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3 Healthy Recipes
Juicy Lemon Haddock Ingredients 1 Haddock fillet 1 Red pepper, sliced 100g Spinach, washed 1/2 Teaspoon of Sea salt 1/2 Lemon 1 Teaspoon of chili oil Instructions Heat up a non-stick frying pan on medium heat and add the pepper and 1 tsp of chilli oil. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Season the haddock […]
The Sugar Epidemic
To be honest, in my opinion there is a simple solution to this sugar issue and this comes down to
Armistice Centenary
100 years ago on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 the sound of guns fell silent bringing peace to Europe. Read how YMCA helped support military personnel on the front lines.
Your favorite fast food in calories/carbs/fats/proteins
Your favorite fast food in calories/carbs/fats/proteins
What is water?
Imagen if there was something that could help your entire body work more efficiently!
Essential Gym Exercises #2 – The Romanian Deadlift
Essential for developing strength and mobility. Only at YMCA Gyms!
Essential Gym Supplements #2 – Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is also linked with protection against particular cancers including breast, colon, lung and prostate
Homemade Sushi
This homemade sushi recipe will provide you not only with even mre love for food, but energy, good levels of protein and omega3.
Essential Gym Exercises – #1 The Lower Back Crunch
An easy exercise to support the lower back
Essential Gym Supplements – #1 Caffeine
Coffee in moderation has some real benefits for body function and exercise performance.
Top Tips For Summer
Summer is on it’s way! Here are a few nutrition tips to get in shape this Summer!
Carb Cycling
It’s not all about low carbohydrate meals! Read on to find out how you can still eat carbs and see health and fitness results.
Lifting Heavy or Lifting Light
To lift heavy or to lift light is always a question that comes up
Scrambled Eggs With Spinach
Scrambled Eggs With Spinach is quick to make and high in protein.
Morning Energy Breakfast
This recipe provides you with the amino acids and fatty acids needed to allow you to kick start your day
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
Parkinson’s Awareness Week is an annual opportunity to come together and raise awareness of Parkinson’s across the UK.
Machine Workout
If you are new to the gym and not confident enough yet to use the free weights, below is a cracking workout to not only get results, but get the body used to strength training.
Basic Fat Loss
Below is a basic fat loss workout that can be followed twice a week for the first four weeks.
Do you work for the NHS, Police or Fire Brigade?
Do you work for the NHS, Police, Fire Brigade?
2018 Commonwealth Games
It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can always train like an athlete.
Advanced German Volume Training – Chest & Back
Advanced German Volume Training – Chest & Back
Did you know we offer 70+ fitness classes a week!
Did you know we offer 70+ fitness classes a week!
Did you know we sell workout clothing and accessories?
Did you know we sell workout clothing and accessories?
One YMCA 3G Football Pitches
YMCA St Albans & YMCA Abbots Langley have a number of incredible 3G football pitches for both 5-A-Side and 7-A-Side football matches.
We Are Recruiting!
We are looking for a number of Personal Trainers to join our team at YMCA St Albans
Low Carb Pork
This low carb pork recipe is easy to make and perfect for any day of the week
Kettlebell Workout
Kettlebell workouts are fun and amazing for fat loss and general fitness goals
Low Carb Courgette Sandwich
This low carb recipe is easy to make and is a perfect recipe for any weekend
5 Amazing Facts About Broccoli
Can broccoli really protect you against cancer and heart disease? Well……
Do You Have A Gym Buddy?
Training on your own is fun, but finding the right gym buddy can not only be fun, but it can make you reach results in the gym faster and live a healthier lifestyle.
Reindeer Steak
This reindeer steak is delicious and will provide you with 37g of protein and 0g of carbs per 150g steak
Gluten Free Almond Bacon
Gluten free almond bacon is quick to make contains 16g of protein!
Strength Training for Women
Strength training not only increases your strength, its great for fat loss, posture and general health
Healthy Tuna Salad
Tuna is high in protein, low in carbohydrates and only takes a couple minutes to cook. Perfect!
Healthy Omega 3
Omega 3 is not only heart healthy, it can also help reduce and prevent several diseases and medical conditions.
Healthy Mango & Coconut Cake
A Healthy Mango & Coconut Cake thats easy to make and gluten free! Perfect for health, fitness and Christmas.
Gluten Free Breakfast
This healthy gluten free breakfast is perfect for any day of the week.
Homemade Sushi
This homemade sushi recipe will not only increase your love for food, but it will also provide you with energy, good levels of protein and omega3.
High Protein, Low Carb Pork
This is a high protein, low carb recipe designed to be healthy, quick to make and perfect for general health and fat loss goals.
Health Benefits of Ginger
Health Benefits of Ginger – Ginger has been used since ancient times for many reasons, some of which include anti-inflammatory, common colds, coughs and sore throats. ONEYMCA Gyms
Functional Strength
This is a functional strength training programme designed to increase equal strength and muscle size
30 Minute Fat Loss Workout
This workout is designed to increase your overall fitness levels, burn calories and improve muscle tone. Perfect for those looking for fat loss, muscle toning and in just 30 minutes.
5 X 5 Strength Workout
Another variation of the 5X5 workout principle designed to increase strength and muscle size.
Strength – Arms
A strength training programme that focuses on developing strength for the arms.
German Volume Training – Legs
German Volume Training is designed to overcome training plateaus, increase strength but most of all to increase muscle size.
Salmon
Salmon is a heart healthy high protein food, providing you with good levels of Omega 3.
5 X 5 Workout 1
5X5 is a perfect training principle to increase both strength and muscle size.
High Protein, Low Carb Wrap
A delicious high protein, low carbohydrate recipe perfect for any night of the week.
Legs & Bums
A great workout to help tone, shape and increase the strength in the lower body.
Muscle Size – Upper Body – Intermediate
This workout is designed to develop both strength and muscle size for the upper body.
Gluten Free Nut Bars
Gluten Free Nut Bars are healthy and very quick to make. Perfect to be used as a snack or with breakfast.
Gluten Free Spaghetti Bolognese
This healthy recipe is not only high protein and gluten free, it’s easy to make too!