Effective Fitness Hessle

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 🥣 . Ingredients🍅 -2 Onions -6 Cloves of Garlic... -1 Tbsp Sugar -2 Tbsp Red Pepper Pesto -800g Can Peeled Tomatoes -2 Jars Roasted Red Peppers -400ml Veg Stock -Herbs to season . Method🍴 -Fry the onion off in a drizzle of olive oil for 8-10 minutes -Add the garlic, sugar and red pepper pesto. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes -Tip in the tinned tomatoes,along with the drained and chopped red peppers -Pour in vegetable stock and simmer for 10 minutes -Season then blend until smooth
Give it a try and let us know what you think 🤞
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Here it is guys, our new magazine is out now, if you would like a free copy please pop by or if you would like a copy delivered to your business just ask and we will be happy to drop one off for you.

Here it is guys, our new magazine is out now, if you would like a free copy please pop by or if you would like a copy delivered to your business just ask and we will be happy to drop one off for you.

Did you know today is National Spider-Man day?
As August 1 arrives, it’s important to remember one thing: with great power comes great responsibility. If you are a Spider-Man fan (what does this have to do with fitness? I`ll come to that in a bit) how will you celebrate one of the most iconic comic book superheroes of all time? Have a Spider-Man film marathon? Throw an impromptu themed party? Here is the fitness bit....... Have you heard of Parkour?
Ever wanted to leap and fl...y like Spider-Man? While swinging through New York City with a series of webs isn’t quite realistic, the growing trend of parkour can be done right here and now. A mix of gymnastics and dancing, building up your parkour skills means flipping, sliding, and jumping through the city just like Spidey.
There are plenty of ways to get fit and stay in shape and plenty of parks around for you to try your new you-tube inspired skills but if you want to learn how to do it without injuring yourself, get professional coaching and maybe you could be the next Spider-Man movie star.
https://www.facebook.com/hullfreerunningg ym/
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New delivery today: Chilli con carne Chicken and mash Chicken protein bowl Vegetarian protein bowl... Breakfast oats All available for the next 3 days or until they are gone 😁🥗
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Thinking of skipping your workout today or this week for what ever "reason" you use to justify it to yourself?
Here is a small list of valid reasons why you probably shouldn't,

Healthy food vs "non" healthy food.
Despite what you have been told what you eat isn't as important as how much you eat, yes there are obviously better food choices to make but the reason you are not losing weight/body fat is either the total amount you eat on a regular basis or the lesser amount of activity done on a regular basis.

Sending out a little bit of motivation on a Sunday to get you all ready for the week ahead. Lets do this 🏃‍♂️💪🚲

