Going Back to the Gym After a Long Break: What to Expect

Going Back to the Gym After a Long Break: What to Expect

Going Back to the Gym After a Long Break: What to ExpectPaul Butler
Published on: 21/10/2026

Going back to the gym after a long break? What really happens to your strength, the mistake that ends comebacks, and a four week plan to return safely.

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Fitness Assessment: What Happens in Your First Session

Fitness Assessment: What Happens in Your First Session

Fitness Assessment: What Happens in Your First SessionPaul Butler
Published on: 03/10/2026

What happens in a fitness assessment, in order, and how long each part takes. You cannot fail it, and the boring questions at the start are the useful bit.

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Beginner Gym Programme: Your First Four Weeks, Written Down

Beginner Gym Programme: Your First Four Weeks, Written Down

Beginner Gym Programme: Your First Four Weeks, Written DownPaul Butler
Published on: 19/09/2026

A beginner gym programme for your first four weeks: two sessions, six exercises, machines first, and what to do when your machine is taken. No guesswork.

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Gymtimidation: How to Walk In Like You Belong There

Gymtimidation: How to Walk In Like You Belong There

Gymtimidation: How to Walk In Like You Belong TherePaul Butler
Published on: 28/07/2026

Gymtimidation is real and you're not imagining it. A warm, no-nonsense walkthrough of your first gym visit, from what to wear to the weights area.

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