Hyrox race

What to Eat Before, During and After Your Hyrox Event

15th October 2025 by Village Gym + Les Mills

When it comes to Hyrox, training hard is only half the battle. What you fuel your body with can make just as much difference to your performance as the hours you spend lifting, running, and pushing through those workouts.

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How Many Calories Does Weightlifting Burn?

26th August 2025 by Village Gym + Les Mills

If building strength and burning calories is your goal, weightlifting might be your new best friend. While it’s often seen as just a muscle-building method, weightlifting can torch serious calories—especially when done right.

What to Eat Before a Half Marathon: Fuelling Tips for Runners

26th August 2025 by Village Gym + Les Mills

Fuelling up for a half marathon takes just as much planning as your training runs. Whether you’re stepping up to the start line for the very first time, or you’ve got a collection of race medals hanging at home, knowing what to eat before a half marathon can make all the difference to how you perform on the day. 

Sticking to Your Gym Workouts During Fasting Periods

18th February 2025 by Leanne

If you're thinking you may need to give the gym a miss during Ramadan or fasting periods, we've got you!

good vegan bulk recipes

What are good vegan bulk recipes? (with Recipes!)

3rd February 2025 by Siân

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