1 medium Pineapple, cut into 5 rings
85g Vegan or Regular Dark Chocolate
150g Vegan Fruit Yogurt
... Method 1. Secure each pineapple ring with an ice lolly stick so that the stick passes through the hole/circle.
2. Place the 5 pineapple rings onto a lined baking tray & freeze for at least 2 hours until hard.
3. Melt the vegan chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second blasts, stirring between each 30 seconds. Takes 2 x 30 seconds.
4. Take the frozen pineapple out of the freezer. Pour the melted chocolate over half but both sides of 3 of the pineapple rings. The chocolate will harden on contact & can be eaten 5 minutes after, once the frozen pineapple has softened a little.
5. Fully submerge the remaining two pineapple rings into the vegan fruit yogurt. Return to the lined baking sheet & refreeze until hardened. Remember to bring the pineapple pops out of the freezer 10 minutes before serving to soften the fruit a little.
Protein 6g Carbs 21.4g Fat 3.6g Energy 142Kcal
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4 Kiwis, peeled
18 Strawberries, stalks removed
85g Dark Vegan or Regular Chocolate
... Method 1. Slice the kiwis into 4 slices per kiwi. Thread slices of kiwis & strawberries alternatively onto 6 wooden skewers.
2. Place the skewers on a lined baking tray & freeze for at least 2 hours.
3. Melt the vegan chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each 30 seconds. Takes 2 x 30 seconds.
4. Remove the fruit skewers from the freezer & drizzle the chocolate over both sides of each skewer. The chocolate will harden on contact so either serve after 5 minutes, to allow the fruit to soften a little, or store in the freezer remembering to bring them out 10 minutes before serving.
Protein 4.5g Carbs 17g Fat 2.6g Energy 109Kcal
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We would like to give a big welcome to our newest addition to the team. Brian Howard will be personal training within Effective Fitness from Monday 30th July, I`m sure you will all make him feel welcome and a part of the Effective Fitness family, here is a little bit about him and his background,
Hi, my name is Brian Howard and I’m a personal trainer who is excited to be working in Effective fitness Hessle.
Previously I’d served over 23 years in the British Army, and as a res...ult I’ve gained a lot of knowledge about training, nutrition and most importantly how to personally develop, coach and mentor the right mindset to succeed.
I’ve trained hundreds of clients ranging in ages from late teens to early eighties, with all achieving fantastic results. The majority of my clients experience substantial drops in bodyfat and everyone of them gain the knowledge to live healthier and happier lives. I know that anyone can benefit from good coaching and personal training, which is what I offer. Even though I come from a military background I never find the need to scream and shout and I prefer to use a calm and methodical approach, whilst building up your confidence in the gym which usually transfers to other aspects of your life.
I believe in moving well before moving more and I start every clients journey with a thorough posture and movement assessment. I tailor all exercise programs specifically to your abilities and goals! This approach allows you to progress in all areas of fitness whilst reducing the risks of injury. I always get positive results when it comes to correcting posture too, which can usually be noticed within the first 6 weeks of training.
I don’t prescribe any form of supplements before establishing a foundation of sound nutrition and I don’t give out fad diets to follow either. I do however have a selection of nutrition guides and based on your current lifestyle and goals, I’ll select the right one that will help you get the best results. The holistic approach I use should help you to make long lasting changes rather than it just being a short-term fix.
If you want to get started or if you just have questions about the services that I provide then please grab me in the gym for a chat or you can contact me on any of the following –
Phone – 07545 374502 email - brianhoward@brianhowardpt.com
You can also see more of what I offer and what my clients have to say at www.brianhowardpt.com
Facebook and Instagram @brianhowardpt
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3 new classes launched tonight 💪
5.45pm Boxercise 6.15pm Abs 6.30pm Weights Circuit
... Good to see some new faces trying new exercises 👍
#itstoohot 😂
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Are you stuck for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Don't worry we have you covered, new arrivals today and available for the next 3 days, members and non-members are welcome to pop by.

Do you struggle when it comes to knowing how much you should actually be eating daily?
Here is a short video giving you the basic way to determin your daily calorie target and how to adjust it.
https://www.effectivefitnesshessle.co.uk/ contact-us/

First deli delivery has arrived, this week we have: Asian crispy beef Salmon rice green beans Chicken rice broccoli Chicken stir fry ... Chilli con carne Chicken sweet potatoe broccoli Oats and berries
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We have been taken over - Gym Junk are here with fabulous free samples. Come in and check them out, they look delicious 🥦🥕🍗

We would like to wish one of our Pts Magdalena Dudek a happy upcoming event, the arrival of a new little addition to her family in the next few weeks, we hope you enjoy every minute of being a new mum and we look forward to seeing you back with us soon, thank you for the nice message after your last couple of session at Effective Fitness last night.
Massive thank you to all the members who signed my card and for the lovely flowers and gift voucher 🙂Its nice to know you have so much support. I’ll miss you all and see you soon with a little addition 😉 Love Magda x

It's almost ready............. remember guys we have a free taster session this Saturday 10.30-12.30

On the back of last weeks post regarding helping you get to sleep in the warm weather, here is why we need get in those 🛌💤

Your classes and instructors are wonderful! The classes are so effective & fun. I especially want to recognize and thank John & Danny who provide excellent tips and suggestions to ensure we avoid injury and get the most from our class experience. Thanks to all for making Effective Fitness a fun but effective gym... I will continue to refer friends to you. X

The 12 week programme is amazing. The instructors are very knowledgable, helpful, fun and motivate you throughout. The results speak for themselves, I went down 2 dress sizes. Highly recommend this programme and the other classes.

