Join us in working towards a healthier lifestyle

Did you make any new year’s resolutions at the beginning of 2016? Or more importantly, have you stuck to them? Don’t worry you’re not alone! On average most people manage to keep their promises for around three and a half weeks, that’s just 24 days and of course, the most common resolution is to be healthy. Gym membership peaks in January, but once February hits the surge is already over. Our local borough of Haringey has been tackling this issue since the end of last year by working with communities and residents to help improve our health and wellbeing. At Anthony Pepe, we are encouraging you to take advantage of the various opportunities available to you in your neighbourhood that might just help you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Daily Exercise – The school run, journey to work or even just a trip to the shops can be occasions where you can utilise some alternative travel methods. Running, walking or getting on your bike are simple ways to add exercise into your day or with your friends and family why not join some of the sessions and classes that are available from your local leisure centres? Even the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation is joining in with their cycle fun scheme.

Your Gym – If you are feeling guilty that you have already been a little naughty by skipping the gym it’s not too late to find the right workout place for you. In Haringey alone there are a variety of gyms for you to choose from depending on how and when you like to work out. Fitness First on Green Lanes offers support and advice and have a range facilities or Easy Gym in Wood Green has a choice of group workouts to keep you motivated during these wet months when you don’t want to move!

Local Classes – Fitness classes are found in more places than you might think, your local leisure centre is an obvious place but check out classes in nearby town halls or community spaces these are quite often the cheapest and most fun styles of exercise. Children are also included in some of these types of activities; classes are now covering all ages with new unique workouts being offered depending on your ability and preferences.

At Work – Have you heard of deskercise?! It’s exactly as it sounds and is a great way to continue your healthy regime through the day whilst keeping yourself energised at work. There are hundreds of suggestions, fun articles and serious workout ideas online that can inspire ways that you can exercise during your work day. Work your core, hamstrings or even your whole body without breaking into a sweat! Make sure you always take the stairs; the more you do it the easier it will become.

At Home – You can’t escape having your daily dose of exercise even when you’re at home. If your house isn’t quite big enough for a mini gym there are still several options for you stay healthy without you even leaving the house. DVD’s, online videos and games console workouts have revolutionised in-home fitness, giving you no excuses to stay fit whilst saving you time and money. In addition, to these fitness programmes, your new healthy lifestyle can move into the kitchen with local fresh produce and recipes to suit you and your family’s routine.

No matter what time of year it is we hope we have inspired you to keep active whether you’re at home, in work or popping to your local branch of Anthony Pepe! We can offer you a glass of water and a chair as we discuss how we can help you, even if it’s to find you a home near your local gym!