The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise Here at PureGym we're passionate about the incredible benefits of spending time on your fitness and wellbeing. The positive physical effects of regular exercise are wide ranging and regularly discussed, from boosting your heart strength to reducing your risk of injury. But there's plenty more to fitness than boosting [...]

Running and weightlifting are often thought of as two separate entities — running as a cardiovascular exercise which is often taken up to lose weight, improve heart health, and increase aerobic capacity and endurance, while strength training is seen as a practice that focuses on building muscle strength, size, and power.

Joining the gym helped Sophie to lose weight, gain confidence, and learn to appreciate her body. Read her story here.

Read her story to find out how exercise helps her physical and mental health, as well as unwind from her busy schedule.

Looking for some summer salad inspiration? Then look no further than our high-protein Chicken Satay Slaw Salad. It’s fresh and crunchy, paired with a delicious sweet and spicy dressing. For only 360 calories and with 41g of protein per serving, this high-protein dish is a great as a light lunch or dinner accompaniment, for anyone […]

If you love a Mcdonalds Big Mac this is going to be your new favourite salad. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s also the perfect way to squash fast-food cravings if you’re working towards a fat-loss goal. Our Big Mac Salad is a high protein, healthier take on the classic takeaway burger, with [...]

Say bye to boring salads with our new salad series that shows you how to pimp up your lunches and dinners with healthy, nutritious twists. On the menu today is our High Protein Cobb Salad recipe, inspired by the classic salad favourite that combines chopped salad, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, eggs, and creamy avocado. Serves: 2 Prep [...]

Learn why gym machines are great for beginners and get two free gym machine workout routines to try.

Forget endless crunches, here are 5 great exercise for beginners to strengthen your whole core from Seb Cook, Personal Trainer at PureGym Hunslet.

From building endurance to blitzing your whole body, 60 minute workouts have huge benefits for your health. Use our plans to make the most of every second.

If you’re new to some bodybuilding concepts, here are some tips for how to bulk and cut successfully. Read out bulking and cutting guide to learn all the basics.

Learn how to work out your upper body without needing any additional weights or equipment with these upper body bodyweight exercises.

Learn the best leg exercises for beginners with our beginner friendly leg workout for at home or the gym.

Want to run faster? Learn everything you need to know about running pace in this guide.

A full body workout is a great way to build strength and burn calories, particularly for those who only have time to workout 2-3 times per week.

Learn how to create perfect muscle-building workout routine, or use our free workout plan.

A workout plan can help with confidence and success in the gym. Discover some of our top tips and advice, as well as some example beginners’ plans here. 

Feeling unmotivated? Here are some simple habits for you to try this year.

Learn the best way to build muscle, including exercise and nutrition advice

Try this delicious pasta salad with heaps of fresh veggies, crumbled feta, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Packed with protein, which is great for muscle recovery, our spiced tandoori-style chicken kebabs with homemade flatbreads are a firm favourite for gym goers.

Creamy and delicious, our frozen yoghurt lollies are loaded with strawberries, kiwi and blueberries and have less than 6g of sugar each.

Learn why protein is important and how much protein you need to build muscle.

Lose weight permanently with strength and endurance training – this is how it works

Chicken noodle soup is a staple dish in many cultures, and often seen as a comfort food during colder months or flu season.

Looking for healthy snacks that taste good, are easy to make, and budget-friendly?

Looking for a high protein breakfast or post-gym snack? Our green protein smoothie recipe is packed with 27g of protein…

Vegan food can get a bad rep, but there’s plenty of vegan meals out there that taste amazing and provide all the nutrition you need for a well-rounded diet.

These fajita fish tacos are the perfect Mexican inspired lunch or dinner that take just 30 minutes from prep to plate!

Our fiery chana masala is full of flavour that combines fragrant herbs and spices with a fluffy garlic and coriander naan for a delicious taste.

Salads have an unfair reputation as a sad, tasteless meal reserved just for calorie deficits, and we want to change that.

A bowl of porridge is a classic breakfast, thanks to its high fibre, vitamin, and mineral content which help to energise your day and keep you fuelled until lunch time.

These turkey Singapore style noodles are a quick and easy go to meal that tastes like it should be a staple in your weekly meal planning.

It’s quick, easy, and has minimal washing up and is the perfect way to pack in those veggies to leave you feeling nourished for the day ahead!

Nothing says comfort food like this British classic, toad in the hole! Perfect for a cold day, this winter warmer recipe has 22g of protein to help with your gym gains.

