that […]

Does it matter whether you have strong muscles in your butt cheeks or not? Your glutes are very important muscles in your body because of their potential power and strength. They are a big muscle group and so have the capacity to support you in your daily life and whilst training IF they are active […]

Are you READY?!! Because we are! What have we got for you? We have a gold AND a silver fitness challenge for you! If you aren’t sure which one is best for you then try the silver and then the gold at a later date 🙂 Each one comprises of 4 Exercises and each challenge […]

Most people have fat around their middle and it is normal to have some fat there! Although it is nice to have a six-pack or a washboard stomach, that requires a lifestyle (or lucky genetic gene pool) that isn’t realistic for most of us. To be able to see stomach muscles, normally people have a […]

I used to hate my legs. I never wore shorts and would struggle to get my thighs in a lot of trousers. Training changed my shape to one where I can pick up my size and 90% fit me straight off the hanger. I used to hate my legs. I never wore shorts and would […]

Stomach Crunches reduce belly fat, FACT or MYTH? Belly fat is often something that can hinder body confidence. For many of us, it is the area of the body that stores the most fat and this means that we have to choose clothes accordingly and are shy to strip down on the beach! The best […]