Swift Fitness York

Swift Fitness York Welcome to Swift Fitness page, we welcome all shapes and sizes from teenagers to the elderly and fam call in !!

Welcome to Swift Fitness page, we welcome all shapes and sizes from teenagers to the elderly and family’s also professional athletes.

That half rack is extremely versatile. With the barbell, plates, pull-up bar, adjustable safeties and the rack itself, y...
23/09/2026

That half rack is extremely versatile. With the barbell, plates, pull-up bar, adjustable safeties and the rack itself, you can realistically perform 30+ different exercises.

📍Lower body
Back squat
Front squat
Zercher squat
Pause squat
Box squat
Split squat
Bulgarian split squat
Reverse lunge
Walking lunges
Barbell step-ups
Good mornings
Romanian deadlift
Conventional deadlift
Rack pulls
Barbell hip thrust
Calf raises

📍Chest & shoulders
Flat barbell bench press (with a bench)
Incline barbell press
Close-grip bench press
Overhead shoulder press
Push press
Bradford press
Floor press

📍 Back & arms
Pull-ups
Neutral-grip pull-ups (if using suitable handles)
Barbell bent-over row
Pendlay row
Underhand barbell row
Rack row
Barbell shrug
Barbell biceps curl
Reverse curl

📍 Functional / athletic
Hang clean
Power clean
Clean & press
Push jerk
High pulls
Barbell complexes
Isometric rack pulls/holds

Training together in the gym can play a big part in building a stronger, more successful sports team. It’s not just abou...
22/09/2026

Training together in the gym can play a big part in building a stronger, more successful sports team. It’s not just about getting stronger and fitter — it’s about developing the team as a unit.

Why teams should train together in a gym environment??

🤝 Builds team chemistry
💪 Develops physical strength
🧠 Creates a winning mindset
🔥 Pushes each other
🛡️ Helps reduce injury risk
📈 Tracks progress
🎯 Keeps everyone working towards the same goal

🏆 Transfers into performance – Better strength, conditioning and teamwork in the gym can contribute to improved performance on the pitch.

Train together...Work together... Improve together... Perform together... WIN together 🏆

Machine Lateral Raise — How to Use 📍Set upAdjust the seat so your forearms sit central of the pads Sit upright with your...
21/09/2026

Machine Lateral Raise — How to Use

📍Set up

Adjust the seat so your forearms sit central of the pads

Sit upright with your back firmly against the pad.

Place your upper forearms / elbows against the pads.

Keep your feet flat on the floor.

📍Perform the movement

Start with your arms down at your sides.

Drive your elbows out and up, raising the machine’s pads.

Lift until your upper arms are approximately parallel with the floor.

Pause briefly and squeeze your shoulders.

Lower the weight slowly and under control.

What it works - Lateral/side deltoids
Secondary muscles - Front deltoids and upper trapezius

Why use the machine? - It provides a stable path and keeps tension on the deltoids throughout the movement, making it a useful alternative to dumbbell lateral raises.

18/09/2026

📍- Red Room

GLUTE DRIVE — 10 WAYS TO TRAIN

Standard Hip Thrust
Wide-Stance
Narrow-Stance
Single-Leg
B-Stance
Pause Reps
Slow Eccentrics
Pulses
High Rep Sets
Heavy Strength Sets

⭐ Glute Drive exercise explained ⭐

🍑Standard Glute Drive / Hip Thrust
Feet about shoulder-width apart — drive through the heels and squeeze the glutes at the top.

🍑Wide-Stance Glute Drive
Take a wider foot position with toes slightly turned out — can increase the contribution from the glutes and adductors

🍑Narrow-Stance Glute Drive
Bring the feet closer together — useful for changing the feel and maintaining a more controlled movement.

🍑Single-Leg Glute Drive
One foot planted while the other leg is raised — excellent for unilateral glute work and identifying strength differences.

🍑B-Stance / Staggered Glute Drive
One foot slightly forward and the other closer to the body  gives you a unilateral emphasis while keeping more stability than a single-leg version.

🍑 Glute Drive with Pause
Hold the top position for 2–3 seconds, actively squeezing the glutes.

🍑Slow-Eccentric Glute Drive
Drive up normally, then take 3–4 seconds to lower — increases time under tension.

🍑Glute Drive Pulses
Perform short controlled pulses near the top of the movement after your full repetitions.

🍑High-Rep Glute Drive
Use a lighter load for controlled sets of 15–20 reps, concentrating on technique and the glute contraction.

🍑Heavy Glute Drive
Use a challenging load for lower repetitions, keeping the movement controlled and avoiding excessive lower-back extension.

Key cue: Drive through your heels , squeeze your glutes at the top and always maintain control on the return down.

