So, it looks like summer is finally here! The weather is glorious (for the moment anyway), and the school holidays are starting soon. Which means many of us will struggle to find time to get to the gym or to our regular fitness sessions. So how about joining us for a 12-day Tabata blast, at…
So proud of our clients Michelle and Ann who completed the Blackheath Race for Life 5k this morning – in the hottest conditions! Just six months after starting training they got round in just over 35 minutes in the 28 degree heat, and with the help of a few other Joie de Vivre supporters, raised…
Greg started his personal training sessions with me at his home in Sidcup around two years ago. At the outset, his aim was to improve his general fitness, which he felt had suffered as a result of his largely sedentary office job. He was also keen to start running and maybe participate in a few…
With our 30 Day squat Challenge approaching, and since they are one of our favourite exercises, we thought we’d give you a little insight into why squats are such an important exercise to incorporate into our workouts: To increase strength across the whole body Squats are amazing not only for increasing leg strength, but also…
Finally, the sun is out and summer is just around the corner so if you fancy a perkier bottom to fit in your shorts or bikini, why not join in with our squat challenge. Whether you do bodyweight squats, or add some weight with dumbbells, barbell or a medicine ball, you’re guaranteed a firmer butt at the…
When Michelle and Ann were looking for personal training in Sidcup they wanted to train in a local studio, preferably with female personal trainers. Luckily, they found Joie de Vivre and felt that we would be able to offer the motivation and guidance they needed to help them lose weight and become fitter. As is…
A lot of our clients tell us they have so little time to get a workout done, so we have devised a high intensity 5 minute Speed Workout. It will get your heart racing, make you sweat and work your whole body. Push yourself hard, keep your form good, try to get it done twice…
Easter is such a great time to relax and unwind with family and friends but with all the chocolates and other treats around, its easy to sabotage all the hard work you’ve put in with your exercise and healthy eating. Try not to let the long weekend knock you off track, try to get outside…
How are you getting on with our spring challenge? 20-30 minutes of interval training 3 times a week and strength training 3 times a week? Here’s another interval challenge for you : fast run and row intervals. Push yourself hard to really see results and don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
