Fitness Articles

The fitness industry is as strong as ever and regardless of shape and size, more and more people are heading to the gym to improve their overall fitness. Protein seems to be the hero again, whilst fats are also in (all hail the avocado). So whilst you may find it nigh on impossible to keep up with nutrition, we can give you a helping hand when it comes to the fitness side of things.

If you’ve managed to find your thing and you’re looking to improve your strength, balance, and endurance? Welcome to our targeted fitness classes, which focus on a specific sport, and give you in-gym exercises to train. Here, we highlight certain exercises that are good for specific sports.

Get into the zone with our top tracks from our Zumba instructors in the fitness and yoga teams. From sassy shakers to sexy slinkers, these tracks are sure to get you moving.

Ah, Zumba. The good-time, endorphin-boosting, Latin-dancing workout craze that has swept the globe and established itself as a full-on favourite among our beachclub fitness classes.

While it might seem like Zumba is all about having a great time shaking your booty to some funky tunes, it’s actually a fantastic workout too. These upbeat and accessible classes target both your cardiovascular fitness and core strength, working every single muscle group as you dance.

Let’s take a closer look at why Zumba has stormed the fitness world and why it’s so good for you.

Always wanted to give yoga a go? Daunted at the prospect of contorting yourself into impossible poses? You’re not alone, but the truth is that it’s super easy to get started - and just about everyone can benefit from a little yoga in their lives.

There are many yoga fans on the Neilson team, and for many different reasons. Some practise yoga to maintain strong and flexible for specific sports, while others are simply full-on yoga devotees who love a bit of zen in their lives.

So here are some common yoga questions answered – take note: they might give you a gentle nudge to give it a go.

Choosing a sport isn’t as easy as it sounds. Why? Because everyone is different.

You might like full-on, high-intensity workouts, whereas others may favour the social side to exercise. Intensity might be important to some, but not to those who keep body and mind healthy through gentle activity. We’re all different, and we like to exercise in different ways.The key is finding the right sport for you.

And this is what makes a Neilson activity holiday, the opportunity to discover your thing. The thing that makes you tick. The majority of sports are included in our packages, meaning the chance that you’ll actually find something you love is, quite frankly, through the roof. And that’s the best advice we can give: try as many things as you can, and as many as you want. You never know which sport you might end up falling in love with - it’ll probably be something you never would’ve thought of.

In the meantime, here’s a little inspiration to match some seriously addictive sports with your exercise habits.

Never been on a fitness holiday? Not sure if it’s for you? That could be about to change.

You see, how you spend a fitness holiday is entirely up to one person: you. You might decide to spend day after day on the beach, relaxing after some hard-hitting morning fitness classes. You might decide to devote your holiday to mastering new activities like mountain biking or paddle boarding. Want to improve your performance in your favourite sport? Then your ideal break might include some one-to-one time with an expert instructor or personal trainer.

The beauty of fitness holidays is that they allow you to mix and match activities to create your own ideal break. So whether you want to push your limits, make new friends or simply keep those holiday calories in check, a feel-good fitness holiday lets you relax as hard as you like.

Simply choose the kind of getaway that appeals, and you’ll find a destination to match…

You don’t need to be fit to go on a Neilson holiday, but you could go home fitter and healthier after a week or two in the sun. With so many inclusive activities on offer, all day, every day you’ll be moving and using your body without even realising it. Improving your strength, fitness, and co-ordination along the way.