Guides
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Honest, plain-English guides to the classes and activities on FitFinder — what to expect, what to bring, and how to pick the right class before you ever book.
Getting started4 min
A beginner's guide to reformer Pilates
What reformer Pilates actually is, what to expect in your first class, what to wear and bring, and how to tell if it's right for you.
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How padel works — and how to book a court in Ireland
Padel explained in plain English: the rules, the court, how many players, what to bring, and how booking a court works on FitFinder.
Read guideChoosing a class5 min
Yoga styles explained: which class is right for you?
Vinyasa, hatha, yin, hot, restorative — what each yoga style actually feels like, and how to pick the right class for what you want today.
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A beginner's guide to HIIT
What HIIT actually is, what a first class feels like, how hard you should push, and how to start without wrecking yourself.
Read guideGetting started5 min
Strength training for beginners
Why everyone's lifting now, what a first strength session looks like, how to start safely, and what actually builds strength.
Read guideRecovery5 min
Sauna, ice baths & recovery: what actually helps
Saunas, ice baths and contrast therapy explained — what they do, how to use them safely, and how to fit recovery around your training.
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