Five reasons to try Activate
There are countless reasons to try Activate. From boredom-busting to amped-up fat-loss, these are just a few of them...
Rethink the way you exercise with this muscle-sculpting, fat-torching, full-body-conditioning workout class. Activate by Holmes Place does what its name suggests: engages your entire body and breathes the movement and strength into those often neglected muscles. It’s not rocket science - anyone from beginners to buffs can get involved. Not convinced yet? For proof, we’ve listed five great reasons to try Activate that our members can all vouch for. Add more excitement into your fitness regime with a little bit of this…
1 - More gains in less time
The days of two-hour workouts are numbered: Activate classes fit into even the most aggressive schedules. There’s no need to mess around with weights or machines - all you need is your own body, a towel, and the magic of gravity. You won’t waste time between exercises picking up the next bit of kit, meaning workout time is maximised.
2 - Cardio + strength training = body of dreams
Leg day? Back day? What about a do-it-all-at-once half-hour? We’re all about efficiency without exhaustion at Holmes Place. Activate is a total-body-conditioning, core-toning fix, combining cardio and strength to keep your heart pumping while targeting muscles in your upper and lower body.
3 - Torch fat, fast
It might be low-to-moderate-intensity, but this speedy class has a major impact on your metabolism, thanks to the bodyweight exercises involved. There’s no equipment needed - you’re literally using your own weight to transition from one exercise to the next. You’ll increase lean body tissue, which revs up fat burning, helping you burn calories even hours after an Activate class.
4 - Beats the boredom
What turns keen gym bunnies into dissatisfied sloths? Boredom. It’s one of the most common reasons people slack on gym routines - and one we have in mind with every workout class we design. Activate was devised to beat the blandness of same-old sweat-fests. It’s a non-stop party of 80s chart-toppers and all-time greatest hits that’ll pump up even the weariest of wallflowers.
5 - Anyone can do it
The beauty of bodyweight exercises is in their simplicity, which means all fitness levels can take part in an Activate class. Finding a movement tricky? Do less reps. Flying through it too easily? Add more reps or progress the difficulty of the exercise to make it harder. Don’t worry if you’ve got two left feet - our choreographies are easy to pick up and so satisfying to groove along to. Whether you’re a fresh starter or a ‘frequent flyer’, you’re bound to love this class.
Official guidelines state that you should get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week (read more about this in our guide to getting enough exercise). This workout provides 30 minutes - an easy way to build up your movement in your weekly plan. Of course, there are plenty more classes on the agenda to mix up your week. From Aqua to Zumba (and even a combination of the two), schedule in an exciting week of fitness classes by clicking in the banner below.