Nothing beats a comforting beef stew on a cold winter’s day, especially when it requires minimal cooking to make.

Forget boring plain crumpets, we pimp up our s’mores crumpets with dark chocolate, sweet biscuit crumb and mini marshmallows.

Whether you’re cooking for vegans, vegetarians, or meat eaters, everyone will love our mini nut roast recipe.

Our mouth-watering toffee apple cinnamon rolls recipe makes twelve rolls so there’s plenty to share around or save for another day.

Whether you’re a Christmas fanatic or more of a Grinch, there’s no denying that the festive season comes with some incredible food and flavours.

This chicken salad is really easy to make and takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, so it’s great when you don’t want to spend hours cooking away.

Is it a breakfast or is it a dessert? No matter the time, our Chocolate Chai Pudding makes a tasty treat whenever you’re craving something sweet.

Our ultimate Stuffed Courgette Lasagne Boats are a healthier take on the traditional Italian classic pasta dish, at only 279 calories and 11g of carbs per serving.

Say goodbye to boring breakfasts with our delicious breakfast tacos.

Our Greek inspired chicken souvlaki recipe is fresh, filling, and will transport you to Greece.

There’s nothing more comforting than a creamy bowl of chicken alfredo pasta, but if you’re trying to eat less fat, this classic Italian dish can seem off limits.

We’ve paired honey, ginger, garlic, and soy to create this delicious, sweet and sticky chicken noodle dish.

Our Honey Sriracha Meatballs are low in fat, and full of sweet and spicy flavour. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a midweek dinner.

Bowls sind einfach zuzubereiten, lassen sich individuell anpassen und sind voller frischer, nährstoffreicher Zutaten, mit denen man sich genauso gut fühlt, wie sie schmecken.

Upgrade your breakfast (or lunch!) with these yummy bacon, egg and avocado flatbreads, topped with rocket and tomatoes for a peppery tang.

Let’s face it, pizza is delicious. Pretty much everyone loves pizza! It’s customisable, tasty and easy to make… when you know how!

The perfect healthy treat which requires no cooking, is cheap to make (19p per ball!) , and can be stored for up to a week.

You need to try this recipe! Yakitori is another popular Japanese dish which looks and tastes incredible.

Forget the sugar-packed store-bought versions, switch it up for our simple Greek yoghurt parfait with raspberries and blackberries, paired with delicious homemade granola.

Getting more greens in your diet never tasted so good! This creamy super green chicken pesto pasta tastes incredible.

Enjoy this creamy and delicious vegan coconut curry at home, packed with lots of vegetables and flavour.

Enjoy this creamy and delicious vegan coconut curry at home, packed with lots of vegetables and flavour.

Strengthen your core muscles. Create the optimal conditions for strong core muscles with targeted exercises.

Ready for a firm butt? These exercises will tone and strengthen your gluteal muscles. Effective and intensive!

Five 40-second exercises: Five cardio moves that will get your heart rate going.

Cable Upper body workout! This workout strengthens your arms and back and stabilises your posture.

Want big biceps? Train your biceps with these targeted exercises.

Six kettlebell moves you have to try. Strength, endurance and mobility. Train your body as a unit.

Some mornings are made for snoozing. But what if we told you that you could savour those extra 10-minutes and still have time for a healthy breakfast?

Our new homemade Chocolate Orange Protein Flapjacks are a convenient way of getting a protein hit on the go, but without the hefty price tag.

If you’re looking to reduce your meat intake, or even just find meals which are easy, nutritious and packed full of veggies and fibre then look no further.

If you’re thinking of taking on the Veganuary challenge this month or even just looking to reduce your meat intake give this recipe a try.

Baked feta pasta has become the latest food trend on social media. It consists of baked feta, tomatoes, herbs and freshly cooked pasta.

Baked feta pasta has become the latest food trend on social media. It consists of baked feta, tomatoes, herbs and freshly cooked pasta.

High protein, gluten free and quite delicious.

These quick, flour-free protein pancakes consist of only three ingredients: protein powder, banana and egg!

These high-protein doughnuts are quick to make and taste great.

There is a lot of misinformation spread about how to lose weight, which can prevent people from reaching their goals.

If you are serious about achieving your health and fitness goals, you are likely disciplined when it comes to your workouts.

Live club capacity in the PureGym app. You can use the PureGym app to check how many people are currently training in your club.