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Whether you're rehabilitating a specific muscle group or just want to get more out of your workout, don't overlook the humble resistance band. Habit Personal Trainer Poppy Cogswell dives into the many benefits of this flexible piece of exercise gear and shares some handy workouts you can try yourself at home or in the gym.

Tendinopathy of the lateral epicondyle or tennis elbow as it's best known is far more commonplace than you might think. Find out exactly what happens to the muscles in the arm and wrist when stressed. Physiotherapist Jimmy Tie explores common causes and treatments for this painful affliction.

Spin & win! To celebrate the the spirt of Le Tour de France, Habit Health & Fitness Clubs are hosting a special spinning challenge during the month of July. Earn points for every spin class you attend from 7 - 29 July.

A local favourite, Lobby Espresso in the Majestic is now offering delicious, healthful smoothies made from real ingredients like mango, pineapple, chia seeds and more.

They say good things come in threes! Try the new Mind, Body, Soul range.

Let’s talk about the F word: FAT. Alright, okay. So, you’ve been really good and have been skipping the bikkies when they come round at the office? Maybe you’ve even been to the gym a few times in the past week, but for some reason, you’re not getting the results you want. It’s time to ask: What the fat? How do I keep it off?

Many of us are probably somewhat familiar with the Achilles Tendon and would have heard the terms “Achilles Tendinopathy”, “Achilles Tendinitis” and maybe even “Achilles Tendinosis” but what do these terms really mean?

We are excited to announce cardio equipment updates at Habit Vero. In July you’ll start seeing Technogym in our cardio space.

A relaxing walk with friends in nature, helping to promote fitness, mobility and coordination or a physically and mentally demanding challenge, shocking your body by applying around 180kph of rotational forces through your joints.

No matter what kind of exercise or activity you carry out in your day, you will always require some sort of energy to complete the task at hand. Without our metabolic processes we would not be able to convert the food we eat into fuel for our body and mind.

No matter what age, level of health or fitness, everyone will benefit from swimming. This is the magic of the water, and this is why everyone should swim. Jessica is a swim coach at Habit Majestic and available for lessons/coaching.

Stretching, are you doing it right and utilising the best ones for you and your goals? Habit Majestic Personal Trainer Olaf Stenzel walks us through the best stretches.

This delicious healthy snack only has a meal prep time of 20 minutes and has enough servings for 6 people. Perfect for those who are on the go and want a tasty filling snack to get them through the day.

Are you wanting to improve your strength, muscle tone and fitness? Many of us think that to achieve this, we need to be lifting heavy weights. Habit Majestic Personal Trainer Steph, explains how this isn't the case and gives us her tips on achieving this with other, less intimidating exercises. 

Are you struggling to stick to your fitness goals? Majestic's Personal Trainer Cam O'Shea talks us through how to plan your goals to help you best achieve them.

Club hours are reduced on Wednesday 6th February as it is Waitangi Day. Find your clubs hours to see what time we are open. 

Have you ever thought about using exercise in the same way you would snack? Movement is extremely important throughout the day and we are not as active as we once were, so it's vital we make conscious efforts to try and move as much as possible. Vero personal trainer Ben Weber discusses ways you can incorporate exercise into your daily routines.

Intermittent fasting has become extremely popular over the last few years but is it all it's cracked up to be? Wellington Dietitian, Rochelle Hawkins discusses the 5:2 alternate day fasting and what you can expect from the popular diet. 

PUFF Fitness runs postnatal recovery classes at Habit Evans Bay in February, May, August and October of each year. Read about the importance of body recovery post baby and the excellent programme they offer.

Auckland club hours are reduced on Monday 28th of January as it is Auckland Anniversary. Find your clubs hours to see what time we are open. 

Wellington club hours are reduced on Monday 21st January as it is Wellington Anniversary. Find your clubs hours to see what time we are open.