Combe Grove

Are you ready to find some inner peace and stillness?🧘🏼‍♀️

Ahead of International Yoga Day, we are hosting a special Yoga Day of our very own right here at Combe Grove on Saturday 20th June.

Amid the busyness of daily life, resetting your nervous system and anchoring yourself in the present moment is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your metabolic health.

Whether your are looking to deepen your practice or simply breathe a little easier, join us in our peaceful grounds to connect mind, body and breath.

Space is limited. Follow the link in our bio, book your spot and step into a day of pure restoration 🌿

June is officially here, which means a brand new Gym Challenge at Combe Grove!

This month, we’re testing your speed and power with a 500m SkiErg sprint. It’s fast, it’s intense, and we’re right there to coach you through it.

What’s up for grabs?
The member with the quickest time wins a £10 Map Room voucher to spend on whatever you like! ☕🥗

How to join:
1️⃣ Grab a member of the team to set up your monitor and time your attempt.
2️⃣ Give it everything you’ve got for 500 meters.
3️⃣ Record your try, share it on your stories/feed, and tag us at so we can cheer you on and share your effort!

Let’s see who can top the leaderboard this month. Who’s locking in their time this week? 👇

☀️ Start Your Day with the Ultimate Biohack: Morning Sunlight!👇

Did you know that stepping outside within 30 minutes of waking up is one of the most powerful things you can do for your metabolic health?

Here is exactly what happens to your body when you catch those early morning rays:

🔄 The Cortisol & Melatonon Reset:
When sunlight hits the photoreceptors in your eyes, it sends a direct signal to your brain’s master clock. This triggers a healthy morning spike in cortisol (your alertness hormone), giving you natural, jitter-free energy. At the exact same time, it sets a countdown timer to shut off melatonin (your sleep hormone) and schedules its release for about 16 hours later. Better morning light = deeper night’s sleep!

⚡ Unstoppable Energy & Elevated Mood:
Morning light stimulates the production of serotonin, the precursor to melatonin. Serotonin instantly boosts your mood, sharpens your focus, and staves off that morning brain fog.

🩺 Streamlining Your Bodily Functions:
Your metabolism isn’t just about the food you eat; it’s entirely governed by your circadian rhythm. By anchoring your body clock first thing in the morning, you optimise systemic functions across your entire body. This includes tuning your digestive system to process nutrients more efficiently, regulating blood pressure, and supporting overall metabolic function.

How to do it:

* Aim for 10–20 minutes on a clear day, or 30 minutes if it’s overcast.
* Step outside - looking through a window doesn’t work as glass filters out the crucial wavelengths of light!
* Leave the sunglasses off (but never look directly at the sun).

Small morning habits lead to profound metabolic shifts. you stepped outside yet today? 🌿

🏋️‍♂️ MAY MONTHLY CHALLENGE 🏋️‍♂️

We’re testing our strength this month at Combe Grove! For May, we want to see your Max Barbell Bench Press - how heavy can you lift in one go?

Whether you’re aiming for a new personal best or just want to try a barbell bench press for the very first time, this challenge is for everyone.

How to enter:
1️⃣ Grab a member of the team on the gym floor to spot you and record your max weight.
2️⃣ Give it your best shot!
3️⃣ Get your name on the Coach House Leaderboard plus, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a prize! 🎁

Have you given it a go yet? Let us know your max lift in the comments below or tag us in your workout stories! 👇

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At Combe Grove, we understand that environment plays a powerful role in metabolic health 🌿

Nature encourages the body into a parasympathetic “rest and digest” state - calming the nervous system, reducing stress, and creating the conditions for healing and restoration.

In a world that keeps many people in a constant state of stress and overstimulation, reconnecting with natural surroundings can help bring the body back into balance.

Time spent outdoors, natural movement, fresh air, sunlight, and moments of stillness can all support better sleep, improved insulin sensitivity, balanced blood sugar, recovery, and overall metabolic health.

Healing is not only about what we eat, it is also about the environment we create around us.

Find your balance, grounding, and space to restore at Combe Grove 🌿