Encore Fitness

05/09/2026

You may've been told stress causes belly fat. But what if that's only half the story?

Cortisol isn't the villain it's been made out to be. At the right levels, it's actually working for you... not against you.
The real issue is far more layered than a single hormone or a quick fix.

Before you fall down the rabbit hole, watch this video first to understand what's really going on with your stress levels.

28/08/2026

There's a reason Encore is built around Small Group Personal Training but it might not be what most people expect. 👀

Swipe to see exactly why we do things differently here 👇

23/08/2026

Most people with a food intolerance end up cutting out far more than they need to. That's not precision that's guesswork, and it can quietly undermine your training and recovery over time.

A sensitivity to one thing doesn't mean the whole food group has to go. Getting that distinction right matters, especially when you're trying to perform, recover, and feel good doing it.

Alex sat down with to talk about elimination diets, what intolerances actually mean, and how to fuel properly without unnecessary restriction.

20/08/2026

How much protein should you be consuming daily?

11/08/2026

Here's the problem nobody's telling you: jumping repeatedly, under fatigue, with poor landing mechanics, is one of the fastest ways to get injured. Knees, ankles, lower back, we see it constantly.

It's not that jump training is inherently bad. It's that most of it is taught with zero regard for whether you can actually control the landing, brace properly, or handle that load safely in the first place.

We'd rather build you a foundation of real strength first, one that protects your joints, not one that gambles with them for the sake of a sweatier workout.

Strong first. Explosive later, if it's even something you need.

10/08/2026

30/07/2026

Still can’t stick to your exercise plan?

It’s probably not you… here’s why 👉

1. Your gym doesn’t feel welcoming.

Walking into a crowded, noisy gym where the personal trainers doesn’t even know your name is enough to put anyone off.

You deserve to feel supported from day one. 👉

2. There isn’t a supportive community.

No matter who’s training around you whether that’s your partner, inner circles or complete strangers.
Your environment matters.

If nobody’s there to spur you in or hold you accountable, it’s twice as hard to stay consistent.👉

3. You might not be seeing results.

This one’s super tough.

The mirror says one thing but the scales are saying another, and unless you’re really tracking your lifts it’s hard to see the improvements. 👉

4. You don’t know what you’re doing in the gym.

And why would you?

It’s not your job.

And most online fitness personalities aren’t helping.

Endless conflicting advice, no real guidance and zero structure.👉

5. You don’t believe in yourself.

Change is hard. That’s a fact.
But nothing good comes from the easy path.

Sometimes you just have to lock in and knuckle down for 3 months not accepting ANY excuses.

A missed workout here and there is fine, but don’t get pulled away from YOUR goals, put your future self first.

At our gym, we’re not a big commercial box where your membership is just a number.

We offer expert coaching, a genuinely supportive community and a space where you instantly feel better after showing up.

If you’re needing that extra bit of supportive and accountability then send us a DM.

or click the link in our bio ☝️

23/07/2026

So what's your dumb core fitness belief?

21/07/2026

We came across some gym statistics this week… Some are backed by research. Some are backed by watching people in the gym. You decide. 👀

📊 22% of new gym members are still training consistently after a year.

🤝 Training with a friend makes you more likely to keep showing up.

🎧 The gym playlist is responsible for approximately 73% of all personal bests.*

🪞 94% of people accidentally make eye contact in the mirror… then spend the next 10 minutes avoiding each other.*

😅 87% of people add an extra rep when someone walks past.*

💧 You only realise how thirsty you are after you’ve left your water bottle on the other side of the gym.*

Shoutout to everyone at Encore who keeps showing up, supporting each other and making the gym a great place to be.

Results may have been obtained through highly advanced gym-floor research. 😅

10/07/2026

Getting older isn't a reason to train less. It's the reason to train smarter and start now.

Strength, bone density and mobility aren't things you lose.
They're things you stop maintaining. Let's fix that.

Link in bio.