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Health & wellbeing

February 2025

TRIBES, your local training gym

The benefits of post-natal Pilates at TRIBES

A new TRIBES offering: post-natal Pilates, a safe and effective way for new mothers to return to exercise after pregnancy and childbirth.

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Event

February 2025

Sanya-Jeet Thandi -
TRIBES Studio Manager and Yoga Instructor

A look back at the TRIBES & Everyday Phenomenal wellness event

We recently came together with local NW8 brand Everyday Phenomenal to host a wellness event focusing on pranayama (breathwork), yoga asana (movement) and community.

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Fitness

February 2025

Christopher O’Brien - TRIBES Coach

Training outdoors and in the gym

The difference between training outdoors and in the gym; while citing generational gaps, busy lifestyles, different environments and technological changes.

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Fitness

February 2025

Kat Golub - TRIBES Senior Coach

The importance of mobility in training and daily life

Mobility refers to the ability to move freely particularly at joint level. Good mobility allows you to move through more range of motion (ROM) which helps avoid compensations and reduces the risk of strains, sprains, and overuse injuries.

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Health & wellbeing

January 2025

Person adjusting elbow support strap on arm. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..
Person wearing gray jacket with "TRIBES" logo, standing in front of a green and yellow brick wall. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..

Vas Bhandi - TRIBES Sports and MSK Physiotherapist

Tennis Elbow/ Lateral Epicondylitis

Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that occurs when tendons (tissues that attach muscles to bones) become overloaded, leading to inflammation, degeneration and potential tearing

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Health & wellbeing

January 2025

Person performing a headstand on parallel bars in a gym with a green brick wall featuring 'TRIBES' text. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
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Nadia Iley - TRIBES Coach

Menopause weight gain: Understanding and overcoming the challenge

Menopause is not an ending—it’s a new chapter. It’s a time to rethink your approach to health, embrace change, and let go of the pressure to achieve the weight of your 20s. Instead, focus on being strong, healthy, and confident in this incredible stage of life.

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Fitness

January 2025

Clothing label saying 'One size does not fit all' on red fabric. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..
Man in a gym wearing a "Tribes" t-shirt standing with arms crossed. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..

Joshua Caira - TRIBES Head Coach

Personal Training - One size does not fit all!

There are countless advantages to working with a personal trainer over training on your own. Beyond encouragement and support, a personal trainer can offer motivation and accountability that may sometimes be hard to find within yourself.

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Health & wellbeing

January 2025

Person receiving a back massage. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..
Man in Tribes t-shirt standing in front of a "TRIBES" sign on a brick wall. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Tyler Reece - TRIBES Soft Tissue
Therapist & Personal Trainer

Soft Tissue Therapy vs Sports massage: What’s the difference?

So many people are familiar with sports massage and have a rough idea of what it is. However, there is something that is less familiar to people that encompasses sports massage but also so much more; Soft Tissue Therapy.

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Fitness

December 2024

Outdoor fitness class with instructor and three people doing push-ups on grass. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
People exercising in a gym with various equipment, including dumbbells, stationary bikes, and sled push. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Discover the surprising benefits of Small Group Personal Training

Small group personal training combines personalised coaching with the motivation of a supportive group. Discover its surprising benefits in this blog.

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Health & wellbeing

December 2024

Dumbbell on apple with heart shape, fitness and healthy lifestyle concept. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..
Man wearing a "TRIBES" t-shirt standing in front of green brick wall with yellow text "TRIBES." TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Ahmed Soussi - TRIBES Coach

Good health, our greatest asset

The greatest investment you can make in life is in your own wellbeing. In order to show up at your best, ready to conquer the day, you need to be strong, fit and healthy.

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Fitness

December 2024

People exercising on Pilates reformers in a fitness studio. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT..
Two people exercising on Pilates reformers. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Is Pilates good for weight loss? Discover the benefits and how it works

Explore how Pilates can be an effective tool for weight loss and overall wellness. This blog explores the science behind Pilates, its unique benefits, and practical strategies for integrating it into a busy lifestyle.

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Fitness

December 2024

Group fitness class doing squats at the gym. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
Group of women exercising with fitness rings in a gym class. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

The top benefits of Group Fitness you didn’t know about

Discover the surprising benefits of group fitness! From boosting mental health to building lasting connections, group workouts improve consistency, physical fitness, and motivation. Explore why group fitness is a game-changer for all fitness levels.

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Mind & Body

November 2024

Woman with long hair in motion, wearing a black top, black and white photo. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
Woman with long braids wearing a black zip-up jacket in front of a brick wall with yellow text. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Sonia Tong - TRIBES Zumba Instructor

Zumba Fitness - A full body workout!

There are many ways to exercise, and Zumba has added the fun to it. If you’re not familiar with Zumba, is a Latin inspired dance exercise class.
Essentially, Zumba is a fun, high-energy workout experience that keeps you excited to exercise and return for more.

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Mind & Body

November 2024

Person exercising outdoors wearing red sneakers. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
Person wearing a gray Tribes shirt standing in front of a green brick wall with yellow text. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Steve Wong - TRIBES HIIT Coach

HIIT - A great way to get fit

HIIT (High intensity interval training) has become hugely popular for people with a busy lifestyle, looking to spice up their workout routine, or who are getting into fitness. Highly adaptable and packed with variety, HIIT is perfect for those who want to see results whatever level they are at.

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Women’s health

October 2024

Woman in gym setting up barbell for weightlifting. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
Person smiling in front of green wall with "TRIBES" in yellow letters, wearing a gray "TRIBES" shirt. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Kat Golub - TRIBES Senior Coach

The importance of power training for women

Power training focuses on explosiveness and mainly recruits type 2 muscle fibres (fast twitch). Men are naturally higher in type 2 fibres while it varies for women, depending on genetics. As a female athlete and having trained many female clients over the years, I believe that power is an extremely important skill to develop for women.

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Health & wellbeing

October 2024

Person stretching outdoors with mountain view. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
Person standing in front of a brick wall with 'Tribes' logo, wearing a 'Tribes' shirt and sporty attire. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Christopher O’Brien - TRIBES Coach

The power of daily stretching

As a former dancer, I can personally attest to the transformative power of daily stretching. Stretching was an essential part of my routine, not just as a warm-up, but to enhance my overall performance, prevent injury, and maintain a healthy range of motion.

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Health & wellbeing

October 2024

3D illustration of human torso highlighting adrenal glands on kidneys, with digestive organs visible. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
Person wearing a Tribes t-shirt standing in front of a green brick wall with yellow text. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.

Renata Gabor - TRIBES Homeopathic Therapist

We are mineral beings.

During my 9 years working as a Clinical Massage Practitioner, I had the opportunity to observe the human body, and I was keen to learn more.

Giving massages to clients with an autoimmune disease, or with stubborn muscle tissues always made me wonder what else I can do about those cases beyond the hands-on treatment.

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Intermittent fasting

September 2024

Salmon fillet with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, lemon wedge, quail egg, and wooden spoon on black plate. TRIBES St John's Wood, London NW8 0JT.
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Joshua Caira - TRIBES Head Coach

The benefits of intermittent fasting.

Intermittent fasting is a dieting method I have used personally for many years.

I first discovered it through a couple of YouTubers who were using it to cut body fat while maintaining muscle gains.

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