17/09/2026

“You can tell a lot about someone by what they do after their last rep”

Leaving weights out doesn’t show strength.
It shows carelessness.
A lack of discipline.
A lack of respect.

The gym is more than a place to train your body.
It’s where character is built.

And not just for yourself —
but for the people watching you.

Every action sets a standard.
Every habit sends a message.

If you can lift it, you can re-rack it.

At Swift Fitness, we don’t just build physiques.
We build character.

🧘‍♀️ ONE-OFF SPECIAL YOGA CLASS! 🧘‍♀️Emel is back! 🙌We’re reuniting with Emel for one very special Yoga class at Swift F...
17/09/2026

🧘‍♀️ ONE-OFF SPECIAL YOGA CLASS! 🧘‍♀️

Emel is back! 🙌

We’re reuniting with Emel for one very special Yoga class at Swift Fitness!

She’s been busy travelling the world and doing what she loves, but she’s back with us for a one-off session. ❤️

So, if you’ve missed Emel and would love to see her back in the studio, make sure you book on and secure your space!

Spaces are limited don’t miss this one! 🧘‍♀️✨

All levels are welcome for only £5.95 👀
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01904 541741

💙 SWIFT FITNESS YORK – REFERRAL OFFER 💙A message to all our Swift members and future members! We’ve got a referral offer...
17/09/2026

💙 SWIFT FITNESS YORK – REFERRAL OFFER 💙

A message to all our Swift members and future members!

We’ve got a referral offer in place designed to benefit you and the people you bring to Swift.

Refer a friend, family member or colleague and get £5 OFF your monthly subscription for every person you refer!

It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for helping us grow the Swift community and introducing more people to the gym.

You train together. You achieve together.

📲 Speak to the team at Swift Fitness to find out more.

T&Cs apply – referral discount capped at £25.95.

INCLINE CHEST PRESSLooking to build a bigger, stronger upper chest? Muscles worked: Upper chest (primary) – focuses on...
16/09/2026

INCLINE CHEST PRESS
Looking to build a bigger, stronger upper chest?

Muscles worked: Upper chest (primary) – focuses on the upper portion of the pectorals

• Front shoulders – assist with the pressing movement
• Triceps – help extend the arms

How to use:
1️⃣ Adjust the seat so the handles are around upper-chest level.
2️⃣ Sit back firmly against the pad and keep your feet planted.
3️⃣ Grip the handles and press forward in a controlled movement.
4️⃣ Squeeze your chest at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
5️⃣ Keep the weight controlled and avoid locking out your elbows.

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🎓 COMING TO STUDY IN YORK?You might know us for Swift Fitness… but did you know we also have Swift Apartments York? 🏡We ...
15/09/2026

🎓 COMING TO STUDY IN YORK?

You might know us for Swift Fitness… but did you know we also have Swift Apartments York? 🏡

We recently welcomed a family visiting York for their son’s university open day, and it was great to receive this review afterwards. ❤️

Whether your parents, family or friends are coming to York to visit you, attend an open day, graduation or simply spend a weekend in the city, we’ve got them covered.

And the best bit? 👀

💪 Guests staying at Swift Apartments receive FREE access to Swift Fitness during their stay.

Two local, family-run York businesses working hand in hand. 🤝

🏡 Swift Apartments York
💪 Swift Fitness York
📍 All right here in York

Book Swift Apartments direct & SAVE 10%

Links 🔗 below:
https://swiftapartmentsyork.co.uk/
https://swiftfitnessyork.co.uk/

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🏉 THE SEASON MIGHT BE OVER… BUT NOT AT SWIFT FITNESS 💪A long season takes its toll on the body knocks, niggles, tight mu...
15/09/2026

🏉 THE SEASON MIGHT BE OVER… BUT NOT AT SWIFT FITNESS 💪

A long season takes its toll on the body knocks, niggles, tight muscles and those little injuries you’ve been putting off dealing with.

And for those of you who’ve still got a few games left to play, now’s the time to make sure your body gets you over that finish line. 👊

That’s where Mollie comes in.

Working from Swift Fitness, Mollie specialises in sports and deep-tissue massage, helping athletes and sports players recover, loosen up and keep performing.

But you certainly don’t need to be an athlete to book in.

Heavy week in the gym? Tight back or shoulders? On your feet all day? Or just feeling battered from everyday life? Mollie can help with that too. 🙌

📲 Get in touch with Mollie directly through her page and get yourself booked in.

LOOK AFTER THE BODY THAT KEEPS YOU MOVING. 💪

Sign up today: https://swiftfitnessyork.co.uk/
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Address

19 Mansfield Street
York
YO317US

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 9:30pm
Thursday 6am - 9:30pm
Friday 6am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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