The MHEC Gym

Fancy a free fitness session? 🤩🙌🏻

Message us ‘GYM’ now to start your journey towards a healthier and happier body and mind 💪🏼

Can 30-mins of exercise really prevent anxiety?

This completely unbelievable study discovered the answer…

Researchers investigating the anti-panic effects of exercise had participants complete 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.

They were then given a drug called CCK-4 - which is known to trigger intense anxiety, a racing heart, and breathlessness...

What happened next surprised everyone…

The calming effects of exercise were so powerful that they were comparable to findings seen with benzodiazepine medications.

In fact, the researchers suggested that exercise had made participants almost ‘immune’ to panic attacks.

Think about that for a moment...

Exercise was able to counteract anxiety that had literally been injected into the bloodstream!

It's yet another powerful reminder that exercise doesn't just help manage anxiety...

It can prevent it in the first place 🧠💪🏼

Come and get the ‘feel good factor’ at our small gym for people who don’t like busy gyms 😉💪🏼 Message us ‘GYM’ for a free session 🙌🏻

One of our members sent us a message this week that really stuck with us…

She said:

“I wish something like this had been around when I was younger. I think my outlook on fitness and gyms would have been a lot more positive…”

And honestly, this makes us so proud. And that’s exactly why we do what we do…

For so many people, gyms can feel intimidating, overwhelming, or just like another thing they 'should' do.

But when training is supportive, personal, and enjoyable...

Everything changes…

She also told us:

“I’ve never looked forward to working out so much. Something I thought I would never say!”

That transformation - not just physically, but mentally - is what real coaching is about.

There’s no extremes or pressure at the MHEC Gym.

Just a great environment, expert support, and a plan that fits your life.

If you’ve been thinking about getting started, this is your sign that fitness doesn’t have to feel miserable to work.

Message us ‘GYM’ now and we’ll chat about the best place to start 💪🏼

If you’re still exercising like this… you’re doing it wrong 👉🏻

In the past 4 years the chance of your child developing a mental health issue has risen by 50%…

This is what you can do as a parent to prevent struggles…

✅ Help them take up exercise. And don’t just tell them to do it - show them how to do it! Children are sponges and want to see their mum and dad be healthy too!

✅ Check in with them regularly. They might not want to talk about their feelings immediately, but the simple act of you doing this will teach them that talking is a good thing!

✅ Allow them to express themselves. Whatever they are interested and passionate about, let them explore it.

✅ Notice any behaviour changes. Changes to mood, talkativeness, defensiveness, energy, eating habits and sleeping habits are all signs.

So, let’s get moving, let’s get talking and let’s get to work on expressing ourselves.

If not for us, then at least for our kids ❤️💪🏼

P.S. as a family you can join the MHEC gym!

Message us ‘GYM’ now for info on classes, timetables and memberships 🙌🏻

We’ve never done an offer like this before 🤯🎉

To celebrate MHEC’s 5th bday we are doing a 20% off sale across all MHEC Gym memberships and programmes! 💪🏼

✅ Get unlimited access and sessions at our gym for people who don’t like busy gyms 🙌🏻

✅ Get into the shape of your life - physically and mentally - on our ‘Mind & Body Solution’ programme (includes PT sessions and nutrition support!)

Message us ‘20’ for your discount code 🙌🏻