As we get older our bones become less dense, and therefore we become more susceptible to injury/breaks. An easy way to offset this is by doing some resistance training 2-3 times a week. Not only will this help increases bone density (reducing the risk of...
Weight loss should be simple. Expend more calories than you consume and you will lose weight. However, it’s not always easy. Breaking habits and forming new ones is a very tough thing to do. From 8 years experience specialising in this section of the personal...
CHEAT MEAL NOT CHEAT DAY Ok so those of you who know me, know that there is nothing I love more than a cheat day. When you’ve been busting your ass all week in the gym, sometimes the only thing keeping you going can be the...
A full push up, done on the toes, can be a hard one to master. Everyone wants to be good at push ups, but when it comes down to it, practice makes perfect. Here are some simple steps to take to build your push-ups and overall...
Ah, the hip hinge. The movement where you can go from a position of refined precision to looking like a shrivelled prawn within seconds!! Poor form in this position can cause a damaging injury to the spine. Of course, this is exactly what you do not want as...
Why is it important to train your back? Your back is made up of so many different muscles (upper and lower) that are often undertrained because a lot of people only concentrate on what they can see in the mirror. So…why is it important to train...
You don’t have to be an athlete training for a sport to feel like it when you’re in the gym. There are a number of different moves that are guaranteed to get your heart pumping, sweat dripping and muscles burning… and really, what more do...
PROTEIN The “building block” to our muscles, bones, skin, cartilage and blood. Getting enough protein is something that a lot of people struggle with, but it is SO important to be getting enough into your diet! I think a lot of people associate protein with big gym guys...
Take a moment to think about your typical day and how your health comes into it. Do you leave it until the last possible moment to get out of bed and grab breakfast on the go, if at all? Maybe you have kids? When you...
Rest Days What are they and why do we need them? Sometimes when we’re working hard and training consistently, our bodies can begin to feel fatigued, and we just end up feeling a bit run down. This is where rest days come in! Start by taking a look...