Started with John 5 weeks ago, one of my goals was to fit in a size 12 dress for a Xmas do and another to feel better about myself. Well I wore the dress and feel so much better, thanks to John and his professional approach, he has changed my mindset to exercise and food and I lost 8" overall. Everyone is so friendly, I am so happy I am signing up again �

Started Fit in 5 mid Jan, I've never managed to keep up with an exercise plan before. The sessions are intensive but working in a group really keeps me motivated. Everyone is really friendly, we are all there working to achieve our own goals. I was chuffed to lose 8lbs and 9 inches in 5 weeks. John sets realistic targets and really helps you to achieve them. Just the motivation I have needed to keep going!

Me and a few girls from work took on John and his Fit in 5 !

Yesterday was my weigh in and I’m super super happy to say that I hit my goals that were set.

2 kg was set and I lost 3 kg

4 inches were set to lose and I hit them 4 inches exactly !

Dafe to say I do not want to stop and I will be continuing with John on my journey !!

Huge thanks to John and Sam for putting up with my moaning during the sessions �

Here’s to some more goals and a healthy slim Christmas this year ��

Just come to the end of my 5 weeks of the Fit in 5 challenge and over the moon with my results! Lost 7 pounds and nearly 6 inches off in just 5 weeks! Really enjoyed all the training sessions with John and the rest of the team. Signed up for another 5 weeks, can not wait to see even more amazing results! Highly recommend!

John has coached my 14 year old son for over 6 months now. He plays Baseball for GB and therefore his body has very specific needs in certain areas. John has done just what Myles needed and it means his future as an athlete is going from strength to strength. I would recommend his services to anyone.

I've just finished my Fit in 5 with Effective Fitness and lost 8 1/2 inches � I am so pleased.... I've signed up for another 5 weeks! The classes were great and really pushed you! John was great and very supportive and always there to answer any questions. Would highly recommend this gym and course. Bring on the next 5 weeks ���

I started training with John last year on his fit in 5 programme. Got amazing results from his training and diet plan. The best thing is it's simple and intuitive, no counting calories. I continued to train with john until they began the refurbishment of the gym. I've just returned now that it has reopened. Love the new setup. If you're looking for a proper gym, full of knowledgeable no nonsense PTs/FTs, this is where you need to be.

I started the fit in 5 plan 5 weeks ago. I have lost just over 9 inches and over 8lb in weight, the training was amazing and worked well in small groups making them semi personal, I was able to get the individual help I required to work towards my goals. It has helped me understand food more and see where I was going wrong. I will be continuing with Effective fitness and would like to thank John for all his help so far. Thank you �

I started my first Fit in 5 in January after my wife recommended it. I wanted to lose weight and feel fit & strong. I really enjoyed the 2 workouts a week. They are tough but enjoyable, and adaptable to your own ability. The eating plan was easy to follow and I've really enjoyed my meals. I was really pleased with my results after the 5wks and lost over 1 stone and almost 6 inches! I feel happier, healthier and fitter again! So much so I'm currently in the middle of my second Fit in 5 course and excited to see my end results again! I would highly recommend Effective Fitness. Thank you John for your help, support and encouragement!

I started effective fitness 5 weeks ago on the fit in 5 programme. I was made to feel very welcome and I love the classes. They are hard work but you feel great after them. They are tailed to each individuals needs if need be. I also was advised on my eating plan and body measurements were taken. Im looking forward to booking onto my next fit in 5. Thanks

Friendly & Professional.

Finished the fit in 5 programme today really pleased with my results more then reached my goals. John is great he sets realistic goals and the workouts are fun and the people are very friendly and welcoming can’t wait to start my next 5 weeks.

Feel the need to write a review after my experience of Fit in 5! Never thought it would be possible to lose the goal weight of a stone and 9" but 5 weeks later and I have lost 13lb and 14" all over. Cannot wait to get back to it in the new year. Thanks John for the help and support and to Danny for my first ever metafit class which nearly killed me! Loved it though. Happy Christmas guys! I'll be back!!!

