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Bristol is one heck of a diverse and fun city, stuffed full of independent businesses, cool street art and live music at every turn. Bristolians work hard and play harder, especially when it comes to their fitness. And Bristol gyms are in high demand!

Committing to fitness can be overwhelming, especially for those completely new to fitness or returning after a break. Turning exercise into a sustainable fitness habit takes time, but if you nail it, you can stay active… for LIFE!

Over the past few years, we've watched our fitness providers get stuck into live-streaming their classes to keep you (and their businesses) thriving. It's been a tumultuous ride but they have continuously strived to bring movement and joy to our community, showing their strength and resilience.

Have you wanted to learn how to twerk? Learn the basics of twerking with the talented Bami Kuteyi. Bami is the founder of the UK's most empowering dance workout, 'Twerk after Work', and she has the tips and tricks to get your bootie poppin'.

As we launch ourselves into a brand new year, we like to reflect on the past 365 days and give some much-needed thanks to those who helped us get through the year. And it turns out that many of our Movers have some pretty epic stories to tell ✨

It's no secret that climbing is an intense workout that targets the entire body! And as it also provides a heap of fun that you can share with friends, it makes total sense that indoor climbing and bouldering is one of the most popular activities on Move! 

There is more to gain from yoga than you might think. Aside from improving your flexibility and developing the ability to relax deeply, there are many surprising benefits of yoga, particularly in a physiological way.

As we teeter on a new year, we must take a moment to reflect on the past year. We certainly thought 2021 would be a lot better than the previous year, and while we still had our highs, there were still challenging lows. But there was one thing that stayed consistent...

Hands up who's feeling more frazzled than festive? We hear you. This time of year can feel intense with social commitments and Christmas shopping layered on top of our usual everyday responsibilities.