The Best Exercises to do in a 20 Minute Session
For many of us, time has become a luxury. It would be great if we all had a spare few hours each day to perform our workout at our own leisurely pace; but in the modern world, unfortunately that’s not always possible. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and get it in when […]
The 6 Do’s and Dont’s of Stretching
Stretching is sometimes a bit of a grey area. There’s often a lot of confusion surrounding it, and most of the time the experts can’t even agree! Some coaches swear by flexibility training, whereas others act as if it doesn’t even exist. But who’s right? We feel that when used correctly, stretching is a useful […]
Simple Moves to Strengthen Your Legs
You’ve heard it time and time again, but it still rings true: Don’t. Skip. Leg. Day. Strong legs are your foundation; upon you can build pretty much any component of fitness you like. Nearly every human movement pattern requires the use of your lower body in some shape or form. You use your legs to run, lift, […]
Our Favourite Motivational Tips (That Actually Work!)
Going to the gym is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, but it can be easy to fall into a rut. Sometimes all you need is a little extra motivation to get you out, and to keep you moving towards your goals. Here are five of our favourite quotes that you can learn from and […]
Beginner’s Guide to… Bicep Curls and Dips
Since strong has become the new sexy, people have begun embracing upper body exercises more than ever before. Lifting weights has become especially popular among females due to its popularity in the media and it is no longer being feared by women as something that will make them bulky. So, if you’re interested in learning […]
Beginners’ Guide to… Couch to 5K
What is Couch to 5K? Running is growing into one of the most popular pastimes for fitness fans, but it is also one of the most intimidating exercises to begin. Though there are huge advantages to running, including improving cardiovascular health, toning muscles and weight loss, you can also be suspectible to injury, and it […]
How to Stay Healthy When Eating Out (and Not Just Ask for a Salad)
If we are dining out, we don’t want to completely alienate ourselves with a sorry looking salad, but it’s also important that we don’t go overboard. You can still enjoy food at a restaurant even when making a few conscious decisions as it’s all about finding a middle ground. Let’s face it, eating out is […]
4 Gym Classes For Beginners
If you are thinking about joining the gym but are worried about using the vast array of equipment, or perhaps you are not ready to start training independently, then there are other ways to ease yourself in so that you can become more familiar with your body and your surroundings before you go solo. Gym […]
Using Exercise to Let Off Steam
Even the most positive people can go through stages of feeling frustrated, annoyed, stressed, angry or low. Dwelling on these feelings and keeping them bottled off can often lead to a state of lethargy and can run the risk of damaging your health and affecting your personal relationships. When our brains aren’t happy, this will […]
50 Snacks Under 100 Calories
If you’re attempting a post Christmas diet but are worried about not being able to give up your mid-morning and afternoon snacks, fear not! Your little pick-me-ups can actually aid weight loss, as the control overeating at meal times and help to maintain your blood sugar levels at a regular level. You can actually indulge […]