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Our circuit incorporates the use of Hydraulic Resistance Equipment. These machines are similar in design and movement to traditional weights machines with one exception... the resistance is delivered by hydraulic cylinders rather than plate weight stacks. Fluid Interval Training has opened the door to millions of new exercisers for one simple reason: 'Fully Accomodating Fluid Resistance'. You can compare the resistance created by the cylinders to that felt when swimming. Smooth and gentle. Fluid and powerful.  This means less jarring and jerking on the body, reducing injury risk created by control issues associated with free weights. Therefore the equipment is 'user-friendly' and allows our members to build confidence in exercising quickly.

The circuit is based on "Interval Training'. Studies have shown that interval cardio training is more efficient at increasing cardio-vascular fitness and increasing fat loss than steady-state exercise. The format requires the exerciser to do short bursts of high level intensity followed by a period of active recovery. The intensity is always relevant to each individuals current fitness and strength levels to ensure everybody works at their own pace.

Frequency of exercise is a very pertinent issue. Some may be good, but more isn't necessarily better. The key factor here is recovery. When you exercise, you cause micro-trauma to your body. Your body is programmed to not only recover from this trauma, but to over compensate in order to deal with this stress better. This is how we get fitter and stronger. When it comes to strength training, traditional weight machines and free weights cause more damage to the muscles than hydraulic equipment, therefore you can recover quicker and train more frequently using hydraulics. However, everybody is different and recovery levels can flucuate. It is common sense to recommend anybody starting out to limit your sessions to 2-3 times a week initially, then as you gain more strength, fitness and confidence, you can increase your frequency if you wish.

Our sessions are roughly 30 minutes in duration, allowing you the opportunity to put in the effort without becoming too fatigued. It also means you don't lose a huge chunk of your day!  When you stop an exercise session, your heart rate and metabolism remains elevated for sometime after. Which means a quality, 30 minute session of exercise can have the effect of increased fat burning for hours post exercise.