From High Intensity to High Class

April 6, 2018April 9, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

Ever wondered how you can seamlessly go from an intense workout session to a chic lunch date with friends without having to change your outfit? These 3 Athleisure brands will help you achieve that goal. Trendy, sophisticated, and practical, these brands are sure to have you walking out of your session stylish and ready to take on the day.

What exactly is Athleisure?

The term refers to comfortable and casual clothing that is suitable for exercise and everyday life. Athleisure represents a permanent change in the fashion world, and has even appeared on numerous designer runways. Brands are creating a versatile look while promoting a healthy and comfortable way of life. Athleisure is more than a trend…it’s a lifestyle. Which Athleisure brands should be your go to clothing? With their practical and convenient nature, we believe these 3 brands are the perfect pairing to your busy lifestyle.

P.E NATION

P.E Nation offers a modern, fashion forward look. Known for its colour-blocked and phys-ed style, this brand is available in multiple stores around the world such as Carbon 38, Bandier, and Urban Outfitters. The Aesthetic of this brand is retro tomboy mixed with nostalgia. P.E screams confidence, is a favourite amongst “the fashion fit-girl” and the perfect fashion-driven brand to start your Athleisure collection.

MICHI

Mesh, sleek, and bold looks make up the luxury brand of MICHI. Struggling to make sweaty look sexy? Add MICHI to your new athleisure wardrobe. Sophisticated yet modern, MICHI is comfortable and made with the finest quality fabric. Created in 2010, designer Michelle Watson ties in her trendy roots of Brooklyn to high-performing activewear that evokes bold personality and confidence.

Good Hyouman

Known for their super soft clothes, Good hYOUman offers high quality pieces with positive messaging to inspire your daily life. With a variety of clothes such as basic tees, hats, and joggers, Good hYOUman will be your new go-to comfy brand. Phrases such as “The best things in life make you sweaty,” and “Create your fate,” accompany solid nude colours, making for the perfect balance of unique and fashion-forward.

The Athleisure trend is here to stay and we hope these brands inspire you and motivate you to take your Athleisure game to the next level. Need somewhere to test and show off your new items? Our personal trainers are here for you, anytime and any place. Book a session now and sweat it out in style!

New Playlist! Sprint Songs

In need of a running boost? We’ve compiled the best songs to make you want to sprint! Celebrate the start of spring and warm weather with beats by artists such as Labrinth, Jonas Blue, and Cash Cash. These 24 songs are sure to bring your heart rate up and your RPE down.

Download. Play. Sprint.

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✓One-to-one sessions, anywhere, anytime*

✓Bespoke workouts with a highly-qualified personal trainer

✓Full access to a variety of disciplines

✓Suitable for all levels of fitness

✓Fully flexible and convenient, we cater for your needs.

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New Playlist! Yoga Flow

April 1, 2018November 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

Did you know…

Music is beneficial to your workout? Music lowers your Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), when your RPE is low, you exert more energy enabling you to burn more calories without realising it. Bonus! Which in turn, creates a better and more beneficial workout.

With this being said, we invite you to slay the day with our relaxed and rhythmic yoga beats. Over 100 minutes of our favourite chill sounds including Years & Years, ODESZA, and Petit Biscuit. Our TruTunes are sure to warm you up, enhance your mood and inspire you.

Download. Play. Start Your Flow.

The Sizzling Secrets of Yoga

It is safe to say, Yoga is a female dominated workout, with over 75% of the demographic being female! We are here to let you in on the sizzling secrets aimed to encourage those who are missing out…

No pressure to perform

Feel like you aren’t flexible enough? No sweat. Yoga increases flexibility!

There is a misconception that you need to be flexible before you can commence your Yoga journey, this is not the case. There is no pressure to strike the perfect Pretzel pose on your first go or even learn what one is. Yoga should be personal, an opportunity to learn and respond to your needs. A time to relax and grow. As long as you stay balanced and commit to your pose, you will reach new heights. You may even be surprised by the capacity and range your body offers.

Yoga is the perfect pairing to any workout.

Yoga helps increase your strength and stamina. The breathing and mindfulness involved will help improve your performance, focus and confidence. Yoga is a great addition to upping your fitness regime. It is the ideal workout to incorporate and complement your lifestyle and goals.

“Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” Amit Ray

Feeling shy?

Yes, It can be daunting to start an unfamiliar exercise, if you Book a One to One session, you can learn at your own pace with one of London’s finest Yogis!

This will help you perfect the art and focus on you. You can enjoy a session in your own space or even invite a friend to join you.

TruBe Trainer: Ruben De Monte

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Benefits of a TruPack

✓One-off payment, no strings attache

✓One-to-one sessions, anywhere, anytime*

✓Bespoke workouts with a highly-qualified personal trainer

✓Full access to a variety of disciplines

✓Suitable for all levels of fitness

✓Fully flexible and convenient, we cater for your needs

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Yoga-t this!

Your TruBe Team

Spring into Action

March 23, 2018April 25, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

It’s time for that age-old debate; is the process of altering the clocks still relevant to our current lifestyle?

It goes without saying, sleep is valuable. Sacrificing even a few minutes is a big ask, let alone an hour… although I suppose when you think about it, it is 100% worth it.

We want to help you take advantage of the summer months with this mini-guide to a handful of London’s finest workout spots. Don’t worry, our trainers are ready to join you anywhere, anytime.

Did you know?

The average person spends 92% of their time inside!

Not only does a workout in the park benefit your fitness, it can increase your well-being and is a great way to unwind after a long day. If you already have a hectic schedule, why not train during your lunch hour? It is proven that a workout will increase concentration levels, motivate your mind and help order your thoughts.

Greenwich Park

Greenwich park is the perfect location to stretch your legs, with over 74 acres of land to play with, a great chance to get creative and explore all the charming routes have to offer.

It is no surprise the park is a hotspot for runners, with a range of flat and hilly surfaces to keep you on your toes, with the added reward of breathtaking City views ready to inspire and remind you of the greatness within.

If running isn’t your cup of tea, don’t sweat, Greenwich park has a lot to offer, from great spaces to workout to idyllically located benches to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Interesting Fact:

Did we mention the Prime Meridian is located here? It’s where East meets West at Longitude 0 degrees, a reference line for astronomical observations. Hypothetically, this park is both the beginning and end of the world!

Greenwich has long open hours, 6 AM – 9:30 PM in the summer months, so no need to rush to get there after work.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is the largest Royal Park in London and a workout haven.
Full of trails and gardens, this park is perfect for you to create your own running and training paths in the picturesque fields and woodlands.

Hyde is famous for being divided by the Serpentine, a 40 acre recreational lake. The Serpentine is an impeccable spot for 2 mile running loops and a peaceful way to unwind alongside your personal trainer in the evenings.

Interesting Fact:

Feel like taking a dip after your run? A rectangular swimming area is located in the southern area of the park, open in the summer months!

Regent’s Park

Have your trainer meet you in the ‘gardener’s paradise’ known as Regent Park.
This park is one large inner circle, a total of 410 acres in size and a one-of-a-kind place to run or train. If you’re up for a challenge, there are plenty of steep inclines and long running routes.

In the mood to try something new?
Nearly 100 acres of the park are set aside for a variety of sports such as football, cricket, and frisbee!

Interesting Fact:

Regent’s Park is the home to a wide variety of roses and thousands upon thousands of rose bushes.

Limited offer

With British Summer Time just a stone throw away, we hope these parks inspire you to step out of winter feeling motivated and ready to enjoy the outdoors. Book a fitness session with one of our personal trainers to accelerate your fitness regime.

We’ll meet you in any of the amazing locations!

TruPacks are 15% off! Hurry! Discounted prices are only valid until the end of March

The Benefits of a TruPack:

One off payment, No strings attached
One to One sessions, anywhere, anytime
Bespoke workouts with a highly qualified personal trainer
A variety of disciplines, suitable for all levels of fitness
Fully Flexible and Convenient, we cater for your needs.

Find out more Here

Your Summer Starts here!
Your TruBe team

Fitness Away From Home

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

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Here’s something different that you might not have heard of… “Fitness Holidays”.

Most people would separate the two concepts “holiday” and “fitness” but we like the idea of combining them, because what’s better than working out whilst working on your tan on a tropical island halfway across the world? Does the idea of escaping from the everyday working life in rainy London to the luscious Ibiza or Bali sound up your street? Well, if you’re #fit, #fun and #fantastic then this is a holiday made for you.