Fantastic equipment, friendly and personal. Everything that a gym environment needs to have. The membership options are very flexible, which is great!



A convenient location and a brilliant selection of both weight training and functional equipment. Effective Fitness has machines that you will struggle to find elsewhere.

Excellent sessions, I've been going to the gym and doing classes for years, but I've had the best results in a short space of time from training here! Definitely recommend it!

Colleagues from work and I took John at Effective Fitness up on his offer of the Fit in 5 programme. Today was the last day, and I've dropped 12lbs and 8 inches, and feel a million times more physically healthy than when I started. They had their work cut out for them with me, after spending more than 2 years at a desk doing virtually no exercise, but the atmosphere is great; The exercises are tough (really tough), but the classes are delivered in a way that gets you to push your own boundaries, and the support with the eating plan and any questions is superb. John himself is a real professional, and incredibly personable, which really, really helps you get the best from yourself. Seriously highly recommended!

As a regular gym goer, you can often find yourself stuck in bit of a rut with your workouts. This ultimately leaves you feeling very unmotivated and unwilling to attend as often as you should. I initially contacted John at Effective Fitness Hessle, for information on his Fit in 5 week programme he advertised. I'm glad I did, after an initial assessment where you are weighed and measured, given an eating plan and realistic goals to aim for, you become part of a very welcoming community of people all with a goal of increasing their fitness. I urge anyone thinking of contacting Effective Fitness to do so. The workouts are well structured and John is there to guide and motivate you, he makes it challenging yet fun and leaves you wanting more, even after you think you have been pushed to your limits. After 5 weeks I had lost half a stone and seen considerable gains in strength and definition, but each person has their own goals and you really do get out of it what you put in. If you put in the effort you WILL see definite results and John is there every step of the way to help. Cheers John.

Your classes and instructors are wonderful! The classes are so effective & fun. I especially want to recognize and thank John & Danny who provide excellent tips and suggestions to ensure we avoid injury and get the most from our class experience. Thanks to all for making Effective Fitness a fun but effective gym... I will continue to refer friends to you. X

The 12 week programme is amazing. The instructors are very knowledgable, helpful, fun and motivate you throughout. The results speak for themselves, I went down 2 dress sizes. Highly recommend this programme and the other classes.

Started with John 5 weeks ago, one of my goals was to fit in a size 12 dress for a Xmas do and another to feel better about myself. Well I wore the dress and feel so much better, thanks to John and his professional approach, he has changed my mindset to exercise and food and I lost 8" overall. Everyone is so friendly, I am so happy I am signing up again �

Started Fit in 5 mid Jan, I've never managed to keep up with an exercise plan before. The sessions are intensive but working in a group really keeps me motivated. Everyone is really friendly, we are all there working to achieve our own goals. I was chuffed to lose 8lbs and 9 inches in 5 weeks. John sets realistic targets and really helps you to achieve them. Just the motivation I have needed to keep going!

Me and a few girls from work took on John and his Fit in 5 !

Yesterday was my weigh in and I’m super super happy to say that I hit my goals that were set.

2 kg was set and I lost 3 kg

4 inches were set to lose and I hit them 4 inches exactly !

Dafe to say I do not want to stop and I will be continuing with John on my journey !!

Huge thanks to John and Sam for putting up with my moaning during the sessions �

Here’s to some more goals and a healthy slim Christmas this year ��

Just come to the end of my 5 weeks of the Fit in 5 challenge and over the moon with my results! Lost 7 pounds and nearly 6 inches off in just 5 weeks! Really enjoyed all the training sessions with John and the rest of the team. Signed up for another 5 weeks, can not wait to see even more amazing results! Highly recommend!

John has coached my 14 year old son for over 6 months now. He plays Baseball for GB and therefore his body has very specific needs in certain areas. John has done just what Myles needed and it means his future as an athlete is going from strength to strength. I would recommend his services to anyone.

