Viking Circle Fitness

20/06/2026

Today we swapped our Morning HIIT class for Gadebridge Park Run 🏃‍♀️

Every single person put in the effort, and absolutely smashed it. From those pushing their pace to those stepping outside their comfort zone, everyone gave 100%.

It's easy to turn up when it's your favourite workout, but real progress happens when you're willing to challenge yourself and try something different.

What a great start to our weekend. Well done Vikings.

16/06/2026

🦵 Quadriceps Dominance: Are Your Quads Doing Too Much?

During landing, squatting and running, your body should share load between the quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings.

When the quadriceps become dominant, athletes often land with less knee flexion and rely heavily on the front of the thigh to absorb force.

This may be associated with:
⚠️ Increased stress on the knee joint
⚠️ Reduced shock absorption
⚠️ Lower contribution from the glutes and hamstrings
⚠️ Decreased movement efficiency

In this simple test, we're looking at how you control and absorb force through the lower limb.

The goal isn't to weaken the quads—it's to improve how the entire system works together.

🏃 Particularly relevant for runners, footballers, rugby players and anyone involved in repetitive impact activities.

⚔️ Identify. Correct. Perform.

Want to find out if you're quadriceps dominant?

📩 Send me a DM with MOVE to learn more about an Intrinsic Biomechanics Assessment.

15/06/2026

"My hamstrings are always tight."

It's one of the most common things I hear from runners.

But here's the question...

Are they actually tight?

Not all hamstring tightness is muscular.

In many runners, the feeling of tightness can be driven by the nervous system rather than the muscle itself.

⚠️ Two types of hamstring tightness:

Muscular Tightness
✔ Responds well to stretching
✔ Improves with mobility work
✔ Often feels better after warming up

Neurological Tightness
✔ Often linked to neural tension
✔ Can feel like a constant pull or restriction
✔ May worsen with aggressive stretching
✔ Often needs a different approach

This is why some runners stretch their hamstrings every day and still feel tight.

The key isn't always doing more stretching—it's understanding why the tightness is there in the first place.

Through movement and biomechanics assessment, we can identify whether the issue is muscular, neurological, or part of a wider movement pattern.

Identify the cause. Change the approach.

🏃 If you've been battling recurring hamstring tightness, drop HAMSTRING in the comments or send me a message.

12/06/2026

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www.vikingcirclefitness.co.uk

11/06/2026

What a class tonight!

It's been a while since we've done a follow-me Tabata workout, but you all absolutely smashed it!

A busy room, great atmosphere, and a lot of sweat later... that's what I call a successful session. 💪

Well done everyone! 👏

10/06/2026

Looking for a workout that challenges you, keeps you motivated, and gets results?

Our classes combine cardio, strength, and functional fitness in a fun and supportive environment. Whether your goal is fat loss, improved fitness, increased strength, or simply feeling healthier, we've got you covered.

Everyone works at their own level, but we all work together. 💪

05/06/2026

Personal Training Spaces Available

Imagine where you could be with the right support and guidance.

✔️ Tailored training plans
✔️ Accountability and motivation
✔️ Technique coaching
✔️ Progress tracking
✔️ Support inside and outside the gym

Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle building, or simply feeling fitter and healthier, we can help you get there.

📍 Viking Circle Fitness
📩 DM us to book your first session or find out more.

03/06/2026