Take it from the in-house physios at Hawthorn’s best gym - adopting the right habits can keep you training consistently for decades.
In our recent 2025 survey, a whopping 90% of our members said they felt happier when they trained. Does the training really impact our mental wellbeing?
We often hear about the physical perks of exercise—stronger muscles, better cardio, weight management—but the mental health benefits are just as profound, though sometimes less visible. For many people, movement becomes a form of therapy, a reset button, a lifeline.
It’s a question many of us want an answer to – but there seems to be so many answers out there! What does the evidence say about how long we should spend in the gym each week?
What’s right for me? Where do I start? How do I see results? We’ve done the research and pulled together the science-based evidence about what works and why. On top of that, with around 100 years of combined experience to draw from, we’ve asked our fitness professionals at Visions what their tips are for staying on-track and motivated.
Today, in part 1 of our little series, we’ll unpack one of the first questions we get asked - where do I start and how do I know what the right approach is for me?