I've just finished my Fit in 5 with Effective Fitness and lost 8 1/2 inches � I am so pleased.... I've signed up for another 5 weeks! The classes were great and really pushed you! John was great and very supportive and always there to answer any questions. Would highly recommend this gym and course. Bring on the next 5 weeks ���

I started training with John last year on his fit in 5 programme. Got amazing results from his training and diet plan. The best thing is it's simple and intuitive, no counting calories. I continued to train with john until they began the refurbishment of the gym. I've just returned now that it has reopened. Love the new setup. If you're looking for a proper gym, full of knowledgeable no nonsense PTs/FTs, this is where you need to be.

I started the fit in 5 plan 5 weeks ago. I have lost just over 9 inches and over 8lb in weight, the training was amazing and worked well in small groups making them semi personal, I was able to get the individual help I required to work towards my goals. It has helped me understand food more and see where I was going wrong. I will be continuing with Effective fitness and would like to thank John for all his help so far. Thank you �

I started my first Fit in 5 in January after my wife recommended it. I wanted to lose weight and feel fit & strong. I really enjoyed the 2 workouts a week. They are tough but enjoyable, and adaptable to your own ability. The eating plan was easy to follow and I've really enjoyed my meals. I was really pleased with my results after the 5wks and lost over 1 stone and almost 6 inches! I feel happier, healthier and fitter again! So much so I'm currently in the middle of my second Fit in 5 course and excited to see my end results again! I would highly recommend Effective Fitness. Thank you John for your help, support and encouragement!

I started effective fitness 5 weeks ago on the fit in 5 programme. I was made to feel very welcome and I love the classes. They are hard work but you feel great after them. They are tailed to each individuals needs if need be. I also was advised on my eating plan and body measurements were taken. Im looking forward to booking onto my next fit in 5. Thanks

Friendly & Professional.

Finished the fit in 5 programme today really pleased with my results more then reached my goals. John is great he sets realistic goals and the workouts are fun and the people are very friendly and welcoming can’t wait to start my next 5 weeks.

Feel the need to write a review after my experience of Fit in 5! Never thought it would be possible to lose the goal weight of a stone and 9" but 5 weeks later and I have lost 13lb and 14" all over. Cannot wait to get back to it in the new year. Thanks John for the help and support and to Danny for my first ever metafit class which nearly killed me! Loved it though. Happy Christmas guys! I'll be back!!!

Fantastic equipment, friendly and personal. Everything that a gym environment needs to have. The membership options are very flexible, which is great!



A convenient location and a brilliant selection of both weight training and functional equipment. Effective Fitness has machines that you will struggle to find elsewhere.

Excellent sessions, I've been going to the gym and doing classes for years, but I've had the best results in a short space of time from training here! Definitely recommend it!

Colleagues from work and I took John at Effective Fitness up on his offer of the Fit in 5 programme. Today was the last day, and I've dropped 12lbs and 8 inches, and feel a million times more physically healthy than when I started. They had their work cut out for them with me, after spending more than 2 years at a desk doing virtually no exercise, but the atmosphere is great; The exercises are tough (really tough), but the classes are delivered in a way that gets you to push your own boundaries, and the support with the eating plan and any questions is superb. John himself is a real professional, and incredibly personable, which really, really helps you get the best from yourself. Seriously highly recommended!

As a regular gym goer, you can often find yourself stuck in bit of a rut with your workouts. This ultimately leaves you feeling very unmotivated and unwilling to attend as often as you should. I initially contacted John at Effective Fitness Hessle, for information on his Fit in 5 week programme he advertised. I'm glad I did, after an initial assessment where you are weighed and measured, given an eating plan and realistic goals to aim for, you become part of a very welcoming community of people all with a goal of increasing their fitness. I urge anyone thinking of contacting Effective Fitness to do so. The workouts are well structured and John is there to guide and motivate you, he makes it challenging yet fun and leaves you wanting more, even after you think you have been pushed to your limits. After 5 weeks I had lost half a stone and seen considerable gains in strength and definition, but each person has their own goals and you really do get out of it what you put in. If you put in the effort you WILL see definite results and John is there every step of the way to help. Cheers John.