--- title: MoveGB Blog | Exercise (3) description: Exercise | Find what Moves you! Explore our blog and discover expert tips, fitness guides and exciting new workouts available on MoveGB. 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[![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Can%20working%20out%20positively%20impact%20your%20mental%20health%3F%20.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/can-working-out-positively-impact-your-mental-health) ## [The Happiness Experiment: Can working out positively impact your mental health?](https://blog.movegb.com/can-working-out-positively-impact-your-mental-health) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) We constantly preach that exercise benefits you both inside and out. It’s been well-reported that working out can positively impact your mental health, and as this month is [Mental Health Awareness month](https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/tackle-stigma-workplace/make-impact-your-workplace/mental-health-calendar), we’re bringing you a little happiness experiment from [Cat Taylor](https://www.nudgeyourself.co.uk/) - both a MoveGB member and a happiness coach. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/can-working-out-positively-impact-your-mental-health#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/partner%20Guest%20Posts/what%20to%20expect%20at%20your%20first%20spin%20class.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/what-to-expect-at-your-first-indoor-cycling-class) ## [What to expect at your first indoor cycling class](https://blog.movegb.com/what-to-expect-at-your-first-indoor-cycling-class) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) So you’re thinking of booking your first spin session, but have no idea what you’re getting yourself into? Well, you’re in luck. We’ve got some top tips from **[Clifton Revolution](https://www.movegb.com/venue/6668?utm_campaign=blog-content-2017&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral)** indoor cycling studio in Bristol, who can tell you all about what to expect at your first indoor cycling class! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/what-to-expect-at-your-first-indoor-cycling-class#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/ask%20yourself%20how%20often%20you%20should%20buy%20new%20workout%20shoes.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/how-often-should-i-buy-new-workout-shoes-and-why) ## [How often should I buy new workout shoes? (And why?)](https://blog.movegb.com/how-often-should-i-buy-new-workout-shoes-and-why) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) You’re getting ready to hit the gym. You’ve got your bag packed with your workout outfit, your water bottle is full and your playlist is stuffed with inspiring beats. But do you ever stop and think about the gear that you’ve had for months? Perhaps years? 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/how-often-should-i-buy-new-workout-shoes-and-why#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/partner%20Guest%20Posts/A%20Mover%E2%80%99s%20guide%20to%20facing%20the%20fear%20of%20new%20fitness%20-%20Cat%20Taylor.png)](https://blog.movegb.com/a-movers-guide-to-facing-the-fear-of-new-fitness) ## [A Mover’s guide to facing the fear of new fitness](https://blog.movegb.com/a-movers-guide-to-facing-the-fear-of-new-fitness) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) What does attending a new fitness class have in common with scaling Mount Everest? The thought of what lies ahead can be cripplingly terrifying, but the exhilaration gained from facing your fears, conquering the pre-nerve beast and realising that you CAN do it is what makes the whole thing worth it! 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/a-movers-guide-to-facing-the-fear-of-new-fitness#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/The%20one%20thing%20that%20can%20make%20or%20break%20your%20workouts%20-%20Good%20Form.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/the-one-thing-that-can-make-or-break-your-workouts) ## [The one thing that can make or break your workouts](https://blog.movegb.com/the-one-thing-that-can-make-or-break-your-workouts) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) When we work out, we’re trying our hardest. We squat low, we power through reps, we meticulously follow instructors, and we aim high. We go until the sweat pours and our muscles tire…. But are we nailing techniques as well as we think we are? 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/the-one-thing-that-can-make-or-break-your-workouts#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/World%20Yoga%20Day%20-%20Why%20you%20should%20try%20yoga.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/world-yoga-day-why-you-should-try-yoga) ## [World Yoga Day: Why you should try yoga today](https://blog.movegb.com/world-yoga-day-why-you-should-try-yoga) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) With **World Yoga Day** fast approaching, we thought it might be a good time to explore yoga (one of our most popular activities on the MoveGB network) and the multitude of benefits it brings to your mind and body. Let’s dive into why you should try yoga today and find out how it can massively improve your fitness…. and change your life. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/world-yoga-day-why-you-should-try-yoga#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/girl-sat-down-in-the-gym.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/5-strange-gym-tools-you-have-to-try) ## [5 Strange gym tools you have to try!](https://blog.movegb.com/5-strange-gym-tools-you-have-to-try) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) We all remember that feeling - creeping tentatively into the gym for our first time and wondering how the hell we’re supposed to use the equipment. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/5-strange-gym-tools-you-have-to-try#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20crack%20your%20mindset%20to%20get%20back%20into%20fitness%20post-christmas-1.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/crack-your-mindset-to-get-back-into-fitness-post-christmas) ## [How to crack your mindset to get back into fitness post-christmas](https://blog.movegb.com/crack-your-mindset-to-get-back-into-fitness-post-christmas) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) Whether it’s exercise, healthy eating, deeper sleeps or keeping hydrated with zero-alcohol liquids, we’ve all got our goals for the new year. With a fresh new year lying ahead, it is the perfect time to make positive and healthy changes - time to get back into fitness post-Christmas. Be the best you that you can be! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/crack-your-mindset-to-get-back-into-fitness-post-christmas#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Get%20fit%20in%20winter%20matheus-ferrero-226756.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/what-is-doms-and-should-you-workout-when-you-have-doms) ## [What is DOMS and should you workout when you have DOMS?](https://blog.movegb.com/what-is-doms-and-should-you-workout-when-you-have-doms) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) As dawn breaks and your alarm clock kicks off, you go to get up and realise that your body is as stiff as a board and your muscles are real sore. 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