Spain – Fitness Training

Take a week off work and fly down to sunny southern Spain for an energising fitness programme based in a small boutique hotel. The 6 nights include healthy nutritional diets, personal training sessions, fitness classes such as pilates and yoga as well as spa treatments and other luxury options!

Return home fitter, healthier and worked out.

Bali – Fitness Boot Camp

Always fancied heading out to Southeast Asia? Here you can head off to Bali, home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, soak up the Asian sun and indulge in a fitness boot camp for just £449pp. Getting fit and healthy abroad is the perfect remedy for forgetting about your working life and busy schedule back home just for a week or two.

Eat. Sleep. Workout. Repeat.

Kenya – Go Wild In Kenya

Jet off to Kenya in Africa for a once-in-a-lifetime fitness trip. This 9-day programme strips you back to the fundamentals of health and fitness with outdoor training sessions and guidance on nutrition. You will incorporate boxing on the beach, countryside walks and running routes through local villages along with many other treats!

Get. Fit. On. Holiday.

Ibiza – [Re]treat Yourself to Yoga

Enjoy sweet-soul music whilst drinking icy cocktails in a yoga beach house. Your day will start with a morning yoga practice focusing on intense rib locks, foot positioning and spiralling your limbs and hips. Throughout the day you will have the option of meditation and silent walks as well as practising poses on the beach with a partner. You will stay in a beautiful hotel overlooking the sea which comes with a swimming pool, divine massages and bicycles to rent. Perfect for newbies, pregnant women or someone who just loves yoga!

Following your amazing fitness holiday, TruBe are here to carry on your fitness journey during your busy lifestyle. So download our app and book your sessions in advance giving you something to look forward to when you’re back.

How I beat my Personal Best at the Royal Parks Half Marathon, by Tashi Skervin-Clarke

October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

Tashi Skervin-Clarke at Royal Parks Half Marathon 2017

The Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of the major highlights in every runner’s race calendar. It’s a flat and fast course with a huge crowd turnout, which means that at the Royal Parks Half Marathon, you’re almost guaranteed to run a PB. I ran my first ever half marathon last year at the Royal Parks and got my PB at another race earlier this year but I felt like I still had more to give. So I turned to TruBe on a quest to run a sub 1:40 minute half marathon and achieve a new personal best.

When it comes to running, I am actually quite disciplined in the sense that I can do the miles that my body needs to do and I lift weights to ensure my body is strong, but what I struggle with is getting in all of the other sessions that will help me become a better runner. Like yoga and pretty much any form of stretching. This in turn has limited my mobility and I have the tightest hamstrings in the world! This flagged up in a running assessment that I recently did so I knew that if I was going to run a half marathon PB, something had got to change. I needed to improve my mobility and flexibility as this in turn would improve my running efficiency.

What I love about TruBe is that along with their yoga and Pilates workouts, they also have stretching sessions which can be booked too! This meant that I was able to dedicate entire sessions to stretching out the muscles I use the most during running and I also learned which stretches worked best too. Long gone are the days where I considered touching my toes as the only hamstring stretch I needed! I now regularly perform what has been dubbed The World’s Greatest stretch (because it is) before runs and I have also added moves such as bear crawls and walk outs to my pre-running routine. It might sound strange stretching before a run but these stretches help to improve your mobility and essentially wake your muscles up so that when you actually start running, your body is ready.

Believe it or not, I didn’t even increase my mileage in the lead up to the Royal Parks Half. I continued with my usual workouts and runs. And instead of clocking up the miles as a bid to run faster, I started focusing on using mobility to get my body in PB shape.

Before I knew it, race day arrived and I crossed the finish line in 1:38. A 2 minute PB and well under my goal of running a sub 1:40 half marathon.

If you’re looking to run your first half or full marathon or even a 10km, make sure you have a good stretch and mobility routine in place. It’s something I completely overlooked and if you don’t know how to stretch or improve your mobility, book a session on TruBe to find out how. Your session will be completely tailored to your needs and you’ll walk away with exercises that you can do on a daily basis to help improve your running.

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