Eclipse Health & Fitness

Eclipse Health & Fitness A fantastic gym in Hesketh Bank

08/09/2026

Episode 04: Building a Lower Body Programme 🦵🔥

Fourth exercise: Leg Extension

We’ve already trained the hamstrings, worked through the leg press and put some direct focus on the glutes. Now it’s time to isolate the quads.

The leg extension is a simple but effective way to directly train the quadriceps without other muscle groups becoming the limiting factor.

Set the machine up correctly, keep yourself locked into the seat and control every rep. Extend the knees, squeeze the quads at the top and control the weight back down.

You don’t need to throw the whole stack around to make your quads work! 🔥

🎥 Follow along for Episode 05 as we continue building the full lower-body session.

05/09/2026

Episode 06: Building an Upper Body Programme 💪🔥

Sixth exercise: Rope Tricep Extension

We’re finishing off our upper-body session with some direct tricep work using the rope attachment.

Keep your elbows tucked in and relatively still, extend your arms down and separate the rope slightly at the bottom before controlling it back up.

The goal isn’t to lean your entire bodyweight into the cable just to move a heavier stack! 👀 Keep the movement controlled and let the triceps do the work.

Remember, your triceps make up a large portion of your upper arm, so if bigger, stronger arms are the goal, don’t neglect them.

Control the rep. Squeeze at the bottom. Progress over time.

🎥 That completes our upper-body programme!

Save the series and give the full session a try next time you’re training.

Getting older isn’t a reason to stop lifting weights.It’s one of the biggest reasons to keep doing it.Strength training ...
03/09/2026

Getting older isn’t a reason to stop lifting weights.

It’s one of the biggest reasons to keep doing it.

Strength training helps us maintain muscle, strength and physical function as we age. The goal isn’t necessarily to become the strongest person in the gym — it’s to keep doing the things you enjoy outside of it for as long as possible.

Train for the decades ahead, not just the next holiday.

💪 It’s never too late to start getting stronger.

đź“Ť Come and train at Eclipse.

01/09/2026

Episode 03: Building a Lower Body Programme 🦵🔥

Third exercise: Hip Thrust

We’ve trained the hamstrings and hit the leg press — now we’re putting some direct focus on the glutes with the hip thrust.

The hip thrust is a great exercise for loading the glutes without needing huge amounts of movement elsewhere in the body.

Keep your core braced, control the weight and focus on driving through the hips before squeezing the glutes hard at the top. Don’t turn it into a competition to see how high you can throw the weight!

Control. Squeeze. Repeat. 🍑

🎥 Follow along for Episode 04 as we continue building the full lower-body session.

31/08/2026

Episode 05: Building an Upper Body Programme 💪🔥

Fifth exercise: Smith Machine Bench Press

Now we’re adding a pressing movement for the chest with the Smith machine bench press.

The fixed bar path gives you plenty of stability, allowing you to concentrate on controlling the movement and loading the chest effectively without worrying as much about balancing the bar.

Get your bench position right, keep your feet planted, control the bar down towards your chest and drive back up with intent.

Don’t mistake stability for an excuse to load every plate in the gym! 👀 Quality reps still come first.

Control. Progress. Repeat.

🎥 Follow along as we continue building our complete upper-body programme.

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30/08/2026

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES đź’Ş

We don’t stop for Bank Holidays!

We’ll be open 7am–7pm on August 31st, giving you plenty of time to get your training in and keep that routine going.

🔥 No excuses. Get it done.

đź“Ť Eclipse Health & Fitness

29/08/2026

Episode 04: Building an Upper Body Programme 💪🔥

Fourth exercise: Shoulder Press

Next up, we’re putting some direct focus on the shoulders with the shoulder press.

A great movement for developing strength and muscle through the shoulders and triceps, but don’t let chasing heavier weights turn it into something it isn’t.

Get yourself set up properly, keep your torso stable and press through a comfortable range of motion. Control the weight back down rather than letting it simply drop between reps.

Remember — progressive overload doesn’t just mean adding more weight. Better control, more quality reps and improved technique all count.

🎥 Follow along for Episode 05 as we continue building the full upper-body programme.

🏋️‍♂️ Strength training isn’t just about building muscle.One of the biggest benefits of resistance training is what it c...
29/08/2026

🏋️‍♂️ Strength training isn’t just about building muscle.

One of the biggest benefits of resistance training is what it can do for your bones.

As we get older, we naturally lose bone density. Regular strength training places stress on the bones, encouraging them to adapt and helping maintain bone strength and density.

That becomes increasingly important as we age, when maintaining strong bones can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, falls and fractures.

You’re not just training for how you look now.

You’re investing in a stronger, more capable body for later life. 💪

Strength training is for life.

Joining a gym shouldn’t mean being handed a membership card and left to figure everything out yourself.Every Eclipse mem...
27/08/2026

Joining a gym shouldn’t mean being handed a membership card and left to figure everything out yourself.

Every Eclipse membership includes a free induction.

We’ll show you around the facility, introduce you to the equipment and help you understand how everything works so you can start training with confidence.

And if you forget something afterwards? Just ask. Our reception team is always happy to help.

💪 Your first step doesn’t have to be intimidating.

đź“© Message us to find out about joining Eclipse.

25/08/2026

Episode 02: Building a Lower Body Programme 🦵🔥

Second exercise: Leg Press

After starting with the seated leg curl, we’re moving onto a bigger compound movement — the leg press.

The leg press allows us to load the lower body heavily while giving us plenty of stability, making it a great exercise for building strength and muscle through the quads, glutes and hamstrings.

Control the weight on the way down, use a comfortable range of motion and drive through the whole foot.

Don’t just chase plates — chase quality reps.

🎥 Follow along for Episode 03 as we continue building the full lower-body session.

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